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U8 Meisters, 2 & 3 Day, ages 6-7

U8 Meisters, 2 & 3 Day, ages 6-7

U8 2-Day Meister (U8 2D Meister)

Exciting program that incorporates alpine skiing and cross country (XC) skiing with an exploration of nordic jumping on cross country and alpine skis. Cross country skiing has the unique ability to develop balance, weight transfer, ankle flexion and so much more that help create a solid foundation of skills. As a club, SSWSC has the unique ability to offer all disciplines at one location. Athletes will play on cross country waxless classic skis during the week and rip around on alpine skis on the weekends. Cross country days will include nordic jumping on cross country and alpine skis, fun games, obstacle courses, maybe even a chairlift ride. Alpine days will focus on fundamental skills and all-mountain skiing. This program is recommended for children interested in ski jumping and nordic combined.

  • Minimum requirement: Some alpine skiing experience that allows for skiing on green and easy blue runs. Must be able to link turns and stop on alpine gear. No prior cross country experience needed.
  • Cross country equipment: Fish scale cross country skis, classic ski boots, classic ski poles (rent cross country equipment from the Steamboat Touring Center in September)
  • Alpine equipment: Alpine skis & boots, helmet (no poles)
  • Skiers must have ski passes to Steamboat Ski Resort & Howelsen Hill All Access.
  • Register by September 15 to ensure a place in this program

2023-2024 DATES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS:

December 9 - March 9
XC: Tuesday, 4:15-5:45pm at Howelsen Hill
Alpine: Saturday, 8:30am-12:00pm at Steamboat Resort *(2-3 Saturdays per season will be at Howelsen Hill, Times TBD)
*No Training December 23 - January 5, February 20, and 24

2023-2024 PROGRAM FEE: $1,200 plus $150 refundable work deposit

U8 3-Day Meister (U8 3D)

Exciting program that incorporates two days of alpine skiing and one day of cross country skiing (XC). Cross country skiing has the unique ability to develop balance, weight transfer, ankle flexion and so much more that help create a solid foundation of skills. As a club, SSWSC has the ability to offer all disciplines at one location. Athletes will play on cross country classic fish scale gear one day a week and rip around on alpine gear the rest of the time. XC days will include nordic jumping on cross country and alpine skis, fun games, obstacle courses, maybe even a chairlift ride. Alpine days will focus on fundamental skills, possibly hitting the nordic jumps, gliding on Mile Run, riding the poma lift, skiing skill courses, and bumping and jumping in the mini mogul course.

  • Minimum requirement: Some alpine skiing experience that allows for skiing on green and easy blue runs. Must be able to link turns and stop on alpine gear.
  • Cross country equipment: Fish scale cross country skis, classic ski boots, classic ski poles
  • Alpine equipment: Alpine skis & boots, helmet (no poles to start)
  • Skiers must have ski passes to Steamboat Ski Resort & Howelsen Hill All Access Pass
  • Register by September 15 to ensure a place in this program
  • Consistent attendance is highly encouraged.

2023-2024 DATES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS:

December 9 - March 9
Alpine: Monday, 4:15-5:45pm at Howelsen Hill
XC: Tuesday, 4:15-5:45pm at Howelsen Hill
Alpine: Saturday, 8:30am-12:00pm at Steamboat Resort *(2-3 Saturdays per season will be at Howelsen Hill, Times TBD)
*No Training December 23 - January 5, February 19, 20, and 24

2023-2024 PROGRAM FEE: $1,525 plus $150 refundable work deposit

U8 Howelsen Howlers

New to the U8 Lineup for 2023/2024! We are offering a Howelsen Hill only, two-evening program.  Athletes will join training with other U8 athletes, with one day of alpine skiing and one day of cross country skiing (XC). Cross country skiing has the unique ability to develop balance, weight transfer, ankle flexion, and so much more that help create a solid foundation of skills. Athletes will play on cross country classic fish scale gear one day a week and rip around on alpine gear the rest of the time. XC days will include nordic jumping on their XC and alpine skis, fun games, obstacle courses, maybe even a chairlift ride. Alpine days will focus on fundamental skills, gliding on Mile Run, riding the poma lift, skiing skill courses, bumping and jumping in the mini mogul course.

  • Minimum requirement: Some alpine skiing experience that allows for skiing on green and easy blue runs. Must be able to link turns and stop on alpine gear.
  • Cross country equipment: Fish scale cross country skis, classic ski boots, classic ski poles
  • Alpine equipment: Alpine skis & boots, helmet (no poles to start)
  • Skiers must have ski pass to Howelsen Hill - All Access.
  • Register by September 15 to ensure a place in this program
  • Consistent attendance is highly encouraged.

2023-2024 DATES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS:

December 12 - March 7
Alpine: Thursday, 4:15-5:45pm at Howelsen Hill
XC: Tuesday, 4:15-5:45pm at Howelsen Hill
*No Training December 23 - January 5, February 20 and 22

2023-2024 PROGRAM FEE: $725 plus $150 refundable work deposit

Check out all the SSWSC’s scholarship opportunities, including the one-step EZ Scholarship for program fee discounts HERE!

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Questions about these programs?
Email Ali Givnish, Winter Youth Programs Director

Ali Givnish