Our mission |
Our mission is to provide an affordable ski/snowboard program for young athletes to meet their individual potential for excellence through education and opportunity for competition.
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Our Vision |
To inspire future stewards of the mountains to pursue personal development and engagement in the community by providing sustainable, affordable access to all athletes and their families.
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Our Tagline |
Setting the Course for Success on the Slopes, on the Trails, and in Life
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Our History |
The Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard Foundation (GTSSF) has been the non-profit ski team in Teton Valley since 1988.
GTSSF was founded in 1988 by local ski racing legends Deb and Dana Mackenzie and Brad (Squeak) and Mark Melehes. They introduced the wonder of ski racing to the youth of our Valley. Their mission still stands today to encourage discipline, respect, physical fitness and healthy competition in the children of Teton Valley. The team has contributed to the development of regionally and nationally ranked athletes and ski professionals including our most recognizable alums on today’s ski scene, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa and 2018 Olympian Jaelin Kauf. GTSSF currently serves 183 athletes with 30 coaches across four disciplines. We have development and competition team programs in Alpine, Cross Country, Freeride and Snowboard. We are comprised of children, coaches, and parents who together form a skiing & snowboarding community. Athletes are trained, prepared, and supported for the level of competitive advancement that they seek. GTSSF follows the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) guidelines on athlete development. |
