Freeride Programs

The Freeride programs provide technical and decision-making training for skiers aged 9-18 who have a coach recommendation and are interested in tackling creative off-piste challenges. There are two separate Freeride programs that scale in intensity and commitment: All Mountain Freeride and Competitive Freeride. Athletes are matched into a pathway and small training group based on their age, abilities, and desired training intensity. All Freeride athletes are invited to dryland training and holiday break training camp.

All Mountain Freeride

This program is for athletes ages 9-14 who want to advance their mastery and exploration of skiing on our home Snowbasin mountain without a competitive focus. Training is one or two days per week, Saturday and/or Sunday, and is focused on solidifying foundational ski techniques in addition to exploring technical and creative skill-building.

Competitive Freeride

This advanced program is for athletes ages 9-18 who are ready to compete at local, divisional, and national levels. Ranging from 1-5 training days per week at our home mountain, these athletes are focused on terrain assessment, safety, air awareness, and decision-making in addition the International Freeskiers & Snowboarders Association’s (IFSA) five fundamentals of a freeride: Line Choice, Control, Technique, Fluidity, and Style and Energy.

Alpine Freeride Combo

This immersive program is for athletes ages 10-18 who cross train in both alpine race and freeride techniques with competitive focus in both. With 4 or 6 training days per week options, these athletes are training and traveling all year long.