All Mountain Rangers

This program is our introductory program designed for skiers aged 7-12 with a basic foundation in parallel skiing looking to increase their technical skills.

The ALL MOUNTAIN RANGERS is our weekly introductory program which includes 16 full-day sessions December 17 - March 17 with a 4-day holiday camp December 27-30. You may choose to register for one of three different days: Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. The Sunday program starts December 17 while the Friday and Saturday programs start December 22 and 23. There is no training on either December 24 or 31. Training is conducted from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM throughout the season. Lunch is not included or supervised.

  • PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

    The All-Mountain Ranger program is appropriate for emerging parallel to solid parallel skiers who have been skiing with parents and/or the ski school for two to five years. Participants are divided by age and ability into groups of about eight. 

    First-time participants, at a minimum, should have the following abilities:

    • Ski green and blue runs with little or no hesitation; many will also be skiing black diamond runs.

    • Make parallel turns at least half of the time. 

    • Load and ride the lift with little or no help from an adult.  

    • Put their skis on without assistance in most situations.

  • PROGRAM DATES AND DAYS

    • Offered Friday, Saturday, or Sunday
    • Sixteen Full Day Sessions from December 17th - March 17th
    • Includes 4 Day Holiday Camp from December 27 - 30
    • No Training on either December 24th or December 31st 
    • Training is conducted from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM throughout the season. 
    • Lunch is not included or supervised.
  • PROGRAM DETAILS

    Coaches concentrate on developing the skills and confidence to ski all appropriate terrain and conditions. An introduction to competition gate skiing is included. Coaches also teach Rangers how to be the best citizens on the mountain - good behavior and a positive attitude are essential.

    A general breakdown of the season and daily regimen is 

    • 60% all mountain skiing
    • 30% coached drills and skill development
    • 10% gate training. 

    Race Options

    • Participation in the Tommy Moe Race Series (organized by Whitefish Mountain Resort) is encouraged but not a part of the FVSEF program.
  • COSTS

    • $995 if registered and paid 75% on or before 9/30/23
    • $1,070 after 9/30/23
    • Cancellations prior to December 1 are 100% refundable. Cancellations prior to January 1 are 75% refundable; or prior to February 1 they are 50% refundable.
  • EQUIPMENT NEEDED

    • Ski helmet required.   Please print or write name of Ranger on front of helmet.
    • All mountain skis, poles, and boots
    • Change of mittens and socks
    • Handwarmers in pocket
    • Snacks in pocket
  • ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

    • Dryland Conditioning Training from August through October.  One hour sessions on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 4pm. Additional program fee of $300.
    •  Wednesday Night T-bar Training from January 10th - February 28 with back-up weather day March 6, 4-6pm.  Additional program fee of $300

ATHLETE REGISTRATION 2023-2024

FVSEF 23-24 ATHLETE REGISTRATION
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