ALL MOUNTAIN
All Mountain candidates must have at least two (2) seasons in Mt. Rose Ski Team programs / comparable Ski Team programs.
The All Mountain program focuses on advanced all-mountain skiing skills on all groomed and off-piste terrain on the mountain. This is a non-racing program.
All Mountain candidates must be able to:
- Put on / take off equipment on their own
- Use ski poles
- Stop using a ‘hockey stop’
- Turn in both directions
- Ski in an open parallel stance
- Skis under any conditions at any time
- Demonstrate mastery of Phase 2 and Phase 3 skills in the Skills Quest curriculum
- Be comfortable skiing any terrain on the mountain (except Expert/Chutes)
- Ride ALL chairlifts at Mt. Rose unsupervised (Safely and responsibly)
- Regulate their own behavior such that they are not a safety hazard/distraction to others
- Verbally communicate effectively with the coaches (without parental assistance)
- Make determinations about personal ability limits including terrain, conditions, tricks, and aerial maneuvers