The Utah Ski team is heading back to Montana for the NCAA Skiing Championships. The event is being held at Bridger Bowl/Bohart Ranch, where the Utes took second place in the NCAA West Regionals on Feb. 22 and 23.
The Utes will be the only western team with a full 12-member roster. It will be the second consecutive year that the Utes field a full roster at the championships.
The Utes finished fourth last year at the championships, featuring then-freshman Snorri Einarsson as the 20-kilometer classic winner.
“We are excited about this year’s championships,” said Eli Brown, director of the U ski team. “We have gotten through the season as one of the top teams, but the NCAA Championships is a whole new game.”
Ski Racing magazine picked the Utes to win the championships this year on account of their tremendous depth as a team. According to Ski Racing, the Utes have contenders in all Nordic and alpine races.
Montana State University is hosting the event. The NCAA Championships start March 5 and continue on till March 8.