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Join the Team: Volunteer With Team Summit This Winter

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Winter is When Team Summit Colorado Comes Alive If you’re part of the Team Summit family, volunteering isn’t just “extra.” It’s how we keep programs accessible, fund scholarships, and give our athletes world-class experiences right here at home. With over 50+ days of on-snow competitions, community events, and major fundraisers like Ski Ball and Eat, Ski, and Be Merry (ESBM), there truly is a spot for everyone. What Volunteering with Team Summit Looks Like When you log into the Team Summit portal on POINT, you’ll find four main types of volunteer...

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Feedback Sports Travel Trainers

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Feedback Sports Travel Trainers Goal: $1,000 Our Development Race Programs are thriving, with more Team Summit athletes traveling to local and regional races. To help them prepare and perform at their best, we need four Feedback Sports Travel Trainers. These trainers allow athletes to warm up before races, receive on-bike coaching feedback on pedal stroke and posture, and even perform portable bike fits. Your contribution ensures our riders can compete confidently and safely, no matter where the trails take them. Questions? Please reach out...

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Zwift Indoor Trainers + Components

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Zwift Indoor Trainers + Components Goal: $2,200 Indoor training is a key part of preparing our young riders for the summer riding season. As our indoor training and racing programs expand, we need four additional Zwift-enabled trainers and components. These trainers will allow kids to participate in structured workouts, endurance tests, and fun virtual rides—keeping them motivated, engaged, and ready to tackle the trails once the season begins. Questions? Please reach out to: Tyler Zipperer Team Summit MTB Program Director & Head...

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Velocirax Bike Rack

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Support Our Growing MTB Programs Our Team Summit MTB programs are expanding rapidly—especially our Summer Camps and Afterschool offerings. To safely and efficiently transport our athletes and their bikes, we need to add a new Velocirax Bike Rack for our fleet. This rack will allow us to transport up to 18 riders at a time, helping us expand programming during our busiest season. Your support directly helps us get our riders to the trails with ease and safety. Goal: $1,500.00 Questions? Please reach out to: Tyler Zipperer Team Summit MTB Program Director & Head...

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Team Summit Alpine Update November 18, 2025

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Dear Team Summit Alpine Ability, Parents, Ability Athletes, and Alpine Coaches, Please take a few minutes to read through this important update carefully. These communications are designed to provide you with the key information needed to navigate the season smoothly. We do our best to be thorough and timely with our updates in order to reduce confusion and limit the number of repetitive questions coming to staff. Your attention to these details helps our team stay focused on delivering a great training experience for the athletes—thank you in advance for your cooperation. A huge...

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Keystone Kickoff: Matchstick Productions’ “After the Snowfall”

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Matchstick Productions: After the Snowfall Join us for Matchstick Productions’ newest ski film, “After the Snowfall”. Get ready to dive headfirst into a season of powder-packed adventures and adrenaline-pumping lines. Warren Station will host two screenings on Saturday, November 22nd. This classic ski film event is loaded with mind-blowing footage, giveaways, and bar specials — all while supporting a great cause. A percentage of proceeds will benefit Team Summit. Learn more at www.teamsummit.org. General Admission seating. First-come, first-served. Prices are per show and...

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Team Summit Nordic Comp

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Our Comp program offers multiple options. Our year-round program is designed for highly competitive athletes: Nordic skiing is their passion! This program offers high and post-high-school skiers year-round training and race opportunities. Comp team athletes have both dryland and on-snow training opportunities, with the additional option of 3–4 training camps per year. Training opportunities include individualized goal setting, monthly training plan analysis, customized team and on-your-own technical training, mental coaching, strength and plyometric training, and race strategy. Other...

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Team Summit Nordic Devo

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The Devo program offers a couple different tracks. One track is for competitively driven, experienced skiers (U12 and older) seeking individualized training and competition opportunities. Devo serves as a competitive bridge program from the Prep team to the Comp team for those looking to have a competitive program. There is also a Devo Flex program for those who want to continue to increase their skills but aren’t looking to be highly competitive – they want to pursue skiing for the love of a life-long sport. The Flex program is 2 days a week. The Devo team meets 3 sessions per week with...

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Intro to Nordic Skiing

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Introductory program for athletes ages 7–11 who want to learn both skate and classic techniques while having fun. ITS 1 athletes focus on fun while learning the basic gears in both disciplines. ITS Level 2 is for young athletes with experience in both skate and classic techniques. ITS Level 2 has an emphasis on developing both skills and fitness, while still having fun and advancing skills. For ITS 2 the minimum age is 8 and athletes must have a season of ITS Level 1 before advancing to Level 2. At this level racing is optional and the emphasis is on learning to race more than being...

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Our first dryland practice is only a few weeks away! Registration is required for all attendees.

Welcome Intro to Team Summit Families!

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We’re thrilled to officially welcome you to Team Summit Colorado and the Intro to Team Summit (ITS) program! You’re now part of a community of passionate athletes, families, and coaches who share a love for the mountains and for helping young athletes grow — both on snow and beyond. What to Expect in ITS The Intro to Team Summit program is designed to give new families a strong start with Team Summit. It helps athletes build foundational skiing or snowboarding skills while introducing families to how our programs work. Throughout the season, your athlete will: Build confidence...

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The Ski Ball & Team Summit’s Mission

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45 Years of Impact: The Ski Ball & Team Summit’s Mission As Team Summit Colorado prepares for its 45th Annual Ski Ball, it’s important to reflect on what this event means — not just as a fundraiser, but as a ritual of connection, vision, and support for youth sports in our mountain communities.   The History & Significance Started by Renie Gorsuch, nearly five decades ago, the Ski Ball has been Summit County’s premier gala, turning a winter night into a beacon for community and giving.   Past events have raised over $200,000 to invest in Team Summit athletes, programs,...

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The Summit Society

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THE SUMMIT SOCIETY The Summit Society is a donor recognition program for Team Summit Colorado’s most generous supporters. Donors who have given $500 or more to one of our giving campaigns in a fiscal year will receive member benefits. Become a member today by making a gift to Team Summit Colorado. THE SUMMIT SOCIETY LEVELS LEGACY – $10,000+ Two (2) Society Jackets Two (2) invitations to the Wall of Fame Ceremony Annual recognition with Website, Annual Report, and Awards Banquet One (1) VIP Table invitation to the Ski Ball DIAMOND – $5,000 Two (2) Society...

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Team Summit Explorers

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Team Summit Explorers Team Summit Explorers is a half-day program designed to introduce young skiers (ages 4–7) to the slopes. Over 10 weeks, participants will learn basic skiing skills, explore the mountain, and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment. Team Summit and volunteer parent coaches help ensure a safe and engaging experience, giving each child the opportunity to develop a love for skiing while making new friends. Program Details When: Sundays, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Starts: January 4, 2026 Ends: March 22, 2026 Note: Skips MLK and Presidents’...

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