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Welcome to Red Mountain Racers Ski Academy


The Red Mountain Racers Ski Academy 
provides an exceptional skiing and training program and an individual Athlete Advancement Plan in a competitive, emotionally (and physically) healthy atmosphere that will help each athlete mature and reach his or her maximum potential as a skier and young adult.

Red Mountain and Rossland are steeped in skiing history, tradition, and culture. The Red Mountain Racers Ski Academy takes this passion one step further and strives to lay down a strong academic and athletic foundation allowing the student/athlete the opportunity to explore their fullest potential; pursuing their passion while enhancing their education!

The Red Mountain Racers Ski Academy Advantage:

Ski and train up to 5 days a week at Red Mountain Resort with the Red Mountain Racers, historically the most successful racing club in North America.  Red Mountain’s terrain and snow conditions combined with professional athletic programming, give young athletes an outstanding opportunity to reach their full skiing potential.

  • Ski and train up to 5 days a week on some of the most challenging mountain terrain.
  • Learn in an award winning High School – flexible and integrated with your sport.
  • Live in Rossland - Canada’s Alpine City – 5 minutes away from Red Mountain Resort.
  • Ski Red Mountain Resort’s 880 m (2900’) of vertical and 7.6 m (25’) annual snowfall. 
 

Red Mountain Racers Ski Academy

 

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 Racing

Racers will be carefully evaluated and selected for training groups, coaches and races that will maximize their ski racing development. Racers will be able to qualify for competition at the Inter Club, Zone, Provincial/State, National and International levels.

Our 10 month program is designed for those athletes that have a clearly defined passion for ski racing. The program incorporates a specific and dedicated dryland training component in preparation for success on snow. The complete dryland program also includes injury prevention physiotherapy sessions, nutrition sessions and meal planning, mental training and more.

 


Schedule

Program Duration:
10 month - September-June
5 month - November 15th-April 15th

Pre-Season:
Racers who wish to start the school year with the Academy will have the opportunity of joining the regularly scheduled classes at Rossland Secondary School.



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Sample Winter Schedule:

  Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

Morning

Academics Dryland On Snow On Snow On Snow On Snow On Snow

Early
Afternoon

Academics Academics Academics Academics On Snow On Snow On Snow
Late
Afternoon
  Academics Academics Academics      

 



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Equipment Requirements

1 pair Slalom skis
1 pair Giant Slalom skis
1 pair ski poles
1 pair ski boots - properly fitted
1 speed suit
1 pair shin guards for Slalom
1 helmet
1 ski suit - good quality, suitable for a variety of snow conditions, down to -20 Celsius

Optional

Extra Slalom and Giant Slalom Skis for race only
Free skiing skis - all mountain or twin tips
Slalom, GS and Downhill poles suggested for racers 14 +
Slalom helmet recommended for racers 13+


Results

When you join the Red Mountain Racers Alpine Academy you will be a member of the most successful alpine ski club in North America.

Red Mountain Racers have won 2 Olympic Gold Medals, 1 Olympic Silver Medal, 2 World Cup Overall Titles, 27 World Cup Medals and 1 World Junior Championship Gold Medal. 38 of its alumni have raced for either the Canadian or US National Ski Teams and 13 have raced at the Olympics. The club has also hosted 2 World Cups and 27 National Championships. We know racing and we know what it takes to win.

 

Olympic medalist and Red Mountain Racer Nancy Greene

 

Welcome to Red Mountain Racers Ski Academy


The Red Mountain Racers Ski Academy 
provides an exceptional skiing and training program and an individual Athlete Advancement Plan in a competitive, emotionally (and physically) healthy atmosphere that will help each athlete mature and reach his or her maximum potential as a skier and young adult.

Red Mountain and Rossland are steeped in skiing history, tradition, and culture. The Red Mountain Racers Ski Academy takes this passion one step further and strives to lay down a strong academic and athletic foundation allowing the student/athlete the opportunity to explore their fullest potential; pursuing their passion while enhancing their education!

The Red Mountain Racers Ski Academy Advantage:

Ski and train up to 5 days a week at Red Mountain Resort with the Red Mountain Racers, historically the most successful racing club in North America.  Red Mountain’s terrain and snow conditions combined with professional athletic programming, give young athletes an outstanding opportunity to reach their full skiing potential.

  • Ski and train up to 5 days a week on some of the most challenging mountain terrain.
  • Learn in an award winning High School – flexible and integrated with your sport.
  • Live in Rossland - Canada’s Alpine City – 5 minutes away from Red Mountain Resort.
  • Ski Red Mountain Resort’s 880 m (2900’) of vertical and 7.6 m (25’) annual snowfall. 
 

Red Mountain Racers Ski Academy

 

 red ski academy slalom racer

 Racing

Racers will be carefully evaluated and selected for training groups, coaches and races that will maximize their ski racing development. Racers will be able to qualify for competition at the Inter Club, Zone, Provincial/State, National and International levels.

Our 10 month program is designed for those athletes that have a clearly defined passion for ski racing. The program incorporates a specific and dedicated dryland training component in preparation for success on snow. The complete dryland program also includes injury prevention physiotherapy sessions, nutrition sessions and meal planning, mental training and more.

 


Schedule

Program Duration:
10 month - September-June
5 month - November 15th-April 15th

Pre-Season:
Racers who wish to start the school year with the Academy will have the opportunity of joining the regularly scheduled classes at Rossland Secondary School.



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Sample Winter Schedule:

  Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

Morning

Academics Dryland On Snow On Snow On Snow On Snow On Snow

Early
Afternoon

Academics Academics Academics Academics On Snow On Snow On Snow
Late
Afternoon
  Academics Academics Academics      

 



red ski academy training in France

 

Equipment Requirements

1 pair Slalom skis
1 pair Giant Slalom skis
1 pair ski poles
1 pair ski boots - properly fitted
1 speed suit
1 pair shin guards for Slalom
1 helmet
1 ski suit - good quality, suitable for a variety of snow conditions, down to -20 Celsius

Optional

Extra Slalom and Giant Slalom Skis for race only
Free skiing skis - all mountain or twin tips
Slalom, GS and Downhill poles suggested for racers 14 +
Slalom helmet recommended for racers 13+


Results

When you join the Red Mountain Racers Alpine Academy you will be a member of the most successful alpine ski club in North America.

Red Mountain Racers have won 2 Olympic Gold Medals, 1 Olympic Silver Medal, 2 World Cup Overall Titles, 27 World Cup Medals and 1 World Junior Championship Gold Medal. 38 of its alumni have raced for either the Canadian or US National Ski Teams and 13 have raced at the Olympics. The club has also hosted 2 World Cups and 27 National Championships. We know racing and we know what it takes to win.

 

Olympic medalist and Red Mountain Racer Nancy Greene

 

EMAIL
info@redskiacademy.com

Education provided by:
Rossland Secondary
School District 20

Alpine Training Facility:
Red Mountain Resort
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Race Training by:
Red Mountain Racers
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