All Mountain Freeride (AMF)

AMF placement requires coach recommendation or program approval.

To initiate a discussion with our Freeride Program Director please complete this

Freeride Athlete Readiness Application

Motivated Young Athletes

This program is designed for athletes ages 9–15 who are confident on most groomed terrain and ready for tougher off-piste challenges. They are skiers who love the mountain, show up eager to improve, and have the focus, independence, and maturity to follow coaching direction. They enjoy the feeling of real training and want to keep progressing — but aren't looking for a competitive program just yet.

Looking for the Next Step?

For athletes who want to advance their mastery and exploration of skiing on our home Snowbasin mountain without a competitive focus, this is exactly that next step. Training runs one or two days per week — Saturday and/or Sunday — and is built around solidifying foundational ski technique while introducing more technical and creative skill-building in Snowbasin's world-class terrain. These athletes are seeking thrills, growing their skills, and becoming the kind of well-rounded skiers the mountain rewards.

What do you get?

  • Athletes build the core movements that drive freeride growth — air awareness, edge control, switch skiing, grabs, and spins — with a strong emphasis on safe approach tactics from day one.

  • Kids learn to read and move through natural terrain both on and off-piste — bumps, cliffs, trees — developing well-rounded, adaptable skiing that works in any condition.

  • Coaches guide athletes through progressive challenges that sharpen decision-making, risk assessment, and speed management, all while nurturing creativity, individual expression, and genuine confidence on the hill.

  • Athletes develop goal-setting, accountability, and teamwork — and find themselves part of a lifelong community bound together by a shared passion for the mountains.

Register for All Mountain Freedride
Register for All Mountain Freedride

  • AMF placement requires coach recommendation or program approval. To initiate a discussion with our Program Director please complete this Freeride Athlete Readiness Application.

    AMF athletes are ages 9-15 at the beginning of the season. They are confident skiers on most groomed terrain and are ready for tougher off-piste challenges.
    These skiers want to continue seeking thrills and growing skills without a competition focus. This team has the option to participate in home competitions.

    If your athlete isn’t ready this year, we recommend Devo+. Next year, your athlete will feel more confident to take on the AMR challenge!

    • 8 Dryland training sessions prior to the season starting.

    • Full-day on-snow training 1-2 times/week (Saturday and/or Sunday can be selected at registration) with an experienced coach and planned curriculum from resort opening through the end of March.

    • Snowbasin Ski Team jacket (for first year athletes & every other year in the program.)

    • 7 to 1 Athlete to coach ratio

    • Mid Season and End of Year Assessment with recommended placement for following year.

    • TeamSnap app membership

    • Holiday Camp

    • Tuition for this program also includes a discount for a Snowbasin season pass (purchased separately).

  • AMF tuition varies by how many training days per week are desired:
    2 days $3,490: Saturday and Sunday
    1 day $1,950: Saturday or Sunday (selected at registration)

    Optional add-ons are available:

    • Woodward Wednesday air awareness training days

    • Summer camp TBD

    • Additional training days $90/day

    A Snowbasin season lift pass is required. After registration, you will receive a special team website link to purchase a Snowbasin Season pass at a 20% discount from the lowest offered price.

    Any equipment rental or purchase will be additional. Many of our sponsors offer surprisingly deep discounts. We also host a gear swap at the beginning of the season, if you want to buy or sell used equipment.


    Freeride program athletes use additional safety equipment.

    A $500 first payment is required at the time of registration to reserve a team spot.  Payment plan options available. Program cost is non-refundable.    Full tuition is due by Nov 1st.  A 2.85%+ $0.85 processing fee will be automatically charged to all credit card payments or a 1.99% + $0.99 processing fee for all ACH transfers. 

  • AMF trains from 9AM to 3pm on weekends. Since they are on the lift at 9am, athletes meet their coaches at 8:45m at the Team Yurt near the John Paul lift . Pick up is in the same area at 3pm.

  • Required AMF Equipment

    • Ski Boots

      • Should feel snug (like a firm handshake) but never painful.

      • Toes lightly touch the front when standing, lift off when you flex forward.

      • Heel must stay firmly in place when flexing.

      • Most kids fit off-the-shelf; custom fitting by a master boot fitter only if necessary.

      • Prioritize comfort and a dry interior over stiffness.

    • Skis with Bindings

      • AMF requires two sets of skis: on-piste and off-piste

      • On-piste skis are narrow, cambered, flat-tail, and shorter (chin to nose). Consider skis like Atomic Redster style

      • Off-piste skis are strong, with a Rocker-Camber profile more than 80mm wide and long (nose to top of head). Consider skis like Atomic Bent Chetler mini

    • Helmet & Goggles

    • Ski Pants, Gloves, Layers

      • Outerwear: 20,000 mm-rated team jacket; 10,000–20,000 mm-rated snow pants.

      • Gloves/Mittens: Insulated and weather-resistant.

      • Layers: Base layer + fleece/down mid-layer; adjust by temperature.

      • Socks: One pair—two pairs can cause discomfort.

    • Ski Poles

      • When the athlete is in their boots, have them hold the pole upside-down under the basket, while the handle end is on the level ground. When their elbow is at 90°, the pole is the correct size.

    • Back Protector

    Please note that additional equipment may be required or recommended for events.

  • If the program descriptions, informational links, equipment recommendations, or answers to Frequently Asked Questions did not address your concern, please contact:

    Adam Goldstein
    Freeride Program Director
    adam@snowbasinskiteam.org