Recommended for ages 10-14 **In the freestyle/freeskiing programs, we group athletes more by skill than by age. If you're in a unique position or unsure what to register for, please contact the program director and we'll figure out the best option.
This program is perfect for skiers who want to explore all that the mountain has to offer without being locked into a single competitive track. Designed as a step up from BSF's Club Team (formerly "Intro"), the Devo Freestyle team blends elements of Freestyle (moguls), Freeskiing (terrain park), and all-mountain skiing (Freeride). Athletes will work on everything from catching air off natural features to developing strong technique in bumps, trees, and powder. They'll also learn mountain safety skills like how to use a transceiver and hike the ridge. Whether they're boosting off side hits or exploring new lines, this program is about having fun, skiing it all, and building the foundation to move into any of BSF's competitive teams in the future.
Fall dryland: Join us in October, as your schedule allows. We play games and work on conditioning to prepare us for ski season and to spend time with the team.
Optional camps: Trampoline and water ramp camps are a fun opportunity to learn new tricks in a safe environment before transferring them to snow.
BSF coaches are U.S. Ski & Snowboard certified.
COMPETITIONS: Skiers will have the chance to participate in BSF's alpine/freestyle Jamborees, as well as Bridger Bowl community events, if they wish.*Most Devo Team athletes do not travel at this stage.
EQUIPMENT: Freestyle Devo athletes only need one pair of all mountain skis for the season. Our Devo program is designed to do it all with a single, versatile setup. We do ask that athletes do not use powder skis. Wider powder skis make it more difficult for athletes to learn and master the fundamental drills and skills that are the foundation of our program. A traditional all-mountain ski provides the best platform for developing strong technique in bumps, jumps, all mountain skiing, and introductory park skills.
WED: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
SAT: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
SUN: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Ramp Camp #1
July 15-19
Ramp Camp #2
August 14-19
$1500 all-inclusive
$950 for day camp option
REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 22, 2026.
Prices increase on Oct 1.
July 22: Registration opens
September 21: Dryland begins
Sept 15: Scholarship deadline
Online: Concussion baseline testing (recommended for ages 12+)
October TBD: Parent Info Meeting, online at 6:30 p.m.
December 12: Skiing begins
Payment options:
At checkout, you can choose:
Payment Methods: Credit cards or ACH Bank Transfer
BSF can no longer accept checks or American Express. If you have special financial circumstances, please contact the Program Director.
Payment Plans
When checking out in SkiClub Pro (our registration system) choose "payment plan." The SkiClubPro system will automatically charge you monthly over the course of the payment plan. All program fees must be paid in full by Dec 31.
Late Payment Policy:
All unpaid balances over 30 days past due will be automatically applied to the payment method on file.
Processing fees:
The following processing fees will be added to your cart total. These are the fees charged by the payment processor; not BSF.
Credit cards: 3.5% fee
Bank ACH : 2.4%
BSF offers a generous scholarship and financial aid program. Applications are due Sept 15.
Please note: If you need assistance, apply for it! These funds are meant to keep kids skiing. Applications are confidential, and we take into account all your circumstances, not just taxable income. (Too often, we see families assume they make too much money to qualify for help, and yet they are considering limiting participation in a program because of the cost. Apply! )
When you register for the program, you will be added to an email list. Your coaches will send weekly emails with the full schedule, important notes, and info for parents. Last-minute changes may also be emailed. (It’s important that you do not unsubscribe to any BSF emails, as this is our main mode of communication in the winter.) If for some reason, you are not receiving emails from us, let us know!
(Suggested donation calculated based on an average volunteer session of 3 hours and the industry standard value of volunteer time ($25/hour).)
One of the ways BSF keeps program fees lower is through volunteer hours. Without your volunteer hours, we would need to use additional paid staff to fill the void; this would increase program costs significantly, which would also make it more difficult for some families to afford BSF. When only a small percentage of BSF parents take on the brunt of volunteer hours, it leads to volunteer burnout.
We have openings for help at practices, organizing ski and fundraising events, helping at the events themselves, as well as trail work and volunteering for our community trails. We encourage you to volunteer for ANY program--Nordic, Alpine, Freestyle, or trails. If you have a specific skill set you think would be helpful, please let us know. There are always little things we need, from photography, to database entry, to hanging up posters around town.
We highly encourage BSF athletes to volunteer as well, not just parents!
We post signup sheets and volunteer needs throughout the year at: https://www.bridgerskifoundation.org/about/volunteers
SKIS: one pair of all-mountain skis
BOOTS: Proper boot fit with soft, even, forward flex for ankle movement to facilitate a balanced, athletic stance.
Helmet: required
Rescue Beacon: Given the terrain and requirements for certain areas at Bridger Bowl, rescue beacon and confidence in its use is recommended for most Intro Devo participants.
Since skiing is not an inexpensive sport to participate in, we make every effort to help parents and athletes secure gear in a variety of ways. BSF coaches will be available at all swaps to help answer questions.
Baseline concussion testing recommended but not required. In the event an athlete does have a head injury, having baseline testing results on file allows your doctor to evaluate the injury and more accurately determine when an athlete can return to activity. Click here for info.
Bozeman kids are a hardy bunch, but we will cancel a session if temperatures are extreme--especially if paired with wind. Whenever possible, an email or TeamReach message will be sent out notifying everyone as soon as it is determined to be too cold to train.
Your best bet is to always bring lots of warm layers; weather changes quickly.
Please make yourself familiar with our policies, the BSF Athlete & Parent Handbook, and other important information on the Resources Page.
BSF Newsletters contain regular "Parent Corner" articles to help you navigate the parent/athlete dynamic.
Intermountain Division (IMD) License
There’s a bigger picture to what BSF teaches skiers, when and why. BSF’s programs are consistent with U.S. Ski & Snowboard's Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Systems.
What does that mean? We’re not focused on short-term success—and the hazards (and burnout) that often come with it. Instead, we follow LTAD plans that are individualized and based on science to make sure your child can maximize their long-term potential as a skier (should they wish to do so) and their enjoyment in the sport. We take into account a child’s development physiologically, cognitively and socially, as well as their experience skiing.
This makes it easy for your child to progress through our programs—from Intro, to the Development Teams, to the competitive teams, and even on to skiing as an adult Masters athlete.
View the most up-to-date LTAD from U.S. Ski & Snowboard HERE.