Alpine Extended Training - Wednesday

The U18/U21 Program is for serious alpine competitors ages 16 to 20 as of 12/31/2024. Athletes in this age class race at a high level of competition in a series of 8 races across the State of Pennsylvania. Some athletes may qualify to race at regional and national events. These athletes compete on challenging race courses on difficult terrain. Athletes must have an established US Ski racing profile with multiple seasons of race history. Candidates must be evaluated by Blue Mountain coaching staff to enroll. Any participant new to the program will be subject to tryouts at the beginning of the program. Program is scheduled to start Dec 14, 2024* and run every Saturday and Sunday through Feb 23, 2025. Participants must attend both weekend sessions. Training times are 8:00a to 1:00p. Race days start earlier and can run all day. Athletes are responsible for maintaining an active USSS membership and away race costs including race fees, lift tickets, travel, and lodging. At this level, an FIS license may be required depending on the level of competition. A Season Pass is required to participate in the program. *Program start on-snow is dependent on Mountain having adequate terrain open.

Alpine skiers are for racers interested in learning advanced racing techniques. Athletes will compete in sanctioned events competing against others that race in Pennsylvania. Candidates must have trained with a race development program for at least one season to be eligible. Athletes that have an established US Ski profile with at least one full season of racing history are also eligible. Athletes must be interviewed and evaluated prior to enrolling in this program. Any participant new to the program will be subject to tryouts at the beginning of the program. Program is scheduled to start Dec 13, 2025* and run every Saturday and Sunday through Feb 22, 2026. Participants are expected to attend all training sessions on both weekend days and to compete in all races. Training times are 8:00a to 1:00p. Race days start earlier and can run all day. Athletes are responsible for maintaining an active USSA membership and race fees and away lift tickets. A Season Pass is required to participate in the program. *Program start on-snow is dependent on Mountain having adequate terrain open.

The U14 Program is for alpine skiers ages 12 and 13 as of 12/31/24 that are interested in advancing their racing skills. Athletes will compete in sanctioned events competing against others that race in Pennsylvania. Athletes that have an established US Ski profile with at least one full season of racing history are eligible for this program. Athletes must be interviewed and evaluated prior to enrolling in this program. Any participant new to the program will be subject to tryouts at the beginning of the program. Program is scheduled to start Dec 14, 2024* and run every Saturday and Sunday through Feb 23, 2025. Participants must attend both weekend sessions. Training times are 8:00a to 1:00p. Race days start earlier and can run all day. Athletes are responsible for maintaining an active USSS membership and away race fees and lift tickets. A Season Pass is required to participate in the program. *Program start on-snow is dependent on Mountain having adequate terrain open.

Additional Alpine training sessions are held every Tuesday. Training times are 4:30pm to 6:00pm. This training is scheduled to start January 6, 2026 and end February 24, 2026. Extended training will better prepare our racers for the demands of competition. This program is limited to those racers who are presently enrolled in our Junior Racing Program and are competing in PARA at the U12 to U21 level. Note- training may be canceled due to weather not conducive for safe training or if race hill is being prepared for race events.