Mini Mountaineers

Signups open August 1
The Mini Mountaineers program is for athletes ages 10 - 12. Please contact us about your child's age if you are on the fence about this program.
This program is open to 15 athletes and will have a comfortable student / coach ratio. Athletes must be proficient downhill skiers and able to ski variable off piste conditions. This is a great program for first time backcountry skiers. We will cover avalanche topics, touring techniques, team building, all while building great uphill fitness.

Parent Athlete Handbook Covid Information

Training Schedule

2023 Schedule
February 3 - March 10

Snow King sessions: Thursdays 4:30-6:30

Touring days: February 12 and March 5th (these dates can vary slightly).
Touring days will be in Grand Teton National Park. Parents must provide transportation to and from the trailhead.

Please read this information regarding uphill travel at Snow King

APPROVED WINTER UPHILL ROUTES
During operating hours Uphill Travellers are required to stay on the approved uphill routes:
The Bootpack, The Cat’s Tail, and connector from the East of the ice rink to the summer trail. Starting for 2021-2022 Winter please do not start your skin trip at the base of the gondola as you will be re-routed. This change is for everyone’s safety with the relocation of the Cougar lift and installation of the gondola. See new uphill routes on the SK Trail Map.
Uphill Travelers are prohibited from entering closed terrain at any time. It is the user’s responsibility to know what terrain is closed. Please direct any questions regarding closed trails or terrain to the Snow King Ski Patrol at 307.201.5667 during normal business hours or check “Mountain Conditions” on our website at snowkingmountain.com or Snow King Mobile App.

Uphill policy is on this page:

https://snowkingmountain.com/activities/uphill-travel/

SKI PATROL
No ski patrol services are available outside of normal operating hours. During normal operating hours, ski patrol response may be unavailable for unpatrolled terrains, such as the upper mountain during night skiing. Uphill users are prohibited from entering closed terrain at any time. It is the user’s responsibility to know what terrain is closed.

Fees and Obligations

2022-2023 Program Fee

$695 for on-snow sessions

Equipment Lease

$75 rental fee for Dynafit touring setup, with Dynafit AT boots and a Black Diamond pack kit including backcountry skiing pack, beacon, shovel, and probe.

Ski Passes

Athletes need a Snow King Mountain Uphill Pass

Parents are required to provide transportation for their athlete to and from Snow King on weeknight sessions and touring days. JHSC will provide group transport to GTNP on touring days. Public or school busses may be an option for Thursday evening sessions.

JHSC Policies

Parent Athlete Handbook

Equipment Recommendations

Athletes must use the provided touring gear or have proper touring gear of their own. Bootpacking will not work for this program.

Equipment Lease

Dynafit touring setup, with Dynafit AT boots. The smallest touring boot size is 22.5.
Black Diamond pack kit including backcountry skiing pack, beacon, shovel, and probe

Mini Mountaineers

2022-2023 Program Fee

Equipment Lease

Ski Passes

JHSC Policies

Equipment Lease

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