BIG MOUNTAIN COMPETITION

U12 Competitive Team: Ages 10-11

U15 Competitive Team: Ages 12-14

U18 Competitive Team: Ages 15-18

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The Big Mountain Competition Team is for athletes who are interested in being a big mountain competitor in the IFSA Junior Series. Highly trained coaches with competition-specific knowledge will introduce new athletes - and progress more experienced athletes - to become confident and competent competitors. Coaches will tailor training to include a progressive understanding of the judged criteria; line choice, technique, control, fluidity and style/energy. Additionally, athletes will learn expert skills to foster a lifelong career in the mountains. Skills will include proficiency in all terrain and all conditions, tree skiing, steeps, moguls, natural features, exposure, hiking and avalanche awareness. This team moves at a fast pace, both on snow and in knowledge, and athletes are held to a high level of expectation. This program helps to instill drive, motivation, camaraderie and a lifelong passion for skiing whether that means a continued career in competing or an avid skier for life.

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TRAINING REGIMENS FOR ALL AGE GROUPS:

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SKILL DEVELOPMENT: Athletes will be guided through a continuous progression of skills through the use of individualized coaching and drills which are designed to help them advance their skills while skiing all over the mountain. Teaching progressions are designed around the Loveland Ski Club Method of Progression.

GUIDED FREESKIING: As each athlete grows in skill and ability, they will be exposed to a variety of more challenging snow conditions, lessons and drills, and terrain. This includes bumps, steeps, variable snow conditions, deep powder, open glades, upper mountain hike-to terrain and tree skiing.

MOUNTAIN KNOWLEDGE: The success of the Big Mountain Teams is rooted in the extensive use of the terrain all over the mountain, and having the know-how to make good decisions. The mountain is our greatest teacher, and exposure to more varied terrian keeps the learning - and fun - factors high.

AVALANCHE AWARENESS: Athletes will be introduced to a broad range of terrain and snow conditions including 30+ degree avalanche paths, chutes, cornices, terrain-traps, tree wells and exposure. This immersion into avalanche awareness is designed to fuse the athletes developing skills with the strategy and tactics required to be a successful lifelong skier.

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Big Mountain Comp Team 

2-Day Option only; Sat/

• U12

• U15

• U19

On snow November 15, 2025 - April 12, 2026​​

 

Minimum age 10​

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Coaching costs are included in tuition for up to ten days of coaching, covering the day before competition training at the venue and the day of the competition coaching. Coach expenses will be divided among the athletes attending the competition as a chargeback. Costs for athletes related to competition registration and daily tickets are not included in tuition. The six competitions that LSC coaches will support are: Monarch, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, Crested Butte, and Steamboat.

 

Dryland included, 1x/week, Aug-April

• 18 SNOBAHN or outdoor activity

• 8 CCMRD

• 7 Echo Mountain Terrain Park, winter evenings

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Off May - July

7:1 athlete to coach ratio

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REQUIRED: All joining members must have all-mountain skis, poles, well-fitting boots, helmet, and a back protector to participate.

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Team Vest available for an additional purchase (exclusively for Big Mountain athletes).