Team Overview

The Freeski Futures team focus is on slopestyle, big air, and halfpipe skiing with the opportunity to travel to out of town training camps and events.

A Freeski athlete’s focus is on park skiing and skiing pow when conditions call for it. Must be able to ski all terrain at speed in varying conditions including jumps, quarter-pipes, hips, rails, cat tracks, cliffs, and other jib features.

There will also be off-snow training available at the Air Barn. Off and on-snow training will focus on air awareness skills and basic acrobatics in relation to freeskiing. SVSEF will offer a number of training camp and competition opportunities. When team travel is an option, it is available to athletes in high school and all others will travel with parents or guardians. Each project has a separate cost in addition to tuition.

Fall Dryland:
September 11 – November 22, 2025

Two strength and two Air Barn days per week.
Air Barn on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Winter Training:
Start Date: December 4, 2025

Five days per week on snow, plus one weekly Air Barn session (with additional training in April for athletes who make Nationals and spring camp opportunities).

On-Snow Dates:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday weekly Air Barn sessions 4:15 – 5:30 p.m.
One Sunday per month off to rest or ski with friends.

Additional camp opportunities, subject to enrollment. Dates & locations TBD. 

Pass & Membership:
  • Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for 23/24 Season.
  • Rotarun platter lift access included for all training days. If your athlete wants to ski all season on non-training days, Rotarun Season Passes are available online at rotarun.org.
  • Ikon Pass purchase recommended.
  • Must purchase U.S. Ski & Snowboard General Membership.
  • Must purchase USASA Membership for Big Mountain West.
  • May need to purchase FIS license (to be advised by Head Coach).
Age:

Year of Birth 2011 and older.

To compete in USASA Future tour events athlete must be 13 years old before December 31, 2024.

Skill Prerequisites:

Ski all conditions anywhere anytime.

Maturity:
  • Athletes 9th grade and above are eligible to travel with team.
  • Athletes 8th grade and below are encourage to travel with parents.
  • Must be independent; able to conduct oneself appropriately when unaccompanied.
  • Must be able to care for and maintain all ski equipment.
  • Responsible and accountable for hydration, nutrition, and proper layering for any weather.
  • Respect teammates, coaches, parents, and all all mountain employees at all times.
  • Complete knowledge of Mountain Safety Policies.
  • Must adhere to SVSEF’s Code of Conduct.
Travel & Competitions:
  • USASA Events
  • USASA Futures Tour/Revolution Tour
  • Nor-Ams
  • USSS/USASA National Championships

Sport: Freeski
Age: Year of birth 2011 and older. To compete in USASA Future tour events athlete must be 13 years old before December 31, 2024.
Ability Level: Ski all conditions at anytime anywhere.
Enrollment Limit: 20
Price: $5,900
  • Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for 23/24 Season.
  • Rotarun platter lift access included for all training days. If your athlete wants to ski all season on non-training days, Rotarun Season Passes are available online at rotarun.org.
  • Ikon Pass purchase recommended.
  • Must purchase U.S. Ski & Snowboard General Membership.
  • Must purchase USASA Membership for Big Mountain West.
  • May need to purchase FIS license (to be advised by Head Coach).
Head Coach: Gui Mattheis-Brown
Assistant Coach: Kyle Johnston
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