Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation

What Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation does

Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Bend, Oregon (2765 NW Lolo Drive), delivering competitive snow sports and cycling education programs to youth athletes across Central Oregon. Founded in 1986 (with organizational lineage tracing to the 1927 Skyliners Ski Club), MBSEF operates five core programming verticals: Alpine Ski, Nordic Ski, Freeride Ski, Freeride Snowboard, and Cycling, serving athletes ages 7 through 21 (with adult Masters programs) across skill tracks ranging from introductory development (e.g., Stevenson Youth Program, Mini World Cup) to elite Full Time and Competition Team levels involving regional and national USSA, USASA, and FIS-level competition.

MBSEF enrolls approximately 800+ young athletes annually and delivers training through a coaching staff of approximately 20+ certified professionals drawn largely from the US Ski Team alumni network. Programs operate out of Mt. Bachelor ski area (access via dedicated Junior Race Center), the Bill Healy Training Center (indoor dryland, trampoline, strength), and Virginia Meissner Sno-Park, with van transportation from Bend to the mountain. The organization complements athletic training with a structured Academic Support Program coordinating with the Bend-La Pine School District and provides Athlete Wellness & Performance services.

Revenue is generated through three mechanisms: (1) annual program registration fees ranging from $485 for entry-level Nordic programming to $7,880 for elite Freeski Full Time; (2) event-based revenue from the Pole Pedal Paddle multi-sport race (2,000+ participants), Skyliners Ski Swap (consignment commissions), Nordic race series (Mt. Bachelor Cup, Great Nordeen, Cascade Crest), and the Snowball dinner/dance/auction; and (3) tax-deductible donations and multi-tier corporate sponsorships processed via Network for Good. Family volunteer participation (20 hours per family) is mandatory as a condition of refundable work deposits. MBSEF holds US Ski & Snowboard Silver Level Certified Club status and was named 2024 Development Club of the Year. The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors including Olympian alumni and a Mt. Bachelor ski area representative, with no parent company, no disclosed equity funding, and no subsidiaries.

Name

Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation

Legal name

Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation

Website

https://mbsef.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Bend, Oregon delivering competitive snow sports (Alpine, Nordic, Freeride Ski, Freeride Snowboard) and cycling programs to approximately 800 youth athletes annually, with US Ski & Snowboard Silver Certified Club status and operations anchored at Mt. Bachelor ski area.

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Product category

Youth Snow Sports Education

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Winter Sports & Snow Training Schools (Ski, Snowboard, Ice Sports) (MPAKAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ski & Snowboard Schools (Instruction & Coaching) (THAAAJAC), Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies (THAAAKAM)

Keywords

• Youth ski programs
• Competitive snow sports
• Nordic ski training
• Alpine ski racing
• Freeride snowboard coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Fees charged for participation in Alpine, Nordic, Freeride Ski, Freeride Snowboard, and Cycling programs. Programs range from youth development to full-time competitive training, with fees varying by program intensity and duration. Additional fees for optional van transportation and work deposits.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from community events including Skyliners Ski Swap, Snowball dinner/dance/auction, Pole Pedal Paddle (PPP), and various Nordic races. Events include registration fees, vendor commissions, auction proceeds, and ticket sales.
3. Donations and Sponsorships: Tax-deductible donations through Network for Good platform, corporate sponsorships at various levels (Podium/Platinum/Gold/Silver/Bronze/Copper), in-kind donations, and planned giving/endowment contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that delivers competitive and developmental snow sports training to youth athletes at Mt. Bachelor and surrounding areas in Central Oregon. It offers seasonal programs in Alpine Ski, Nordic Ski, Freeride Ski, Freeride Snowboard, and Cycling, augmented by academic support and dryland/conditioning. The foundation also runs community racing events and a long-running ski swap fundraiser.

Product overview

MBSEF is a nonprofit sports education organization offering a portfolio of competitive snow sports programs and community events. The core offerings include five sport disciplines: Alpine Ski, Nordic Ski, Freeride Ski, Freeride Snowboard, and Cycling programs. Alpine and Nordic programs span developmental levels from youth (ages 7+) through elite full-time competition teams, while Freeride programs offer progression from development through Big Mountain and Full Time tracks. The organization also produces annual community events including the Skyliners Ski Swap, New Year's Nordic Relay, Mt. Bachelor Cup Nordic Race Series, Great Nordeen Race, Cascade Crest Race, and the Pole Pedal Paddle (PPP) multi-sport event. MBSEF provides athlete support services including academic tutoring and planning, operates the Bill Healy Training Center facility, and partners with organizations such as US Ski & Snowboard, USASA, and IFSA for competition pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pole Pedal Paddle (PPP): Multi-sport race with six legs including alpine skiing/snowboarding, cross country skiing, biking, running, canoeing/kayaking/stand up paddle boarding and sprinting. Celebrating 50th anniversary in 2026.
• Skyliners Ski Swap
• Snowball
• Mt. Bachelor Cup Nordic Race Series
• Great Nordeen Nordic and Fatbike Race
• Cascade Crest Nordic Race & Tour

