Snowbird Sports Education Foundation

What Snowbird Sports Education Foundation does

Snowbird Sports Education Foundation is an alpine sking destination that offers snow mountain camp training and recreation services. They strive to instill a lifelong passion for winter sports and an active outdoor lifestyle, while also developing the life skills required for success in all endeavors.

Name

Snowbird Sports Education Foundation

Legal name

Snowbird Sports Education Foundation

Website

https://www.sbsef.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Snowbird Sports Education Foundation is an alpine sking destination that offers snow mountain camp training and recreation services

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Winter Sports Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter Sports Schools & Activity Centers (Ski, Snowboard, Snowmobile) (THAAAKAI), Ski & Snowboard Schools (Instruction & Coaching) (THAAAJAC), Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support (EDALAIAN), Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

Keywords

• Youth winter sports training
• Alpine ski racing programs
• Freeride competition coaching
• Snowboard development programs
• Ski mountaineering training

Headquarters

HQ city

Utah

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Team Membership Tuition: Annual/seasonal program fees for Alpine, Freeride, Snowboard, and Skimo teams ranging from $4,500 to $6,990 depending on program and days per week
2. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable contributions, annual gala fundraising, ski swap proceeds, and endowment donations supporting athlete scholarships
3. Financial Aid Program: $75,000 provided to over 40 athletes for tuition assistance and championship support in 2025-26 season through Junior Bounous Endowment Fund

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Snowbird Sports Education Foundation delivers seasonal on-snow youth training and competition programs in Alpine Ski Racing, Freeride, Ski Mountaineering, and Snowboard at Snowbird and Alta resorts in Utah. Programs are age-stratified from beginner development (ages 6–8) through elite levels (FIS, Nor-Am, Paralympic), with team membership tuition ranging from approximately $4,500 to $6,990 per season. The foundation also administers the Junior Bounous Endowment Fund, which provides scholarships and financial assistance to athletes.

Product overview

The Snowbird Sports Education Foundation (SBSEF) operates as a unified sports education platform offering youth winter sports programs across four competitive disciplines: Alpine Ski Racing, Freeride, Ski Mountaineering (Skimo), and Snowboarding. The organization runs age-stratified programs from beginner youth development (Devos, ages 6+) through elite competition levels (FIS, U19, Nor-Am, Paralympic). Programs include on-snow training, dryland conditioning, competition support, and avalanche safety education. The foundation also operates physical facilities (yurt, training center) and administers a financial assistance endowment fund. Alpine programs accept ages 7-18+, Freeride accepts ages 11-19, and Snowboard accepts ages 8-18, with over 300 student athletes participating annually. Registration and team management are facilitated through TeamSnap integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alpine Ski Racing Program Comprehensive competitive ski racing program with on-snow youth training across multiple age and skill tiers: Devos (beginner youth), Jfast (U10), U14 IMD, U16 IMC, FIS, and Masters racing. Accepts athletes ages 7–18 plus Masters racers. Annual tuition ranges approximately $4,500–$6,990 depending on days per week.
• Freeride Skiing Program Competitive freeride skiing program for youth ages 11–19, including technical skill training, avalanche awareness education, and IFSA competition participation. Annual tuition: U19 2-day $4,500, U19 4-day $5,500.
• Snowboard Program Comprehensive snowboard competition program covering Boardercross, Big Mountain Freeride, and Para/Adaptive snowboard disciplines. Includes Dev & Big Mtn, Nor-Am Team (Continental Cup and World Cup development), and Para Team. Accepts athletes ages 8–18.
• Skimo (Ski Mountaineering) Program Ski mountaineering training and racing program for youth athletes ages 12–18, with participation in the Utah Skimo race series and competitions. Emphasizes technical skills, endurance, and backcountry skiing.
• Junior Bounous Endowment Fund (Financial Assistance) Scholarship and financial aid endowment fund providing tuition assistance, championship event entry fees, and competition travel funding. Distributed $75,000 to over 40 athletes during the 2025–26 season.

Quantifiable outcome

• Athlete success at Olympic and World Championship levels
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Snowbird ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary training venue partner providing reduced costs for team members, exclusive training access to Snowbird terrain including Gad Valley and Hidden Peak areas.
• Alta Ski AreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary training venue partner for Freeride teams, offering additional terrain access for training and competition.
• US Ski & SnowboardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body providing development pipeline alignment, SkillsQuest fitness testing, and competition sanctioning for SBSEF athletes.
• IFSA (International Freeskiers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body for Freeride competitions, providing competition licensing and event sanctioning for Freeride team.
• Utah Olympic ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining facility partner for Super G training, gate training, and dryland conditioning programs.
• Woodward Park CityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndoor training facility partner offering 20% discount for SBSEF team members for additional training outside ski season.
• Local Schools and Community OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local schools and community organizations to expand program accessibility and scholarship opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Park City Ski & Snowboard Club: Utah-based 501(c)(3) youth winter sports club offering Alpine, Freeride, Snowboard, and Skimo programs across multiple age and skill levels. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping geography, discipline mix, and non-profit structure.
• Aspen Valley Ski Club: Colorado youth ski and snowboard club serving Alpine, Freeride, and Snowboard disciplines at the Aspen/Snowmass resorts. Comparable non-profit youth development model with strong Olympic pipeline and resort partnership at premium terrain.
• Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club: Colorado-based 501(c)(3) winter sports club offering Alpine, Freeride, Snowboard, and Skimo programs at Steamboat Resort. Strong Olympic alumni pipeline and similar multi-discipline youth development model make it a top functional peer.
• Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation: Idaho-based 501(c)(3) that operates Alpine and Snowboard training programs at Sun Valley Resort. Closely mirrors SBSEF's structure, mission, and non-profit funding model, with comparable Olympic-level athlete development.
• Burke Mountain Academy: Vermont-based independent ski racing academy serving elite high-school-age athletes. Comparable in elite youth ski development and college/World Cup pipeline, though structured as a school rather than a multi-discipline club.
• Winter Park Competition Center: Colorado-based youth competition program offering Alpine, Freeride, and Snowboard training at Winter Park Resort. Comparable multi-discipline youth club with similar non-profit status and resort-driven training model.
• Palisades Tahoe Ski & Snowboard Teams: California-based youth ski racing and freeride program at Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley). Comparable in hosting FIS-level and developmental Alpine athletes with Olympic alumni history; one of SBSEF's recent coaching hires, Josh Transue, joined from Palisades.

Regional players

• Sugarbush Race & Freeride Teams: Vermont-based youth racing and freeride program operating at Sugarbush Resort. Comparable in structure and discipline mix, but located in the Eastern U.S. and therefore does not directly compete for athletes in the Intermountain region.

Broad incumbents

• US Ski & Snowboard: National governing body for competitive skiing and snowboarding in the U.S., providing sanctioning, SkillsQuest fitness testing, and development pipeline alignment to SBSEF. Acts as both a core strategic partner and the broader umbrella organization in which SBSEF competes and develops athletes.

Others

• Woodward Park City: Indoor action sports training facility in Utah that offers a 20% discount to SBSEF members. Functions as a complementary dryland/in-season training resource rather than a direct competitor; useful for understanding adjacent training infrastructure serving the same athlete base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sbsefmedia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2o0AfjBE5FPPpapFFSbNqw
• Facebookfacebook.com/sbsef
• Instagraminstagram.com/sbsef
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/snowbird-sports-education-foundation

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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