When people think about collegiate ski racing, they think NCAA.

But every winter, nearly 5,000 athletes compete through the U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association (USCSA) — across alpine, Nordic, snowboard, and freeski disciplines.

In this episode, Executive Director Meegan Moszynski and VP of Academic Affairs Jay Moyer break down:

• How USCSA differs from NCAA ski programs
• Why its team-based format keeps athletes engaged
• What a 700-athlete National Championship looks like
• Club vs varsity competition
• What high school athletes and families should know during the college application process

If you’re a skier, snowboarder, parent, or coach exploring college competition pathways, this episode will expand your options — and might change how you think about collegiate snow sports.