PARK CITY, Utah and MIDWAY, Utah – The 2022 NCAA Ski Championships are less than a week away, and the top collegiate skiers in the country will be racing just a short trip from the University of Utah on March 9-12. The four-day event will bring alpine racing to Park City Mountain Resort and Nordic competition to Soldier Hollow, both of which hosted Olympic events during the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Games.
In search of the program's 15
th national championship all-time and 14
th NCAA title, Utah will have the NCAA-maximum 12 qualified skiers participating.
Full details on that group of Utes are available here.
Admission and parking are FREE for all four days of the NCAA Championships. Below is a rundown of what every fan needs to know ahead of the championships.
Alpine Races – Park City Mountain Resort – Park City, Utah
Giant Slalom – Thursday, March 10* || Slalom – Friday, March 11
*Rescheduled from Wednesday, March 9, due to slope conditions
Both days of alpine racing will be held at Park City Mountain Resort, with first runs taking place at 9 a.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as parking lots at Park City Mountain fill quickly. A prime view of the finish line is available to spectators, just outside the snow fencing. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the Park City Lodge throughout each race day.
The NCAA Championships Fan Plaza will be open from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on alpine competition days, featuring music, activities and a variety of giveaways. NCAA Championships merchandise will also be available for purchase.
Nordic Races – Soldier Hollow Nordic Center – Midway, Utah
5/10K Classic – Thursday, March 10 || 15/20K Freestyle – Saturday, March 12
Classic races begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, followed up with a 9:30 a.m. start on Saturday for freestyle action. Fans can park in the West Plaza of Soldier Hollow and proceed to bleacher seating in proximity to the finish line.
Food and drink will be available for purchase at the Nordic Center Day Lodge on both days, in addition to South of the Border Taco Food Truck on Saturday, March 12. The NCAA Championships Fan Plaza will be open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nordic competition days, featuring activities and a variety of giveaways. NCAA Championships merchandise will also be available for purchase. Fans can enjoy music on both Nordic race days, including from DJ Bangarang on Saturday's final day of competition.
Following Saturday's freestyle awards, stick around for the presentation of championship awards.
For more information on the 2022 NCAA Ski Championships and race venues, visit
UtahUtes.com/NCAAski.
Follow the Utah ski team on social media (@utahskiteam).