The Mission of KUSS is to promote youth competitive skimo in the Roaring Fork Valley through group training and mentorship.

 

KUSS is an informal, all volunteer program. The program is no cost. KUSS Mentors post training times to the shared calendar, for inbounds Skimo training at the four Aspen mountains.

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Mentors are not coaches, guides, or instructors. All KUSS participants are self-supported. Mentors are there to provide inspiration and advice, not to care for youth participants who are  independently training.

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Some sessions may have no mentor depending on availability. Sessions will mostly occur outside of regular skico operations hours, and cannot rely on patrol for assistance. KUSS is an INBOUNDS program, and no training sessions will occur in the back country.

 

Mentor Commitment and Benefits: 

Minimum 4 day commitment over the course of the season, background check, race experience. Desire to help foster a positive, supportive environment focused on developing passion for uphill racing. The opportunity to help build a culture of uphilling in the Valley. Join KUSS on Strava. Post training sessions to the shared calendar.

 

Youth Commitment and Benefits:

 MUST have a buddy (kid or adult) on each day. Must compete in one event (COSMIC, Grand traverse, Po4, Po2). Join KUSS on Strava. Connect with other youth Skimo athletes, get expert mentorship. Structure your winter training. Sign a waiver along with parents or legal guardian.

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