FREERIDE PROGRAM
The Snowbasin Freeride Team athletes will learn to ski all mountain terrain. The SSEF Freeride program is for athletes looking for a structured program that is geared towards exploring Snowbasin’s world-class alpine playground. This is a high-energy, creative and fun way for young skiers to ski together and mix it up on the mountain. For training purposes, athletes will usually be arranged in groups of approximately 5-7 athletes per coach to facilitate a productive learning environment. Groups are dynamic but are generally based on skill, speed, and social needs. The Competitive Team Members will have the option to compete in local, regional & national IFSA events based on age & ability.
Freeride Competitive Programs
The Snowbasin Freeride Program focuses on the International Freeskiers & Snowboarders Association’s (IFSA) five fundamentals of freeride: Line Choice, Control, Technique, Fluidity, and Style and Energy. Intro to Freeride is intended to introduce athletes to these five fundamentals as a stepping stone to the Freeride Competition Team. The Freeride Team develops skills in foundational ski techniques, air awareness, terrain assessment, risk assessment, decision making in regards to ability, decision making in a competition setting, goal setting, and snow safety awareness. You will find our Freeride athletes skiing about 80-90% off piste and 10-20% on piste.
Athletes are expected to have at least an intermediate to advanced all-mountain skiing ability, an excitement for developing their freeskiing abilities and have skied most of the terrain at Snowbasin. For training purposes, athletes will usually be arranged in groups of approximately 5-7 athletes per coach to facilitate a productive learning environment. Groups are dynamic but are generally based on skill, speed, and social needs. The Competitive Team Members will have the option to compete in local, regional & national IFSA events based on age & ability.
Generally athletes are graduates of our Devo, Devo+ or All Mountain Ripper Programs with a coach recommendation for our Freeride Program. Any member or non-member may submit a Freeride Skier Ability Questionnaire to request a discussion about an athlete’s freeride team fit with our Freeride Program Director, Wynter McBride.
Saturday Freeride spots will be capped at 60 athletes. Total Program cap will be 80 athletes. To ensure your athlete has a spot for 2024-25, please register in a timely manner once registration opens May 1, 2024 for returning families and May 15, 2024 for new to Snowbasin Ski Team families.
Ages: 9-12 years old (Birth years: 2015-2012)
Ages: 10-11 years old (Birth years: 2014-2013; available for 2015 with Program Approval)
Ages: 12-14 years old (Birth years: 2012-2010)
Ages: 15-18 years old (Birth years: 2009-2006)
U15 & U19 Competitive Freeride Snowboard* - NEW for 2024-25
Ages: 15-18 years old ( Birth years: 2009-2006)
*Freeride Snowboard program must have 12 registered for the season, otherwise refunds will be issued.
