Team Overview

“Ski it all” is the Mini X motto.

We like to take things off-piste and we spend time training at a variety of venues including Bald Mountain, Dollar Mountain, Rotarun, and the Air Barn at Sage Willow.

The program covers a broad spectrum of teaching modalities, ranging from fundamental skiing technique, to freestyle/mogul fundamentals, freeski/terrain park skills, and big mountain line selection and mountain awareness.

Winter Training:
December 2024 – April 2025

(*start date depending on conditions)

  • Fridays 2:00 – 4:00pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • The team trains at multiple venues including Dollar Mountain, Bald Mountain, and Rotarun.
  • Weekly Air Barn sessions on Mondays at 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. and 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. (Athletes sign up for one Air Barn session per week.)
Pass & Membership:
  • Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for 24/25 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.
  • Must purchase General Membership from U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
Age:

Grades 3-5, Ages 8-11

Skill Prerequisites:

Previous SVSEF involvement and/or ability to ski all terrain on Bald Mountain.

Maturity:
  • 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.
Equipment:

Skis:
Forehead-height twin tip skis.

Protection:
Helmet

Travel & Competitions:

Mini Xtreme introduces athletes and families to competition through an in-house event series called the Mini X Cup. The MiniX Cup consists of 4 primary events:

  • Freestyle/mogul event
  • Freeski/slopestyle event
  • Big mountain event

These events serve as an opportunity to highlight the lessons and skills learned throughout the Mini Xtreme curriculum, and are supported by the SVSEF parent programs.

Communications Overview:

Weekly emails on Wednesdays to parents including updates on plans based on weather, venue availability, etc.

Sport: Mini Xtreme
Age: Grades 3-5, Ages 8-11
Ability Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Enrollment Limit: 40
Athlete-to-Coach Ratio: 5:1
Price: $3,400
  • Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for 24/25 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.
  • Must purchase General Membership from U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
Team Jackets & SVSEF Apparel:

Team Mini X patches are provided to athletes to apply to their jackets.

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