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Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation

Snow-dependent: typically December through early April

Ketchum, ID

Year-round ski and snowboard training and competitive opportunities for Wood River Valley youth since 1966. Offers ski camps, snowboard camps, and summer programs including mountain biking.

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Youth Ski & Snowboard Programs
The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation runs ski and snowboard teams for Wood River Valley youth, from entry-level programs for elementary-age kids to competitive teams in alpine, cross country, freestyle (moguls), freeski, big mountain and snowboard. Training takes place on Bald Mountain, Dollar Mountain and Rotarun, at the Quigley Nordic Center and Lake Creek, and in SVSEF's Air Barn. Every participant needs a U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership, and many teams also require the SVSEF/Blaine County student season pass.
When: 2026/27 registration opened on Ski Club Pro in two waves: June 1 and July 6 for returning families, June 15 and July 20 for new families. Many teams need a registration code from the head coach or the SVSEF office (208-726-4129).
Ages 5–18
Baldy Devo - Alpine (Entry Level)
SVSEF's developmental alpine team for Baldy-based skiers born 2017 to 2020 (2017 at the coaches' discretion). It is not a learn-to-ski program: skiers must already ski Baldy top to bottom, off-piste and groomed, and know mountain safety rules. Coaches work on all-mountain skiing, jump and park skills, bumps and racing technique, and athletes stay with their group under a coach at all times. Groups run at a 6:1 athlete-to-coach ratio, with room for 60 skiers.
When: Fall conditioning Nov 2-18, 2026, Mondays and Wednesdays 3:45-5:00pm. On snow Dec 19, 2026 to late March or early April 2027, Saturdays and Sundays 12:00-3:30pm; spring break camp included.
Ages 6–10
Alpine Racing U10-U12
SVSEF's two youngest alpine racing teams. The U10 Mini World Cup Team (born 2017-2018) introduces racers moving up from Baldy Devo to technical and tactical race fundamentals through coached free skiing, gate drills and an in-house Mini World Cup race series. The U12 North Series Team (born 2015-2016) needs prior racing experience and races the IMD North Series. Both require skiing all of Baldy's terrain with confidence, and both train at a 7:1 athlete-to-coach ratio.
When: U10: fall conditioning Oct 13-Nov 12, 2026, Tuesdays and Thursdays; on snow from Dec 12, three days a week (Thursday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday). U12: fall conditioning Oct 12-Nov 12, three days a week; on snow four days a week (Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, Saturday and Sunday). Both run to late March or early April 2027.
Ages 9–12
Alpine Racing U14-U16-FIS
SVSEF's upper alpine racing teams. The U14 IMD Team (born 2013-2014) trains five days a week in winter and races the U14 Intermountain Cup. The U16 Team (born 2011-2012) is a year-round program training six days a week in winter, with spring and summer camps at Mt. Hood and Stelvio, Italy. The FIS Team (born 2010 or earlier, at least 16) is by nomination and competes in FIS regional and national races. Each level requires completing the one below it or a program director's recommendation.
When: U14: on snow early December to late March, Wednesday-Friday afternoons and weekend mornings. U16: Tuesday-Friday 1:30-4:00pm and weekends 8:00am-noon. FIS: Tuesday-Friday 1:00-4:00pm and weekends 9:00am-4:00pm, plus strength sessions.
Ages 13–18
Cross-Country Ski - XC Striders (Elementary)
Introductory learn-to-cross-country-ski program for South Valley elementary-age skiers at the Quigley Nordic Center, where SVSEF has a yurt for meeting and gear storage. Over seven weeks, coaches teach the basics of classic technique as a base for later cross country programs. No experience is needed, and SVSEF provides skis, boots and poles for the season; kids dress in ski clothing. Racing is optional, and the season ends with a Devo Team Festival at Lake Creek.
When: Jan 20 - Mar 3, 2027, Mondays and Wednesdays 3:15-4:30pm. Snow-dependent; practice may move to dryland or another site.
Ages 5–12
Cross-Country Ski - XC Comp Team
Year-round cross country ski training and racing for high school athletes, with no set ski-experience requirement. Dryland training runs through the Wood River Valley: trail running, rollerskiing, hiking, biking, strength and rollerski treadmill sessions. Winter training is mainly at the Lake Creek Training Center north of Ketchum and on the Harriman Trail, with 2 to 3 camps a year, and racing is optional. New for 2026/27, a First Year Comp group for 9th graders starts at three days a week.
When: Training runs from the first week of May through March: four to five days a week in summer, and four to six in fall and on snow.
