2024-25 local event calendar welcomes opportunities for community and competition 

SUN VALLEY, Idaho – November 20, 2024 – SVSEF is heading into the 2024-25 season with nearly 900 athletes on 31 teams across seven disciplines including Alpine, Big Mountain, Cross Country, Freeski, Freestyle, Mini X, and Snowboarding. While teams also travel to compete regionally, nationally, and even internationally throughout the season, there are several local events on the calendar slated to be held at Sun Valley, Lake Creek, and Rotarun Ski Area. 

Thirteen (13) SVSEF alumni have been named to the U.S. National Teams in 2024-25:

• Chase Josey, U.S. Snowboard Halfpipe Team (SVSEF Snowboarding Alum)
• Colin Hanna, U.S. Alpine Development/NorAm Team (SVSEF Alpine Alum)
• Dasha Romanov, U.S. Alpine C/Europa Cup Team (SVSEF Alpine Alum)
• Finnigan Donley, U.S. Alpine Development/NorAm Team (SVSEF Alum)
• Jack Smith, U.S. Alpine C/Europa Cup Team (SVSEF Alpine Alum)
• Jake Adicoff, U.S. ParaNordic Team (SVSEF XC Gold Team)
• Jesse Keefe, U.S. ParaAlpine A Team (SVSEF Alpine Alum)
• John Steel Hagenbuch, U.S. Cross Country B Team (SVSEF XC Alum)
• Kevin Bolger, U.S. Cross Country B Team (SVSEF XC Alum)
• Paige DeHart, U.S. Alpine Development/NorAm Team (SVSEF Alpine Alum)
• Ryder Sarchett, U.S. Alpine C/Europa Cup Team (SVSEF Alpine Alum)
• Sammy Smith, U.S. Cross Country (A) Team ( SVSEF XC Alum)
• Sydney Palmer-Leger, U.S. Cross Country B Team (SVSEF XC Alum)

SVSEF will host several events/competitions in 2024-25, including but not limited to the following. All dates are subject to change.

Alpine

• Nov 23-27 Pre-Thanksgiving Training Camp at Sun Valley
• Feb 7-9 34th Annual Laura Flood Memorial Race at Sun Valley (U16)
• Feb 22-23 Monroe Cup at Rotarun (hosted by SVSEF)
• Feb 17 Arkoosh Cup at Rotarun (hosted by Rotarun)
• Mar 22-27 Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals (hosted by Sun Valley)
• Mar 30 8th Annual Gary Black, Jr. Memorial Race at Sun Valley 

Cross Country 

• Dec 21 Winter Start at Lake Creek
• Dec 28 Holiday Bonfire at Lake Creek
• Jan 11 Snowmaker Classic at Lake Creek
• Jan 30 Ketchum NordicTown Sprints in Downtown Ketchum
• Feb 1 Boulder Mountain Tour (SVSEF not host, but athletes compete)
• Feb 15 Quigley Cup at Quigley Nordic Center
• Feb 20-23 Intermountain Division (IMD) Jr Natls Qual. (JNQ) at Lake Creek
• March 8 Cross Country Devo Festival at Lake Creek

Freeski

• Feb 1-2 USASA Slopestyle Big Mountain West, Dollar

Freestyle

• Jan 25-26 Freestyle Spectacular at Roundhouse, Sun Valley
• Feb 8-9 Roundhouse Rumble at Roundhouse, Sun Valley

Snowboarding

• Jan 30-Feb 2 USASA Slopestyle and Boardercross Big Mountain West, Dollar

Special / Fundraising Events

• Dec 13 48th Annual Wild Game Dinner at The Argyros
• Jan 11 Cross Country Après Snowmaker Fundraiser at Sage School
• Apr 3-5 26th Annual Janss Pro-Am Classic at Sun Valley

About Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation

Since its inception in 1966, the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation has been a longstanding pillar in the community, providing snowsport programs and offering academic assistance to support student-athletes in reaching their highest potential. SVSEF offers an array of programs for athletes ages five and up, from learn-to-ski and ride through FIS and other national and international-level competition. The organization offers financial assistance to families, so that anyone who wishes to may participate. For more information, please visit svsef.org.

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Media Contact:
Heather Foster
Director of Strategic Communications & Development
hfoster@svsef.org