The Big Mountain Specialist Program focuses on advanced all-mountain and big mountain skiing. Athletes develop strong technical skills through SkillsQuest, improve terrain reading and line choice, and build confidence on airs and challenging terrain—all while preparing for IFSA competition.
The Big Mountain Specialist Weekend Team is designed for athletes ages 8+ who are ready to develop strong all-mountain skiing skills and compete in big mountain events. With a focus on technique, confidence, and versatility across varied terrain, athletes build strong fundamentals in a fun, supportive, and high-energy environment.
Training emphasizes steeps, variable snow conditions, natural features, and safe progression in challenging terrain. Athletes also learn competition strategy, venue inspection, and judging criteria to help prepare them for success in IFSA competitions.
This is a competition team, and additional fees apply.
An IFSA membership is required.
- Training Program
- Part-Time: Saturdays + select holiday camps
- Full-Time: Fridays, Saturdays, select Sundays + holiday camps
- Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Locations: Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper (TBA), and Arapahoe Basin
- Competitions and Events
Yes (IFSA membership required)
- Fees and Obligations
Age 12+
Price:
Part-time: (Saturday & select Sunday)
$4,140
Full-time ( Friday, Saturday, Select Sunday & Holiday Camps)
$4,347
- Pass Requirements
Required:
Epic Local Pass (or higher) required. Pass not included in program fee.
Recommended:
A-Basin Season Pass
- Equipment Recommendations
- Skis: 1 - 2 pair of all-mountain skis regularly tuned
- Boots: must be properly fit (size/flex) and in excellent working order
- Protection: Helmet (mandatory), back protector (mandatory), mouth (mandatory) for contest athletes
- Additional Info
- Optional Weekday add-on available for U14+ athletes
- Travel cost sharing applies for competitions
- Summit High School athletes must complete required school documentation
- Athletes may be reassigned to a more appropriate program if needed