Ages 14–18
Freestyle / Moguls Program
SVSEF's mogul skiing teams, from progression groups to a competitive travel team. The 3-Day Progression team (ages 9 to 14) and 4-Day team (12 and up) ski back bowls, trees and moguls, train on the Roundhouse mogul course, the Rotarun jump venue and terrain parks, and build air awareness on trampolines and a ramp and airbag in the Air Barn. The high school Travel Team competes in USSA Intermountain Division events, and in FIS events if qualified. Skiers must handle all of Baldy's terrain, including off-piste and moguls.
When: Winter training December 2026 to March 2027: 3-Day, Fridays 2:00-4:15pm plus weekends; 4-Day, Wednesdays and Fridays plus weekends; Travel Team, Wednesday-Friday afternoons plus weekends. Optional summer water-ramp camps at Utah Olympic Park.
Ages 8–18
Freeski Program (Park & Pipe)
SVSEF's park and pipe ski teams. The Freeski Progression Team (grades 6-8) trains park, pipe, rails, jibbing and all-mountain skiing, and competes in slopestyle, big air and rail jams in the USASA Big Mountain West Series, traveling with parents. The Freeski Futures Team (born 2013 or earlier) focuses on slopestyle, big air and halfpipe, with out-of-town camps and events. Both add Air Barn sessions on air awareness and basic acrobatics, and skiers must handle all conditions and terrain.
When: Dec 2, 2026 to Mar 27, 2027. Progression: on snow Wednesday or Thursday through Saturday, plus Air Barn. Futures: Wednesday-Friday 2:00-4:00pm and Saturdays, plus weekly Air Barn and strength sessions.
Ages 10–18
Big Mountain / Freeride Team
SVSEF's freeride ski and snowboard teams. The Jr Big Mountain Team (grades 6-8, ages 10-14) blends big mountain, park and natural terrain, working on line selection, technique, cliffs and natural features, and competes in at least one IFSA regional event. The Big Mountain Team (grades 9-12) trains four days a week on snow around IFSA judging criteria and mountain awareness, competes in 3 to 6 IFSA 2* and 3* events, and requires a back protector and an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe. New Big Mountain athletes apply with a ski or ride resume and video by the end of June.
When: Jr team: dryland from Oct 1, 2026; on snow Dec 2, 2026 to Mar 27, 2027, Wednesday-Friday 2:00-4:00pm and Saturday noon-3:00pm. Big Mountain: four days a week on snow December to March, plus summer and fall dryland.
Ages 11–18
Mini X (Multi-Discipline, Grades 3-5)
SVSEF's all-mountain freestyle team for intermediate skiers ages 8 to 11, with the motto "ski it all". Training covers fundamental technique, mogul and freestyle fundamentals, terrain park skills, trick progressions in the Air Barn, big mountain line selection and mountain awareness, on Bald Mountain, Dollar Mountain and Rotarun. Skiers need previous SVSEF involvement or the ability to ski all terrain on Baldy, and the season includes the in-house Mini X Cup (mogul, slopestyle and big mountain events). Enrollment is limited to 40, at a 5:1 athlete-to-coach ratio.
When: Dryland Nov 2, 2026 to Apr 5, 2027, Mondays at the Air Barn (3:30-4:30 or 4:45-5:45pm). On snow Dec 12, 2026 to Apr 4, 2027: Fridays 2:00-4:00pm and weekends 11:30am-3:00pm.
Ages 8–11
Snowboard Programs (Mini Shreds through Futures)
SVSEF's snowboard teams, grouped by age and skill. Snowboard Devo (ages 7-11) is for riders who can ride the lift and handle longer runs; Mini Shreds (ages 9-13) adds park, gates, boardercross and freeriding; the Progression Team (ages 12-16) adds Thursday riding and trick and terrain work; and the Futures Team (ages 13-18) rides four days a week and can travel to USASA and other events. South Valley Shredders (ages 6-11) is the South Valley option. Riders bring their own board, bindings, boots, helmet and goggles, and SVSEF advises against step-on bindings and directional boards.
When: Most teams ride Saturdays and Sundays noon-3:00pm, with Friday afternoons added for Mini Shreds and Thursday-Friday for Progression and Futures, plus Air Barn sessions from October or November.
Ages 6–18
Summer Dryland & Mountain Biking
SVSEF's summer programs. The Air Barn Action Sports Camp (ages 10-15, for kids on Progression, Mini X, U10 and higher teams) mixes indoor trampoline sessions on jumps, flips, grabs and body awareness with skateboarding, scootering, rollerblading and biking at the pump track and skate park; kids bring a bike, one other ride, a helmet, water and lunch. The AMP bike program (ages 9-14, up to 5 riders per group) teaches the PMBIA's six mountain bike skills in bike parks and on singletrack over two-week camps, three days a week.
When: Summer 2026: Air Barn camp weeks June 10 to Aug 7, 10:00am-3:00pm. AMP Group 1 (ages 9-11) in June and August, 9:30am-noon; Group 2 (ages 12-14) in July, 9:30am-12:30pm.
Ages 8–18
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Sun Valley Resort SnowSports School

