Freeride Program

Freeride programs are the fastest growing ski and snowboard competitive products that can be found in the industry around the world.  ASC’s program is formatted around the International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association (IFSA) Junior Freeride Competition Tour (www.freeskiers.org). Our athletes train with experienced coaches to hone their skills in all aspects of freeskiing and snowboarding, with a heavy focus on the fundamentals of freeride: Line Choice, Technique, Style, Fluidity and Control.

This program is tailored for competitive freeride and freestyle athletes aged 10-18. Training focuses will adapt daily based on snow and weather conditions at Alyeska. Each session will be customized to maximize the day’s objectives, whether it’s trick practice, technique drills, skill assessments, or mini-competitions. Athletes will also participate in video analysis, receive mentorship from experienced athlete role models, and enjoy freeriding with some of the top skiers and snowboarders on the mountain.

IMPORTANT: All athletes are selected during tryouts in the spring – Tryouts are required for all programs. All athletes must place their intent to compete in at least one IFSA sanctioned freeride competition.

For questions, contact Drew Petrie at freerideprogramdirector@alyeskaskiclub.com

New to freeride? Visit the IFSA website

Step by Step guide to registering for IFSA competitions: https://www.freeskiers.org/news/429-athlete-instructions-for-event-registration-on-the-driven-platform.html

Freeride Programming Options

U12 Team

Tryouts Required
Part-time or Full-Time

U12 Part-time Program
Saturday – Sunday | Alyeska Resort
Program Fee – $2,091 After Sept. 1 $2,291

Description: This double day weekend-based program is designed for competitive Freeride athletes ages 10-11. Part-time athletes can add on Dryland Activities, and Camp options.

U12 Full-time Program
Friday – Saturday – Sunday | Alyeska Resort
Program Fee – $3,325 After Sept. 1 $3,525

Description: This three-day weekend-based program is designed for competitive Freeride athletes ages 10-11. These athletes will be on snow Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Friday trainings will alternate between technique and freestyle training each week. Dryland will be 2 days a week Monday, Thursday with Trampoline training every other Wednesday. Camps include our Winter Break Camp.

Please see the ASC Freeride Handbook for more information on part-time versus full-time programming.

U15 Team

Tryouts Required
Part-time or Full-Time

U15 Part-time Program
Saturday – Sunday | Alyeska Resort
Program Fee – $2,091 After Sept. 1 $2,291

Description: This double day weekend-based program is designed for competitive Freeride athletes ages 12-14. Part-time athletes can add on Dryland Activities, and Camp options.

U15 Full-time Program
Friday – Saturday – Sunday | Alyeska Resort
Program Fee – $4,147 After Sept. 1 $4,347

Description: This three-day weekend-based program is designed for competitive Freeride athletes ages 12-14. Friday trainings will alternate between technique and freestyle training each week. The U15 full time program offers preseason dryland 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) and in-season dryland 2 days a week (Monday, Wednesday).  Fall (coaching fees) & Winter Break Camps are included.

Please see the ASC Freeride Handbook for more information on part-time versus full-time programming.

U19 Team

Tryouts Required
Part-time or Full-Time

U19 Part-time Program
Saturday – Sunday | Alyeska Resort
Program Fee – $2,091 After Sept. 1 $2,291

Description: This double day weekend-based program is designed for competitive Freeride athletes ages 15-18. Part-time athletes can add on Dryland Activities, and Camp options.

U19 Full-time Program
Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday | Alyeska Resort
Program Fee – $4,377 After Sept. 1 $4,577

Description: This four-day weekend-based program is designed for competitive Freeride athletes ages 15-18. These athletes will be on snow Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Friday trainings will alternate between technique and freestyle training each week. Our U19 full time program offers preseason dryland 4 days a week (Monday – Thursday) and in season dryland 2 days a week (Monday, Wednesday).  Fall (coaching fees) & Winter Break Camps are included.

Please see the ASC Freeride Handbook for more information on part-time versus full-time programming.

Snowboard Team

Tryouts Required

Description: This Freeride Snowboard Team is a program designed for competitive Freeride athletes ages 10-18. Snowboarders have the option of 1 or 2-day programs with an additional add-on option at Hilltop Ski Area on Tuesdays. Snowboard athletes will compete in various competitions including IFSA and USASA events.

Coaching for competitions include Local IFSA events, 3 Slopestyle Events and 2 Cross Events. In total, and dependent on age, this could include 4 big mountain events (IFSA), 3 slopestyle events (USASA), and 2 boardercross events (USASA).

Snowboard Single Day Program
Saturday | Alyeska Resort
Program Fee is $1,175

Snowboard Weekend Program
Saturday & Sunday | Alyeska Resort
Program Fee is $2,091

Snowboard Hilltop Add On
Tuesday | Hilltop Ski Area
Program Fee is $450

Optional Add-Ons & Dryland Opportunities

Fall Dryland Options with Freeride Program – Elite Gym
U12 Fall Dryland | Elite Gym Two Day – $660
Schedule TBA

U15 Fall Dryland | Elite Gym Three Day – $900
Schedule TBA

U19 Fall Dryland | Elite Gym Four Day – $1,200
Schedule TBA

Wednesday Get Air Gym Sessions – $210; Schedule TBA

Friday 1/2 Day Training Add-on
U12 – $420
U15 – $455
U19 – $805

Winter Break Camp – $300
Dates |Dec 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, and Jan 2

Winter Dryland Options with Freeride Program – Elite Gym
U15 Winter Dryland | Elite Gym Two Day – $400
Schedule TBA

U19 Winter Dryland | Elite Gym Two Day – $450
Schedule TBA

AFT Camps

Alyeska Freeride Team Camps

Summer Camp at Alyeska Resort

May 30 – June 3 | One (1)  5-day block
Cost – $900 per

Register HERE.

 

 

Photo Galleries

2023 IFSA Alyeska Jr 3* Nationals
Photos by Jonathon Gurry

Alyeska Classic Photos
Day 1 & 2 Qualifiers (by Jonathon Gurry)
Finals (by Jonathon Gurry)

Alyeska Ski Club Freeride - Photo by Jonathon Gurry

Alyeska Ski Club Freeride – Photo by Jonathon Gurry