Jasper Freeride
Ski Team
Jasper Freeride Ski Team is a Freestyle Skiing Program designed to introduce and progress skiers ages 6 to U18 in the following skiing disciplines:
Freestyle – Slope/Park
Moguls
Freestyle – Big Air
All-Mountain Freeride
We focus on a fun, group-oriented environment where skiers are coached and encouraged to progress alongside like-minded athletes.
⚠️ Important — NOT a learn to ski program
(We love enthusiasm… but we are not the place for first-ever turns!)
Prior to joining our programming please ensure your skier meets the readiness checklist below.
If your skier still needs to learn the basics, we highly recommend scheduling lessons with Marmot Basin’s Snow School before joining our program.
Our Program
Training Days
We run:
Sundays
Saturdays
School Break camps
From December 1 – April 30 at Marmot Basin.
Please view our Training Calendar to see dates your Program is running.
Competitions
We target attending AB Freestyle and Freestyle Canada sanctioned Competitions. As per their targeted event schedule.
Skiers - Readiness Checklist
To participate in our programming your skier should at minimum be able to:
✔ Execute consistent wedge turns and be progressing toward parallel
✔ Ski confidently on green runs
✔ Be comfortable on blue runs
✔ Maintain control & speed
We highly encourage that your skier has 2–3 seasons of ski school lessons or equivalent experience with a knowledgeable adult.
Not sure if they’re ready?
Book an evaluation: jasperfreerideteam@gmail.com
Before registering any new athlete, families must consult with the Board, Head Coach, or a Team Manager.
Why? Because this quick conversation ensures:
✔ Your athlete is actually ready
✔ They enter the correct program
✔ No surprises for families or coaches
If a family registers a new athlete not ready for our programming without consultation, the registration will be refunded BUT SnowReg processing fees are non-refundable.
(Translation: please check with us first… it saves everyone headaches.)
Additional Requirements
As a sanctioned club with Freestyle Alberta. It is mandatory for all athletes to hold a CFSA membership to ski with our club.
Lift Passes are not included in our programming registration. A Marmot Basin ski pass/ticket will be required.
Due to the number of training days a Season Pass is recommended.
Competitions and training at alternative venues will require additional lift passes.
Gear and equipment requirements
are listed as per program categories below.
Program Descriptions
Fundamentalz
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minimum: 6 years old
An advanced 5 yr old skier may be accepted subject to a ski evaluation
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The Fundamentalz program has a 1 day or 2 days a week option. Fundamentalz is for a young experienced skier who would like to develop his/her freestyle skills in all disciplines.
The goal of the Fundamentalz program is for the young athlete to learn all the basic freestyle skiing skills. The athlete will learn jumping skills and simple tricks like grabs, twisters, spreads, 180s, 360s, etc.
They will work in the terrain park to learn terrain park etiquette, how to navigate and make route selection in the park according to personal abilities, and how to approach a box and a rail. In the moguls, the athletes will learn how to pick a good line, how to effectively absorb the bumps and how to control their speed.
When an athlete graduates from this program, they will be ready to enroll in the Freestylers program, the next stage in the freestyle progression for more advanced/older athletes (9-17). Building strength and stamina by being active in other sports is encouraged; activities such as gymnastics and trampoline compliment the athletics required in freestyle skiing.
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Skills:
Able to execute wedge turns advancing to parallel ski on most terrain
Equipment:
Twin Tip Skis
Flexible Boots
Poles
Helmet
AB/CAN Freestyle Membership
A Marmot Basin ski pass/ticket. Due to the number of training days a Season Pass is recommended.
Freestylers
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Skiers ages [9-17]
Groups will be split
Freestylers Junior (9-12)
Freestylers Senior (12+)
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This program will challenge the athlete to carve their skis with advanced techniques and to ride all the terrain at Marmot Basin with confidence and style. The athletes will bring the new carving technique into moguls and will work on park specific tricks such as riding boxes, rails, spinning and jumps with grabs.
At this level, the 2 day program is recommended, although a one day a week is an option. Freestylerz is a CFSA (Canadian Freestyle Ski Association) program designed to support the progression of 9-14+ year old athletes into a more advanced program. This program consolidates all the basics of freestyle skiing and skiing in general. The coaches in this program have a higher degree of freestyle training and CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance) level of certification such as CSIA level 2 and 3.
