2023-2024 Freeride 15-18 Program Options and Tuition:

• Full-Time Team: $4950 (up to 5 days/week)
• 3 Day Team: $4425
• 2 Day Team: $3910

Woodward Wednesdays $325 & $650

* Must select days of the week/weekend during registration

Additional Expenses & Explanations:

• Pass: Snowbird/Alta Team Seasons Pass w/Tram *team discount available in November: Snowbird $399, Alta $405 (These are last season's prices, we will update team members when new prices are available
• Woodward: 20% discount for a 3-month commitment
• IFSA Competitors License: $105 *price subject to change
• Competition Fees: Competition entrance fee, lift ticket at the host resort, and shared coach expenses for out of state events

2023-2024 Freeride 15-18 Training Schedule

• Dryland: Sept - Nov
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays
  • 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Tanner Park
• On Snow: Late November - April
  • Saturday & Sundays @ Snowbird & Alta:
    • 9:00 - 3:00
  • Wednesdays
    • 1:45 - 4:00 @ Snowbird or Alta
    • Woodward 3:00 - 5:00 outdoor jump session
    • Woodward 5:45 - 8:00 indoor jump session
  • Thursdays
    • 1:45 - 4:00 @ Snowbird or Alta
  • Fridays
    • 1:45 - 4:00 @ Snowbird or Alta
  • Holiday Camp

Pick your training days when you pick your program (3-5 days a week).

SBSEF Freeride will attend specific events during the year, and coaches will sit down with each athlete pre-season to determine which competitions are best for each athlete. To adhere to IFSA’s path of advancement towards North American Championships and World events, athletes will compete in 2-3 Regional IFSA competitions, and 2-3 National IFSA competitions.

Based on season results, athletes may compete at the IFSA North American Championships and/or World Junior Championships.

• Appropriately fitting skis, boots, and poles
  • Skis- It is recommended that athletes have two pairs of freeride skis: one pair in the 90-100 mm underfoot range for hardpack competition, training, and Woodward, while also having a POW ski in the 105-115 mm underfoot range for the deeper days and variable snow conditions during competition and training.  Building a quiver is a good thing, so having a pair of rock skis for low tide conditions (maybe your old pair of skis) and a pair of used, cheap GS skis for groomers are both a bonus if possible. U12 athletes can probably get away with just 1 pair of skis in 95-105 mm underfoot range.
  • Boots- a properly fit boot is THE most important item for skiers! We recommend going to a boot fitter to make sure you are sized properly and are in the correct flex for your strength and ability.
  • Poles should fit as follows: without boots on, hold the pole upside-down with your hand under the basket and the grip resting on the ground; your elbow should form an approx. 90-degree angle near the top of your hips
• Waterproof outerwear, preferably a 20K rating or equivalent
• Warm base layers and mid-layers
• Gloves/Mittens that keep you warm and dry all-day
• Helmet & goggles
• Extra goggle lenses for low-light and high visibility conditions, a goggle wipe or lens bag is a good idea, too.
• Protective gear:
  • Spine protection/back protector **These are required for competition, thus they should be worn every day at training as well. There isn’t a specific brand or type required, so choose what feels the best for you so that you’ll be comfortable wearing it every day.**
  • Hip pads, Knee Pads, and a mouthguard are strongly recommended
• Avalanche Gear-  Owning a beacon/transceiver is strongly recommended as we will be practicing beacon drills and getting familiar with how beacons work during the Holiday camp. It is good practice to always wear a beacon even at the resort, especially if there is over a foot of fresh snow or there is rising avalanche danger during the day during a storm cycle. It is also recommended that athletes start to acquire a shovel, probe, and air bag backpack as they get older and start wanting to learn more about backcountry skiing.

School Partners

The Winter Sports School

Oakridge Elementary, Churchill Jr. High School and Skyline High School

2023-2024 SBSEF Grant Application will be open in August. CLICK HERE for more information.