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Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day Is Back

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Let’s Support Our State of Play! Let’s get ready to rally! The Daniels Fund and Aspen Institute’s Project Play Colorado are bringing back Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day in 2026, a statewide campaign uniting hundreds of nonprofits dedicated to getting more kids in the game. After raising nearly $9 million in its first two years, this powerful initiative returns September 1–15, 2026, giving organizations like Team Summit Colorado the opportunity to raise vital funds and build momentum for...

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Chasing Firm Snow in the Italian Alps

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Team Summit’s U16’s 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 experience, and it delivered both world-class training and a crash course in independence. [Aldo Radamus coaching the U16 athletes alongside Fletcher McDonald]   Why...

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Intro to Team Summit: What “ITS” Ski & Snowboard Really Is

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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, alpine, ski cross, boardercross, park and pipe. It can also make it feel like your athlete needs to pick a discipline right away and commit to an expensive, Olympic-sized...

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Volunteer Interests and Skills

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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 when specific opportunities arise. Completing this form does not register you for volunteer shifts or...

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From Devo to the World Stage: Lainey Steen’s Path

Written by Team Summit on . Posted in Park and Pipe.

From Team Summit Devo to Junior World Champion: Lainey 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 & Pipe Director. “But when she’s on snow, that competitiveness comes out. She wants to be better...

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Project Gold: Team Summit Mogul Athletes on the National Stage

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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 Park and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Center of Excellence in Park City, Utah. Fellow athlete Micah Rubinstein was also selected this year, though he did not...

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Congratulations to Hannah Algren, Team Summit’s New Membership Manager

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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 Membership Manager, Hannah supports families from their first inquiry through registration and ongoing participation in Team Summit programs. Her work...

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Gravity Devo Fall

Written by Team Summit on . Posted in Fall Programs.

The Team Summit Gravity Devo Pathway Program is designed for riders enrolled in a Team Summit development program who want to expand their downhill and gravity-specific skills through lift-access bike park days. This program prioritizes descending skills, technical terrain management, and speed control, while also exposing riders to gravity-oriented trail systems that require limited pedaling. Riders will learn how to manage fatigue, pacing, and technique across both bike park and trail...

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Devo Endurance Fall

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This program is open to middle and high school-aged riders—whether you’re here to ride, train, or explore racing for the first time. This program is designed for high school riders of all levels and goals. Some athletes join to train for racing, others are curious about trying it for the first time, and many simply want to ride consistently with a motivated group. No racing experience is required—just a willingness to ride, learn, and have fun. Each session includes structured coaching, skill...

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Devo Trail Fall

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An intermediate to advanced-level program for high school-aged riders focused on skill development, fitness, and confidence across varied terrain. Racing is optional and never required.    Program Dates: August 17th – September 28th, 6-week program. (No practice on Labor Day Monday) Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Thursdays Times: 5:00 PM–6:30 PM Meeting Location: Various Summit County trailheads Registration Details: $165 per six-week session per practice day;...

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Junior Devo Fall

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Designed for confident young riders ready for longer, more adventurous rides. Practices build on skills, fitness, and independence while keeping the experience fun and social. Program Dates: August 17th – September 28th (6-week program. (No practice on Labor Day Monday) Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Thursdays Times: 5:00 PM–6:30 PM Meeting Location: Various Summit County trailheads Registration Details: $165 per six-week session per practice day; register for one,...

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Intro to MTB Fall

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A fun, welcoming introduction to mountain biking focused on fundamentals, confidence, and trail etiquette. Perfect for newer riders who want to build skills and enjoy riding singletrack with friends. Program Dates: August 17th – September 28th, 6-week program. (No practice on Labor Day) Days: Mondays or Wednesdays Times: 5:00 PM–6:30 PM Meeting Location: Frisco Adventure Park & Peninsula Registration Details: $165 per six-week session Register Here: ...

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2025–26 Team Summit Year-End Awards

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Team Summit is proud to continue recognizing this season’s standout athletes with our next round of Year-End Awards. These honors celebrate not just results, but the work ethic, sportsmanship, and passion that define what it means to be part of this team. Gene Gillis Award – For Outstanding Athletics The award goes to Anya Leunig (Alpine), Lainey Steen (Park & Pipe), and Maeve Niemkiewicz (Nordic). These athletes delivered standout results in their respective disciplines, rising to the...

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