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Alpine Development Team

The step afterLearn to Ski.

The step between Learn to Ski and the Alpine or Freestyle teams, for children in Kindergarten to Grade 3. More time on snow, more terrain and more confidence, with no gates yet.

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Partial scholarship

Reduced tuition code

Partial25

Enter it at checkout in Ski Club Pro. It takes 25% off tuition, and off Alpine equipment rentals.

Before using it, please consider whether your family needs the reduced rate. If standard tuition is within your means, we kindly ask you to choose it: each reduced tuition increases the amount the club must raise, and choosing the standard rate when you can keeps support for the families who need it most.

If even the reduced price is out of reach, email admin@abenakiskiteam.org. It stays between you and us.

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At a glance

Ages
Kindergarten to Grade 3
Practices
Wednesdays 4:30–5:30pm or Saturdays 11:30am–12:30pm, January and February
Tuition, 2026–27
$450
Season pass
Abenaki season pass from Wolfeboro Parks & Rec (opens in a new tab)
Worker credits
None

The details

  • Wednesdays 4:30–5:30pm or Saturdays 11:30am–12:30pm. You register for one day.
  • The first week of January to the end of February. Nothing in December or March.
  • To join, a child must ride the main Abenaki rope tow at least halfway on their own, ski down, and stop under control.
  • Prior lessons with our Learn to Ski program are not required.
  • Skills: balance, turning, stopping, speed control and the rope tow, on different terrain and in different snow.
  • Bring skis, boots, a helmet, snow pants and a jacket. No poles.
  • Durable leather mittens or gloves, the Kinco sort. Other materials do not survive the rope tow.
  • Dress in layers: a base layer, a fleece or sweater, then snow pants and a jacket. A child can take one off when they warm up and put it back on in the lodge.
  • Seasonal rentals are available through the club's partnership with Ski Works in Ossipee, NH.

Who’s on the hill

Alpine Development Team coaches

The Learn to Ski coaches also run the Saturday Development session.

Learn to Ski Head Coach

Bertie Holland

Learn to Ski Head Coach

Ed Ingalls

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After missing last season, Ed is excited to be back on skis and returning to the Abenaki coaching team! One of his favorite parts of coaching Learn to Ski is watching a first-time skier progress from never having been on skis to confidently riding the rope tow in just FIVE weeks. This season, he's looking forward to working with athletes on the new Alpine Development Team, helping young skiers build their skills and confidence. A PSIA Level 1 certified instructor, USSS Level 100 coach, and Abenaki Outing Club Board Member, he is passionate about sharing his love of skiing with the next generation of Abenaki athletes!

Instructor

Tadhg Kolodner

Instructor

Stella Friesen

Instructor

Mike Kolodner

Instructor

Mark Cadman

Ready to sign up for Alpine Development Team?

Registration runs through Ski Club Pro. Every athlete needs a season pass before the first day on snow.

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Partial scholarship

Reduced tuition code

Partial25

Enter it at checkout in Ski Club Pro. It takes 25% off tuition, and off Alpine equipment rentals.

Before using it, please consider whether your family needs the reduced rate. If standard tuition is within your means, we kindly ask you to choose it: each reduced tuition increases the amount the club must raise, and choosing the standard rate when you can keeps support for the families who need it most.

If even the reduced price is out of reach, email admin@abenakiskiteam.org. It stays between you and us.

Register in Ski Club Pro (opens in a new tab)

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