CULTIVATE YOUR PASSION
Elite Coaching & Strong Academic Programming
Mount Snow Academy (MSA) has merged into Vermont Academy (VA) effective August 1, 2023.
Together, Vermont Academy at Mount Snow offers a unique opportunity for student-athletes to cultivate their passion for on-snow sports while maintaining a consistent college preparatory academic program.
We have partnered with Active Network for our program registrations. Click the link above to be taken to our registration page to see what offerings are available.
Vermont Academy at Mount Snow is a premier winter-term ski/ride academy in Southern Vermont.
Vermont Academy at Mount Snow provides high level training for aspiring and competitive alpine ski racers, freeskiers, and snowboarders. Our student-athletes compete in the Southern Vermont Series (USASA) and the Southern Vermont Council (VARA) - two of the most competitive divisions in wintersports. We train on-snow 6 days a week, taking full advantage of mid-week access at Carinthia Parks and Mount Snow, our home mountain.
Our school community is intentionally small, ensuring that everyone receives highly personalized & individualized attention on the hill and in the classroom. The vast majority of our academic classes happen in a 1:1 setting, where we are able to accomplish a lot of learning in a condensed period of time. We return students to their home schools in the spring on pace or ahead of their peers, with the added benefit of having spent their winter receiving undivided focus from their teachers whose main goal is their success.
Join us for a sample session, the entire season, or somewhere in between - our customizable sessions are designed to support student-athletes to reach their athletic goals while ensuring academic rigor and providing an unforgettable experience.
Admission
Our admissions process is now rolling - please reach out for a conversation, a tour, and/or to receive application materials.
Alpine Ski Racing
Alpine Skiers at VA at Mount Snow train for competition in Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Super G. While we foster a team environment in which each student-athlete is respectful and supportive of one another, we also focus on helping each student-athlete achieve his or her individual goals. Strength & conditioning sessions and weekly video review supplement the 6 days of on-snow gate training and technical freeskiing.
Freeskiing
We aim to create skiers who tackle the park with the wisdom of strong competitors and the joy of athletes out to have a great time. Fun and safety are priorities for the Freeski team, who both celebrate each other’s successes and motivate each other to try again and to try something new. The Freeski team focuses their competition in Slopestyle and Rail Jam. Our professional coaches will safely guide athletes through progressions, including off-snow body awareness training, utilizing best practices in coaching & mentoring.
Snowboarding
Whether you are looking to perfect a 540 rodeo or a switch box slide, VA at Mount Snow Snowboard coaches can guide you through the progression necessary to master the tricks that are the hallmark of the sport. Working individually with each athlete, the coaches focus on personal goals for the season and develop a personalized training & conditioning plan that will safely guide each athlete towards their goals - whether mastering a series of tricks, Rev Tour and elite level competition, or an invite to USSA Nationals in the spring.
Individualized & Personalized
Rich & Rigorous Academic Experience.
Our one-to-one classroom fosters an unparalleled academic experience where student-athletes work closely with intellectually passionate educators.
12 Month Athletic Programming.
Mastery takes time and repetition. 100+ days on snow is necessary to develop the skills and refine the techniques that make Olympians. A year-round program of individualized strength & conditioning and off-season camps ensures VA at Mount Snow student-athletes are able to reach their peak performance when it matters. Our program is focused on athlete safety; from sport specific body awareness programs, utilizing the latest in sports science when available, to a holistic approach to wellness & nutrition.
Life Skills Development.
Time management. Self advocacy. Teamwork. Calculated risk-taking. Confidence. VA at Mount Snow student-athletes learn vital skills in varied environments with adults and peers alike while training, learning, or negotiating with a roommate or house parent.
Praise for Vermont Academy at Mount Snow
“Teaching one-to-one at allows me to raise the bar for each individual student and encourage excellence in each one.”
— VA at Mount Snow English Teacher
“The coaches are so enthusiastic and positive. They are genuine and sincere when coaching and giving direction.”
— Parent
“Academically and athletically, the staff has demonstrated a level of personal commitment that has made our daughter’s experience an unequivocal success.”
— Parent
“Being here taught me life skills that I use to this day - time management prime among them!”
— Alumus
Make Vermont Academy at Mount Snow part of your winter.
An experience of a lifetime - with new found forever-friends and athletic accomplishments to write home about.