Rippers U8 3 Day Program
Playful skill-building 3 days a week helps young skiers develop balance, linked turns, and confidence with their teammates.

Building confident skiers and competitive racers.
Winter 2026-2027
Playful skill-building 3 days a week helps young skiers develop balance, linked turns, and confidence with their teammates.
Weekend team skiing with agility activities and small-group practice helps young skiers build control and confidence with their teammates.
Skill-building 3 days a week develops stronger turns and adaptability, with Friday practice reinforcing weekend learning.
Weekend team skiing with agility activities and small-group practice builds stronger turn control and introduces new skiing challenges.
Training 4 days a week connects carving and pole-plant practice with the foundations of slalom and giant slalom.
Weekend team skiing develops parallel turns, carving, and racing fundamentals through varied terrain and focused practice.
Focused weekend race training helps experienced young racers adapt their turns and line to the demands of a course. Training: Sat–Sun, 8:30 AM–2:00 PM. Starts: December 5, 2026. Ends: March 28, 2027.
Combine weekday technique work with weekend course training to connect confident skiing with purposeful race tactics.
Build consistent race technique through weekday drills, weekend gate training, and purposeful performance imagery.
Use focused weekend sessions to sharpen technique, understand race tactics, and apply coaching on the course.
Bring race training, strength work, and tactical preparation together with coaching for the next stage of competition.
Continue competitive development through weekend race training and coach-guided preparation for suitable events.
Take strong skiing skills beyond the groomers, exploring varied terrain and conditions with like-minded teammates.
Four days of free skiing and drills at Mammoth help athletes prepare for the season. Bring GS and SL skis. The final day finishes at noon.
Build skills over the holiday break at Snow Summit. Christmas Camp runs December 21–23 and December 28–31, with no camp December 24–27.
Put training into practice at a local Goldsmith race at Snow Summit. Entry fees for all four annual Goldsmith races are covered by standard SSRT Program Registrations.
Race with the team at Bear Valley. The event brings together the listed age groups, with race disciplines and participation dates set out in the event details.
Put training into practice at a local Goldsmith race at Snow Summit. Entry fees for all four annual Goldsmith races are covered by standard SSRT Program Registrations.
Race with the team at Bear Valley. The event brings together the listed age groups, with race disciplines and participation dates set out in the event details.
Race with the team at Snow Summit. The event brings together the listed age groups, with race disciplines and participation dates set out in the event details.
Race with the team at Sugar Bowl. The event brings together the listed age groups, with race disciplines and participation dates set out in the event details.
Put training into practice at a local Goldsmith race at Snow Summit. Entry fees for all four annual Goldsmith races are covered by standard SSRT Program Registrations.
Race with the team at Dodge Ridge. The event brings together the listed age groups, with race disciplines and participation dates set out in the event details.
Race with the team at Palisades. The event brings together the listed age groups, with race disciplines and participation dates set out in the event details.
Put training into practice at a local Goldsmith race at Snow Summit. Entry fees for all four annual Goldsmith races are covered by standard SSRT Program Registrations.
Race with the team at China Peak. The event brings together the listed age groups, with race disciplines and participation dates set out in the event details.
Join the Memorial Race at Snow Summit for a local race-day experience with the team. Entry costs $100.
Race with the team at Sugar Bowl. The event brings together the listed age groups, with race disciplines and participation dates set out in the event details.
Race with the team at Bear Valley. The event brings together the listed age groups, with race disciplines and participation dates set out in the event details.
Race with the team at Northstar. The event brings together the listed age groups, with race disciplines and participation dates set out in the event details.
Race with the team at Palisades. The event brings together the listed age groups, with race disciplines and participation dates set out in the event details.
Race with the team at Venue to be announced. The event brings together the listed age groups, with race disciplines and participation dates set out in the event details.
Race with the team at Mammoth. The event brings together the listed age groups, with race disciplines and participation dates set out in the event details.
Learn how Snow Summit Race Team fits into U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the Far West Division, and the South/Central race series, and get to know the wider racing community.
Use the team’s material guide to start planning skis, boots, and protective equipment. Match the setup to your athlete’s program, size, and abilities with help from a coach.
A season holds more than finishes and podiums. Make room to recognize new skills, growing independence, friendships, and the small moments your athlete wants to remember.
Children can outgrow equipment while it still has a useful life ahead. Explore community gear exchanges and the ski swap, with your coach’s guidance on what suits your athlete.
Being a good teammate shows up in ordinary moments. Readiness, listening, respect for equipment, and encouragement help athletes contribute to the group at every age.
Parents can make race days easier to navigate by listening, encouraging effort, and leaving technical feedback to coaches. Give your athlete room to experience both pride and disappointment.