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Silverthorne, Colorado — October 8, 2026 Team Summit Colorado is proud to celebrate local freeski athlete Lainey Belle Steen, who has been nominated to the 2026–27 Stifel U.S. Freeski Halfpipe and Slopestyle/Big Air rookie teams. Announced in May 2026, the nominations recognize Steen’s outstanding competitive results and continued rise as one of the country’s most […]

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New Devo Rail Program Launches at Frisco Railpark in January 2027 Team Summit’s new Devo Rail Program launches in January 2027, giving Summit County youth freeskiers a dedicated place to build rail skills, progress with coaching, and find community on snow. Hosted at the Frisco Railpark, the program is designed for locals who want more […]

At Team Summit Colorado, we work to make youth snowsports more accessible for local families. Athletes in Intro to Team Summit (ITS) and Devo receive more than just coaching; families may access Income-Based Tuition, additional financial assistance, discounted athlete season passes, a Team Summit jacket, lower-cost gear options, free mountain events, and referral credits. Together, […]

Big Mountain freeride is gaining attention across the world. With IFSA and FIS’ announcement of the Big Mountain being added to the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, another major milestone for the sport is fast approaching. The 2026–27 U.S. Freeride Team was recently announced, and IFSA competitions continue to grow in popularity as […]

If you follow uphill events like Copper’s Mammut Uphill Race Series, A-Basin’s Rise & Shine, or other mountain uphill ski challenges, SkiMo may already be on your radar. Short for ski mountaineering, SkiMo is a winter endurance sport that combines uphill skiing, fast transitions, and downhill skiing. USA Skimo lists local race series at Arapahoe […]

Team Summit’s U16s Take on Stelvio Twelve of Team Summit Colorado’s U16 alpine ski racers just wrapped up over a week of on-snow training on the Stelvio Glacier in Italy. The trip was as much about growing up as it was about getting faster. For many of these athletes, it was their first international travel […]

Youth Sports Giving Day runs Sept 3–17, 2025! Support Team Summit’s GAP Fund and give kids access to local athletic programs. Donations can be matched dollar-for-dollar while funds last.

If your young skier or snowboarder from the Front Range loves the mountain and is ready for the next challenge — something that goes beyond a few laps and steps into competition, community, and growth — you’ve probably started wondering what comes next. That search can quickly lead to a confusing wall of terms: moguls, […]

Every Team Summit family has unique skills, experiences, and interests that help strengthen our community. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Team Summit relies on volunteers to achieve our mission of empowering youth to realize and celebrate their personal podiums. By completing this form, you’ll help us build a pool of qualified individuals we can contact […]

From Team Summit Devo to Junior World Champion: Lainey Belle Steen’s Journey Is Just the Beginning Lainey Steen has an unassuming drive about her. Meet her for the first time, and you’ll find a polite, curious, and easygoing 14-year-old. “She’s humble, she’s kind, she treats everyone with respect,” says Stefan Seeling, Team Summit’s Park & […]

When U.S. Ski & Snowboard invites an athlete to its Freestyle Project Gold Camp, it is a strong sign that their hard work, consistency, and potential are being recognized at the national level. This summer, Team Summit mogul skiers Georgia Kirschner and Easton Dean qualified for Project Gold and spent time training at Utah Olympic […]

Team Summit is excited to congratulate Hannah Algren on stepping into her new role as Membership Manager at the beginning of July. As the friendly voice of Team Summit and the master of Ski Club Pro, Hannah helps families navigate registration, communication, and the day-to-day details that keep the club running smoothly. Welcoming Hannah As […]