Developmental Programs

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Join our skiing-focused community and master the mountain!

Why join the Greek Peak Ski Club?

Our developmental programs combine fun and skill-building through games, guided free skiing, interactive practice zones, and on-mountain adventures led by certified coaches. Designed for athletes ages 5 to 14, these programs help young skiers build confidence, develop fundamental skills, and form friendships. Whether your child hopes to advance into our race program or simply enjoy skiing each week with a consistent group, we offer the perfect balance of progression and fun.
Each session includes a lunch break, along with opportunities for informal races throughout the season.

Our Values

Our experienced coaches design a season-long curriculum grounded in three core values:

  • Fundamentals – Building strong technical skills from the ground up
  • Fearlessness – Encouraging athletes to embrace challenges
  • Fun – Creating a positive, supportive environment that keeps kids coming back

Prerequisites

Participants must:

  • Be able to get on and off the ski lift independently, with the exception of Just for Fives skiers, who must be able to get out and off the lift with the help of a grown-up. (We provide additional staffing to ensure our youngest athletes can safely raise/lower the quad safety bar.)
  • Ski with basic skills confidently and independently on green-level trails.

Age Groups & Training Details

Click for details about each age group.

Just for Fives (Age 5)
Gatebusters (Ages 6-9)
Black Diamond (Ages 10-14)

Just for Fives

Ski, learn and grow together! This unique program for 5-year-olds builds on our popular Gatebusters curriculum, offering age-appropriate skill development, community bonding, and a fun introduction to ski racing, all in a supportive, family-friendly environment.

What makes it special?
Each 5-year-old skis alongside a parent or caregiver and a certified coach, creating a shared experience that fosters growth and connection within the Greek Peak Ski Club community.

Program Details:

  • 8 Saturday sessions (January 9 to March 6, with a break for Presidents’ Day weekend)
  • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.*, includes a lunch break.
  • Athlete/coach ratio: 5/1
  • Children and guardians must meet the prerequisites above and be potty trained.
  • A skiing parent or caregiver who can safely ride lifts with their children and comfortably navigate green level terrain is required at all sessions

* In the early sessions, the group may take additional breaks or end early as athletes build their stamina.

Gatebusters (Ages 6-9)

Young skiers develop confidence, skills, and a love for the sport through game-based learning, guided free skiing, and skill-building activities led by experienced coaches. Grouped by ability, participants are introduced to racing in a fun, low-pressure setting. Gatebusters can also participate in a few informal races throughout the season, with coach support to help athletes and families navigate race day.

Program Details:

  • 13 sessions: 4-day Holiday Camp (December 27 to 30) and 9 Saturdays (January 2 to March 6, with a break for President’s Day weekend).
  • 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m., including a break for lunch.
  • Athlete/coach ratio: 6/1 or less
  • Athletes ages 6 and 7 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on the first day of Holiday Camp (December 27) and the first day of the regular season (January 2) until a GPSC coach confirms they can safely use the lifts independently.

Black Diamond (Ages 10-14)

Designed for older skiers who want to build confidence beyond traditional race pathways, Black Diamond emphasizes fun, all-mountain adventures, and skill development. Participants enhance their agility, balance, coordination, and skiing technique while exploring the mountain with experienced coaches. Skiers can also participate in a few informal races throughout the season, with coach support to help athletes and families navigate race day.

Program Details:

  • 13 sessions: 4-day Holiday Camp (December 27 to 30) and 9 Saturdays (January 2 to March 6, with a break for President’s Day weekend).
  • 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m., including a break for lunch.
  • Athlete/coach ratio: 8/1 or less
  • Basic ski skills and ride lifts independently.