All Mountain Freeride (AMF)

Offered Saturdays and/or Sundays, our high energy All Mountain Freeride program advances young athletes in all-mountain skiing. This program emphasizes:

  • Advanced Skill Development

  • Tree and Mogul Skiing

  • Air Awareness

Skiers are placed in small training groups—grouped by age and ability—to ensure the right fit.

AMF is ideal for skiers who have mastered the Devo+ curriculum and want to continue to build all mountain skills while experiencing the thrills of more advanced off piste terrain.

  • AMF placement requires a Freeride Skier Ability Questionnaire or coach recommendation.

    AMF athletes are ages 9-14 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 a professional coach and planned curriculum from resort opening through the end of March.

    • Snowbasin Ski Team jacket, t-shirt, and beanie

    • 7 to 1 Athlete to coach ratio

    • Skills Assessment at the end of the year 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 $3,310: Saturday and Sunday
    1 day $1,855: Saturday or Sunday (selected at registration)

    Optional add-ons are available:

    • Woodward 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 discount code for your athlete’s pass. This code gives a 20% discount from the lowest 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.

  • 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.

    • Freeride Skis with Bindings

      • Skis should be Freeride type.

      • Ski length: between nose and full height.

    • 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