RIPPERS

Rippers IS NOT a beginner’s program and is not suited for first-time skiers.

Rippers candidates MUST be at least 6 years old on or before December 01, 2025. Fabricating age will result in immediate removal from Ski Team with no refund and disqualification from future Ski Team registration.

Rippers candidates should be strong “beginner spectrum” to strong “intermediate spectrum” skiers*.

Rippers candidates must be able to comfortably ski beginner (GREEN / Easier ) trails and are progressing to intermediate (BLUE / More Difficult) terrain.

*Rippers candidates will be tested for skiing ability at the beginning of the season. If the athlete does not meet the minimum skiing ability requirements, the athlete may be reenrolled in an appropriate alternative program (pending availability) or registration will be canceled with full reimbursement less a $100 processing fee.

All Ski Team athletes MUST purchase a Premier Pass OR Classic Pass to participate in Ski Team programs.

Athletes with a pass other than a Premier Pass OR a Classic Pass must purchase a single-day lift ticket OR upgrade to a valid pass to participate in Ski Team training days that may be ‘void dates’ associated with their purchased pass.

Rippers candidates must have taken at least one season of lessons in Rosebuds Ski School (min. 4 lessons) and/or participated in Rose Rangers for at least one season.

Skiers interested in the Rippers program MUST:

• Be able to ski mostly using the ‘parallel’ technique (skis side-by-side, not in a ‘wedge’ or ‘pizza’ shape)
• Be able to put on/take off equipment on their own (skis on/off, use ski poles)
• Be able to steer, regulate speed using turns, and stop on their own – without falling
• Be able to ride all Mt Rose chairlifts on their own (load/unload with minimal help)
• Be able to regulate their own behavior such that they are not a safety hazard/distraction to others
• Be able to verbally communicate effectively with the coaches, without parental assistance

An official Mt. Rose Ski Team jacket (Orange AKOVA jacket) is required and must be worn by all Rippers athletes as part of the Ski Team uniform. If Ski Team athletes do not already own an official Ski Team jacket, one must be purchased to participate in the Mt. Rose Ski Team.