Summer 2026 ski programming
We have summer ski training programs for those ages 8-88! Check out the details below. Questions? First check out our FAQs, then reach out to our coaching staff. Remember that the Craftsbury eNews is a great way to stay on top of the latest program news; you can subscribe to that here if you’re not already a member.
Note: we have a mandatory spring meeting for all junior skiers on Sunday, May 17th, at 11:00am.
For All Programs
Craftsbury Membership (required - this is our equivalent to a trail pass)
All program participants must have a Craftsbury Outdoor Center membership—this is a prerequisite to registering for any program. Program fees are then addition to the membership cost. Luckily, our memberships are good for a full year and are priced very competitively. You can read more information about membership here.
Program Registration and Fees
Program registration will be open from late April until June 1 or whenever programs fill. Registration will be accessible through your Craftsbury Outdoor Center membership account when it opens. Please note that you will be prompted to create a membership profile if you haven’t already. Scholarships are available—check out the Kathy Wright Memorial Scholarship Fund for details.
Coaching Staff
Learn more about our coaches here.
Contact Info
Email: jrskiing@craftsbury.com; Phone: (802)-538-0981. Communication will take place primarily through Slack. You’ll get an invitation to our Slack workspace in your program registration confirmation email.
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Schedule overview
U14 Competitive
Our U14 competitive program is designed for kids ages 12-14 who are highly experienced; love racing; are highly comfortable on rollerskis and mountain bikes (or are confident they can develop a high level of proficiency very quickly!); and are eager to make a jump in training with an eye toward joining the high school-aged programs within the next year or two. Training includes rollerskiing, pole-running, running, strength training, mountain biking and other activities. The U14 comp group will be closely aligned with our junior programs. Participants are expected to be at practice at least 2 days/week. U14s are encouraged to participate in the Center’s summer bike programming if they choose.
Program Dates
Starts: Wednesday, May 13. Ends: mid October.
Practice Days/Times
SPRING: From May 13 through June 17:
- Wednesdays @ 4:00pm
- Sundays @ 9:00am
SUMMER: From June 18 through August 23:
- Tuesdays @ 8:30am
- Fridays @ 8:30am
- Sundays @ 8:30am
FALL: from August 24 until mid-October (tentative):
- Wednesdays @ 4:00pm
- Sundays @ 9:00am
*Note: practices typically last about 75-90 minutes, but vary some with the activity.
Program Fee
$300
Equipment
All participants must have running shoes and active clothing; a mountain bike and helmet; and a skate rollerski setup, which may be their own or rented from the club (or a combination thereof). Rollerski equipment is not included in the program fee but may be rented via the membership platform starting with registration opening.
Juniors
The Junior program is for experienced high school-aged skiers who are excited about training, racing, and being part of a team. Our group is typically large and diverse. We expect to have some skiers who are focused exclusively on high school racing and others who are eager to compete at regional, national, and international levels.
This summer we are again breaking the junior program into two groups (Jr1 and Jr2) to provide better coaching for everyone. A 45-person training group is too big! You’ll see in the schedule that most days will have both groups training at the same time. Depending on the week and the training goals, these may be joint workouts or may be separate. Here’s how we see the groups breaking down:
Jr1 is intended for skiers who:
- are participating full-time, which means 4+ days/week of attendance during the summer (and not just signing up for that much, but actually coming that much on average).
- can ski the full rollerski loop on both skate and classic rollerskis
- are very familiar with strength training
- have specific, Eastern Cup-oriented goals
- are motivated to achieve a high annual training volume
- can commit to keeping a year-round training log and following the training plan on days they’re not at Craftsbury
Jr2 is intended for skiers who:
- are participating on a less-than-full-time basis
- may be working on rollerski comfort in one or both techniques
- are excited about racing but may not yet have super specific racing goals
- think of Craftsbury training as part of a broader spectrum of activities
**in summer 2026; Jr2 skiers will only skate rollerski. Classic rollerskiing will not be a part of Jr2 practice, except for double-poling, which will be on skate skis.
Junior coaches will help skiers figure out where they fit in. Groupings may evolve over time and should not be considered totally static.
Participation in summer training is required, with rare exceptions, for those interested in joining our winter program. Interested skiers who have not trained at all with Craftsbury before should contact coach Anna Schulz as soon as possible prior to registering. Training includes running, bounding, pole-running, rollerskiing, strength training, biking, and some long distance adventures. This year our junior skiers will again have access to our Community Rowing program at discounted program fee ($50 for the summer), starting with Thursday afternoons and with the possibility to expand to additional days with experience.
Program Dates
Starts: Wednesday, May 6. Ends: late October.
Practice Days/Times
SPRING: From May 6 through June 17:
- Wednesdays @ 4:00pm
- Fridays @ 4:00pm
- Sundays @ 9:00am
SUMMER: From June 18 through August 23:
- Tuesdays @ 8:30am: Jr1 and Jr2
- Wednesdays @ 8:30am: Jr1 and Jr2
- Thursdays @ 8:30am: only Jr1
- Fridays @ 8:30am: Jr1 and Jr2
- Sundays @ 8:30am: Jr1 and Jr2
FALL: from August 24 until late October (tentative):
- Wednesdays @ 4:00pm
- Fridays @ 4:00pm
- Sundays @ 9:00am
Program Fee
$350 for 2 days/week (Jr2);
$450 for 3+ days/week (Jr2);
$550 for 4+ days/week (Jr1)
Equipment
All participants must have running shoes and active clothing; a mountain bike and helmet; and rollerski equipment (both a skate AND classic rollerski setup for Jr1; only a skate setup for Jr2).
