Alpine

The Wasatch Range officially got its first big snowfall of the year, covering most of the upper end of the Cottonwood Canyons! While we are still about 40 days out from opening day (Snowbird announced Nov. 27), snow is always a welcome sign of the season to come. With that in mind, athletes should be…

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…

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…

Welcome to all of our new families, and welcome back to our returning athletes and families! The Alpine coaching staff has been busy planning and preparing for an incredible upcoming season. Staffing Updates Josh Transue: SBSEF is thrilled to welcome Josh Transue to the team. Josh joins us from Palisades, where he has been leading…

SBSEF Summer Ski Camps: SBSEF is offering two summer ski camp opportunities designed to sharpen fundamentals and skill development. Mt. Hood, Oregon | June 22–29 Technical (GS and SL) on the iconic Palmer glacier with a lot of fun post skiing activities in and around Government Camp, OR. La Parva, Chile | July 19–27 Experience…

Devos: The Devo Team had a fantastic month, highlighted by the Hot Cocoa Cup to finish it off! Our athletes have been focusing on developing their slalom skills, with an emphasis on short-radus turns and improving balance on their skis. It’s been great to see the progress everyone is making. These skills will carry over nicely as we shift our focus toward the Good Vibes Only Freeride Comp coming up at the end of March. We’re excited to keep building momentum and see the athletes apply what they’ve been learning in a fun new environment. Several members of our Devo YSL Team traveled to Snowbasin for the YSL Finals. Racing alongside more than 250 U12, U10, and U8 athletes from across Utah made for an exciting and memorable experience. It was a fun event and a great opportunity for our athletes to compete, challenge themselves, and represent the team well. Results from the…

We have officially reached the midpoint of our season! With every group now having competed, this is the perfect time to reflect and revise goals. Are you on track? Have you exceeded your expectations? Re-evaluating now allows us to adjust training and refocus our mindset for a strong finish. Small, intentional changes made today can…

Devo Devos kicked off the season on January 3rd and 4th with big smiles and great energy—even with a light snowpack! The kids made the most of it, and then Mother Nature really delivered for our second weekend. With a fresh storm, the mountain opened up and Devos had an absolute blast exploring Black Forest,…

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…

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…