Crotched Mountain

Development Programs

 
 
Ages 5-15

Development Programs

The Crotched Mountain Development Program is our premier program for developing life-long, all–mountain skiers/riders. The 10-week program has skiers and riders in the bumps, glades, parks, and race gates. The snowboard group has the same goals and terrain use as our skier program, including race gates. The Coaches are selected from the instructor staff for their skiing and riding ability. Coupled with extended coach training, this provides a perfect platform for skier/rider enhancement.

 

Program Groupings and Details

Each group will be divided into teams based on age/ability and will train with the same coach(s) for the duration of the program. We maintain lower coach to athlete ratios in the younger groups but always maintain ratios no higher than 8:1. We also have a strict “Kids on Lifts” protocol that keeps our younger athletes safe while loading and unloading our lifts.

Program descriptions, dates and requirements are all listed in the tabs below as well as registration links once registration opens.

 

“Cocoa with a Coach”

To help athletes and families start the program comfortably and informed, we will be doing our "Cocoa with a Coach" before the program starts on December 26th and 27th from 9am - 12pm in the Main Lodge, lower level in the Rental Center. This casual day is a perfect opportunity to pick up passes, ski/ride, try out your new gear, become familiar with the meeting location, and have some hot cocoa with the team! You can also drop off gear to get tuned prior to the season starting. We will also be doing skiing evaluations that weekend to help streamline our week one sorting process.

 

20th Annual Really Big Race!

Some of our programs culminate week 10 with our 20th Annual Really Big Race. This Dual GS format race highlights the athletes’ progress made throughout the year and is fun for the whole family.

 

Holiday Camp

Give your athlete a pre-season warm up at our Mountain Development Holiday Camp. This three-day camp is facilitated by our Mountain Development coaches. It will enhance your athlete's skills and get their skiing/riding legs ready for the season.

 

Program Registration

Registration for the below programs opens on September 1st, 2026. Please note that returning participants from the 2025-2026 season are given priority to register during an early registration period. This means there may be limited spots available for new participants and any remaining spots are first come, first served. If the program or session selected displays as 'sold out', it is currently at capacity.

Program Options

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