Summer BKL
Our summer BKL program is for kids ages 8-13 who are not only enthusiastic about going outside and being active, but also very excited about improving their off-season skiing fundamentals, such as rollerskiing and running. Especially motivated 12-13-year-olds should ask coaches about the U14 comp program. This year, summer BKL meets once a week. Activities will include running, hill bounding, rollerskiing, strength, potentially some biking, and the occasional foray into/onto the lake, with a healthy mix of fun and games! Those BKLers who are looking for additional summer opportunities are encouraged to participate in in our summer Tuesday Night Race series (which has kids’ specific races distances!) and/or our Wednesday Bike Club.
Program Dates
Starts: Thursday, June 11th. Ends: early October.
Practice Days/Times
Thursdays @ 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Fee
$150
Equipment
All participants in this group are required to have: running shoes, active clothing, and a bike helmet. Ideally participants would have a mountain bike, too, but lack of a bike shouldn’t discourage anyone from joining. Use of rollerski equipment while at practice is included in the program fee (this is for summer BKL participants only—older kids need to rent their rollerski gear). Participants have the option to rent rollerski equipment for the season if they anticipate using it outside of practice, but this is discouraged unless under the supervision of an experienced family member.
U20/U23 College Training
College-bound and post-grad skiers may fall into either of two groups. Those who have committed to a D1 collegiate skiing program are encouraged to apply for our highly competitive U23 program. Those of our juniors who are graduating but do not qualify for or aren’t accepted into the U23 program are encouraged to spend a final summer training with the junior program.
Biathlon for Kids
We offer biathlon as an add-on option for skiers ages 10+ who are enrolled in our BKL, U14, or Junior ski programs.
New this year: Participation in summer training is required, with rare exceptions, for those interested in joining our winter U14 and Jr biathlon programs.
We have three groups for biathlon:
- BKL biathlon – 1 practice/week
- U14 biathlon – 1 practice/week
- Junior biathlon – 2 practices/week
Our sessions are run by our experienced biathlon coaching staff with occasional assistance from GRP biathletes (current and retired).
Program Dates
- BKL biathlon: starts Thursday, June 18. Ends late September/early October.
- U14 biathlon: starts Wednesday, May 13. Ends mid-October.
- Jr biathlon: starts Wednesday, May 6. Ends mid-October.
Practice Days/Times
SPRING: starting at the dates above until June 17:
- U14 and Jr biathlon: Wednesdays @ 5:30pm
SUMMER: From June 18 through August 23:
- BKL biathlon: Thursdays @ 3:00pm
- U14 biathlon: Tuesdays @10:30am, occasional Fridays at 10:30am by sign-up
- Jr biathlon: Tuesdays @10:30 and Wednesdays @8:30am; occasional Fridays at 10:30am by sign-up
FALL: From August 24 until October-ish
- BKL biathlon: Thursdays @ 5:15pm
- U14 and Jr biathlon: Wednesdays @ 5:30pm
Jrs and U14s will occasionally have the opportunity to sign up for a one-on-one session during Fridays in the summer. Details will be listed in the weekly blog when these become available.
Program Fee
- $150 for BKL and U14s (includes use of ammo and rifles)
- $300 for Jrs (includes use of ammo and rifles for those that need them)
Basic Rifle Safety Certification
All participants must have the online portion of the USBA Basic Rifle Safety certification complete before their first practice. We will fit in the in-person assessment during a practice.Basic Rifle Safety Certification
USBA Membership
Juniors and U14s- You will need to become a USBA member in order to shoot standing or participate in regional race events. Register yourself online here.
Equipment
All participants in this group will be required to have whatever equipment is necessary for their general summer ski training program.
Masters/adults
Skiing
This group is for all adult skiers who are motivated to train for skiing in the summers. We offer twice-weekly summer training for Masters/adults.
Program Dates
Starts: Wednesday, May 20. Ends: early October.
Practice Days/Times
- Wednesdays @ 4:00pm
- Sundays @ 9:00am
- additional adventure days, TBD
Program Fee
- $150 for 1 day/week
- $300 for 2 days/week
Equipment
All participants in this group will be required to have: running shoes, active clothing, and ideally bounding poles as well.
Biathlon for Adults
This group is for adult skiers who have their own biathlon equipment and are looking for structured training sessions and coach feedback. This program will focus on range skills; if you are looking for ski training support, please also sign up for our adult ski program.
Program Dates
Starts: TBD- somewhere around 3rd week of May. Ends: early October.
Practice Days/Times
- Sundays 2pm
Program Fee
- $150 for 1 day/week
Equipment
All participants in this group will be required to have their own specialized biathlon rifle, cuff, and ammo. Individuals wishing to do rollerski combos must have their own rollerski equipment.
Requirements
All participants must have a current US Biathlon membership, the USBA Basic Rifle Safety certification, and the Craftsbury Membership Biathlon Add-On.
Green Racing Project
This training group is our elite training program primarily for individuals who are pursuing post-collegiate racing at the highest levels. More information is available on the GRP website.