Youth Skimo

Train with the best coaches in the front range

Registration opens August 1st

Eldora’s Youth Skimo Program develops confident mountain athletes with progressive skinning and racing training. Coaches teach technique, endurance, transitions, avalanche awareness, and safety, scaling sessions from beginners to advanced juniors (uphill speed, race tactics). Small groups, experienced coaches, and on-snow feedback promote fast, sustainable progress and a positive team environment—perfect for kids who enjoy fitness, backcountry movement, and ski mountaineering racing.

Skimo

  • 15 Week Program:

    An introduction to uphill skiing and skimo racing at Eldora with an emphasis on technique, fitness, fun, and progression.

    Every Tuesday & Thursday 4-5:30pm from early December to early April.

    Call for Drop in Sessions!

  • Athletes must be able to ski parallel ability and comfortable skiing blue terrain.

    This program is for athletes age 12-19

    a ski pass is NOT included with tuition cost.

    Athletes who plan on competing or doing travel days are encouraged to purchase an Ikon Pass. For those races not at an Ikon resort a discounted racer and parent spectator ticket will be available for purchase.

    An Eldora Season Pass is a great option for those who wish to just train at home.

  • 8:25am Meet Coaches at Chute

    8:30-11:00am Directed free skiing, skill development and gate training.

    11:00-11:30am Snack/Hydration break

    11:30-12:30/1:30 Directed free skiing, skill development and gate training.

    Gate training for U8-U12 groups is typically 1hr. U14-U18 1.5-2hrs.

    Gate training times will be communicated to parents/staff each weekend

  • Eldora Mountain is our home for all training and home events.

  • YSL(Youth Ski League) is an introductory program to ski racing following US Ski and Snowboard developmental guidelines and focusing on:

    • Building solid skiing fundamentals through free skiing and gate training.

    • Understanding development of turn shape through proper use of body and equipment.

    • Experiencing the FUN of Giant Slalom, Slalom and Kombi within a safe and controlled venue.

    • Development of independence, work ethic, resiliency and accountability.

    • 4 Sunday events starting in January include Skills Quest, Kombi, Giant Slalom and Slalom within the Head Rebels YSL Series(Dates and locations to be announced).

    • Rocky Division YSL Championships: Open to all athletes(No Qualifying required)

    • Both of the above require athletes to have a US Ski and Snowboard competitors license. Race entry fees not included in program fees.

  • Full 15 week Program: $950

    Call for Drop In Sessions

Registration opens 8/1

The Next Step In Your Athletes Ski Mountaineering Journey

Human powered ski touring in a controlled safe environment is the perfect winter outlet for active kids!

Combining the simple act of walking uphill in a winter wonderland with the thrill of downhill skiing into one, skimo is the perfect outlet for active kids, and it’s easy to learn with expert instruction.

Run up, Ski Down, Have Fun!

While your kid doesn’t have to be a future Olympian in the making (skimo will making its Olympic debut at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics), we strive to create a fun educational environment where kids can learn the sport in company.

Questions?

shoot us an email at info@lertprograms.com