The 1983

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were contested at the

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as part of the 30th annual NCAA-sanctioned ski tournament to determine the individual and team national champions of men's and women's collegiate

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and

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in the

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. These were the first championships with teams composed of both men's and women's skiers.

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, coached by

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, claimed their second team national championship, 46 points ahead of

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in the cumulative team standings.

Venue

This year's NCAA skiing championships were hosted at the Bridger Bowl Ski Area near

. These were the second championships held in the state of

(1960 and 1983).

Program

Four new events were added this year: * Women's slalom * Women's giant slalom * Women's cross country * Women's cross country relay

Team scoring

References

{{National Collegiate Athletic Association 1983 in sports in Montana NCAA Skiing Championships

1983 in alpine skiing 1983 in cross-country skiing

Venue

Program

Team scoring

See also

References