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Alpine Update – August 19, 2025

Alpine Update: Welcome to the 2025-26 Season!

To: Team Summit Alpine Ability, Age Class, Comp and Devo Parents; Ability Athletes; and Alpine Coaches These Alpine Updates are distributed periodically and contain much information about the Alpine Program, upcoming events, important dates, and other timely information. Please take the time to read through these messages thoroughly and act on any action items. We work hard to provide you with the information that you need to successfully navigate the season and keep your questions to the minimum. Welcome to the start of the 2025-26 Season! Our final summer on-snow camp is underway this week on the Copper “Glacier”, the fall conditioning program for the Age Class and Ability Teams is starting up in a couple of weeks, and early season on-snow training is slated to begin the last week in October!

Your Guide to Staying Informed

In order to be as efficient and thorough as possible, all the information you need as a family is available through the following resources. We rely on our membership to review the information provided from these sources to avoid unnecessary questions. If information is not yet provided, it is normally because we have not received the necessary details from our partners, including resorts, suppliers, US Ski and Snowboard (USSS), and the Rocky Mountain Division (RMD). For specific questions, please contact the appropriate team member: Please read on below for more information on program start dates, equipment, passes, race calendars, and more. Please reach out to me or our staff listed below with questions or just to catch up. We’re looking forward to seeing all of you this fall or when winter starts up! Best Regards, Doug Elsey TEAM SUMMIT COLORADO Assistant Alpine Director / Head Age Class and U14 Coach doug@teamsummit.org

Key Contacts: Head Coaches & Administration

In This Update:

Program Start Dates

Fall dryland training begins on Tuesday, September 2nd for Ability athletes and Wednesday, September 3rd for Age Class athletes.
  • Ability Conditioning: Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM – 4:15 PM
  • Age Class Conditioning: Mondays & Fridays, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM; Wednesdays, 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM
The Ability and Age Class calendars are updated in Demosphere through October 22. On-snow training is slated to begin on October 25 for all Full-Time and Part-Time Plus athletes, weather permitting. Please be aware that the early season training schedule can be very fluid due to weather, snow conditions, and demand from visiting teams. While Copper Mountain generously supports Team Summit, there may be times when our training space is restricted to accommodate fee-paying teams. IMPORTANT: There will be NO TRAINING offered during the World Cup, from November 27-30. Ski Racing Devo and Ski Racing Comp will begin with on-snow training on Saturday, December 6.

School Van Shuttle Program – Volunteers Needed!

Parent volunteers are still needed for both our Ability and Age Class shuttle programs. By helping with the driving, you’ll be freeing up the coaching staff to focus on setting up training venues in advance. This ensures that when the athletes arrive, everything is ready to go, maximizing their time on snow. Your support is greatly appreciated, and you will receive VSF hours for your services. Please reach out to Mark Lemon to volunteer: Email: marm.mtncamper@gmail.com Phone: 801-634-6070

Ski Passes

Colorado Ski Country USA Kids Passport

Good for 4 days at all 19 Colorado Ski Country USA resorts, this $67-$72 pass for K-6th graders is on sale now! Get the Ski Passport here.

Copper Mountain & Ikon Pass

While not mandatory, the Ikon Pass offers excellent value for athletes training at Copper and traveling to other Ikon resorts for races. The Ikon Base Pass provides unlimited access at Copper and 13 other resorts, plus up to 5 days at A-Basin.
  • IKON PASS: Adult – $1,429 | Young Adult (13-22) – $1,089 | Child (5-12) – $439
  • IKON BASE PASS: Adult – $1,009 | Young Adult (13-22) – $739 | Child (5-12) – $369
Purchase at: https://www.ikonpass.com For those not choosing the Ikon Pass, a discounted Copper Mountain Pass will be available. Details will be shared by Membership Services when available.

Keystone & Breckenridge (Epic Pass)

Athletes training regularly at Keystone and Breckenridge will need an Epic Pass. A special Summit Epic Pass is available to Team Summit members, providing unlimited days at Keystone and Breckenridge and a limited number of days at Vail/Beaver Creek. Details on pricing and purchase procedures will be sent by Membership Services when available.

A-Basin

The Age Class Team will train at A-Basin in the fall and spring. If you don’t have an Ikon Pass with A-Basin access, an economical Team Summit Pass is offered to all Age Class athletes. Details will be shared by Membership Services when available.

Racing Equipment

Find equipment lists, recommendations, and setup guides using the links below: If you have not already ordered your equipment, please consult our partner shops in Summit County as early as possible:
  • A Racer’s Edge: 114 Lincoln Avenue, Breckenridge, CO | 970-453-7600
  • Podium Sports: 711 Granite Street, Frisco, CO | 970-668-9996
Upcoming Sales & Swaps:
  • Sept 20: Colorado Competition Council (C3) Equipment Sale at A Racer’s Edge.
  • Oct 24-26: The Summit Ski Swap. A great place to sell outgrown gear and buy new or used equipment! Learn more here.
  • Oct 25 (4-7 PM): Podium Sports special Team Summit sale at their Frisco store.
You can also join the Team Summit Facebook Classifieds group to exchange or buy and sell race gear: Join the Group.

Race Calendars

The US Ski and Snowboard (USSS) and Rocky Mountain Division (RMD) Competition Calendars are nearly finalized. The RMD webpage is your official source for race calendars, announcements, qualification procedures, and other important information. Race dates will also be posted in your program’s Demosphere calendar. Official RMD Calendar Source: https://usskiandsnowboard.org/rocky-alpine-division-calendar

World Cup at Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain is hosting the Men’s World Cup Super G/GS and Women’s GS/SL from November 27-30! Team Summit will be providing event support, and U16 and older athletes will be asked to participate for a minimum of 3 days to assist with course preparation and maintenance. This is an incredible opportunity to be inside the fences, watch the world’s best compete, and give back to Copper Mountain for their immense support. Team Summit FIS Coach Fletcher McDonald will coordinate our staff and athletes. More information and sign-up procedures will be communicated soon. Volunteer Opportunities: We encourage all our families to get involved by volunteering! For general questions or to express interest in volunteering for non-on-hill roles, please use the links below: