The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Cross Country Junior Nationals is the pinnacle of competitive junior cross-country skiing in the United States. Each year, this prestigious championship brings together more than 400 of the nation’s top-performing athletes, ages 14-19, to compete on a national stage.

This week-long, four-race championship provides an environment where junior athletes demonstrate excellence not only in sport, but in character. These young competitors are both athletic and academic achievers, learning the values of discipline, perseverance, and goal-setting through one of the world’s most demanding endurance sports. The lessons gained through training and competition extend far beyond skiing, shaping leaders who carry these skills into every aspect of their lives.

For a select few, Junior Nationals represent the first major step on a pathway toward international and Olympic competition. For all participants, it is a defining experience—one that reflects commitment, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence. Junior Nationals is, at its core, a story of dedication and achievement.

Junior Nationals is also a family-centered event. Athletes arrive with parents, siblings, coaches, wax technicians, and support teams, creating a vibrant community that spends an entire week immersed in the host region. With 1,000+ parents, spectators, and staff in attendance, the event transforms into a week-long celebration of sport, community, and place—offering an unparalleled opportunity to experience everything the Truckee-Tahoe region has to offer.