home of the Ski Team
This page serves as the primary point of communication about our programs, including training alerts for athletes.
All mountain Programs
Rippers
Shredders
Freeride SKI – devELOPMENT TEAM
freeride SNOWBOARD – devELOPMENT TEAM
Freeride Ski – COMPETITIVE TEAM
Competitive Race programs
INTRO – SKI RACING
COMP – SKI RACING
MASTERS
NOTE: Ski Team programs do NOT include a season pass. A season pass is required for participation in the Ski Team Programs. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that all Ski Team Members purchase the PREMIER SEASON PASS*
*Athletes with a pass other than a Premier Pass must purchase a single-day lift ticket to participate in Ski Team training days that may be ‘void dates’ associated with their purchased pass.
GENERAL POLICY
Once the program has started, we will not switch training days. We cannot accommodate athletes showing up on their non-training day. For example, come on a Sunday when you are in a Saturday program.
There are no makeup days – this is a season-long training program.
There is no team facility for the athletes. Athletes are expected to arrive at the meeting area ready to train. Gear storage or stowing of personal items is not provided.
There is NOT a waiting list for programs that sell out. Any availability will be updated at skirose.com
ASSESSMENT
These are NOT BEGINNER PROGRAMS.
To ensure proper program placement, we will assess each athlete’s skiing ability. If an athlete does not meet the minimum skiing requirements, we may enroll them in a different program (if available) or cancel their registration with a full refund, minus a $100 processing fee.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Your child must meet the minimum age requirement for each program to participate.
Program age parameters are not flexible— zero exceptions.
Fabricating age will result in immediate removal from Ski Team with no refund and disqualification from future Ski Team registration.
LOCATION & LIFTS
All Mountain Program Teams start on the snow near Northwest Express Load at the main lodge, including the Freeride Ski – Competitive Team.
Race Program Teams start on the snow near Zephyr Express at Winters Creek Lodge.
All athletes must be able to access and ride all chairlifts at Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe with minimal assistance from lift attendants or other chairlift riders.
Athletes will ride with the safety bar down on all chairlifts. Children ages 6+ may ride the lift with another adult, not always with an instructor.
PARENTS LODGE USE
All guests, including Ski Team Parents, are welcome to use the Main Lodge and Winters Creek Lodge for dining and short-term stays. Flipping seats accommodate multiple guests over a given period in the facilities. This turnover of seats is especially important on “weather days” when more guests are seeking a quick break from the cold.
COMMUNICATION
This website is the primary communication mechanism for all athletes and their parents. Please note any changes or updates on this page. We will periodically send emails, but in general, athletes and parents should expect to find information here.
There is currently NO text message application in use for notifications.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Uniforms
An official Mt. Rose Ski Team jacket is required for all Ski Team athletes (except Masters).
All non-competitive All Mountain Programs (Rippers, Shredders and Freeride (DEV)) will continue to use the orange AKOVA jackets as the official Ski Team uniform. The hardshell is mandatory, while the insulator is optional and can be in the color of your choice.
AKOVA will handle all jacket needs and inquiries for Rippers, Shredders and Freeride DEV athletes/families.
- AKOVA provides many size options, including youth and adult sizes (please refer to the size chart below for more information)
- Jackets purchased from AKOVA will be shipped directly to the purchaser. Shipping timelines may vary.
SIZE GUIDES – AKOVA has size guides + size calculators for each jacket type: Kids – Adult Female – Adult Male
For any AKOVA jacket-specific questions (order processing, delivery/shipping, sizing, etc.), please contact AKOVA:
(720) 221-2488 | [email protected]
Athletes in the Race Programs and the Freeride Competitive Program can continue to use their existing AKOVA orange jackets. However, all new jacket purchases for athletes in these programs should be of the new Helly Hansen tangerine orange Eagle three-layer shell jacket that is now the standard jacket for these programs.
Helly Hansen Jackets will be available for pre-order starting in May. Details will be posted here.
There will be several size options available, including youth and adult sizes (please refer to the size chart below for more information). However, there will be finite availability in each size, so you are encouraged to place your order early.
SIZE GUIDES – Helly Hansen has size guides + size calculators for each jacket type: Kids – Adult Female – Adult Male
For any Helly Hansen jacket-specific questions (order processing, delivery/shipping, sizing, etc.), please contact Ray Tulloch, [email protected]
Old Ski Team Jackets: The previous generation Ski Team Black/Green Descente jackets will no longer be eligible for use by ski team athletes.
Pants: Black (recommended but not required) pants can be the color of your choosing).
