JR Explorers (JRX) is a recreational skiing program for children ages 5, 6 and 7. The minimum skill level is confidently controlling speed with wedge turns on Green Trails. JR Explorers ski with the same group of coaches and peers over the seven Saturday or Sunday sessions. Approximate coaching ratio is 1 to 6 participants. The skiing focus is to develop high quality skiing movements on mostly green and some blue terrain. Emphasis is on balancing movements, parallel turning, relaxed gliding and skiing with a confident and offensive attitude. More difficult terrain is used sparingly in the lesson plan to enhance skills, boost comfort zone and create excitement.

Alta Youth Club (AYC) is a recreational skiing program for ages 7 – 16. The minimum skill level is confidently skiing parallel turns with a pole plant on Blue Trails. AYC consists of skiing 14 Saturdays or 14 Sundays with a group of peers and coaches. The approximate coaching ratio is 1 to 8 skiers. The skiing experience includes skill drills, powder skiing, mogul skiing, racing and jumping. AYC groups will often use "easier" terrain to develop quality movements and athletic skiing. More difficult terrain is used sparingly in the lesson plan to enhance skills, boost comfort zone and create excitement. Skill level and age guide appropriate activities for a group.

The Alta Race Team (ART) is an introductory racing program for skiers age 8 - 12. The goal of the Alta Race Team is to introduce young skiers to the personal development and excitement associated with alpine ski racing. ART participants skiing will consist of approximately 50% gate training, 25% drills out of gates and 25% directed free skiing with a coach. Terrain skied will be approximately 25% Green, 50% Blue and 25% Black. The primary skill objective is learning how to glide fast and arc carved turns on moderate terrain. More challenging terrain is used sparingly in the lesson plan to enhance skills, boost comfort zone and create excitement. Skiers are not assigned to a group for the season. All coaches coach all of the skiers. All participants will ski with each other at times.

ART racers will participate in five local, age group, Youth Ski League Races that will take place on 4 Saturdays and 1 Sunday. This is the USSA introductory race series for this age group. Skiers may only have birth years 1997 - 2001. Parents are responsible for transporting their young skier to the races. A parent is required to remain at the race throughout the day. Race entry fees are included in the ART registration fee. Race day lift tickets are not included and are additional.

Alta Youth Telemark (AYT) is for strong alpine skiers new to telemark skiing as well as experienced youth telemark skiers. Minimum alpine skiing ability is consistent parallel turns with pole plant on all blue terrain and confidently skiing black terrain. AYT is for skiers ages 10 - 16. No prior telemark experience is required, although participants must provide their own tele equipment. AYT looks to inspire participants to explore the diversity of telemark skiing and produce life long skiers passionate about skiing. The program will be goal oriented, focusing weekly on one skiing skill that will result in total skier improvement by season end. AYT is a 7 Saturday program beginning in January. The ratio of coaches to students is approximately 1 to 8. Come join us for the fun and excitement of youth telemark skiing.

The Alta Freeride Division (AFD) is an expert-level skier program for 10 – 16 year olds. AFD is a unique program offering comprehensive exposure to big mountain free skiing. Several intra-team competitions throughout the season are used to drive skill acquisition and mastery. AFD coaching emphasizes the IFSA judging criteria for big mountain skiing: line selection, attack, fluidity, technique and control. In addition to the competitive emphasis, the goal of AFD is to develop young skiers with experience, passion and respect for skiing as a sport and lifestyle. In pursuit of this goal AFD coaches foster the ethics of safety, sportsmanship and mastery of expert skiing skills. Special activities include skiing at Snowbird and jump training at the Utah Olympic Sports Park.