Flex Pass:Ski Any Four Days This Season For $599Book Now
Athletes train in freestyle and freeride with world-class coaches, who include former professional athletes and Freeride World Tour Competitors.
Our coaching brings high-level experience to both freeride and freestyle, helping athletes strengthen their technical skills, progress in the park, and prepare for IFSA competitions.
For the 2026/27 Season, choose between flexible training options ranging from one to four days per week for 11 weeks.
The goal is to develop versatile, confident athletes who are ready to pursue new challenges and build a lifelong connection with Powder Mountain.
Fill out our Athlete Ability Questionnaire to begin your registration process. We will contact you after we have received your form to discuss your athlete's program placement.
Choose between one day, two days, or the 4-day program for the full freeride & freestyle experience.
2 Days Per Week / 11 Weeks
$2,840 / Season Passholder Price
Saturdays and Sundays. Build the skills to explore the mountain with confidence.
Age Groups
U-12 (ages 10-11)
U-15 (ages 12-14)
U-19 (ages 15-18)
Age Groups
U-12 (ages 10-11)
U-15 (ages 12-14)
U-19 (ages 15-18)
1 Day Per Week / 11 Weeks
$1,912 / Season Passholder Price
Saturday only. Build the skills to explore the mountain with confidence.
select age group:
U-12 (ages 10-11)
U-15 (ages 12-14)
U-19 (ages 15-18)
select age group:
U-12 (ages 10-11)
U-15 (ages 12-14)
U-19 (ages 15-18)
2 Days Per Week / 11 Weeks
$1,740 / Season Passholder Price
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Progress freestyle skills through structured practice and expert coaching.
select age group:
U-12 (ages 10-11)
U-15 (ages 12-14)
U-19 (ages 15-18)
select age group:
U-12 (ages 10-11)
U-15 (ages 12-14)
U-19 (ages 15-18)
4 Days Per Week / 11 Weeks
$4,580 / Season Passholder Price
Combines both weekend freeride progression with weekday afternoon freestyle program for a complete athlete development experience.
select age group:
U-12 (ages 10-11)
U-15 (ages 12-14)
U-19 (ages 15-18)
select age group:
U-12 (ages 10-11)
U-15 (ages 12-14)
U-19 (ages 15-18)
WEEKEND FREERIDE DEVELOPMENT | SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSTraining focuses on all-mountain skiing and snowboarding, technical fundamentals, terrain awareness, line choice, tactical decision-making, freeride progression, and competition preparation.
AFTERNOON FREESTYLE TRAINING | TUESDAYS & THURSDAYSProgress freestyle skills through structured practice and expert coaching. Sessions focus on jumps, rails, boxes, trick progression, air awareness, park skills, and creative movement on snow.
OPTIONAL TRAMPOLINE TRAINING | WEDNESDAYSSupplement on-snow training with opportunities to develop jumping skills, coordination, flexibility, general gymnastics, and air awareness at a local trampoline facility. *Trampoline facility admission is not included in program cost.
PRESEASON DRYLAND | BEGINS NOV. 14Our four-week dryland program helps young athletes feel stronger, more balanced, coordinated, and confident as they prepare for winter. Through age-appropriate movement and active team games, athletes build stamina, agility, body awareness, and teamwork they can carry onto the mountain. Practices meet once a week on Saturdays, November 14 through December 5.
Wes Charlesworth | Freeride Team Head Coach
Wes grew up skiing at Powder Mountain, where he went from a kid in ski school to a competitive athlete, ski instructor, and eventually a coach himself. That experience shaped his belief in what a great youth program can provide: confidence, friendships, mentorship, and a lifelong connection to the mountains. Wes co-founded and coached the 745 Freestyle Ski Team, which eventually evolved into the Powder Mountain Freeride program, and later coached freeride athletes at Snowbasin. Today, his focus is giving the next generation the same opportunity to progress, compete, find their own style, and develop a lifelong love of skiing.
Micaela Feltl | Freeride Team Ski Coach
Micaela joins the Powder Mountain Freeride Team after four seasons with Snowbasin Sports Education Foundation, where she coached athletes from age six through U16 and FIS and served as Team Manager. She was named Snowbasin's Coach of the Year in 2025 and holds U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Level 200, Referee Level 1, and AIARE Avalanche Level 1.
Micaela sees alpine and freeride as the same fundamentals applied differently. Whether an athlete is inspecting a course or reading a line, it comes down to balance, terrain awareness, and decision-making. She has taught those fundamentals across a wide range of ages, learning styles, and goals. Years of building team culture at Snowbasin shaped how she coaches, and she is excited to build a culture of support and real enthusiasm for skiing at Powder.
Adrian Donnelly | Freeride Team Ski Coach
Donny, originally from Texas, has been skiing since he was three years old. Growing up far from the mountains meant traveling to ski, an experience that has taken him across multiple continents, and to more than 40 resorts. He has spent two of the past three winters instructing and coaching in France and is returning to Utah for his second season. When he’s not on the mountain, Donny enjoys creating art, playing a variety of sports, and catching movies at the theater.
Garrett Russell | Freeride Team Ski Coach
Garrett has spent the past seven years at Powder as a ski patroller and backcountry guide, developing a deep appreciation for the mountain and the people who call it home. With 10 years of coaching experience, Garrett brings a passion for helping athletes progress, build confidence, and reach their goals.
