ATHLETIC EDUCATION

Winter Sports Program

The Winter Sports Program at the Mountain School is a developmental program that accommodates all skill levels, from the recreational skier/snowboarder to the aspiring Olympic competitor. The school believes that by offering resources for the most driven athletes to pursue their dreams, an environment is created in which all students are challenged to put forth their best effort and achieve their personal goals. The work ethic, commitment and time management skills learned while participating in the Winter Sports Program develop high achieving athletes, while teaching vital life skills that all students can apply to any task in any arena in which they become involved.

Students are on the mountain throughout the winter season, from one to six days a week, depending on age and competitive interest.

Snowboard Curriculm

Freestyle Curriculm

Alpine Curriculm

View Winter Sports Program Video Footage

Winter Sports Program Curriculum and Handbook .PDF

Physical Education

Outside the winter season, the Mountain School provides a physical education program that prepares students to excel in all sports by improving strength and flexibility. Incorporating holistic training methods, the program enhances the mind/body/spirit connection while increasing each student's self-confidence, self-discipline, self-respect and respect for others. Training methods include:

- Cardio and strength training: distance running, sprinting, plyometrics, agility drills

- Flexibility training of mind and body: Yoga, Tai-Chi, Chi-Kung, traditional stretching

- Breathing and meditation studies

- Academic studies: anatomy of bones and muscles, nutrition and hydration awareness

- Non-School Athletic Programs

Mountain School students are encouraged to participate in athletic programs offered by the local public school, sports clubs and the Town of Telluride Parks and Recreation Department. Examples of athletic programs in which students participate include soccer, basketball, baseball/softball, football, volleyball, lacrosse, hockey, gymnastics, martial arts and dance.