Snowboard Big Mountain Team

Summer & Winter Snowboard

Snowboard Big Mountain Team is designed for athletes who wish to take the next step in Big Mountain Snowboarding. This group focuses on continued development of snowboarding fundamentals and progressing their all-mountain riding skills. Training takes place in all snowboarding venues, including the terrain park, halfpipe, and big mountain, as tools to improve big mountain riding. The Big Mountain Team is a progression and development-oriented program, with options to compete in the Rocky Mountain Freeride Series, along with IFSA national events. The program includes a comprehensive year-round strength and conditioning program beginning in May and continuing through the winter. 8th-grade athletes will need a coach’s recommendation to join.

Spring: May 4-June 5
9th and 10th grade athletes: Monday and Wednesday, 2:30-4 p.m., Howelsen Hill Gym
11th and 12th grade athletes: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 1-2:30 p.m., Howelsen Hill Gym
Steamboat Mountain School (SMS) athletes: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 4-5:30 p.m. at Steamboat Mountain School
May Move Up sessions for 8th graders: Wednesday, 5-6:15 p.m., Howelsen Hill Gym

Summer: June 8-August 14
9th and 10th grade athletes: Tuesday, Thursday, 8-9:30 a.m., Howelsen Hill Gym
11th and 12th grade athletes: Monday, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday, 7:30-9 a.m., Friday, 8:30-10 a.m.

Fall: September 1-November 20, times TBA

On-snow: December 1-April 4
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 1-4 p.m. at Steamboat Resort
Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Steamboat Resort
Strength times TBA
Halfpipe clinics will be offered on Sundays, 12-2:00 p.m., once the Bashor halfpipe is built and open to the public.

Skill Requirement

Ability to ride the entire mountain with a desire to improve skills.

High School Schedule Requirement

Steamboat Springs High School students must have Regular Schedule or Partial Early Release 7/8 schedule first semester, and Full Early Release schedule second semester.

Equipment

Snowboarding equipment and a helmet.

Passes

Full IKON pass required. Howelsen Hill ticket or pass needed for airbag days.’

Competition Information

Athletes may participate in regional and national level IFSA events USASA (limited options).

Memberships

IFSA and RMFS memberships are required for all Big Mountain Events. USASA license required for USASA Rocky Mountain Series Competitions.

Team Jacket

Athletes are issued a SSWSC jacket in the fall to use for the season.

Age Group

13-18 years old, grades 8-12

Program Fee

2026-2027 Program Fee: $7,600

2026-2027 Non-Resident Program Fee: $9,200

Find out more about the Residency Status Policy

Work Deposit: $450

Find out more about the Work Deposit Requirement.

Payment Options

Payment and Payment Plans: SSWSC offers multiple payment options for summer, winter, and year-round program fees. eCheck (ACH bank transfer), cash, checks, and credit cards are all accepted. We also offer a payment plan option. Find more information HERE.

Scholarship Opportunities

Quick Overview

Program Snowboard Big Mountain Team

Age 13-18 years old, grades 8-12

Contact

Questions about this program?
Contact Alex Deibold, Snowboard Director
adeibold@sswsc.org

Links

Steamboat Mountain School: For decades, numerous SSWSC student-athletes have attended Steamboat Mountain School—an independent college-preparatory school with day and boarding opportunities. SSWSC partners with SMS offering a coordinated and world-class educational and athletic experience.

For more details about Steamboat Mountain School and its collaboration with the SSWSC, visit the SMS website or email Pearson Alspach, Upper School Director of Admissions.