The SSCV Freeride Program is designed to develop young athletes to compete successfully in big mountain freeride skiing while building a lifelong love of the sport. We are committed to developing well-rounded skiers through a balance of focused technical training and dynamic freeskiing, ensuring athletes build strong fundamentals while continuing to find joy and confidence on the mountain.
Throughout this process, athletes are challenged to grow not only as competitors, but as people. In pursuing skiing excellence, they learn to embody SSCV’s core values of Character, Courage, and Commitment — on the mountain and beyond.
Explore the stats that showcase our athletes’ commitment, growth, and success on the slopes.
Overall Junior National Champion and FWT competitor.
Junior World Champion.
FWT competitor and event winner.
SSCV athletes and coaches are North American Championship qualifiers and top 10 overall finishers, and are highly competitive with other top Freeride teams around the country.
Ski & Snowboard Club Vail offers an array of part-time programs for athletes at a variety of levels. Part-time programs take place between one and three days per week, mostly on the weekends. These programs are designed to develop skills in aspiring athletes across all snowsport disciplines, as well as cycling, and hopefully prepare them for advancement into a full-time program offering.
For those athletes with the athletic skill and commitment to take their training to a higher level, we offer full-time programming. Our full-time programs provide athletes the opportunity to further strengthen their physical and mental abilities through excellent coaching, increased time on snow, and the support of a competitive peer group.
The SSCV Freeski Program is designed to develop well-rounded athletes who pursue excellence while building a lifelong passion for the sport. Our full-time program goes beyond on-snow training, providing a comprehensive approach to athlete development. Freeskiers benefit from personalized goal setting, professional strength and conditioning, and specialized air awareness training. Athletes also use training footage for video analysis, helping them refine technique, track progress, and elevate their performance every step of the way.
