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.

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.

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.

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

Equipment Lease

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