While we’re all enjoying the mountains and rivers, BSF is also busy getting ready for winter. For those of you interested in registering for fall & winter programs with the Bridger Ski Foundation, here’s a heads up on the dates that registration will open for various programs. Plus, all program pricing and schedules have been updated for the 23-24 season.
IMPORTANT: If you aren’t sure which program is right for your child for next season, NOW is the time to figure that out. Below, you’ll find a link to the each program's web page (tons of basic info there!), plus a contact for each program if you have questions or want to know if it’s a good fit for your child.
Now open: Nordic Devo & Comp programs* (see below for dates when fees increase)
August 3: Alpine, Freestyle, Freeski & Freeride Devo & Comp Programs, and Adult Nordic Training Group
Sept 6: returning Intro skiers for Nordic, Alpine & Freestyle Intro
Sept 7: new Intro skiers for Nordic, Alpine & Freestyle Intro
October 18: Nordic courses for adults in skate skiing and classic
Intro to Alpine Racing: Reg Opens Sept 6 & 7
*not a learn-to-ski program; please see website for prerequisites
Sept 6 at Noon: returning BSF skiers register
Sept 7 at Noon: new skiers register
Questions? Contact Kamie at ysl@bridgerskifoundation.org
Devo Alpine Racing: Reg opens August 3
Questions? Contact LaRue Seitz-Dettori at larue.seitz@bridgerskifoundation.org
Comp Alpine Racing: Reg opens August 3
Questions? Contact Kenny Wilson at kenny.wilson@bridgerskifoundation.org
Adult Alpine Racing: Reg opens August 3
Questions? Contact Kenny Wilson at kenny.wilson@bridgerskifoundation.org
Intro to Freestyle: Reg Opens Sept 6 & 7
*not a learn-to-ski program; please see website for prerequisites
Sept 6 at Noon: returning BSF skiers register
Sept 7 at Noon: new skiers register
Contact Kamie at ysl@bridgerskifoundation.org
Devo Freestyle (Moguls): Reg Opens August 3
Questions? Contact Mike Papke at mike.papke@bridgerskifoundation.org
Comp & Full-Time Freestyle (Moguls): Reg Opens August 3
Questions? Contact Mike Papke at mike.papke@bridgerskifoundation.org
Devo Freeski (Park): Reg Opens August 3
Questions? Contact Cody Ling at cody.ling@bridgerskifoundation.org
Comp & Full-Time Freeski (Park): Reg Opens August 3
Questions? Contact Cody Ling at cody.ling@bridgerskifoundation.org
Freeride Reg opens August 3
Questions? Contact Bailey Servais at bailey.servais@bridgerskifoundation.org
Intro to Nordic - Reg Opens Sept 6 & 7
This program includes learn-to-ski instruction for beginner & intermediate skiers. No experience needed.
Sept 6 at Noon: returning BSF skiers register
Sept 7 at Noon: new skiers register
Questions? Contact andrew.morehouse@bridgerskifoundation.org
**Note: in order to properly staff our Nordic Devo & Comp programs, we ask that you register early. We’ve put price increases in effect after specific dates to help with this.
Nordic Devo (grades 4-8) & Devo Pro (grades 7-10) - Reg is open
August 1: price increases for Fall & Winter Devo combo
Sept 1: price increases for Winter-Only Devo
Questions? Contact nordic.devo@bridgerskifoundation.org
Nordic Comp - Reg is open
Questions? Contact andrew.morehouse@bridgerskifoundation.org
Adult Nordic
August 3: Reg opens for fall & winter adult training group options.
October 18: Reg opens for courses in Skate & Classic Skiing
Questions? Contact heidi.makoutz@bridgerskifoundation.org
Our team and board of directors has a diligent plan to ensure that BSF can maintain capacity and quality programs as we grow. That means paying our core, full-time employees a wage that allows them to live in the area; continuing to expand scholarships; increases in program fees; and a strategic approach to raising funds that includes diverse funding sources. We planned a stepped increase in program fees in order to catch up with inflation. You'll see that prices will increase again in 2023-24, and after that, we anticipate fees to level off. (You can find a more detailed account of this plan in our Annual Report.)
*If these increases concern you, please be sure to apply for a scholarship.
All general BSF financial aid applications need to be submitted between Sept 1 and October 15.
For next season, we've set aside an unprecedented $50,000 for scholarships. We remind you that our scholarship committee takes a holistic view when awarding funds, taking into account income, unusual circumstances, financial obligations, and more. We encourage anyone who needs help covering the cost of a program to apply. Rest assured, our scholarship committee works independently, and no BSF coaches or current parents will view your application.
