More Training. More Flexibility. Same Great Coaching.
Ascent Junior Racing in Southeast Michigan offers athletes ages 6–13 a flexible and affordable pathway into ski racing. New for 2025–26, families may mix and match training days across Alpine Valley, Pine Knob, and Mt. Holly to build a schedule that works best for them.
Every program includes a full local race schedule, professional coaching from U.S. Ski & Snowboard–certified staff, and a focus on skill development, confidence, and fun.
| Tier | Training Days/ Week |
Tuition | Opportunities (Training + Races) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 1 Day | $615 | ~16 (10 training + 6 races) | Choose one fixed day/location |
| Silver | 2 Days | $860 |
~26 (20 training +6 races) |
Mix & match across hills |
| Gold | 3 Days | $1050 | ~37 (31 training + 6 races) | Mix & match across hills |
Families will select their specific training day(s) and location(s) at registration.
These selections are fixed for the season to ensure quality coaching ratios and respect for daily capacity limits.
Our refund policy accounts for cancellations based on your chosen day(s).
Ascent will make every effort to add bonus practices when possible, but full make-ups cannot be guaranteed.
Alpine Valley – Monday, Thursday, Saturday → up to 40 athletes per day
Pine Knob – Monday, Thursday → up to 30 athletes per day
Mt. Holly – Wednesday → up to 24 athletes per day
Athletes may choose any combination of these days/locations up to the number included in their program tier.
All Southeast Michigan Junior Ascent athletes compete in the local Sunday Race Series. Races are included in tuition across all tiers. Schedule coming soon!
Mix & Match Flexibility → Build the weekly schedule that fits your family.
More Training for the Value → More days and more coaching compared to comparable programs.
Powered by Pinnacle → Athletes benefit from the same coaching philosophies that have made Pinnacle Alpine Racing one of the region’s top programs.
Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) → Balanced approach of free skiing and gate training to prepare athletes for the next level.
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