Freeride

Dodge Ridge Freeride

Dodge Ridge Freeride provides the opportunity for youth and teens to take their skiing and snowboarding to the next level, designed for those that are naturally progressing past the advanced stage. Dodge Ridge Freeride provides freeride-focused training and opportunities for young athletes ages 8 to 17 to improve technique, learn new skills and compete in Big Mountain events. Not to be confused with freestyle, slopestyle and park events, these competitions take place on advanced natural terrain at various ski resorts throughout the Lake Tahoe region. Competition is not a requirement to be on this team, however we celebrate, encourage, and offer coaching to athletes who desire to compete. The Freeride team allows your child to ski and ride with like-minded young athletes to be challenged and supported in a community environment with qualified coaches. Training is held on weekends and holidays throughout the season.

Some main training focuses of this program will be:
Strong fundamental skiing and snowboarding techniques, reliable and precise landings, consistent rotation in skills, fluidity and speed on all areas of the mountain no matter the terrain or conditions, confidence in each athlete, pushing team members to ski to the best of their abilities.

This comprehensive approach ensures that our athletes are well-rounded, prepared for challenges, and equipped to excel in freeride competitions.

To be confirmed for the team, athletes must receive pre-approval from the Freeride Head Coach or attend team tryouts on December 20th. If the Head Coach determines the athlete is not the correct skill level, a full refund will be issued, and the athlete will be recommended to a different team.

Ages 8-17
Level 6 Required
Every weekend starting December 20th
8:30am – 3:00pm with a 45 minute lunch break
Pricing $1,700

Skill requirements for FREERIDE:
– Season pass or daily lift ticket.
– Appropriate equipment for big mountain and off-piste terrain.
– Must be able to ride deep powder conditions. Must be comfortable jumping, riding with cliffs, drops, and maneuvering around tight trees.
– Must be comfortable linking turns down black diamond and double black diamond terrain.
– Must be able to control speed and stop on varied terrain across the mountain. – Encouraged to be self-motivated with a desire to learn new skills and understand risk.

Program Schedule:
The Freeride team includes 30+ coached training days, as well as 2-6 coached competition days (with optional Fridays) if your athlete chooses to compete. The team starts in the middle of December and ends in mid March.