Snow-dependent: typically December through early April

Sun Valley, ID

Sun Valley Resort's on-mountain ski and snowboard school serving ages 3-17 with season-long programs from never-ever to advanced. Programs: Spuds (ages 6-12 ski or snowboard, never-ever through lower intermediate), miniCubs (under age 4 learning to ski). Children's ski lessons range from 1-day (4 hours) to 5 consecutive days (20 hours) with lunch. Most instructors hold PSIA-AASI certification. Skiing starts age 4; snowboarding starts age 6 (group), age 7 (instruction).

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Sun Valley Resort Spuds Ski/Snowboard
Sun Valley Resort's flagship kids ski/snowboard program for ages 6-12 covering never-ever through lower intermediate. Both ski and snowboard tracks available (snowboard instruction starts age 7). Day options from 1-day (4 hr) to 5 consecutive days (20 hr) including lunch.
When: Contact for schedule
Ages 6–12
Sun Valley Resort miniCubs
Toddler-and-preschool ski program for children under age 4 just learning to ski. Recently launched program filling the under-Spuds age gap.
When: Contact for schedule
Ages 2–4
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Higher Ground

Ketchum, ID

Ketchum-based adaptive recreation and recreational-therapy nonprofit serving people with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities: children, teens, adults, and veterans. Operates kid/teen programs including the Paralympic Youth Camp (ages 7-18, multi-day winter ski/snowboard/climbing/bowling camp at Sun Valley led by former Paralympians); Local Snowsports Teams (ages 8+, weekly winter ski/snowboard); Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind ski camps + summer campouts (year-round, ISDB-registered students); Adaptive Snowsports lessons at Sun Valley (ages 4+, half-day or full-day 1:1 instruction); Adaptive Cycling (off-road / mountain biking / gravel / road / strider bike lessons); plus year-round skill-building social events (hiking, indoor climbing, golf, bocce, cooking, concerts). Higher Ground is the rebranded successor / operating identity of Sun Valley Adaptive Sports (SVAS, a chapter of Disabled Sports USA): same EIN, same Bert Gillette-led adaptive program. Most programs are free or heavily subsidized for participants with permanent disabilities.

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Higher Ground Paralympic Youth Camp (Ages 7-18)
Multi-day adaptive ski + snowboard camp at Sun Valley for athletes ages 7-18 with physical disabilities. Combines skill development (skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, bowling) with camaraderie and adaptive-sport coaching. Led by expert coaches and former Paralympians who help participants refine techniques through tailored drills. Annual camp typically held mid-winter when Sun Valley's mountain conditions are optimal.
When: Annual winter camp. Specific 2026 dates not yet published on the public programs page: contact organization.
Ages 7–18
Higher Ground Local Snowsports Teams (Ages 8+)
Weekly winter adaptive ski and snowboard teams for ages 8+ with permanent disabilities. Group team training plus one-on-one lessons available. Nordic ski options for participants who prefer cross-country to alpine. Year-over-year team-based pipeline that bridges Local Snowsports Teams → Paralympic Youth Camp pathway for serious athletes.
When: Weekly winter season. 2026-2027 enrollment opens fall 2026.
Ages 8–18
Higher Ground Adaptive Snowsports at Sun Valley (Ages 4+)
Half-day or full-day personalized 1:1 adaptive ski + snowboard instruction at Sun Valley Resort for adaptive learners ages 4+. Tailored to each learner's physical, cognitive, or developmental disability. Ages 4-18 are the kid/teen-pathway entry into Higher Ground's adaptive ski programming.
When: Winter season (December - April). Book ahead via Adaptiveinfo@highergroundusa.org or (208) 720-7578.
Ages 4–18
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Sun Valley Nordic & Snowshoe Center

Operates winter season: typically late November through April.

Sun Valley, ID

Sun Valley Resort's cross-country ski and snowshoe school, the largest in the region. Located in the Sun Valley Club ~1 mile east of the Sun Valley Lodge on Sun Valley Road. Private nordic ski lessons and group clinics for all levels: first-time skiers through advanced. Lessons available daily in winter. Equipment rentals (classic + skate skis, snowshoes) for adults and youth. Children's gear available: quality reviewed positively by visitors. Distinct from SVSEF (#201, competitive ski team org).

