Posts by Becky
Skimo September Update
Season preparations are underway with weekly strength training sessions and several team hikes and events on the schedule. See PlayMetrics for the full strength training and team event schedule. The Skimo race calendar is almost finalized, with several new local races in the works, including a new Utah Cup series presented by Utah Skimo in…
Read MoreSnowboard September Update
Athletes are busy with summer dryland training and getting ready for a busy season. Some teams have had some activity (see below) and the rest of us are waiting for cold temps and hopefully more snow this season than last! Any new athletes can attend the upcoming new athlete orientation at 5:30 pm on…
Read MoreFreeride September Update
Freeride Update: Season preparations are in full swing for both U15 and U19 groups, with dryland training including hikes, mountain bike rides, strength training, and field workouts scheduled weekly for both teams. See PlayMetrics for the full dryland schedule for each group. IFSA Memberships All Freeride athletes will need an IFSA membership to register…
Read MoreAlpine September Update
Welcome back to SBSEF! It was fantastic to see so many new and returning families at our Welcome Back BBQ—we are thrilled to have you with us for what promises to be a great year. Several of our teams are already hard at work with dryland training—building strength and getting ready for the not too…
Read MoreSeptember 2026 Team Update
Greetings SBSEF, I love the welcome back BBQ; it always feels like the official start of a new season. Last week’s edition was a fantastic reminder of what makes this community so special. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, welcome new families, and get stoked for the year ahead. With the new…
Read MoreSnowboard August Update
Not a ton happening with the snowboard crew quite yet, although we leave in a couple weeks for a unique training camp in an indoor facility in New Jersey. Big Snow American Dream will be hosting the Snowbird team, the US Para Snowboard team as well as several other teams from the East Coast. I…
Read MoreFreeride August Update
We’ve had record participation in our summer conditioning programs with approximately 15-20% of our U19s consistently attending strength training and similar numbers of U15s attending weekly hikes. It’s great to see so many athletes motivated to put in the work to prepare for a successful season. Strength training on Monday and Friday afternoons continues through…
Read MoreAlpine August Update
Summer Training & Strength and Conditioning Updates The U16 and FIS groups wrapped up a successful summer block focused on core competencies, strength under fatigue, and hypertrophy. We are now transitioning into a power-focused phase to leverage this strength foundation. Alpine athletes manage physical forces up to five times their body weight. A robust strength…
Read MoreAugust 2026 Team Update
As summer begins to wind down, and school lurks around the corner, there is a growing sense of excitement around SBSEF. While winter may still feel a long way off, our athletes and coaches are already putting in the work—building strength, developing good habits, setting goals, and preparing for the season ahead. Be sure to…
Read MoreJune 2026 Team Update
Dear SBSEF Athletes & Families, The season never really ends for our athletes and coaches; SBSEF has year-round training going on in different capacities. But it is time to officially kick off our 2026-27 season with registration. Each year, our community comes together around a shared passion for skiing, snowboarding, mountain adventure, and the pursuit of personal excellence. We…
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