The athlete will further develop: mogul skills (carve their skis, control speed and safely hit the jumps), learn more advanced air skills (i.e., switch take off, speed control, grabs, 360 spins), and continue work in the terrain park (route selection, approach and exit). An introduction to Big Mountain riding is also provided. When an athlete graduates from this program, s/he will be encouraged to join the Development Team program for more advanced and older athletes. The Freestylerz Program provides opportunities to compete in moguls, slopestyle, park and big mountain competitions.
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Skills:
Parallel skiing on most terrain
Equipment:
Twin Tip Skis
Flexible Boots
Poles
Helmet
Mouth Guard
AB/CAN Freestyle Membership
A Marmot Basin ski pass/ticket. Due to the number of training days a Season Pass is recommended.
Development Team
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Athletes selected for the Development Team have met the physical and mental criteria established by the Head Coach and Team Manager.
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This program has a high standard of technical execution and will progress the athlete to achieve advanced freestyle
skiing skills. The coaches at this level have significant freestyle coaching experience in developing
high caliber athletes and are highly certified under Canada’s freestyle coaching program (CFSA). The
athletes will have the opportunity to create goals in all the freestyle disciplines of Moguls, Big Air,
Slopestyle, and Big Mountain.At this level, it is highly recommended that athletes participate in the 2 day, Saturday and Sunday
program. This program is individualized for each athlete according to his/her objectives. It is meant
to progress the athletes successfully to meet their goals into provincial level competition.The goals of the Development Gold Program are to develop the athlete’s objectives at his/her own pace, within the appropriate skill level and expose the skier to a
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Skills:
Strong all round skiers with desire to achieve high performance in freestyle skiing.
Equipment:
Twin Tip Skis
mogul skis recommended
FlexibleBoots
Poles
Helmet
Mouth Guard
AB/CAN Freestyle Membership
A Marmot Basin ski pass/ticket. Due to the number of training days a Season Pass is recommended.
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Due to Development Team commitments and structure. registration for the Development team is shared with athlete families when the Head Coach/Team Manager deems the athlete is ready for the team.
The link provided to register for the Development Team is private.
All other potentially eligible athletes must register in Freestylers (Jr/Sr). They may be evaluated for consideration to join the Development Team at a later date and, if selected, will be required to pay the difference in program fees at that time.
You must email jasperfreerideteam@gmail.com to inquire.
Athletes on the development team will have opportunities to ski with Double Black FreeRiders by notice to the team manager.
***NEW**
Double Black Freeriders
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Advanced Freestyle & Big Mountain Ski Program (Ages 14+)
Push the limits. Find your line. Send it big.
There are No Mogul Courses here!
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Double Black FreeRiders is the ultimate program for experienced skiers aged 14-U18 who are ready to take their freestyle and freeride skills to the next level. Designed for advanced athletes, this program blends high-performance park progression with off-piste adventure—exploring steeps, drops, natural features, and technical terrain across the entire mountain.
Due to commitments and structure of this program you must email jasperfreerideteam@gmail.com to inquire about registration eligibility
Advanced Terrain Focus: Skiers will ride park double black terrain, bowls, glades, chutes, and other challenging natural environments.
Freestyle Progression: Develop and refine tricks in the terrain park.
Off-Piste Freeride Skills: Learn safe and dynamic skiing in variable conditions—powder, crud, steeps, cliffs, and drops—with emphasis on line selection, flow, and control.
Mountain Safety & Awareness: fundamentals including terrain assessment, snow conditions, and group management skills.
Competition Ready: Athletes may have the option to prepare for and attend local freestyle or freeride comps with coaching support.
Double Black FreeRiders runs a Saturday/Sunday Session on the 2'nd Weekend of every month
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Ideal For:
Strong skiers (comfortable on all black and double black runs)
Passionate about both park and big mountain skiing
Looking to push creative boundaries and ski with style, confidence, and control
Strong all round skiers with desire to achieve high performance in freestyle skiing.
Equipment:
Twin Tip Skis
mogul skis recommended
FlexibleBoots
Poles
Helmet
Mouth Guard
AB/CAN Freestyle Membership
A Marmot Basin ski pass/ticket. Due to the number of training days a Season Pass is recommended.
Contact us.
jasperfreerideteam@gmail.com