Can I return my AKOVA/Helly Hansen jacket if the one we ordered is too small or too large?
Unfortunately, jackets purchased new from AKOVA/Helly Hansen cannot be returned as they are manufactured specifically to order for Mt. Rose athletes, with custom embroidery and logos added.
Will AKOVA exchange our purchased jacket if my athlete needs a different size during the season?
Mt. Rose AKOVA hardshell Jackets may be exchanged for a different size during the season. Note: Jacket shipping and arrival times may vary.
Is there any place my athlete can try different sizes on?
We advise using the vendor’s size chart to determine an appropriate size. Generally, fast-growing children should size up at least one size. Note that AKOVA jackets have an ‘adjust-a-fit’ sleeve system, allowing for 2 inches of sleeve adjustment.
Before every season, Mt. Rose and the Mt. Rose Snowsports Education Foundation (MRSEF) hosts a gear swap and BBQ event in late August, where sample jackets may be tried on for size. Invitations for all registered athletes are sent for this event about a month prior to the date of the event.
Click here for the AKOVA size guide
Click here for the Helly Hansen size guide
ALL OPTIONAL ITEM SALES ARE FINAL.
For any AKOVA jacket-specific questions (order processing, delivery/shipping, sizing, etc.), please contact AKOVA (720) 221-2488 | [email protected]
For any Helly Hansen jacket-specific questions (order processing, delivery/shipping, sizing, etc.), please contact [email protected]
AKOVA orders are estimated to ship 5-7 weeks after being placed. Team products are made in batches after collecting orders. You will receive a tracking link from AKOVA once your order ships.
Helly Hansen Jackets should be available mid-October 2026.
If your jacket does not arrive by the start of Ski Team training, the athlete(s) may wear a personal jacket of their choosing until their Ski Team jacket arrives.
For any AKOVA jacket-specific questions (order processing, delivery/shipping, sizing, etc.), please contact AKOVA (720) 221-2488 | [email protected]
For any Helly Hansen jacket-specific questions (order processing, delivery/shipping, sizing, etc.), please contact [email protected]
Yes! A shared document has been made available to facilitate transactions between families.
Yes, athletes may wear their Mt. Rose Ski Team jackets when not training.
We ask that all athletes skiing in their Mt. Rose Ski Team jackets follow all ski team safety rules, including skiing safely and always obeying the Responsibility Code, skiing in control at all times, and following all chairlift safety guidelines, including riding all chairlifts with the bar down.
Notifications
We will activate an alert before a training or race event to indicate whether the event is a go or no-go. If it is for a weekend event, the alert will be added on Friday and Saturday afternoons, the day before scheduled training and/or events. Please note the different alerts below:
Program is a GO!
Programs will operate as normal.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE IMPACTS
A caution alert will notify athletes of a potential postponement, location changes, weather, or other changes in everyday operations.
NO GO – PROGRAMS WILL NOT RUN
All Ski Team programs have been canceled for this day due to weather concerns/operational impacts.
All Mountain program Teams – MAIN LODGE AREA
All Mountain Program Teams start on the snow, out from the main lodge, near Northwest Express Load at the main lodge. Look for the large flags denoting Program Teams.
Race Program Teams – WINTERS CREEK LODGE
Race Program Teams start on the snow near Zephyr Express at Winters Creek Lodge.
We use the email address(es) provided during athlete ski team registration, and typically, families forward/share any communications within their family.
On request, we may be able to manually add e-mail addresses for program-specific communications. General Mountain communications will only go to the registered email address.
If you are not receiving Ski Team program e-mails, there are many possible reasons for this, and we cannot troubleshoot individual e-mail account issues.
Please Note: Due to SafeSport requirements, ski team program emails will not be sent directly to athletes.
We are normally unable to accommodate special requests/exceptions for registration in our Ski Team programs. Registration is first-come, first-served, and we are not able to make additions to registration once a program is sold out and at maximum capacity.
Changes to athlete registration before the season has begun are only possible when there is enrollment capacity in the desired program(s) – i.e. Shredders Saturday. Our programs typically sell out well before the beginning of the ski season. The best we can do is add you to a wait-list for the desired program/session. We will notify you if a spot becomes available. The wait-list closes once the season has begun.
Any change to athlete registration will result in a $100 processing fee, per registration/athlete.
Changes to the program an athlete is registered for after the season has begun are only made if the athlete is not a good ability level fit for their program, as determined by Ski Team coaches. We do not ‘move’ athletes between programs by request, once registered.
