When purchasing a general membership (required), select Pinnacle.  

Ascent Ski Racing prepares athletes by introducing the technical and tactical fundamentals of alpine ski racing. Ascent training includes directed free skiing and skills acquisition through drills, both in and out of gates. This program follows developmentally appropriate training based on US Ski guidelines and methodology, and prepares racers for the Pinnacle Alpine Racing teams. No prior race experience is needed.  Ascent racers will have the opportunity to participate in the Thunderbolt / Ascent race series out of Pine Knob, Mt. Holly, and Alpine Valley.

Sample Race Schedule: 
Week 1: Giant Slalom
Week 2: Panel Slalom
Week 3: Giant Slalom
Week 4: Open Slalom (Junior Gates/Stubbie)
Week 5: Giant Slalom
Week 6: Slalom 
Week 7: Championship (GS & SL)

• Race Registration included for all Ascent racers
• Lift tickets NOT included. 

All Ascent programs are full season training programs.

3 Day Training Programs $1030

• Pine Knob/Holly:
  • First Practice: Dec 12, 2022
  • Last Practice: March 9, 2023
  • Practice Days: Monday (Pine Knob), Wednesday (Mt Holly), and Thursday (Pine Knob)
  • No practice December 24-31 (See Camp option)

2 Day Training Programs $815

• Pine Knob/Holly:
  • First Practice: Dec 12, 2022
  • Last Practice: March 9, 2023
  • Practice Days: Monday at Pine Knob and Wednesday at Mt. Holly
  • No practice December 24-31 (See Camp option)

3 DAY TRAINING PROGRAMS $1030

• Alpine:
  • First Practice: Dec 10, 2022
  • Last Practice: March 9, 2023
  • Practice Days:  Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
  • No practice December 24-31 (See Camp option)

2 DAY TRAINING PROGRAMS $815

• Alpine:
  • First Practice: Dec 10, 2022
  • Last Practice: March 9, 2023
  • Practice Days: Wednesday and Saturday
  • No practice December 24-31 (See Camp option)

1 DAY TRAINING PROGRAM $575

• Alpine:
  • First Practice: Dec 10, 2022
  • Last Practice: March 9, 2023
  • Practice Days: Wednesday OR Saturday
    • Must be declared prior to first day of practice
  • No practice December 24-31 (See Camp option)​​​​​​​

A holiday camp will be offered at Alpine Valley for All Ascent racers from Dec 27 - 30.  This camp will offer a great opportunity to get a jump start on the season by adding a high volume of training over 4 days.  Camp will focus on improvement of skiing and racing skills, course tactics, and racing technique.   More information will follow.

Cost: $ Coming Soon

Registration will open in October. 

All programs will have limited spots available. If a program is sold out, a waitlist will be created. We hope to satisfy our waitlist,  however it will depend on the number of coaches available as well as hill space. 

Registration will open using the following schedule: 

• We are trying to open registration as soon as possible. A REMIND notification (see communication below) will be sent out at least 2 hours in advance of official program registration.
• Payment Options:        
  • Pay in Full OR
  • Payment Plan
    • 50% Due at registration
    • 50% Nov 2

Ascent Ski Racing is powered by Pinnacle Alpine Racing and all financial terms and conditions remain the same.  See terms below. 

• U.S. Ski & Snowboard (at least $30 general membership) 
  • https://usskiandsnowboard.org/membership/alpine-athlete-membership
• Season pass - Recommended.

Minimum Ski Experience/Expectations

• Ascent skiers are expected to be self-sufficient and safe skiers around the resorts.
  • Skiers should be able to load and unload the chair on their own.
    • If a skier is not able to load and unload on their own, a parent must be responsible for for their child. 
  • Skiers should be able to make turns of various sizes and be able to stop on command.
  • Must be a strong intermediate skier.
  • Skiers should be able to ski all black diamond runs safely at Pine Knob, Mt. Holly, and Alpine Valley.

Please follow the instructions below for any groups you would like to receive communication from. REMIND is a service our coaches use to send updates through text.

• Ascent Ski Racing REMIND: Text the message "@23ascentjr" to the number 81010.