Swirling through the luminous powder of Teton Valley, a skier in a red helmet carves graceful arcs beneath frosted Engelmann spruce and lodgepole pine. Beyond the veil of snow-choked limbs, the serrated peaks of Jackson Hole rise—silent, ancient witnesses to untold generations of winter storms. Here in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone region, each turn becomes more than sport: it’s communion with a wild landscape shaped by fire and ice, uplift and calm. The diamond dust swirling off every carve speaks to an ecosystem both fragile and enduring; beneath these slopes lie migrations paths for elk and wolves that ripple across three states. In this sanctuary where wilderness endures—where steam from nearby hot springs drifts above river valleys—a skier is not just chasing adrenaline but joining an ongoing story told in wind-scoured ridgelines and forests bristling with snows deep hush.

Winter Session, 16 Weeks starting in December

Freeride is designed for strong skiers who wish to focus on all-mountain skiing and refining skills in the terrain park. Athletes may be interested in trying a competition or two. Training will be conducted in and outside of the terrain park, however, our program focuses on big mountain, freeride, and terrain park skiing. Coaches will emphasize proper skiing technique and consistency when executing maneuvers in the air, on rails, and boxes in and out of the terrain park. Additionally, coaches work 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 program is designed to help athletes find a focus in skiing. Athletes must graduate with coach approval from Ski Rec and Flow in order to register for this program.

Edades: U12 Eres menor de 12 años a 31 de diciembre.
Edades: U15: Tienes entre 12 y 14 años a 31 de diciembre.
Edades: U19: Tienes entre 15 y 18 años a 31 de diciembre.
La proporción máxima de participantes por entrenador es de 7:1
* programación de permisos

Desarrollo de habilidades y enfoque

Se hará hincapié en la toma de decisiones responsable y realista en escenarios de gran montaña y en el enfoque técnico en el parque de terreno. Enfoque en la técnica y los patrones de movimiento adecuados. Capacidad para ejecutar un giro tallado y explorar habilidades de trampolín fuera del eje. 

Los atletas deben sentirse cómodos en los parques de terreno y en el esquí all-mountain.

Carreras

Introduction to competitions at local and travel events. Athletes are encouraged to compete in fun-focused local and travel events. Eventos locales ofrecen mucha experiencia en competición, su inscripción es barata y constituyen una excelente manera de conocer a nuevos compañeros. 

  • El horario de la IFSA es aquí.
  • Información sobre eventos del Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club aquí. 
  • Los eventos de Grand Targhee son aquí.
  • Eventos del Rey de las Nieves aquí.
  • Eventos en Jackson Hole Mountain Resort aquí.

Equipamiento

  • Esquís: Un par de esquís all mountain, potencialmente otro par de esquís pow.
  • Botas: Ajuste correcto con buena flexión. No sobra espacio en la zona de la espinilla.
  • Postes: Standard poles or adjustable backcountry poles.
  • Protección: Es obligatorio el uso del casco. La protección de cabeza, brazos, manos, hombros, espinillas, espalda y dientes (protector bucal) es muy recomendable. La protección de la espalda (protector dorsal) es obligatoria para los entrenamientos de competición y los días de competición.
  • Equipo para avalanchas: Una baliza*, una sonda, una pala y una mochila para llevar tablas. 
    Todos los equipos de avalancha son obligatorios para los desplazamientos fuera de los límites de la pista. Los entrenadores no tienen opciones discrecionales para los atletas con AVY faltante o mal mantenido. equipo. 
    *Los kits de avalancha Ortovox se pueden alquilar a través de la GTSSF. Póngase en contacto con la GTSSF si necesita alquilar una baliza.

Licencias de competencia

IFSA Rules & Handbook is aquí.
IFSA competition membership sign up is located here, IFSA Competition Membership
* see Freeskiers.org for current pricing information

Programa de la Academia

Los motoristas pueden participar en el Programa de la Academia ofertas.

Calendario de secano

Riders are highly encouraged to participate in the GTSSF Trampoline sessions at Teton Indoor Sports Academy. Workouts include: gymnastics, trampoline and tumble track.

También se recomienda encarecidamente a los deportistas que asistan al programa de entrenamiento de fuerza.
*En este programa se incluye una sesión de Trampolín y otra de Entrenamiento de Fuerza.