Athletes are evaluated for skiing ability the first several weekends of training and are placed with similar ability-level skiers in a group with a coach. If it is determined an athlete is not a good fit for the program they are registered for, we will explore alternatives, including moving programs – but this is not guaranteed. Programs may be sold out/at maximum capacity, and moving to a different program may not be an option. In those cases, a full refund less a $100 processing fee, per registration/athlete, will be processed.
Note, that moving between programs could result in an additional expense OR a refund for a portion of enrollment fees.
Moving between training days is only an option if we have availability on the desired day, and will result in a $100 processing fee, per registration/athlete.
PLEASE NOTE: Any change to athlete registration (program/day) will result in a $100 processing fee, per registration/athlete.
We’re sorry for any inconvenience the lunch schedule creates – staggering lunches is the only way we can avoid long lines, excessive wait times, and overcrowding in the lodge and cafe.
While we would like to accommodate Program/Team swaps or other adjustments to accommodate personal preferences, such as schedules, changes like these disrupt our coach-to-athlete ratios, which results in an unfair negative impact on other athletes across the Program/Team.
After the season begins/the first few training weeks, there is potential that spots could open up in the Team of your preference – at which point we would need to evaluate athlete fit in the desired Team to ensure they can ski at a level consistent with other athletes in the Team/group.
Hard ear helmets are required for all athletes in our race programs as listed in the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Competition Regulations. For U14 and older: athletes must use helmets that meet the FIS standards. No soft ear helmets allowed
For the Competition Race program:
We recommend athletes should have dedicated slalom and giant slalom skis for this program. We do not recommend season lease skis for athletes in this program as they do not provide the necessary performance to compete successfully.
Athletes will also require slalom protective equipment including pole guards, shin guards and chin guards. Race suits are not essential but are recommended for Far West level events.
For athletes progressing to speed events we will endeavor to provide event appropriate skis.
For the Introduction to Ski Racing program:
Younger athletes (U10) competing in the Tahoe Race Series may use a single event/kombi race ski. Where Athletes in this program progress to slalom training they may require slalom protective equipment including pole guards, shin guards and chin guards. While younger athletes in this program may possibly be able to use season lease skis we do recommend a more race oriented ski which will provide the necessary performance to compete successfully.
PLEASE NOTE:
We strongly recommend that parents should consult with the Race Team Head Coach rtulloch@ski rose.com (207 409 4872) or the athlete’s coach before purchasing equipment. We may also have access to suitable used equipment.
There are many variables that go into choosing the right gear, including boots and skis, and most depend on body type/size, the ability/type of skier, and the skier’s preferred style of skiing.
Development Team athletes (Rippers, Shredders and Freeride DEV) should visit a reputable ski shop to discuss new gear and the options that are right for your athlete.
Freeride Competitive Team athletes with gear questions should consult with their program coaches prior to purchasing new boots and/or skis to confirm appropriateness. Freeride Competitive Team athletes should contact Neill Beurskens, [email protected].
Learning progression
STEP 1
Ski & ride LESSONS
AGES 4-12
Rosebuds (Ages 4-12)
First Time Packages (12+)
Designed for first-time on snow skiers and snowboarders as well as those continuing to get the feel of sliding down the mountain. These daily programs focus on building solid fundamental skills.
Kids Lessons
STEP 2
KIDz AT ROSE
AGES 4-12
Skill Level: Green (Beginner) Terrain
An immersive multi-week beginner program designed to give new skiers personalized instruction, build on the fundamentals, and foster confidence on the snow.
Not a first time on snow program
Kidz at Rose
STEP 3
ROSE RANGERS
AGES 6-16
Skill Level: Green (Beginner) to Blue – (Intermediate) Terrain
This multi-week program is for skiers who are comfortable with the basics and ready to challenge themselves further (before joining a ski team). Rangers offers an opportunity to build on core skiing techniques while exploring a range of beginner to intermediate terrain.
Rose Rangers
SKI TEAM
All Mountain
PROGRAM Teams
AGES 6-18
Skill Level: Blue (Intermediate) to Black (Advanced) and Expert Terrain
Our advanced, season-long All Mountain programs are designed for serious skiers of varying levels, including a snowboarding program for experienced riders. These programs focus on refining technical skiing ability in all types of terrain and conditions, including challenging freeride terrain.
All Mountain Teams
SKI TEAM
RACE PROGRAM TEAMs
AGES 8+
Skill Level: Blue (Intermediate) to Black (Advanced) Terrain
This elite program is tailored for advanced to expert skiers aiming to advance in competitive ski racing. It emphasizes high-level race techniques.
Race Teams