At Lake Louise Freeride, we are more than just a ski team — we are a community dedicated to personal and athletic excellence through a shared passion for the mountains. Our programs are designed to build confidence, resilience, technical ability, and strong character within a supportive and high-energy team environment. Athletes train with purpose through a combination of technical freeskiing, mountain awareness, freeride progression, and competition opportunities in diverse terrain and conditions. Our ongoing commitment to coach education has built the expertise and capacity within our program to offer a structured progression to inverts which includes trampoline, airbag and water ramp training.
Our approach emphasizes strong technical skiing, mountain safety, and a performance mindset, while maintaining the supportive culture our community is known for both on and off the snow. Designed for athletes looking to challenge themselves and push their limits, Freeride encourages independence, accountability, and personal ownership while helping athletes develop the skills needed to succeed both in competition and in the mountains.
Programs
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Eligible athletes born: 2015-2016
Ideal for the athlete who loves the sport and wants to improve their skills while maintaining time for other activities and commitments. Athletes should be confident skiing double black diamond terrain in a strong parallel stance and capable of navigating varied all-mountain terrain at a high pace.
Basic Program
Fall Dryland Program (Calgary & Bow Valley) September – October 2026
Saturday OR Sunday program at Lake Louise starting late November/early December and ending in mid-April.
Attendance 2 away regional comps plus the Lake Louise Comp.
Kicking Horse Camp
In House Lake Louise Ski Clubs Event (Grizzly Cup)
Mandatory Equipment
Properly fitted helmet
Back Protector for training and competition
Mouth Guard (strongly recommended)
Pair of well-tuned freeride skis
Pass Recommendations
Lake Louise and Winsport (if you choose the Add-On)
Athletes should target 25-30 days on snow.
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Eligible athletes born: 2015-2016
Perfect for the dedicated athlete looking to maximize mileage and see substantial progress in their technical and freestyle skills. Athletes should be confident skiing double black diamond terrain in a strong parallel stance and capable of navigating varied all-mountain terrain at a high pace.
Basic Program
Fall Dryland Program (Calgary & Bow Valley) September – October 2026
Saturdays and Sundays at Lake Louise starting late November / early December
Christmas Camp
Attendance 2 away regional comps plus the Lake Louise Comp.
Kicking Horse Camp
In House Lake Louise Ski Clubs Events
IFSA Competition Info
See Competition Guide attached below
Mandatory Equipment
Properly fitted helmet
Back Protector for Training and Competition
Mouth Guard (strongly recommended)
Pair of well-tuned freeride skis
A high-performance carving ski with 14-16m radius (strongly recommended)
Pass Recommendation
RCR Super Pass and Winsport (if you choose the Add-On)
For athletes to take full advantage of early season training, it is essential that skis be well tuned.
Athletes should target 40 - 45 days on snow
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Eligible athletes born: 2014 & older
Focus on developing life-long technical skills and competing for fun without a full-weekend commitment. Athletes should be confident skiing double black diamond terrain in a strong parallel stance and capable of navigating varied all-mountain terrain at a high pace.
Basic Program
Saturday OR Sunday program at Lake Louise starting late November / early December
Fall Dryland Program (Calgary & Bow Valley) September – October
Christmas Camp
Up to four Freeride Competitions - National or Regional events are athlete dependent
Kicking Horse Camp
Pass Recommendations
RCR Super Pass and Winsport, if you choose the Add-OnIFSA Competition Info
See the Competition Guide below.
Mandatory Equipment
Properly fitted helmet
Back Protector for Training and Competition
Mouth Guard (strongly recommended)
Pair of well-tuned freeride skis
Pass Recommendation
RCR Super Pass and Winsport (if you choose the Add-On)
For athletes to take full advantage of early season training, it is essential that skis be well tuned.
Recommend 30-35 days on snow
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Eligible athletes born: 2014 & older
The choice for athletes committed to making major gains, pursuing season rankings, or qualifying for the Junior Freeride Championships (JFC).
Basic Program
Fall Dryland Program (Calgary & Bow Valley) September – October
Saturdays and Sundays at Lake Louise starting late November / early December
Christmas Camp
Kicking Horse Camp
Four Freeride Competitions - National or Regional events are athlete dependent
IFSA Competition Info
See Competition Guide below
Mandatory Equipment
Properly fitted helmet
Back Protector for Training and Competition
Mouth Guard (strongly recommended)
Pair of well-tuned freeride skis
Pass Recommendation
RCR Super Pass and Winsport (if you choose the Add-On)
For athletes to take full advantage of early season training, it is essential that skis be well tuned.
Recommend 50-55 days on snow
Add-Ons
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Fall trampoline program
Early season technical camp
Winsport park sessions, Wednesday evening starting January
Christmas Camp
Summer: Water ramp camps
Fall & Winter Airbag training
You will find all the details in the Handbook and Guides below.
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Fall dryland program (Calgary & Bow Valley) September – October
Early season technical camp
Winsport park sessions, Wednesday evenings starting January
Fall & winter airbag training
Fall trampoline program
CSI dryland programming (fall, winter and/or spring)
You will find all the details in the Handbook and Guides below.
