Mountain Rangers Program

Ability Level:	High Beginner Intermediate
Sport:	Alpine Skiing
Age Range:	4-5
Offered:	Weekends & Holidays
Location:	Alpine

Based at Alpine. Your skier will gain a solid foundation and be proud of their skill achievements.

The Mountain Rangers program's primary goals are to help young skiers develop strong fundamental skills, learn to be part of a team, and gain joy and passion for skiing in a fun and challenging team environment. Our experienced coaches focus on progressive skill acquisition, knowledge of the skier’s responsibility code and safe skiing, respect for the mountain, and having fun. Each coach is specially trained to provide a safe, fun learning environment for all levels. Each Mountain Ranger will gain a solid foundation that will enable him or her to continue on to the Alpine Rangers program and will be proud of their skill achievements and help attain a lifelong love of skiing.

Questions? Call 530-452-7270 or email teams@palisadestahoe.com. DRIVN subscription is required for Training and Communication. After registration please review the confirmation email for directions to access DRIVN.

All participant families, both new and returning, are expected to review and adhere to all program guidelines.
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Programming

22/23 Programming

Mountain Rangers Program	Weekend & Holiday
Dates	11 Dec 2022 - 3 April 2023
Schedule	8:45am-12pm
Offered Training	Weekends + Holidays

Program Guidelines

Mountain Rangers Expectations
Pass	Must purchase Ikon Pass. Ikon Base Pass may conflict with team dates.
Age	Must be 4 or 5 as of Dec 31, 2023.
Skill Prerequisite	Must have previous skiing experience. Must be able to stop unassisted. Must be able to ski beginner terrain unassisted. Must be able to turn on beginner terrain. Must be able to glide (semi-parallel across fall-line & on flats). Edgie-wedgie, leash & other training aids not permitted.
Maturity	Must be able to participate in a full training session without parent interaction. MUST BE POTTY TRAINED.
Equipment	Skis: 1 pair carving-style skis chin high; owned or seasonal lease (no rentals); in good condition. Boots: Must be properly fit (size/flex) and in excellent working order. Protection: Helmet & goggles required.
Schedule	Team calendar linked below for general reference only and may change due to conditions. Final communication will come through DRIVN application.
Participation	Athletes are expected to participate in 65% or more of the offered training.
Annual Training Plan	We ski & get mileage! 85-95% coached/directed freeskiing. 5-10% coached drills. 5% intro to training runs (gate training).
Pick Up / Drop Off	Tree at base of mountain, just through breezeway. Base of Roundhouse at Mountain Ranger flag.
Preparedness	Dressed warmer than parents. Small healthy snack in pocket. Properly hydrated with a full belly from a healthy breakfast. Arrives with a quick smile & ready to ski in all types of weather.
Break/Snack	We take a quick snack break.
Events	Mountain Rangers will have at least one race scheduled. Subject to change due to weather & conditions.
Parents	Required to attend parent orientation. Required to remain on-site during team. This is not a true-beginner/first-timers program. Children must have prior experience & enjoy outdoor sports. You must dress your child warmer than you dress yourself. Must complete Team Agreement (Code of Conduct). Must remain actively engaged with Team communication method(s) and check schedule/updates regularly.
Communication	Parents must maintain an active account with DRIVN; after registration review the confirmation email for directions to access DRIVN.
Challenging Weather	Our goal is to ski every calendared Team day. Teams are delayed or canceled on occasion due to weather & operations. Team schedule adjustments will be communicated through DRIVN as information is readily available.
Team Uniform	Purchase of Team Uniform is required. After registration, review the confirmation email for directions to purchase.
Program Placement	Participants may be required to switch to a more appropriate program, if available, at the discretion of the Team Head Coach.

Download the Mountain Rangers Team Calendar

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