Products and services

• Alpine Ski Program Seasonal competitive and developmental alpine ski coaching for youth athletes, including training, gate training, and race support at Mt. Bachelor.
• Nordic Ski Program Year-round Nordic ski training for youth including classic and skate technique, racing preparation, and summer dryland conditioning.
• Freeride Ski Program Coaching in freeride skiing focused on big-mountain technique, avalanche safety, and competition preparation for youth athletes.
• Freeride Snowboard Program Coaching in freeride snowboarding for youth, including big-mountain skills, competition preparation, and safety training.
• Cycling Program Off-season mountain biking and road cycling training for youth athletes as cross-training for winter sports.
• Academic Support Program School-day academic support services for MBSEF athletes to balance athletic training with classroom education.
• Skyliners Ski Swap Annual community consignment-style ski and snowboard sale serving Central Oregon families as both a fundraiser and equipment resource.
• Pole Pedal Paddle Multi-sport endurance race (alpine ski, bike, run, kayak/paddle) hosted by MBSEF in Bend, Oregon.
• Mt. Bachelor Cup Nordic Race Series Multi-race Nordic ski competition series held at Mt. Bachelor serving youth and adult racers.
• Cascade Crest Nordic Race Annual Nordic ski race organized by MBSEF on the Cascade Crest course.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2024 Development Club of the Year - Named by U.S. Ski & Snowboard
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• SELCO Credit UnionflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for Pole Pedal Paddle (PPP) 50th Anniversary event and SELCO Mini PPP kids event. Major community event sponsorship providing significant funding and brand visibility for MBSEF's largest annual fundraiser.
• Latitude 44 SportsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum/Podium sponsor presenting multiple events including Great Nordeen Nordic Race and Mt. Bachelor Cup Nordic Race Series. Local Bend outdoor retailer deeply integrated with MBSEF programs.
• National SolarcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level sponsor presenting Mt. Bachelor Cup Nordic Race Series. Regional solar company supporting local sports education.
• Bluebird Oral SurgerycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver/Bronze sponsor for multiple Nordic events including Cascade Crest Nordic Race & Tour and Great Nordeen. Local healthcare provider supporting community athletics.
• The Race PlacecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSki/snowboard tuning and waxing tools retailer; event sponsor providing race support and equipment services at MBSEF events.
• Waypoint HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor and lodging partner offering MBSEF discount rates for traveling athletes and families attending races and competitions.
• Mt. BachelorflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore strategic partnership with Mt. Bachelor ski area providing access to training facilities, race venues, terrain parks, and lift access for MBSEF athletes. Relationship includes dedicated Junior Race Center and ongoing operational collaboration.
• US Ski & SnowboardflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial affiliation with national governing body providing coaching certifications, competition sanctioning, athlete development pathways, and recognition programs including Certified Club status.
• Bend-La Pine School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership supporting student-athletes with flexible scheduling, online course options, and academic support integration. Majority of MBSEF athletes attend district schools.
• USASA (United States of America Snowboard Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial sanctioning body for freestyle competitions; MBSEF Freeride programs compete in Central Oregon USASA Series with coaching support.
• Les Schwab TiresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver-level sponsor; regional tire retailer supporting MBSEF programs and events.
• Hayden HomesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver-level sponsor; regional homebuilder supporting MBSEF community programs.
• Apollo Mechanical ContractorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting sponsor for Great Nordeen Nordic Race; Bend-based mechanical contractor supporting community events.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit ski education foundation serving youth Alpine, Nordic, and Freeride athletes in Sun Valley, Idaho. Operates a near-identical model — club membership, program fees, US Ski & Snowboard affiliation, fundraising events — making it the closest geographic and structural analog to MBSEF.
• Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club: Nonprofit winter sports club in Jackson, Wyoming providing Alpine, Nordic, and Freeride programming for youth athletes with similar coaching certification, US Ski & Snowboard affiliation, and event-driven fundraising. Comparable size and program structure to MBSEF.
• Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club: Multi-discipline winter sports club in Steamboat Springs, Colorado offering Alpine, Nordic, Freestyle, Freeride, and Snowboard programs to youth athletes. Runs a similar community-supported, US Ski & Snowboard-aligned club model with comparable program tiers and pricing.
• Park City Ski & Snowboard: Nonprofit ski and snowboard club based in Park City, Utah offering Alpine, Freestyle, Snowboard, Nordic, and adaptive programs. Similar year-round programming, US Ski & Snowboard affiliation, and event-based fundraising model — though at a significantly larger scale than MBSEF.
• Burke Mountain Academy: Vermont-based ski and snowboard academy combining elite-level coaching with college-prep academics — same integrated academic-athletic concept that MBSEF offers at a smaller scale. Highly relevant peer for benchmarking academic support and elite athlete development pathways.

Regional players

• Schweitzer Mountain Ski & Snowboard Team: Regional youth ski team and racing program based at Schweitzer Mountain in Sandpoint, Idaho. Operates a smaller-scale version of MBSEF's Alpine racing and freestyle model with similar US Ski & Snowboard integration, though limited to one mountain's footprint.
• Mission Ridge Ski Team: Pacific Northwest-based youth ski racing program affiliated with Mission Ridge in Washington. Comparable in scale and discipline mix to MBSEF's Alpine program, serving as a regional peer for athlete recruiting and competitive benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

• National Sports Center for the Disabled: Larger nonprofit providing year-round adaptive sports instruction including skiing and snowboarding. While not a direct competitor, NSCD shares the nonprofit sports education mission and event-driven fundraising model, and represents a partnership opportunity for adaptive programming at Mt. Bachelor.

Others

• U.S. Ski & Snowboard: National governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding. Sets the certification framework (e.g., MBSEF's Silver Level Certified Club status) under which MBSEF and similar clubs operate, and is the umbrella organization sanctioning competitions like those MBSEF athletes enter.
• National Ski Patrol: National nonprofit providing safety and education services at U.S. ski areas. While not a direct competitor, NSP shares the nonprofit mountain sports education mission and offers partnership potential for safety, instructor certification, and event support at Mt. Bachelor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Mt-Bachelor-Sports-Education-Foundation-240063912710486
• Instagraminstagram.com/mbsef_nordic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mt-bachelor-sports-education-foundation

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