FREE RIDERS
They’ve built the skills. Now it’s time to explore.
Designed for advanced skiers ages 9–14, Free Riders brings together a consistent group of Level 7+ skiers for more time on the mountain, more progression, more camaraderie—and a whole lot more fun.
AGES
9 -14yo
LEVEL
7+
TIME
9:00am – 12:00pm
PROGRAM
Seasonal
FULL SEASON: $1,800
26 Mornings – January 2nd – March 7th.
Every Saturday & Sunday, plus MLK Day and February Break.
The full season fee of $1,800 is due with the 3.5% card processing fee applied. Your total of $1,863 will be charged to your card on file once your reservation is confirmed.
**Non-members and guests without a season pass can pick up a discounted lift ticket voucher ($30 youth / $35 adult) at the Ski School office before their lesson.
FREE RIDERS
MORE ADVENTURE.
Over the years, our most advanced skiers have been asking for more—more time on the hill, more camaraderie, more progression and more fun. We heard you.
The new Free Riders Seasonal Program pairs advanced young skiers with a consistent group of similarly aged, similarly skilled peers and the QSSS instructors they know and love.
They've built the skills. Now it's time to explore.
Free Riders also takes that experience further with greater independence, exploration, and leadership. They become the confident QSSS skiers younger students look up to, while preparing for the next step in the QSSS pathway: our Junior Instructor Development Program.
THE MOUNTAIN IS THEIR PLAYGROUND
Free Riders gives strong young skiers three hours to play across the mountain, try new things, take on new challenges, and discover just how much there is to do on snow.
- Natural Terrain
- Woods & Exploration
- Carving Challenges
- Creative Missions
- New Skiing Experiences
- Different Snow-Sport Disciplines
More Than Just Better Skiing
Through every challenge, Free Riders develop:
STRONG SKILLS
CONFIDENCE
INDEPENDENCE
MOUNTAIN AWARENESS
DECISION MAKING
LEADERSHIP
What They'll Learn
- Advanced all-mountain skiing skills
- Greater confidence and independence
- Skier Responsibility Code
- Ski & equipment anatomy
- Mountain awareness & decision making
- Preparing for advanced terrain & changing conditions
- Leadership and being a positive QSSS role model
IS MY CHILD READY?
Free Riders is designed for advanced skiers ages 9–14 who are skiing at Level 7+ and are ready to participate fully with the group.
WHO ARE FREE RIDERS?
- Skiers ages 9–14
- Level 7+ skiers
- Confident and independent on the mountain
- Comfortable keeping pace with an advanced group
- Excited to explore new terrain and challenges
- Ready for greater independence and responsibility
- Interested in continuing through the QSSS pathway
WHAT IS LEVEL 7+?
- Ski the entire Quechee mountain in varying conditions with a fairly consistent parallel turn.
- Get up independently after a fall.
- Ski comfortably with poles.
- Have a general understanding of the Skier Responsibility Code.
Not Sure They’re Ready?
Every skier progresses at their own pace. If additional skill development is needed to comfortably keep pace with the Freeriders group, we may recommend private lessons before continuing with the program.
*QSSS may adjust program placement based on the student’s demonstrated ability.