Greetings SBSEF,

Every September team activity really ramps up.  Students are back in school, dryland training is well underway, and we have many events and activities coming up.

It has been great to see our athletes taking advantage of our newly built team conditioning facility here at HQ.  We talk a great deal about the nearly direct correlation between conditioning and performance in competitive skiing and snowboarding, as well as injury prevention, it’s gratifying to see the athletes heed the call!

I am happy to announce that Davin Grapentine has moved from the role of Development Director to Program Director within the Freeride Program.  The path forward is very clear with Davin at the helm.  During the off-season, we have been discussing the strategic plan and goals for the Freeride Program with input from staff and team members, and are in alignment with the objectives and vision for the program.  This transition has been very smooth, Davin’s passion and energy are evident, and the future for the Freeride Program is bright.

Construction on the new Wilbere lift, snowmaking and the restaurant in Gad Valley continues, and the anticipation of our expanded race and training venue grows.  I am grateful to have the strong support of Snowbird for giving us a world-class mountain and for investing in the future of our athletes.  It is more than a little exciting to imagine our new race venue!

In step with our 5-year Strategic Plan, SBSEF has established an endowment fund.  The fund is intended to support SBSEF programming and scholarships in perpetuity for the organization.  The goal is to grow the fund through donations and gifts, as well as any budget surplus to grow the fund over time and increase the annual subsidy.

We are currently working with team sponsors for the 2024-25 season.  There is still time to get involved, please contact Amanda or myself for additional information.

Next up for the SBSEF community is the ski & gear Swap at Churchill Sept. 20-21.

Make sure to get your tickets to the SBSEF Gala as well.  One of the most fun evenings of the year!

Dream Big.  Work Hard.

~ Bridger Call
SBSEF Executive Director

Program Updates: (click the links)

Alpine September Update

Freeride September Update

Skimo September Update

Snowbaord September Update

2024 Ski & Snowboard Swap!

We need volunteers to help make this a successful community event. CLICK HERE to sign up!
Got gear to sell? Check out our website for more information and dates to drop it off. We will help you tag it! www.sbsef.com/swap

Dryland Camp: October 24-27, 2024

Join the team for an amazing long weekend in Canyonlands!
We have limited spots in the team vehicles – so sign up early!

CLICK HERE for more information.
CLICK HERE to sign up.

Ski Tuning Clinics!

Todd Herilla likes sharp, fast skis! He is opening up his shop to us again for FREE tuning clinics this Fall.

CLICK HERE to sign up, the spots fill up fast!

The Gala

Tickets and tables will be available for purchase next week! In the meantime, we have negotiated a room block at the Cliff Lodge with rooms starting at $169 + fees, use this link. The rate expires on Oct 15 and rooms may sell out, so book early and make a weekend of it! Also, if you have an in-kind product to donate to the gala, please reach out to Amanda Apple at development@sbsef.com.

Fall Camps

The U16, U14, and JFAST team will be headed to Aspen Highlands for our fall camp right before Thanksgiving. For athletes competing in December this is a crucial block for athletes to get in and prepped. Aspen Highlands has historically been an awesome venue for athletes to get some really excellent technical freeskiing and gate training before the season starts. See the Alpine Update for dates.

It is time to renew your memberships!

Alpine Jfast, U14, U16’s — Renew your USSS memberships CLICK HERE
Freeride U12, U15, U19’s — Renew your IFSA memberships CLICK HERE

SBSEF Team Pass Prices:

For Team Members Only, available in November:

  • Youth (12 & under) Snowbird Pass: $340
  • Teen/Adult Snowbird Pass: $459
  • Alta Add-On: $470

Team Members will be approved to call into the Ticket Office and renew their passes IN NOVEMBER. Please wait for instructions and approval – we will let everyone know.

Team Jacket Update for Jfast, Devos and Freeride U12:
We are waiting for Shreddog/Akova to get our team store set up, we will share the link and log in info as soon as it is available. Thanks in advance for your patience.

Upcoming Events:

See Team Snap for locations and specifics

Thank you to our Sponsors!

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