Winter Youth Programs, ages 3-10

U10 Skiing 2-Day

The U10 Skiing 2-Day option is perfect for the U10 skier who is busy with other activities but still loves skiing and wants to progress their skills. U10 2-Day also provides more flexibility to addon a third day a week in other snowsports at Howelsen through SSWSC – a night of jumping, cross-country, or snowboarding. The program helps young alpine, mogul, and freeski/freeride skiers develop a comprehensive set of skiing skills that prepare them to further their skiing career in whichever discipline they desire. Taking advantage of Steamboat’s unique diversity of training environments, the teams will explore bumps, powder, trees, jumps, gates, steeps and terrain parks. Training venues include the SSWSC Stevens Family All Out Alpine Venue, SSWSC mogul courses, terrain parks, nordic jumps and the SSWSC air bag jump.

While other programs start to narrow their focus into disciplines at this age, the SSWSC continues to develop a broad base of fundamental skiing skills that aligns with the athlete development models of U.S. Ski & Snowboard and the U.S. Olympic Committee. Kids can choose from programs that do not include competition, to groups that are geared toward preparing for sampling competition. However, at this age, competition is not a primary focus at any level. Skiers are encouraged to participate in the Steamboat Cup Series. Register early to ensure a place in this program.

Interested in adding on a day of cross country, ski jumping, or snowboarding? Read more about U10 Add-On programs below.

Dryland Training: November 9 and 16
Monday, 4:15-5:30 p.m. Howelsen Hill
No training during Thanksgiving

Additional Dryland Training opportunities: See the October Fun Fit optional add-on and Fall Plastic Jumping.

On-Snow Training: November 30 – March 13
Monday: Ski (alpine), 4:15-6 p.m. at Howelsen Hill
Saturdays in December: Ski (alpine) 8:15 a.m.-noon at Steamboat Resort Saturdays
Saturdays January through March: Ski (alpine) 8:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Steamboat Resort

*No training December 20 – January 1, February 14-21.

Consistent attendance is important for skiers to keep pace with their group. Register by October 15 to ensure a place in this program.

Wednesdays at Howelsen Hill: Steamboat Cup Series
Join SSWSC every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m., January 6 through March 17, for the Steamboat Cup, a FREE, fun, and introductory-level competition series for kids ages 7-13 at Howelsen Hill.

Each week offers a new chance to try competing in events like alpine duals, moguls, ski jumping, freeride, and cross country, all in a welcoming, low-pressure environment designed to encourage confidence and a love of the sport.