Freeride Team

Program Overview

The Freeride Team caters to advanced skiers aged 11 to 17 and functions as a competitive all mountain program. To join, athletes must receive pre-approval from the Freeride Head Coach.

This program is ideal for graduates of the All Mountain program and those ready to compete in Big Mountain, Freeride, and Terrain Park competitions. Athletes participate in the local Tahoe Junior Freeride Series (TJFS) and International Freeskiing & Snowboarding Association (IFSA) competitions for U12, U15, and U18.

This team focuses on advanced skiing and decision-making skills while pursuing competition and mental tenacity. Athletes have mastered essential skiing skills and possess the maturity and discipline to make conscious, calculated decisions in extreme and challenging terrain as well as small to medium terrain parks.

Program Schedule

The Freeride Team offers a 4-day program: Wednesdays and Thursdays (12:30-4 PM), Saturdays, Sundays, and specific holidays from 9 AM to 3 PM. The program runs from late November to late April.

For detailed information regarding dates and pricing, please refer to the registration page.

Required Equipment

Families are responsible for providing essential equipment, which includes All Mountain/Freeride skis (85+mm underfoot), with Powder Skis and Park Skis recommended, well-fitting boots with thin socks, poles featuring large adjustable baskets, and proper winter attire like waterproof gloves, fleece, wool, synthetic, and down layers, along with ski pants. The Diamond Peak Ski Team offers team jackets available through a seasonal lease program.

Additionally, protective gear such as helmets, back protectors, and goggles (with multiple lenses recommended) are mandatory.

Athletes must carry water, snacks, and sunscreen while skiing, and it's advised to consult coaches for gear sizing and to ensure equipment approval before on-snow training. Coaches will conduct meetings in the fall concerning required high-quality, properly fitting, and tuned equipment suitable for athletes moving towards expert skiing levels in various conditions.

For questions about Freeride Team, please contact Freeride Head Coach, Dylan Burch, at dylan@dpsef.org