Devo

Offered Saturdays or Sundays, our Devo program introduces young athletes to all-mountain skiing and Alpine ski-racing in a 12-week, full-day program. We emphasize:

  • Safety

  • Fundamental skill development

  • Team building

  • Fun exploring the mountain

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

Our curriculum is built on the U.S. Ski Team Alpine Training System and PSIA fundamentals. Throughout the season, athletes progress through drills and tasks tailored to their level, with challenges increasing as they improve.

  • Devo athletes are ages 7-12 years old. (6 year olds with Devo Mini coach recommendation or program approval.) They need to be able to carry their own equipment and be able to load and unload the lift independently. Devo athletes must have the ability to ski green and blue terrain off the Wildcat Express Chairlift.
    If your athlete isn’t ready this year, we recommend Snowbasin Resort Ski & Ride School Lessons. Next year, your athlete will feel more confident to take on the team challenge!

    • Devo Welcome Socials

    • 12 full-day training sessions (either Saturday or Sunday, selected at registration) with an experienced coach and planned curriculum

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

    • Two Devo Team Races hosted at Snowbasin

    • 6 to 1 Athlete to coach ratio

    • Skills Quest Assessment and End-Of-Year Placement Recommendation for the following season..

    • TeamSnap app membership

    • Option to add-on additional trainings, such as Extra Friday Showboat Race Training. (Devo+ can add on holiday camp, Friday YSL, and/or Friday Comp Freeride)

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

  • Devo tuition is $1620 and is nonrefundable. A $200 down payment reserves the place, and payment plans are available. Tuition is due by November 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.

    Optional add-ons are available:

    • 5 Friday Showboat Race Trainings is $100.

    • 3 day Winter Break Training Intensive is $375 (limited to Devo+)

    • Friday Alpine Race YSL $775 (limited to Devo+ born before 2017)

    • Friday Competitive Freeride $775 (limited to Devo+born before 2016)

    A season lift pass is required. After registration, you will receive a link to purchase your athlete’s pass. This team link will bring the cost to $410.98, which is a 20% discount from the lowest public price of the season.

    Any athlete 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.

    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.  Prices will increase at the end of each month starting in August.  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. 

  • Devo trains from 9AM to 3pm one day per week, on either all Saturdays or all Sundays (you choose at registration). Since they are on the lift at 9am, athletes meet their coaches near the Maples lot at 8:30. Pick up is in the same area at 3pm.

  • Required 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

      • All-Mountain skis are ideal for skill development.

      • Ski length: sternum to chin

      • Avoid rockered, twin-tip, wide-fat, or park-specific skis for foundational learning.

    • 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

      • Poles are not recommended for athletes under 10 years old. Your coach will let you know when your skier needs poles, and what type to get. If your skier is already confidently using poles, they may bring them.

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

    TJ Shaughnessy
    Devo Team Manager
    devo@snowbasinskiteam.org

    Matt Bird
    Devo Program Director
    mattbird@snowbasinskiteam.org