Freeride Program
Freeride programs are the fastest growing ski and snowboard competitive product 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? Read this first: https://www.freeskiers.org/about/welcome.html
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 – $2,050 After Sept. 1 $2,250
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 – $3,120 After Sept. 1 $3,320
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 – $2,050 After Sept. 1 $2,250
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 – $4,096 After Sept. 1 $4,296
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 – $2,050 After Sept. 1 $2,250
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 – $4,326 After Sept. 1 $4,526
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 – 24/25 Season Snowboard Tryout Sign Up Link
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 $1,150
Snowboard Weekend Program
Saturday & Sunday | Alyeska Resort
Program Fee is $2,050
Snowboard Hilltop Add On
Tuesday | Hilltop Ski Area
Program Fee is $350
| Dates | Training Days | Days on Hill | Cost | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14 – Apr 13 | Sat | 23 | $1,150 | $50 |
| Dec 14 – Apr 13 | Sat, Sun | 41 | $2,050 | $50 |
| Jan 7 – Mar 25 | Add On Tues Night 1/2 day | 7 | $350 | $50 |
Optional Add-Ons & Dryland Opportunities
Fall Dryland Options with Freeride Program – Elite Gym
U12 Fall Dryland | Elite Gym Two Day – $660
Every Monday and Thursday Sept. 2 through Dec. 12, 2024 at Elite.
U15 Fall Dryland | Elite Gym Three Day – $902
Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Sept. 2 through Dec. 12, 2024 at Elite.
U19 Fall Dryland | Elite Gym Four Day – $1,188
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Sept. 2 through Dec. 12, 2024 at Elite.
Wednesday Get Air Gym Sessions – TBD
Friday 1/2 Day Training Add-on
U12 – $420
U15 – $455
U19 – $805
Winter Break Camp
Two Sessions |Dec 23, 26, 27 and Dec 30, Jan 1, & Jan 2 – $300
Winter Dryland Options with Freeride Program – Elite Gym
U15 Winter Dryland | Elite Gym Two Day – $396
Every Monday and Wednesday Jan. 6 through March 12, 2025 at Elite.
U19 Winter Dryland | Elite Gym Two Day – $440
Every Monday and Wednesday Jan. 6 through March 12, 2025 at Elite.
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