Our Junior Race Team is designed for athletes who aspire to race in PNSA divisional series' (Evergreen Cup, Northwest Cup). The program is a stepping stone to our Elite FIS program.  When logical, from an athletic development standpoint, the Junior Race Team training progression will merge with Elite FIS Team athletes allowing Junior Race Team athletes the chance to share pace with Elite FIS Team athletes.

The Junior Race Team trains 4 days a week to best prepare athletes for above mentioned race series. Training days include: Saturdays and Sundays from November 14-April 4th, as well as Wednesdays and Thursdays in January and February. If snow doesn't support skiing during the early part of the season, dryland training activities will take place until snow supports skiing activities. Educational assistance is offered to help athletes not fall behind in their schooling.

To keep our Junior Race Team program of the highest quality and bring value to each individual athlete we limit the size of the team to maintain a low athlete to coach ratio (6:1 on average).

All training is held at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl unless otherwise communicated due to operating conditions at Ski Bowl. In the event that snow or operating status at Ski Bowl does not support training at Ski Bowl, training will be held at Timberline. To ensure ease & flexibility for families, we suggest buying a Fusion Pass.

Program Cost: $4500

Program Dates for 2026/2027 Season:

• Fall camp (extra fee & registration): Nov 21-25
• Holiday camp: Dec 27-30
• GS Fun Race: Dec 31 (morning)
• Saturday/Sunday training: Nov 14-April 4
• Wednesday/Thursday training (targeting 3:30-6:30 depending on weather/resort operating conditions): January & February
• Friday training (extra fee): January through March
• Holiday training: January 18, February 15
• Spring break camp
  

The High School Training Team is a unique supplemental training program open to all high school race program athletes. This program is designed to work synergistically with the racing calendar of Oregon High School Leagues (Metro, 3 Rivers, and Mt. Hood Ski League).

Training is offered on Sundays to coordinate training and racing with the High School season. Our primary focus is fundamental skiing skills, tactical fundamentals, and race simulation. 

The High School Training Team is an affordable option that provides an opportunity for athletes from different schools to hang out and train together. Run, by experienced coaches, our training program is proven to help High School racers improve their skiing and racing skills. With training at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, racers have the added opportunity of training on several High School race venues.

All training is held at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl unless otherwise communicated due to operating conditions at Ski Bowl. In the event that snow or operating status at Ski Bowl does not support training at Ski Bowl, training will be held at Timberline. To ensure ease & flexibility for families, we suggest buying a Fusion Pass.

Program Cost:

• Full season: $1700
• Holiday camp + any 4 Saturdays in Jan/Feb: $1100

Program Dates for 2026/2027 Season:

• Holiday Camp: Dec 27-30
• GS Fun Race: Dec 31 (morning)
• Saturdays Jan 2 - Feb 27
  

Our Learn to Race Program

• A Fusion Pass is highly recommended, as training locations shift between Ski Bowl and Timberline depending on conditions.
• A parent is required to ski with their child until determined, by the coach, that the child is ready to ride the chair safely and is mature enough to function without their parents present. 
• Learn To Race (LTR) is the first level of Mt. Hood Race Team & Academy program offerings under our youth programs.
• Prior racing experience is not required, however, skiers MUST be able to ride the lifts, negotiate advanced to intermediate terrain, ski parallel most of the time and put on their own equipment.
• Learn to Race is open to youth ages 6 to 11. 
• Athletes have the option and are encouraged to participate in the Mt. Hood Youth Ski League races at our local ski areas. These races are coach supported. 
• Learn to Race is a gateway to our Development Team program. As  new racers are ready, with coach approval, athletes will be invited to join the Development Team and can transfer mid-season.
  
  

All training is held at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl unless otherwise communicated due to operating conditions at Ski Bowl. In the event that snow or operating status at Ski Bowl does not support training at Ski Bowl, training will be held at Timberline. To ensure ease & flexibility for families, we suggest buying a Fusion Pass.

LTR Session Options:

• Holiday camp: December 28-30
• January: 9, 16, 23

Program Cost: $500/sesson

Athletes can be enrolled in either session or both. At the end of the January session, if the athlete is ready for the Development Team, a coach will approve their graduation mid-season. If the athlete and family would like to proceed onto the Development Team at that time, any fees paid for the LTR program will be credited to the cost of the Development Team program.