Session Details

ALPINE WINTER SESSION

ALPINE FLOW (u6 & u8)14 WeeksDecember – March9:00am-12:30pmSunday*
ALPINE FLOW16 WeeksDecember – March8:30am-2:00pmSunday*
CARRERA ALPINA20 WeeksNovember – March8:30am – 12:30pmFri-Sun
ALPINE RACE WEEKDAY TRAINING – Tues, Thurs, & Fri 1:00pm-4:00pm

FREERIDE WINTER SESSION

FREERIDE FLOWSame as Alpine Flow
FREERIDE TEAM16 WeeksDecember – March8:30am-2:00pmFri – Sun
Fridays are 11:00am-4:00pm

SNOWBOARD WINTER SESSION

SNOWBOARD FLOW (u12)16 WeeksDecember – March9:00am-12:30pmSunday*
SNOWBOARD TEAM16 WeeksDecember – March8:30am-2:00pmFri – Sun
Fridays are 11:00am-4:00pm

CROSS COUNTRY WINTER SESSION – Register now with a full refund until the second week of programming.

XC Flow (u6 & u8)11 WeeksJanuary – March3:00pm – 4:00pmSaturday
XC Flow (u8 & u12)14 WeekDecember – MarchAfternoons*Thursday / Saturday
XC Flow (u14 & u18)14 WeekDecember – MarchAfternoons*Tues / Wed / Thurs
XC Prep16 WeeksDecember – MarchAfternoons*Tues / Wed / Thurs
XC Comp16 WeeksNovember – MarchAfternoons*Monday / Friday
* Discounted add-on days are available.
**The program has times adjusted for daylight, and the full schedule is available online, below.
 If groomed track is not available on the first day of practice due to snow conditions, practices will be varied until groomed track/on-snow activities are available.

Ages for Alpine & XC Teams

Edades:  You are under the listed age number as of Jan 1. A U8 athlete would need to be 7 by January 1.

Ages for Freeride & Snowboard Teams

Edades:  You are under the listed age number as of Dec 31. A U8 athlete would need to be 7 by December 31.

Volunteer Work Deposit

Each family is required to make one refundable work deposit each season.
Purchase your Volunteer Work Deposit before you complete your athlete registration. Positive parental support is core to our program. Families are encouraged to get involved with activities and volunteer. ​The deposit is credited at the end of the year if volunteer hours are fulfilled.

Volunteer Opportunities Include any of our events. Events, including: Golf Tournament, Movie Night, Ski Swap, Donor Functions & Events, Races, Competitions, Fun Events such as Surf Classic. You may not be able to find an event correlated with your athlete’s current program, that is ok.

Program Coach to Athlete Goals

Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard Foundation follows the recommended PSIA, US Ski & Snowboard, and USSA guidelines. Our goal is to have an athlete to coach ratio that does not exceed 7 athletes per coach.

Forfaits de esquí

Los precios de los pases no están incluidos en las tarifas del programa GTSSF. Los pases de Grand Targhee Resort deben adquirirse directamente a través de Grand Targhee Resort. Los atletas que participan en Nordic están obligados a tener un Teton Valley Trails & Pathways Pegatina nórdica. A Grand Targhee Resort, Nórdico se anima a pasar.

GTSSF will 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. Look for an email from our coordinator with opportunities for make-up sessions. 

Transporte

Shuttles or other rides will be coordinated by coaches and race parents based on where athletes attend school and the needs of other teams.  Transportation is never 100% guaranteed. Travel expenses are not included in program fees. Please review the Grand Targhee Shuttle page for travel options.

Planes de pago

Si un atleta prevé participar en varias competiciones a lo largo de una misma temporada, esa familia puede preferir establecer un plan de pago mensual o quincenal para cubrir los costes estimados. Se enviará una factura adicional después de cada evento por cualquier saldo adeudado para tener en cuenta la diferencia entre el depósito y el coste real. El GTSSF no incrementa los costes de ningún evento.

Políticas de pago

Las políticas de pago de GTSSF se pueden encontrar en nuestro Manual de Padres, disponible en en línea aquí.

Política de reembolso

GTSSF refund policies are also available and can be found in our Parent Handbook, available en línea aquí.