Posts by beckystone
Snowboard December Update
Big Mountain Team – We are just patiently awaiting snow and national comp entry confirmation. We are looking forward to getting out on the hill again and with a massive storm to get it all going! I took the cots and sleeping bags I had stored at Snowbird, in case of overnight interlodge, down the…
Read MoreSkimo December Update
Even with the unseasonably warm and dry weather the Skimo team has two weeks of quality training. With many new athletes on the team this season the focus has been on developing skinning technique and transition skills, which will also help our experienced returning athletes become faster and more efficient. With the limited snow, terrain,…
Read MoreFreeride December Update
After multiple setbacks due to the unseasonably warm and dry weather, the Freeride team was able to begin on-snow training on December 11th. Even though we haven’t been able to ski as early as planned, we have been able to train indoors at Woodward. Many athletes have made significant progress in their skills on inline…
Read MoreAlpine December Update
Making the Most of the Moment If you haven’t noticed, we are in a “low tide” scenario across the West. Camps and early-season races are being delayed or pivoting because Mother Nature hasn’t been on our side. The most important message? Be patient; things will change! In the meantime, we are taking full advantage of…
Read MoreDecember 2025 Team Update
Greetings SBSEF, Although winter has not started the way that we would have hoped in terms of snow. It is nice to be skiing at Snowbird and Alta, and the conditions are good for working on fundamentals. To start December with little snowfall isn’t particularly unusual, but more notable has been the lack of cold temperatures,…
Read MoreSnowboard November Update
Hello SBSEF friends and family! Anna here heading up the 2025/26 development snowboard team. I’m super excited for the season to start, and DONT WORRY…. the snow will come! We are going to be pushing this group a little harder this year into some entry level big mountain and banked slalom competitions. I think it…
Read MoreNovember 2025 Team Update
2025 SBSEF Gala presented by KÜHL Saturday, November 8, 2025 Thank you! Our annual gala fundraiser presented by KÜHL was last weekend, and 150 guests enjoyed an evening filled with friends, food, healthy bidding, and music in shared support of the future of winter athletes in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Each year, our Gala is our single…
Read MoreSkimo November Update
The Skimo training season began this week with a new athlete equipment orientation and transition practice at the team gym. The new skills that were learned and improved during the session will prepare the athletes for a successful beginning of on-snow training. We’re super excited to have this year’s group of new athletes on the…
Read MoreFreeride November Update
SkillsQuest Fitness Test Results The SBSEF Alpine and Freeride teams came together on November 7th to complete the US Ski and Snowboard SkillsQuest Fitness test. The physical demands of skiing require amazing strength, power, agility, endurance, and balance. An athlete’s fitness level will directly contribute to on-hill success as it facilitates an athlete’s ability to…
Read MoreAlpine November Update
SkillsQuest Fitness Test Results The SBSEF Alpine and Freeride teams came together on November 7th to complete the US Ski and Snowboard SkillsQuest Fitness test. The physical demands of skiing require amazing strength, power, agility, endurance, and balance. An athlete’s fitness level will directly contribute to on-hill success as it facilitates an athlete’s ability to…
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