Big Mountain
The Big Mountian Team members must be comfortable skiing all areas of Bogus Basin. Training is focused on continued skill development, based on the judged criteria for IFSA Big Mtn. competitions, becoming more versatile skiers/riders and emphasizing the importance of developing mountain awareness skills and respect for the mountain, while having fun.
Bogus Basin season passes are not included and must be purchased from Bogus Basin.
Big Mountain Progression Ages 10-14
This team trains 2-days Sat & Sun 9:00 am - 2:30 pm. Athletes may travel/compete at 2 events during the season. The BBSEF hosted Michael B Young and a two-day event at Solitude.
Big Mountain Competition Ages 13-18
Training will build upon established fundamentals in big-mountain skills. Coaches work to ensure athletes develop as skiers and as people, learning to be part of a team and thrive in a more independent and training-oriented environment.
Additional Costs
A Bogus Basin Season Pass is required and not included in the team fees.
Licensing - is required to participate in Big Mountain Competitions. Big Mountain licensing is with IFSA (International Free Skiers Association)
Each competition, camp, and/or travel for training has a separate cost that is in addition to tuition/team fees. Trip fees are due prior to the event. Parents are still responsible for trips/coaches fees when canceling participating less than 5 days prior to the event (after the trip has been invoiced.)
Athlete travel is arranged by parents or guardians. The team typically arrives a day early to the competition venue to give the athletes time to inspect and ski the competition venue.
Athlete Safety
U.S. Ski and Snowboard and the U.S. Center for SafeSport provide many free resources for parents who want to educate themselves and their children on Athlete Safety.
As an example, parents are encouraged to complete the Parent’s Guide to Misconduct in Sports. We also encourage parents to take an age-appropriate SafeSport course from the menu below with their children.
2024.2025
The Big Mountain Progression Coaches work to ensure athletes develop as skiers and as people, learning to be part of a team and thrive in a more independent and training-oriented environment.
The progression training season begins Saturday & Sunday, December 14- March 16. There is no training on December 23-26.
Progression Team Tuition $1850.00. This is a two-day program, Saturday & Sunday
Space is limited to 12 athletes
The Big Mtn Comp Team trains/competes within the junior IFSA Athletes may travel/compete at 3-6 events, Training will build upon established fundamentals in big-mountain freeride and slopestyle skills.
The Comp training season begins Saturday & Sunday, December 7- Nationals in March. There is no training on December 23-26.
CompTeam Spring Tuition $2300. This is a 3-day per week team Sat/Sun & Wed eve. There is the option to add Tues evenings and travel with the team for an additional fee.
Core Values:
Sportsmanship * Fun * Integrity * Grit * Teamwork
Not Included in Team Fees in Progression or Comp Team Fees.
* Bogus Basin season passes are not included and must be purchased from Bogus Basin.
* IFSA Membership (if competing in big mountain competitions)
* US Ski & Snowboard Membership (if over 18 required)
* Competition registration fees
* Coach travel fees
* Athlete travel for away competitions