Freeride Program Update: July 2026

1. Intro - Programming Changes
   1. Registration (July 15!)

2. Summer Happenings
   1. Skate Camps
   2. Mt. Hood Summer Camp
   3. Andes Freeride Camp   

1. Intro:

Happy Summer! 

I hope all is well and you’re enjoying time in the sun. This spring, myself and the coaching staff have taken a deep dive into our day-to-day programming, searching for ways to tweak and refine what we do in order to best serve our athletes.

With feedback from athletes, coaches, parents, and peer-programs around the country, we’ve completed a program redesign in order to best serve our Freeride community.

When looking at our new programming names and options, know that 90% of what we do is unchanged. The 10% that is changing is designed to provide better outcomes for athletes and families.

Tuition:

Changes in tuition reflect a 5% increase in hourly programming rate as well as changes in programming hours. This allows us to pay a living wage to coaches and retain key staff. Our tuition remains in the mid-price range when compared to peer organizations around the country.

Scholarships:

JHSC remains deeply committed to keeping our programs accessible. ~20% of student athletes receive need-based scholarships each year. The scholarship process considers many factors including:

• Household size
• AGI
• Home ownership status 
• Assets
• # of children participating in JHSC programs
• Cost of programming 

Families who need financial assistance are strongly encouraged to apply. Our goal remains unchanged: to provide opportunities for local youth to participate in skiing and snowboarding regardless of financial circumstance. 

Scholarship info available HERE.

If you have any questions about programming, please don’t hesitate to reach out (collin@jhskiclub.org).

Best- Collin

Key Programming Changes (All Teams):

• All programming available for Ski and Snowboard.
• All programming ends the weekend before Spring Break. (Last day of training 3/14)
  • *Training through championship events offered for all who qualify**
• No JHMR Blackouts (All Programs)
• No FreePine beyond U12

Shredders Program replaced with DEVO Team:

DEVO TEAM webpage HERE.

• DEVO Changes:
  • Ages 8-12
  • 1 or 2 day programs available.
  • Sat. and/or Sun. 8:30 - 3:30 (7 hr block)
  • Competition optional

Progression & Progression Plus replaced with REC Team:

REC TEAM webpage HERE.

• REC Changes:
  • Ages 12-18
  • At least 1 home competition required
  • REC Team and COMP team will train separately
  • Weds. @ SK, 4:30-6:30
  • Sat. + Sun. @ JHMR, 8:30 - 1:30 (5 hour block)

COMP Team split into COMP Freeride and COMP Slopestyle:

COMP FREERIDE TEAM webpage HERE.

COMP SLOPE TEAM webpage HERE.

• Ages 13-18
• Discipline focused training for respective disciplines
• 2x Training trips to Park City for SLOPE focused athletes
• Training offered through championship events for all who qualify
• Season long focused strength offered during SK training 
• REC Team and COMP team will train separately
• Tues. + Thurs. @ SK (4:30 - 7:30)
  • On Snow + Focused Strength Training + Equipment Tuning/Maintenance.
  • Option for Trampoline training at Axis.
• Weds. @ JHMR (1:00-4:00)
• Sat. + Sun @ JHMR (8:30 - 1:30) 5 hour blocks 

Registration: 

Registration for winter programming is right around the corner! 

Registration for returning families will open on July 15th. We have limited capacity and expect many of our programs to sell out, please register sooner than later!

Registration for new families will open on August 1st. 

Registration is available HERE.

2) Summer Happenings:

1. Skate Camps

We’re excited to offer another summer of Skate Camps! Toby Koekkoek will once again be acting as Skatecamp coordinator for the upcoming summer season. Check out the JHSC website HERE for more skatecamp information. Please contact Toby (tkoekkoek@jhskiclub.org) with any questions.

Dates:

June 24-25 

July 15- 16

July 29 - 30

August 12-13

3) Mt. Hood Camp

JHSC Freeride @ Mt. Hood Summer, 2024

While you’re reading this, I’m out at Mt. Hood with athletes Sam, James, and Noah for a week of summer shred on the volcano.

The Freestyle Training Center at Timberline is the premiere training facility in North America from June - August, plus Mt. Hood is just plain fun! JHSC Freeride has been attending Mt. Hood every summer since 2022 and it’s consistently one of the best trips of the year!

If you missed out this year, never fear, we’re already planning on returning in July, 2027!

4) Andes Freeride Camp

At the end of the month, 8 Freeride athletes and 2 coaches will be travelling to the other side of the world for 2 weeks of skiing in the Chilean Andes!

We’re excited to run this incredible international training trip with a great group of athletes. I can’t wait to share more upon our return.

That’s all for now, don’t forget to register for winter programs!

• Collin