Honoring a Legacy. Supporting the Future.
Junior Bounous is a legendary figure in American skiing. For a century, Junior's passion, vision, and lifelong dedication to skiing and youth development have shaped the sport of skiing in Utah and beyond. As Snowbird’s first Director of Skiing, founder of the Snowbird Ski Team, and a pioneer of modern ski instruction, Junior was instrumental in establishing Little Cottonwood Canyon’s reputation as a world-class destination for elite athletes and recreational skiers alike.
At Snowbird, Junior’s influence is still seen—both in the legendary terrain he helped develop, and in the culture of excellence and joy that defines the community. He believed that skiing wasn't just a sport, but a lifelong journey.
The Junior Bounous Endowment Fund, established by Junior Bounous and the Snowbird Sports Education Foundation with significant support from the community, carries forward this legacy by supporting young athletes in their pursuit of excellence, on and off the mountain. The goal of the fund is to provide resources in perpetuity for financial aid and the health of the foundation. The foundation will use the endowment to promote excellence in training, competition, education, and mentorship—ensuring that Junior’s spirit and vision continue to inspire the next generation of winter athletes in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Over the next five years, we aim to raise $2 million to establish an endowment, thereby ensuring the ongoing availability of scholarships, financial aid, and competition funding. This new initiative will ensure our ability to transform the lives of SBSEF athletes for decades to come.
With your support, our endowment can help our athletes realize their dreams today and for generations to come.
- Bridger Call, Executive Director
I started in the SBSEF program at 6, and immediately fell in love with the sport, the mountain, and the community. Throughout my entire career, SBSEF has been my family— one of my biggest supporters, and a place I call home. Receiving grants allowed me to compete, reach essential milestones, and ultimately achieve my goal of making the US Ski Team. I will be forever grateful to this program.”
- Bella Wright, US Ski Team Member & SBSEF Alumni
Thank you for funding our future
2025
Financial Aid & Scholarships:
$75,000
Provided to over 40 athletes for tuition assistance and championship support in the 2025-26 season. Financial assistance allows those athletes who have modest backgrounds and need financial support to see their training, competition, and personal development goals through to the highest levels.
2025-2030
- Grow Endowment to $2 million through volunteer efforts of the SBSEF board and generous contributions from our community and supporters.
- Secure financial aid funds in perpetuity and endowment growth through professional fund management.
- Through the endowment, continue to support athletes with financial aid, both at the start of the season for tuition and again for athletes' entry and travel fees to championship events.
About SBSEF
For 50 years, SBSEF has provided unparalleled winter sport training for developing athletes. Serving more than 300 student athletes annually, our athletes learn exceptional and enduring life skills, including teamwork, physical and mental preparation, resilience, goal setting, and the value of hard work.
“We sincerely thank the SBSEF grant committee for another award. It truly helps defray costs around my participation in the team. My mission this year is to help my teammates and be a leader as one of the senior freeride skiers. Ngā mihi nui (many thanks).”
-Obie Simper, SBSEF Freeride Athlete
Fund Supporters
Keller Family
MacLean Family
Scott Bates ** Family
Matt Davis * Family
Pascale Wiedenroth-Horsley * Family
*Member of SBSEF Board of Directors
**SBSEF Board Emeritus
Ways To Give
There are many ways of giving to Snowbird Sports Education Foundation’s (SBSEF) Junior Bounous Endowment Fund. Each option provides various advantages to the donor.
Campaign at a Glance
Who: Those who support Snowbird Sports Education Foundation and those who are passionate and share a love for the mountains and competition.
What: This endowment is professionally managed and will give SBSEF the ability to fund athlete financial aid for tuition and competition.
Why: A true endowment should not only help sustain the organization in the future but should also enhance the quality and quantity of its program offerings today.
How: By seeking the generous support of people like you—people who love Snowbird Sports Education Foundation and want to invest in the success of future generations of winter athletes in Little Cottonwood Canyon, while carrying forward the legacy of our founder, Junior Bounous.
Support
To provide necessary scholarship, financial aid, and competition support in perpetuity, we invite those who love SBSEF to support this initiative to transform the lives of SBSEF athletes for decades to come.
We invite generous donations to SBSEF’s Junior Bounous Endowment Fund at the following levels:
Review our recent Annual Report to see the amazing accomplishments that are happening on and off the slopes!
Funding the future is our number one priority. This will help us to live our mission.
Meet the Board of Directors who support the ongoing financial security of SBSEF and the Junior Bounous Endowment Fund.
Our plan for the future is bright! Please join us in our quest to fund the athletes.
Upcoming Events
- Dec 20 - Jan 4: Holiday Camp
- Dec 30: Holiday Camp Breakfast & Team Photos
- Jan 7-8: Hartlauer Memorial South Series GS
- Jan 11-14: IMC U16 Qualifier
- Jan 31 - Feb 1: Devo Cookie Cup
- Feb 17-18: Bryce Astle Memorial WR FIS SL
- Feb 28-Mar 1: Devo Hot Cocoa Cup
- Mar 28-29: Devo Freeride Comp
- April 4-7: Snow Cup
- April 11: Team BBQ & Duals
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Office & Gym Address:
3690 E Fort Union #102
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
801.893.8690 info@sbsef.com