Freeride Big Mountain

Freeride Full Time High School Team

The Freeride Full-Time High School Team is designed for athletes committed to high-level all-mountain and big mountain skiing within a structured, performance-focused environment. This program builds on foundational freeride skills while emphasizing technical precision, line choice, and competition readiness.

Athletes train across a wide range of terrain, including steeps, trees, bumps, and powder, developing the ability to ski confidently and fluidly in complex mountain environments. Coaching focuses on advanced technique, terrain analysis, decision-making, and performance execution.

This program supports athletes pursuing freeride competition pathways, including regional and national events, while also preparing athletes for continued progression within the sport.

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Program Details

Overview

Program Structure:

  • Full Time

Program Requirements:

  • Age: Grades 9–12
Fees + Scholarships

Program Fees:

  • Non-Resident Fee: $20,160 plus $100 Club Membership
  • Colorado Resident Fee: $16,940 plus $100 Club Membership
  • Plus $525 transportation fee (Both non-Resident and Resident)

SSCV is committed to making our programs accessible to families. Our scholarship program can cover up to 100% of program fees based on financial need and level of participation. For the 2026–2027 season, SSCV offers two types of scholarships. Explore our Scholarship Page to determine the best fit for your family.

Please note, the first deadline for 26/27 scholarship applications is May 15th, 2026 and the second deadline is October 1st, 2026. Families must have their 2025 tax return in order to complete their application.

Calendar

The Freeride Full-Time High School Team operates during the winter season, typically from November through April, with consistent weekday, weekend, and holiday training.

Athletes participate in regional and national freeride competitions, with travel opportunities based on readiness and performance goals. A detailed calendar outlining training blocks, competition schedules, and key program dates is provided prior to the season.

Freeride High School Calendar
Volunteer Requirements

Points Required: 160

SSCV relies heavily upon the generosity of hundreds of volunteers who give thousands of hours to help with competitions, fundraising and various Club tasks and events. Volunteer points are earned by completing volunteer jobs, and these jobs are assigned a specific number of points based upon difficulty and time needed for completion. SSCV requires each family to complete a predetermined amount of volunteering based upon the programs in which they are involved. The number of points required per family is based upon the athlete’s program (and in the case of multiple athletes, it will be the program in which the most time-committed athlete participates).

There are numerous opportunities, both on and off the snow, throughout the year from May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027. Opportunities will be shared with families via email as they arise.

Failure to meet your obligation could result in an evaluation of your family’s fit with the program and SSCV culture of volunteerism.

Facilities + Technical Support

Training takes place across Vail Mountain, utilizing a wide range of natural terrain to support high-level freeride development. Athletes train in steeps, trees, cliffs, and variable snow conditions, gaining real-world experience in complex mountain environments.

This access to diverse terrain is critical for preparing athletes for freeride competition and advanced all-mountain skiing.

Strength Training

At the high school level, athletes take a more intentional and performance-driven approach to both training and preparation. Access to SSCV Technical Services ensures skis are properly tuned for varying conditions and terrain.

Strength and conditioning are integrated into the program through SSCV’s Human Performance approach, focusing on strength, power, mobility, and injury prevention. This supports the physical demands of high-level freeride skiing and competition.