The PCSS Freeride Competition Team is designed for athletes ages 12+ who are serious about advancing their big mountain skiing and competing in IFSA Regional and National events. Led by a staff of IFSA-certified coaches, this program provides a high-level training environment focused on advanced freeride skills, competition strategy, and individual athlete development.

Athletes train in dedicated groups (separate from the Skills Team) and are expected to compete in at least three IFSA-sanctioned competitions each season. Training emphasizes steep, technical terrain, controlled execution of airs and cliffs, line selection, and confident top-to-bottom skiing, along with trick development in the terrain park. Sessions also include hiking, video review, and coaching on life skills like discipline, resilience, and teamwork.

Training Requirements!

To ensure the highest quality coaching, strong team camaraderie, and the best competition outcomes, all Freeride Competition Team athletes are required to train a minimum of 8 hours per week. This commitment provides the consistency and focused on-snow time needed for advanced skill progression and competition readiness. Athletes can meet this requirement by:

• Training 1 full day at Park City Mountain plus 1 evening session at UOP or Woodward (recommended)
• Training 2 or more full days at Park City Mountain

Competition Team Training

Add Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday to your team training for only $450 per day (56–64% savings compared to individual pricing)I

• Freeride skill development across trees, moguls, powder, terrain parks, and steep groomed terrain
• Team Hoodie
• Preseason trampoline and conditioning (Sept 17-Nov 19 • Wed 5:30-8:00pm)
• Preseason goal-setting meeting
• Video analysis

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• Park City Season Pass(Choose a pass option without blackout days. I.e. Park City Youth Pass)
• UOP Intermediate Hill Winter Season Pass (required fee in registration for Additional Wednesday programming)
• Woodward Membership (20% off discount available — only required for Additional Thursday and Friday programming)
• IFSA Membership
• Team Jacket (available in registration if desired)
• Coach and athlete travel fees (travel competitions only)