AGE GROUP:

10 to 18 yrs old

DESCRIPTION: 

The DWSC Freeride Team is designed for Athletes, ages 10-18, interested in shredding all over the mountain and competing in IFSA competitions. In order to join the Freeride Program athletes must first be comfortable on groomed black terrain and ski in a parallel stance.

Our motto on the Freeride Team is "the best skiers are the ones who master all aspects of the sport."  While primary focused on freeride tactics and judging criteria we also "cross-train" in park, half-pipe, moguls, alpine racing and steep skiing. We also provide introductory avalanche awareness education and in-depth discussion of the "skier code" and our "good decision" philosophies.

Training also includes "in-house" freeride competitions to prepare athletes for IFSA events (competition is optional). Coaching support is provided at select IFSA U12 and Regional events. Coaching support is also provided at the National level if qualified first through the regional system. 

Tuition Includes:
  • 11 Saturdays at Purgatory
  • Week Night Training sessions at Hesperus Ski Area (approx. 8 - 10 sessions)
  • Intro to "Avalanche Awareness" clinics
  • In-House Competition
  • "Dryland Training" will be offered from early- October to mid-November (Details TBA)
Tuition does NOT include:
  • Optional Sunday Trainings
  • Purgatory Resort / Hesperus Ski Area Season Pass
  • Travel Fees 
  • IFSA Event entry fees
  • Lunch /Sunscreen
Equipment Guidelines:
  • Performance Ski Boots
  • Mid-fat ski (70-95cm waist, dependent on athlete's size and aggressiveness)
  • Please avoid the "center-mounting" of ski bindings 
  • Appropriate Length Poles
  • Helmet
  • Goggles and gloves. Water-proof ski clothing. No cotton layers please.
  • Ideally, all athletes should have access to a carving or hardpack ski, an "all-mountain" ski and a powder ski. (ski recommendations available at freeride@durangowintersportsclub.org)

FREERIDE TEAM

WHERE AND WHEN:
  • Begins first Saturday in December and runs through the third weekend in March. No training during Christmas break, MLK and President's Weekends.
  •  11 Saturdays at Purgatory
  • Night Training at Hesperus Ski Area - Thursdays - 4pm to 6pm (approx. 8 -10 sessions, starting in early January)
TUITION FEE:
  • Early Tuition Discount Price: $1,150.00 (if registered before 10/15/2022)
  • Normal Tuition Price: $1,265.00
  • Payment Plan available at Registration Check Out