The Colorado alpine team opened up the first day of the RMISA Championships by winning the men's slalom race, but CU stands in third place overall after 2-of-8 events as the Buffs are hosting the 69th annual championship that doubles as the NCAA Western Regional.
Friday saw the men's and women's slalom races running at Howelsen Hill, with the second runs taking place under the lights for some night racing.
Colorado's men's team carried the Buffs on the first day and placed three inside the top 10 to win the race with 88 points. The women's team finished third with just three finishers, and only one in the top 10.