The Best Skiing Experience for Teens in America
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity where your child can discover their potential and gain a newfound sense of independence and confidence while skiing one of the best mountain ranges in America.
Offered During the School Year
During Powder Term, 6th-8th graders are given the opportunity to stretch their limits in every way imaginable during a fully immersive, non-traditional learning experience.
For five weeks, students swap mind-numbing lectures for accelerated academics, smartphones for expert ski instruction, and everyday pressures for unforgettable adventures in the mountains of southwest Colorado.
The Colorado Slopes
Our rigorous ski program gets teens off the couch and into the great outdoors for an invigorating and unforgettable experience, including:
20 days of coached skiing with world-class, expert instructors
Lessons tailored to any level of proficiency, from beginner to competitive
10 days of uncoached free skiing
Mountain access through nearby Purgatory Resort, featuring world-renowned trails and some of the most consistent, abundant snow in southwest Colorado
Best of all, students get a chance to explore and expand their physical and mental limits as they experience the deep fulfillment that comes from pursuing mastery of a single skill.
The Lodge in Colorado
When they’re not out hitting the slopes, students spend their time at the iconic Black Diamond Lodge, nestled next to the majestic Hermosa Cliffs and surrounded by the Weminuche Wilderness.
The Lodge is our central hub for classes, meals, and indoor group activities, and it provides plenty of cozy spaces for hanging out and sleeping. This communal-style living environment fosters independence and self-reliance while forging deep friendships that last a lifetime.
The Education
We embrace hybrid courses that combine the latest self-paced, adaptive learning platforms and Socratic, discussion-style education.
We also create authentic, real-world learning experiences that allow students to see the value of their skills and knowledge in action. It all comes together in a program focused on six key courses developed by expert educators:
Intensive core Math via Khan Academy
Intensive core English via NoRedInk and Lexia
Hands-on, project-based Science & Social Studies
A 12-session group Leadership Course
A six-session course designed by Olympic Gold Medalist, Garrett Weber-Gale
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