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MWSC trains weekends at Brundage Mountain Resort and Tamarack Resort. Athletes registered for U8(Mighty Mites) & Development or 'Devo' programs may choose their home (or 'primary') ski area. Otherwise, athletes who choose a more competitive track will train at both Brundage and Tamarack on the weekends and Little Ski Hill during the week.

MWSC provides age and ability-appropriate training progressions per US Ski & Snowboard's Alpine Training Systems and the athlete's desire for competition and mastery of race disciplines; including Slalom (SL), Giant Slalom (GS), Super G (SG), Downhill (DH) and Parallel. Whether pursuit is for the Olympics or Friday night lights at Little Ski Hill; MWSC's programming and coaching will foster a culture that makes progression challenging, safe, and fun with the goal of reaching the athlete's full potential.

Not sure whether Alpine Race or Devo Advanced is the best option?

Consider Devo Advanced if your U10-U16 athlete is interested in part-time race training every weekend at one ski area. Fundamental racing tactics are learned and then applied to the Soda Pop Race Series at Little Ski Hill and other local and regional "friendly races."

Alternatively consider the Alpine Race Teams if your U10-U16 athlete has a desire to pursue a higher level of competition and compete in the US Ski and Snowboard's Intermountain Division. Training consists of 3-5 days per week in preparation for IMD races.

NOTE: All Alpine Race Teams will train at all three of our home ski areas.

FREERIDE/FREESTYLE COMP TEAM

The Freeride/Freestyle Comp Team is for skiers 10-16 years of age who want to compete in big mountain, slopestyle, and/or park competitions

Discipline, creativity, drive and judgement are key elements of the program each and every day - and everywhere on the mountain; including steeps, powder, crud, trees, groomers, and the park. Athletes will mature these characters for success with technical development of line choice, style, balance, air and fluidity. Athletes will then transfer these skills to the competitive arena.

The team trains mostly at Tamarack Resort but occasionally Brundage Mountain on weekends and at Little Ski Hill during the week. Athletes are expected to travel to other ski areas for the purpose of preparing for and competing in USASA & IFSA events.

Not sure which Freeride/Freestyle program to enroll my 8 or 9-year old in?

If your U10 skier wishes to pursue Freeride/Freestyle Comp or Backcountry later in their development, choose Devo Advanced. MWSC believes that the skills and techniques learned from alpine race training make for the best skiers on the mountain, regardless of the track the athlete will later pursue.

Fundamental racing and competition tactics are learned on weekends, Air & Style training happens Fridays and Wednesdays (optional) and then applied to the Rail Jam Series at Little Ski Hill and other local and regional "friendly" competitions.

BACKCOUNTRY TEAM

The Backcountry Team opens up the world of backcountry skiing and riding in search of steeps, cliffs, chutes, and jumps. Athletes, 12-years-and-older, will be exposed to avalanche education, backcountry travel, route-finding, winter survival, and outdoor leadership.

Brundage Mountain is the team's home-base, but athletes should expect to travel with the team to other ski areas and backcountry terrain dependent on weather and snow conditions.

Based on coaches' recommendation and athlete interest, athletes may participate in local competitions. You will need shovel, beacon and probe along with a touring setup for uphill travel.

Air & Style

Air & Style is for skiers & riders, ages 8+. Athletes learn body awareness, stance & balance, timing, pivoting and edge & pressure control in the Terrain Park, under the lights at Little Ski Hill Wednesdays and Fridays. Rail Jam Series are optional.