Garrett holds US Ski & Snowboard Level 200, IFSA Level 100, and Pro 1 Avalanche certifications and has worked with athletes at every level, from grassroots competitors to FIS and Olympic-level athletes. Coaching experience includes USASA Park & Pipe athletes at regional and national events, the Futures Tour and Rev Tour, as well as IFSA Regional and National competitions.
At the heart of Garrett’s coaching philosophy is the belief that skiing should build confidence, camaraderie, friendship, and, most importantly, a lifelong love of the mountains. Garrett is excited to bring that experience and enthusiasm to the new Powder Freeride Team.
Dagny Signorelli | Freeride Team Ski Coach
This is Dagny’s tenth season instructing and coaching skiing and snowboarding since starting out at Stevens Pass a decade ago. She competed in collegiate freeride on the Western Colorado University team between 2021-2024. Dagny also coached junior freeride at Solitude for the 2024/25 season. She enjoys getting to know her students and likes to encourage them to challenge themselves and be creative. During the off season Dagny loves to boat whitewater.
Julianne Bray | Freeride Team Snowboard Coach
With more than 20 years on a snowboard, Julie brings a deep passion for freeride and athlete development to the team. Originally from Wisconsin, she moved out west to coach and ride at Snowbird where she spent the past seven seasons in some of steepest and most technical terrain the Wasatch has to offer.
Julie is a full time athlete and coach. She rides for Cardiff Snowcraft, as well as the Snowbird and Solitude athlete teams. During the summer, Julie coaches a competitive downhill mountain bike team and travels throughout the U.S. to coach, ride, and compete.
Julie’s coaching philosophy centers on helping riders build community while maintaining their individuality and personal style. The focus is on process-oriented goals rather than outcomes, empowering athletes to put their energy toward the elements within their control. For Julie, the lessons and skills developed through riding extend well beyond the mountain and can have a meaningful impact on everyday life.
Julie is excited to bring that philosophy and a passion for the extreme sports lifestyle to the team this season.
Blake Hamm | Freeride Team Snowboard Coach
Growing up in Seattle, Blake started snowboarding at age 8 at Stevens Pass. By age 13, Blake was competing in rail jam, slopestyle, and halfpipe events before moving to Utah to attend Westminster College, where pursuing a degree came with the added benefit of spending four or more days a week on snow.
After discovering freeride through the Subaru Freeride Series in 2013, Blake went on to compete on the Freeride World Tour for three seasons from 2017 to 2020. Career highlights include a win at Ordino Arcalís and a third-place world ranking in 2019.
Blake moved to Ogden in 2020, partly to escape the Cottonwood crowds, and has called Powder Mountain home ever since. Competition is still part of the mix, with a win at the Powder Mountain 2* and a second-place finish at the 3* at Lightning Ridge last season.
When not on the mountain, Blake works in AI and machine learning consulting right here in Ogden.
While both programs aim to build talented skiers and riders, they focus on different goals:
The All-Mountain Team is built for those who want to master every inch of the resort. This program emphasizes versatility, developing a multi-dimensional skill set that applies to any condition or terrain. This is built for kids who want to develop skills alongside friends. Some kids will decide to move from the All-Mountain Team to the Freeride Team as their skills develop and interests change.
The Freeride Team is designed for athletes with their sights set on competing. This program is competition-focused, specifically preparing athletes for IFSA (International Freeskiers & Snowboarders Association) events throughout the region.
Our Intro programs (Intro to All-Mountain and Intro to Freeride) are designed for our youngest skiers and riders, ages 5–6.
To participate, athletes must be within this age range by the start of the program on January 2, 2027.
For our All-Mountain Team programs, athletes are organized into two primary age brackets:
Athletes must meet these age requirements by the program start date of January 2, 2027. While kids start split out by age, we will move them between age groups and disciplines based on their skill sets and what they enjoy most, whether that’s competition or progression.
To standardize competition levels, IFSA utilizes birth-year brackets. To be eligible for a specific division, athletes must fall within the designated age range by the start of the program on January 2, 2027.
Freeride programs are designed for advanced young skiers and snowboarders who want to move beyond groomed runs and into "Big Mountain" terrain. These programs typically focus on four main pillars:
The Freeride Team also includes video analysis to help athletes identify areas for improvement and recognize coaching cues.
Yes, both ski and snowboard programs are available.
Our programs are 11 weeks long. One-day programs take place on Saturdays, two-day programs take place on Saturdays and Sundays.
Both One-Day and Two-Day programs start on January 2, 2027, and last 11 weeks.
Freeride Team Athletes may choose the competitions they want to participate in.
Competition fees and travel days are not included in the program price. For each competition, our Ski & Snowboard School will provide an estimate for your approval, and then bill it to your account. Costs vary depending on where the competition is held and how many travel days are required.
Lunch is included during full-day trainings and programs. It is not included in half-day programs, such as Intro to All-Mountain or Afternoon Freeride training days.
No, lift access is not included in the program tuition. Because our athletes are on the mountain every weekend, we strongly recommend purchasing a Season Pass to get the best value. Alternatively, daily lift tickets can be purchased each day.
