Bogus Basin Sports Education Foundation  

Alpine Home Teams

Ability & Age Requirements

Participants must have at least 1 winter of skiing experience and be at least 6 years old by December 31, 2026. Athletes must be able to independently load, ride, and unload the chairlift, stop on their own, and manage their own ski equipment.

Participants will explore the entire mountain in a fun and safe learning environment.

Mitey Mites U8 (6 & 7 yrs)

BBSEF Mitey Mites is an introductory program designed for ages 6 & 7 (U8) with basic skiing skills.  Our focus is on having fun while learning skills that will develop a great all-around skier.  Mitey Mites spend most of their time learning by free skiing with experienced coaches.  We keep skiing and learning FUN!

Alpine Devo U10+ (8-14 yrs)

The Alpine Development "Devo" team is designed to introduce and refine the skills required to advance within BBSEF’s alpine and freeride programs. Coaches teach age-appropriate skill progression utilizing U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Skills Quest training system consistent with BBSEF’s team-building philosophies, with a strong FUNdamental emphasis. 

Goals and Skills

Team Goals:

  • Build confidence to ski/ride all types of terrain
  • Introduce young skiers/riders to a fundamental skills progression
  • Introduction of snow sports competition
  • Create strong peer relationships/group dynamics
  • Instill respect for people, places, and property 


Skill Development:

  • Balance
  • Pressure Control 
  • Edge Control
  • Rotary Control
  • Pole Usage (Alpine and Freeski)

Training Days

All BBSEF Teams meet in front of the Jason Harper Training Center, located between the Pioneer (upper) lodge and the Bitterroot chairlift.

Home Team Coaches/Athletes meet at their assigned country flag.

9:25 am - Meet at flags(JHTC) boots on ready to go.

9:30 am – Groups leave for morning training.

11:45 am -Meet at flags parent supervised lunch

12:30 pm - Meet coaches at flags- afternoon training

3:00 pm - Parents pick up athletes at flags.


Please note that training and competition days are set when you register and cannot be changed during the season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Coaches Cup Competitions

Home Team Athletes will participate in the Coaches Cup Series. This series is designed to expose the groups to the different disciplines of skiing in a friendly competition environment. Events may include: Giant Slalom and Slalom, Galende Jump. During the Coaches Cup Finale we add a Big Mountain or Slopestyle competition.

Participants compete on the same day they train. Saturday athletes compete on Saturday. Sunday athletes compete on Sunday.

What is a U-Class? Your U (Under) Class is the age group that you will compete in. Each U class is specific to age on Dec. 31st:

  • U8 = ages 6-7
  • U10 = ages 8-9
  • U12 = ages 10-11
  • U14 = ages 12-13
  • U16 = ages 14-15

Christmas Camp is an optional additional training opportunity available for an additional fee. Dates for the 2026–27 season are TBD. Registration details will be shared via email in December.dd

What Gear and Items Are Needed?

  • A Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area season pass (not included in BBSEF team fees)
  • One pair of skis (preferably all-mountain) or a snowboard for Snowboard team members
  • A properly fitting ski/snowboard helmet
  • Goggles
  • Gloves (two pairs recommended for snowy days)
  • Neck gaiter
  • Ski poles (appropriate size; not required for snowboarders)
  • Boots that fit and are age appropriate
  • Warm winter jacket
  • Snow pants
  • Base layer (non-cotton, moisture-wicking top and bottom worn under outerwear)
  • Ski socks


Additional Items:

  • Sunscreen that can remain in your child’s jacket
  • A backpack to transport gear to and from the mountain


ATHLETE SAFETY

U.S. Ski and Snowboard and the U.S. Center for SafeSport provide many free resources for parents who want to educate themselves and their children on Athlete Safety.

As an example, parents are encouraged to complete the Parent’s Guide to Misconduct in Sports. We also encourage parents to take an age-appropriate SafeSport course from the menu below with their children.

Find These Resources And More Here


2026-2027

Registration for the 26.27 season opens April 30, at 7:00 pm

Participants must have at least one winter skiing experience. Must be at least six years old as of December 31, 2026 able to independently load, ride and unload the chairlift alone. Must be able to stop on their own, and should be able to put on their own ski equipment.

Bogus Basin Passes are not included and must be purchased from Bogus Basin.

The Mitey Mite Team is for ages 6 & 7,  team fees $890 during Spring Registration

The Alpine Devo Team is for skiers ages 8-14. Devo Team fees are $910.00 during Spring Registration.

Don’t miss the deadline—spring registration ends May 14, and team fees increase May 15

Participants of these teams choose either the Saturday program or the Sunday program and that is your day for the entire season! Please Note:  It is not possible to switch days during the season

Program fees are non-refundable, except in cases of injury or relocation out of the area. For full details, please review our complete refund policy, available during registration and under the Resources tab.

Training Times - 9:30 a - 3:00 p.

Training Season Dec.19/20 through March 6/7.

We will not train December 26/27 (Christmas) or  February 13/14 (Presidents' weekend)

Core Values

Sportsmanship * Fun * Integrity * Grit * Teamwork

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