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Intro to Nordic Skiing Lesson Package
1-hour private nordic ski lesson for first-time skiers. Package includes skis and a full-day trail pass. Available daily during winter season at the Sun Valley Nordic & Snowshoe Center. Larger group clinics also available (limited to 6 participants, 75 minutes).
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Ages 5–17
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Rotarun Ski Area

Winter ski season; programming runs January–February. Lifts/programs operate weather- and snow-dependent.

Hailey, ID

Community ski area three miles west of downtown Hailey: "The Little Mountain with a Big Heart," a snow-sports hub since 1948. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit (partnered with the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation) with a beginner-friendly hill, rope tow, and the tuition-free Rota-Rippers learn-to-ski/snowboard program for ages 5–11. Affordable family alpine skiing and snowboarding.

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Rota-Rippers: Learn to Ski & Snowboard (Ages 5–11)
When: Monday, Tuesday 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ages 5–11Free
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City of Ketchum Recreation

Ketchum, ID

The City of Ketchum's parks & recreation department: described as the 'granddaddy' of Wood River Valley youth recreation with 40+ years of programming. Runs the Summer Youth Recreation Program at Atkinson Park (two multi-week sessions, June–August), plus youth sports, pickleball, and a summer tennis league. Manages Atkinson Park and other city recreation facilities.

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Youth Nordic Skiing (Ages 7-11)
Winter Nordic (cross-country) skiing program for kids at least 7 and under 12, run by City of Ketchum Parks & Recreation at Atkinson Park. Registration opens each winter season through the city's online activity catalog.
When: Weekly (contact for times)
Ages 7–11$80/session
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Soldier Mountain Resort

Fairfield, ID

Year-round mountain resort in Fairfield (Camas County) offering winter skiing and summer lift-served mountain biking, a skills park, 5 mountain biking trails (including family-friendly green trail), 9-hole disc golf course, camping, and events. U.S. Ski & Snowboard official training facility. Lodge restaurant and Fox Den Pub on-site. Summer activities open with lift service on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Group Ski & Snowboard Lessons
Ninety-minute group ski or snowboard lesson at Soldier Mountain's PSIA/AASI-certified Snow Sports School. Groups run 3–7 students and are open to all ages and ability levels, so families or friends can take one lesson together. Available Thursday through Sunday during the winter season; reservations required.
When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
All ages$59/session
Private Ski & Snowboard Lessons
One-on-one ninety-minute ski or snowboard instruction at Soldier Mountain, available Thursday through Sunday in winter. Instruction is tailored to the individual student and builds on skills from prior lessons. Students who extend or bundle a follow-up lesson with their instructor receive a 15% discount.
When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Ages 6–17$100/session
Itty Bitty Lessons (Ages 5 and Under)
One-hour introductory ski lesson built for the youngest skiers, ages 5 and under. Shorter than the standard private lesson to match a small child's attention span and stamina, with age-appropriate teaching techniques from the resort's certified instructors.
When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Ages 0–5$50/session
Soldier Mountain Boot Camp (3-Day)
Three-day ski and snowboard course for all ability levels, with a 1.5-hour group lesson each day. Instructors focus on technique, awareness of others on the mountain, and building a lasting love of the sport. Between lessons students are free to practice and explore the mountain on their own.
When: 9:00 AM
All ages
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Pomerelle Mountain Resort

Winter only. Daily 9am–4pm; night skiing Tuesday–Saturday 4pm–9pm from December 26 through mid-March.

Albion, ID

Family-oriented day ski area on Mount Harrison in the Sawtooth National Forest, reached via Howell Canyon Road off Idaho 77 at the Declo/Albion exit. 24 groomed runs plus gladed tree skiing and terrain parks, with a day lodge, cafeteria, and alpine/snowboard rental shop. Its PSIA/AASI member ski school teaches toddlers through adults, and kids 6 and under ski free with a paying parent.

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Group Ski & Snowboard Lessons (ages 7+)
Ninety-minute group ski or snowboard lesson at Pomerelle's PSIA/AASI member ski school. Classes are capped at ten or fewer students and grouped by age and ability. Students must be 7 or older for group lessons; younger children take a private lesson instead.
When: Daily in season; classes depart 10:30am and 1:30pm. Reserve ahead.
Ages 7–17$40/session
Private Ski & Snowboard Lessons (all ages, required for age 6 and under)
One-hour one-on-one ski or snowboard instruction for any age and ability. This is the required format for children 6 and under, who cannot join group lessons: the ski school specifically advertises teaching toddlers.
When: Daily in season by reservation.
Ages 3–17$65/session
Homeschool Ski & Snowboard Program
Discounted daytime ski and snowboard program aimed at homeschool families, with lessons at 11:00am and heavily reduced rental rates. Families may sign up for more than one program session.
When: 11:00 AM
Ages 5–18$60/session
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