Program Description |
The Intro to Freeride program is designed to let athletes test out freeride training in a low pressure environment, at a lower cost, and with less required equipment than the full freeride program. Greater focus on all mountain skiing. Athletes will get comfortable with bumps, varied terrain, and skills need in big mountain situations. Additionally, coaches will focus on good decision making, positive self talk, work ethic, perseverance, task oriented skills, teamwork and sportsmanship. They will encourage the use of imagery and visualization. This is a great option for younger kids looking for the next step up after the alpine development program.
Ages: 8-12
Skill Development Focus: With an emphasis on fun, athletes will focus on technique and proper movement patterns. Emphasis will be on responsible and realistic decision making in big mountain scenarios and technical tricks. Athletes will ski all areas of the mountain including hike-to areas (beacons required) and terrain park.
Skill Requirements: Skiing 90% parallel. Able to ski all lifts. Desire to try new skills.
Competition: Not required but athletes may enter regional IFSA competitions, if they want.
Schedule/Sessions: Sundays, 16 weeks from 8:30a.m. to 12:30p.m., December 4-March 19
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: GTSSFwill not be hosting programs on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year's Day so our coaches and families can enjoy that time with their family and friends. We do intend to provide make-up days for all participants for those three days based on coaches' and athletes' schedules. Nothing has been finalized at this time, but some options may include:
Program Fees:
GTSSF Team Meeting: November 12, 2022, 9-11am, mandatory, location TBD
Complementary Programs: As an intro to race athlete, your schedule would allow you to register for these other GTSSF programs:
Ski Passes Pass prices are not included in program fees. Grand Targhee Jr. Passes must be purchased directly through Grand Targhee Resort.
Transportation: Not included.
Equipment: No freeride specific gear needed for this program, but beacons ARE required for any hikes out of bounds at the resort (slack country).
Max. Participants/Coach Ratio: 7:1
Competition/Travel Expenses: Not included in program fees. See Parent Handbook for more information on competition fees.
Work Deposit and Family Participation: $150 - One deposit required per family. Positive parental support is essential. Families are encouraged to get involved with club activities. Deposit is credited at end of year if volunteer hours are fulfilled.
Ages: 8-12
Skill Development Focus: With an emphasis on fun, athletes will focus on technique and proper movement patterns. Emphasis will be on responsible and realistic decision making in big mountain scenarios and technical tricks. Athletes will ski all areas of the mountain including hike-to areas (beacons required) and terrain park.
Skill Requirements: Skiing 90% parallel. Able to ski all lifts. Desire to try new skills.
Competition: Not required but athletes may enter regional IFSA competitions, if they want.
Schedule/Sessions: Sundays, 16 weeks from 8:30a.m. to 12:30p.m., December 4-March 19
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: GTSSFwill not be hosting programs on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year's Day so our coaches and families can enjoy that time with their family and friends. We do intend to provide make-up days for all participants for those three days based on coaches' and athletes' schedules. Nothing has been finalized at this time, but some options may include:
- In-week make-ups over Christmas break
- Athletes may join another session day (2nd session or Saturday), as space is available
- Afternoon programming
- Add on days at the end of programs
Program Fees:
- July - $875
- Aug. 1 - Sept. 15 - $925
- Sept. 16 - Nov. 1 - $975
- July - $1,290
- Aug. 1 - Sept. 15 - $1,350
- Sept. 16 - Nov. 1 - $1,425
GTSSF Team Meeting: November 12, 2022, 9-11am, mandatory, location TBD
Complementary Programs: As an intro to race athlete, your schedule would allow you to register for these other GTSSF programs:
- Intro to race (Saturdays) - Strongly encouraged
- Snowboard devo (alpine devo on Saturdays and snowboard devo on Sundays, only)
- Cross country rec (Tuesdays and/or Thursdays)
- Cross country devo (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Ski Passes Pass prices are not included in program fees. Grand Targhee Jr. Passes must be purchased directly through Grand Targhee Resort.
Transportation: Not included.
Equipment: No freeride specific gear needed for this program, but beacons ARE required for any hikes out of bounds at the resort (slack country).
- Skis: one pair of all mountain skis
- Boots: Proper fit with soft flex, footbeds recommended
- Protection: helmet and goggles required.
- Poles: With pole tip in snow, arm should be at 80 degrees
- Avalanche equipment (optional) - Beacon required for out of bounds skiing (slack country). Ortovox avalanche kits available for rent through GTSSF. View the rental agreement. Contact the GTSSF office if you would like to to rent one.
Max. Participants/Coach Ratio: 7:1
Competition/Travel Expenses: Not included in program fees. See Parent Handbook for more information on competition fees.
Work Deposit and Family Participation: $150 - One deposit required per family. Positive parental support is essential. Families are encouraged to get involved with club activities. Deposit is credited at end of year if volunteer hours are fulfilled.