Age Range: 5-12 Ability Level: Beginner, Intermediate Time: 9 AM – 3:30PM
This program is the perfect first step into Sierra Teams for young rippers who are ready to master the fundamentals with consistent support. Athletes enjoy hours of dedicated coaching in a fun, team-oriented environment, guided by the same coach throughout the season. Parents receive weekly training goals while kids participate in exclusive mini-competitions + activities designed to spark a love of the sport while exploring alpine racing, park skills and moguls.
The minimum skill requirement for joining the Rippers team is the ability to consistently link turns on green terrain + to have used a chairlift. Athletes will continue with the Rippers Team until they can comfortably navigate advanced terrain.
Teams are on-snow from 9:30AM – 3:30PM, with a break for lunch. We recommend checking in at 9:15AM, as teams typically head up the Grandview Lift at 9:30AM.
Coach Consistency
Each team benefits from dedicated coaches on both Saturdays + Sundays, ensuring consistent guidance and long-term skill development.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not included—please pack a nutritious lunch + snacks or provide lunch money. Coaches will not be available to eat lunch with your athletes. Please talk to your coach in the morning to see when to meet your athlete to take them for lunch.
Drop Off + Pick Up
We recommend checking in at 9:15AM, as teams typically head up the Grandview Lift at 9:30AM. Check in is on-snow in front of the Solstice Plaza, next to the Easy Rider Chairlift. Look for the flags.
Program Focus
Rippers emphasizes skill development over competition. Participation in competitions is optional.
Coaching Philosophy
All sessions are led by Sierra coaches trained under our senior coaching staff to implement a structured curriculum + the Sierra Team philosophy.
Skill Requirements
Participants must be able to get on + off the chairlift independently and make controlled turns on all green runs.
Sierra Education Foundation
This community non-profit helps support the Sierra Teams. Find more details about the foundation + scholarship opportunities on the SEF Website.
