Team Summit Blog

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, […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]