The purpose of this pathway is to offer U18 athletes a valuable opportunity to progress towards a more competitive FIS track, should they choose, while prioritizing their development. This pathway provides athletes with additional time to assess which direction will best support their skiing goals, enabling them to make informed decisions about their future. By offering the chance to compete at a higher level until high school completion, student-athletes can balance academics with athletics, minimizing travel time and allowing for greater focus on their studies. Additionally, this pathway offers guidance to different options for skiing in college. 

Year-round participation in physical conditioning is expected for Devo FIS athletes and the program conducts physical assessments 2-3 times annually. At the U16 level, the emphasis is on the technical and tactical aspects of racing. Groups split their time between technical drills, gate training, mental game skills, speed skiing (Super-G, DH), all mountain and, as always, having fun! New participants to the club wishing to enter at the Devo FIS level must discuss and get approval from the Alpine Program Director, as significant skiing experience is expected for this group.

Age for 2025-26 Winter Season

Born 2008-2009

Skill Development Focus

• All-mountain skiing;
• Hill safety;
• Mastering balance, coordination, movement, and athletic stance on skis. Goal is that athletes can ski ALL terrains and ALL courses and ALL disciplines with adequate technique. Athletes should be mastering carving, usage of upper and lower body separation, usage of all four edges, cross blocking, maintain snow contact, and pole plant. They should be adequate with course inspection, line choices, etc. They should be getting better at weight transfer, maintain turn shape, gliding, aerodynamics, jumping and self-feedback, tip pressure at start of the turn and control pressure thru the whole turn.
• Increased focus on competition and racing, while continuing to develop a lifelong passion and mastery of the sport of skiing.

For more information on the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Training System model, click here.

Parent Athlete Handbook 

Training Schedule 

Strength & Conditioning

Year-round programming for the Devo FIS team starts with strength and conditioning from May 1st - November 1st. Scheduled training times are:

• Weekdays 4:00-6:00pm during School.
• Weekdays 8:00-9:30am during summer vacation.
• Fitness testing days are tentatively June 1st, September 1st, and November 1st.

Spring/Summer/Fall Skiing

The Devo FIS program offers spring/summer/fall training camps. 

• May: Snowbird, Utah SL & GS Fundamentals Camp
• July 14-July 20: Mt Hood GS & Slalom Camp
• November 8-17 : Panorama, Canada

On Snow

November 28, 2025 - April 8, 2026 (November training begins when Snow King opens)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Friday 1:45pm-4pm @ Snow King
Saturdays 8:45 am -12pm @ JHMR
Sundays 8:45 am- 12:00pm @ JHMR/SK

The program will also include extra training at Snow King and JHMR during the December holiday break from school.

Recommended Summer Skiing

2-5 weeks JHSC Summer Training Camp info

Competitions and Events 

Races

Devo FIS athletes will compete in 15-30 race days per winter. 
Within the Intermountain Division and Western Region athletes will compete in open IMD and Devo FIS series JHSC will travel with athletes to appropriate races. The IMD/FIS race schedule can be tailored to fit individual athletes. Athletes are expected to travel to races as a team.

WR Devo & IMD Open Race Schedule 25-26:

Dec 13-16: WR Devo FIS 2GS/2SL at Big Sky

Dec 20-23: IMD Sean Nurse SL & GS at Snow King

Jan 3-6: WR Devo FIS 2GS/2SL at SugarBowl

Jan 24-27: IMD Wes Barron at JHMR (Women First)

Feb 3-10: WR Devo FIS Speed Series 2DH/2SG/2GS at Schweitzer

Mar 3-8: WR Junior Champs 2SL/2GS/2SG at Grand Targhee

Mar 19-22: WR Devo FIS 2GS/2SL at Mission Ridge 

Apr 4-7: IMD SnowCup 2GS/2SL at Snowbird

Apr 10-15: WR Spring Speed 2DH/2SG at Bachelor 

Fees and Obligations 

2025-2026 Program Fee

Through August 31	September 1 - October 31	After October 31
$8,775	$8,875	$8,975

Payment plan

An installment plan of equal payments from the date of registration through December is available when you register. 

Scholarships

Need-based scholarships available, learn more

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Membership

FIS Competitor Membership

FIS License
IMD Membership

Travel Payment Plans

Fall Camp, 4 away races, Sean Nurse race & Wes Barron Speed Series - Estimated total cost: $6,600
Summer training camps, champs events & spring travel are not included in the travel payment plan  
If this first payment presents a financial burden for team registration, please contact info@jhskiclub.org

Ski Passes

Athletes need a Snow King Mountain & Jackson Hole Mountain Resort season pass. Pass prices are not included in program fees and must be purchased directly through Snow King and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Purchase early for best pricing. 

Work Deposit

There is a 24 point work deposit commitment with this program. What is work deposit? Learn about it here. 

Team Meeting

October 

Devo FIS Athletes will also have a one on one meeting with coaches to go over season goals and plan!

JHSC Policies

Parent Athlete Handbook 

Equipment Recommendations 

Recommended race skis (GS & SL, SG optional), GS: 30m radius to meet the requirement, SG: Women 40m 200, Men 45m 205. FIS approved helmets are mandatory. Arm, hand, back, teeth (mouth guard) and shin protection recommended 

Local opportunities to purchase new & used gear:

• JHSC internal equipment exchange night (used gear) 
• Manufacturer’s Equipment Night (new gear) 
• JHSC Annual Ski & Gear Swap (new & used gear)
• Boot alignments and fitting Early October & Early November after school @ JHSC

Academic Support and Early Release Program 

Devo FIS athletes are enrolled in their school's early release program. 

Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club staff works closely with Jackson Hole High School, Jackson Hole Middle School, Jackson Hole Community School, Jackson Hole Classical Academy, and the Mountain Academy of Teton Science Schools to further develop the Early-Release Program for each academic year and summer programs. The Club and local schools are highly motivated to create educational program options for students that enable them to maintain a rigorous academic schedule while supporting athletic growth and development.  Learn more.