Quick links: Saturday Mighty Mite Prep / Mighty Mite Race / Advanced Prep / Junior / U19 / Masters
The CMAC program descriptions below will help you to find the right program for your athletes. Crystal Mountain Resort also offers a wide range of programs from multi-week lesson programs to a Free Ride team.
The cost for the Mighty Mite Prep program is $1140 if paid during early registration (payment received prior to October 15). After that date, the cost is $1240.
Additional training options for Mighty Mite Race program athletes:
The Advanced Prep program is a one-day a week racing and all-mountain skiing program for athletes graduating from the Mighty Mite Prep program who need a bit more time on the hill before moving to the Junior race program.** It is designed for the experienced skier who is interested in developing race and all-mountain skiing skills. Athletes should expect to split their time with coaches in directed free-skiing and regular gate training. The Advanced Prep program is available to U14 and U16 athletes born in (ages 12-15 as of December 31) with the priority given to U14 athletes. It meets on Saturdays starting just after Christmas with the included Holiday Camp and extending into mid-March. Advanced Prep athletes are invited to register for CMAC’s home races. Note that some races may require a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Membership (more information on the home races page). Athletes are invited to participate in fall dry-land training and Holiday Camp at Crystal at no additional charge. The cost for the Advanced Prep program is $1240 if paid during early registration (payment received prior to October 15). After that date, the cost is $1340.
Additional training option for Advanced Prep program athletes:
* Priority is given to U14 athletes for the Advanced Prep program.
** The Advanced Prep program does not accept athletes new to CMAC. For a terrific all-mountain program, we suggestion the Crystal Mountain Free ride Program.
The Junior 1-Day Program is not being offered starting with the 2020-2021 season. Sign up for the Junior Program instead.
The Junior program is a full time formal race program. It is designed for the experienced athlete who is interested in building his or her race skills and striving to reach their maximum potential at USSA level competition. Skiers will compete in the PNSA U16 and U14 series races. The Junior program is available to U14 and U16 athletes born, namely ages 12-15 as of December 31, who want to train up to 5 days a week (Wednesday through Sunday) from December to March. The Junior group meets Wednesday and Thursday evenings at Snoqualmie Pass and Friday, Saturday, Sunday days at Crystal. Junior athletes are invited to participate in fall dry-land trainings and Holiday Camp at Crystal at no additional charge. Juniors interested in additional training can participate in the fall Colorado training camp and Sun Peaks Thanksgiving camp for an additional fee. In addition to our physical testing sessions, our Head U19 Coach Scott Macartney will offer physical training instruction with gym sessions, group meetings and fitness monitoring to the U16 racers, as well as general fitness advice for our U14 racers.
The cost for the Junior Program is $3460 if paid during early registration (payment received prior to October 15). After that date, the cost is $100 more.
The U19 program is a full time formal race program. It is designed for the experienced skier who is interested in building his or her race skills and striving to reach his maximum potential at USSA or FIS level competition. Athletes can participate only in the regional USSA races or in a broader set of FIS races up to the elite level. This program is available to athletes age 16 and older as of December 31 (U19 and U21) who want to train up to 5 days a week (Wednesday through Sunday) from December to March. The U19 program meets Wednesday evenings at Snoqualmie Pass, some select Thursdays at Crystal or Snoqualmie, and all Friday, Saturday, Sunday days at Crystal. U19 Program athletes are invited to participate in fall dry-land training and Holiday Camp at Crystal at no additional charge. Juniors interested in additional training can participate in the fall Colorado training camp and Sun Peaks Thanksgiving camp for an additional fee. Also, Head U19 Coach Scott Macartney will offer physical training instruction with gym sessions, group meetings and fitness monitoring with our racers.
The cost for the U19 Program is $3560 if paid during early registration (payment received prior to October 15). After that date, the cost is $100 more.
CMAC offers a Master's program for skiers 20 years old and older, beginning in December and running until March. No previous racing experience is required. The program consists of a mixed schedule of free skiing, technical training and gate training on Saturdays and Sundays. Starting in January, we will compete in local races some weekends and train at Crystal in between. To participate in races a USSA Master's Competitor License is required. Masters who prefer to train at Crystal on race days are welcome to train with CMAC Junior or U19 athletes. CMAC will host one Master's event in January. We would like to invite Masters racers without CMAC athletes to volunteer to help us on race days this season. Please let our Volunteer coordinator - April - know if you are interested in volunteering at a home race.
The cost for the Masters Program is $800 if paid during early registration (payment received prior to October 15). After that date, the cost is $100 more.
** Skiers determined unable to ski at the appropriate level will be given a refund minus a $50 processing fee.