Become A USSMA Member

Membership revenue helps the USSMA grow the sport of ski mountaineering racing in the United States. An annual USSMA license is now available for purchase online. Cost is $40. Once you have purchased the membership you will be provided a license number that will be required for registration of USSMA sanctioned races.

Thank you for being a USSMA Member!

Divisions

U14 – (Ages 14 and under. Birth year 2008 and under.) Shortened race course.
U16 – (Ages 15-16. Birth year 2007-2006) Shortened race course.
U18 – (Ages 17-18. Birth year 2005-2004) Shortened race course.
U20 – (Ages 19-20. Birth year 2003-2002) Full distance race course.
U23 – (Ages 21-22-23. Birth year 2001-2000-1999) Full distance race course.
Senior – (Ages 24-44. Birth year 1998-1978) Full distance race course.
Masters – (Ages 45+. Birth year 1977 or prior) Full distance race course.
Recreation – Reduced distance/vert category. Ski/binding weight must be a minimum of 750 grams per ski/binding or 1500 grams for the pair.

Note: It is possible for an athlete to obtain points in their age category as well as podium in the open category (e.g. win the U23, but also place in the Senior/Open division).

Athletes will be assigned a membership division based on birth year. The assigned division must be used during registration for USSMA sanctioned events to determine points scoring of all sanctioned races for the season.

BECOME A MEMBER – SIGN-UP FOR YOUR USSMA LICENSE HERE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost for a membership?

  • $40 per person for an annual membership

What are the USSMA benefits for being a member?

  • USSMA license number
  • Eligible to compete and accumulate points for the national rankings determined by placement in USSMA sanctioned races
  • Eligible to make national team (US Citizens only)
  • Monthly newsletter
  • Benefits with USSMA partners
  • Be part of a great organization
  • Contribute to the improvement and sustainability of USSMA and Ski Mountaineering
  • USA SKIMO Pride!

What are the partner benefits for being a USSMA member?

Where does my money go?
The USSMA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the money from memberships goes directly back into USSMA for:

  • Athlete support
  • High Performance programs
  • Operational costs
  • Website
  • Attorney
  • Marketing
  • ISMF Membership annual dues
  • Grow and support Ski Mountaineering across the USA
  • USSMA Sanctioned Camps and Clinics
  • Sanctioned National Series Races
  • ISMF Referee clinic

BECOME A MEMBER – SIGN-UP FOR YOUR USSMA LICENSE HERE

Thank you for being a USSMA Member and helping grow and support ski mountaineering across the USA!