RIPPERS
The Rippers ski team program is designed to develop athletes with intermediate skiing ability looking for season-long coaching in a fun and safe environment.
Rippers candidates must be able to:
- Put on / take off equipment on their own
- Use ski poles
- Turn in both directions
- Be able to ski mostly using the ‘parallel’ technique (skis side-by-side, not in a ‘wedge’ or ‘pizza’ shape)
- Be able to steer, regulate speed using turns
- Stop on their own – without falling
- Be able to ride ALL chairlifts at Mt. Rose (load/unload with minimal help)
- Verbally communicate effectively with the coaches (without parental assistance)
- Be able to regulate their own behavior such that they are not a safety hazard/distraction to others