What is Ski Mountaineering?

Ski Mountaineering, also knows as "SkiMo" combines the endurance of a cross-country skier with the skill and strength of an alpine skier.   This is great sport for alpine, cross-country, and all mountain skiers as well mountain bikers and runners.  Our athletes are taught the fundamental skills and efficiency of ski touring before training with an eye on racing. There are a variety of race distances and styles.

Our Purpose

The primary objective of the PCSS Ski Mountaineering team is to develop both the skills and passion for ski touring and ski mountaineering. In doing so, we hope to foster a lifelong love for both the outdoors and sport. Skiers will optimize specific ski mountaineering skills and fitness to develop enjoyment and proficiency in the sport.  

Ski Mountaineering Programs

Adam Loomis

Ski mountaineering DIRECTOR

Adam Loomis was born and raised in Eau Claire, WI. Adam is PCSS's Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined and SkiMo Director. As a mountain athlete, he has represented the US as a National Team member for both Skimo and  Nordic Combined. Adam is also a competitive ultra runner in his spare time. 

Mark christopherson

Devo team head coach

Born and raised in WI, Mark has lived in Utah since 1987. He's been at Voile Manufacturing, a UT company producing skis, split boards and more since 1992. During the winter, Mark spends his time backcountry skiing and skimo racing. In the summer, you'll find him on the trails on a bike or running. He's completed over 50 ultra marathons to date!

christopher "toph" White

Devo team Assistant coach

Toph has been with PCSS Skimo since its early founding as the Park City Skimo Team. In the winter he lives in ski boots as the Snow Safety Manager at Park City Mountain Resort. In the summer, he's also an avid trail runner and outdoor enthusiast.

Mark flis

race team head coach

Originally from outside of Philadelphia, PA, Mark began the ski journey at the age of 4. The mountains drew Mark to Western Colorado University where he earned degrees in Business Administration and Recreation Leadership while teaching mountaineering and rocking climbing courses for the National Outdoor Leadership School in Lander, WY. Mark discovered endurance sports through cycling where he spent over a decade racing bikes with a focus on cyclocross.  His passion for skiing and endurance sports led Mark to the world of Skimo.

rob aldrich

race team assistant coach

Although an original Midwesterner, Rob has always had a love for the mountains, and the playground they provide. As a kid, driving over vail pass and seeing ski tracks nowhere near a resort sparked an interest of exploring the peaks of the west, in a human powered manner. From coaching skiing for the US Army in Germany, to ski touring across the alps, and now currently serving as the Executive President of the Utah Ski Mountaineering organization, Rob’s infectious desire and charisma to slide on snow - up, down and around - is easily passed onto others.

MARY SAMPLE

DEVO team assistant coach

Mary brings splitmo to the PCSS team! She loves playing in the outdoors and encouraging others to get out and enjoy it too!