What Burke Mountain Academy does

Burke Mountain Academy (BMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit private boarding school founded in 1970 in East Burke, Vermont, operating the nation's first and longest-running elite alpine ski racing academy. BMA delivers a vertically integrated athlete development model spanning the Junior Program (U8-U14 weekend and weekday training/racing clinics), the Academy Program (full-year, college-preparatory boarding for grades 8-13 plus post-graduate year), the BMA Europe Training Base in Sterzing, Italy, and the E-Team postgraduate program limited to 12 athletes annually. The institution combines a college-preparatory academic curriculum (NEASAC-accredited, 100% of full-time faculty holding advanced degrees) with elite alpine training across 85-150 ski days per year, leveraging proprietary training infrastructure including the FIS-homologated Warren's Way training hill with high-speed T-Bar, the 6,000+ sq ft Ronnie Berlack Center (a U.S. Ski Team High Performance Center since 2019), and the Glover Training Center with Montana stone grinding equipment.

Revenue is generated through tuition across multiple subscription tiers: full-year Academy boarding at $72,000/year, U14 academic + athletic at $24,000, E-Team postgraduate at $31,000, junior program memberships ranging from $1,500-$5,500, plus ancillary Learning Support ($5,800) and ESL ($5,408) services. The institution supplements tuition with philanthropy via the Annual Fund and the active 'Chasing Greatness' $30M capital campaign ($22M raised). Distribution is direct enrollment with selective admissions through inquiry, ski video submission for priority consideration, the December Development Camp recruiting event, and a strong alumni network spanning 40 Olympians, 166 national team athletes, and 155+ NCAA competitors across 55+ years.

Name

Burke Mountain Academy

Legal name

Burke Mountain Academy

Website

https://burkemtnacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Burke Mountain Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit elite alpine ski racing boarding school founded in 1970 in East Burke, Vermont, serving student-athletes ages 7 through post-graduate with a vertically integrated program combining college-preparatory academics and FIS-level training, plus a Sterzing, Italy training base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elite Ski Racing Academy

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

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 industry

Ski & Snowboard Schools (Instruction & Coaching) (THAAAJAC)

Keywords

• Elite ski academy
• Boarding school education
• Alpine ski racing
• College preparatory academics
• Youth ski development

Headquarters

HQ city

East Burke

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Full-Year Boarding Tuition: Primary revenue stream from full-year boarding students (65 enrollment) in the Academy program combining elite alpine ski racing training with college-preparatory academics for grades 8-13 and post-graduate students.
2. U14 Winter Program Tuition: Year-round athletic and academic programming for 7th-8th grade students, combining ski training with academic curriculum from November through April.
3. Junior Program Memberships: Weekend and weekday training/racing programs for alpine skiers ages 7-15 (U8-U16) including 3-Day Weekend Programs and 5-day options with coaching and race participation.
4. E-Team Post-Graduate Tuition: Post-graduate elite ski racing program limited to 12 athletes annually, with European-based training in Sterzing, Italy.
5. Learning Support Services: One-on-one learning specialist support for students with documented learning differences ($5,800) and ESL program services ($5,408).
6. Annual Fund and Campaign Contributions: Philanthropic support through Annual Fund and Chasing Greatness capital campaign ($30 million goal, $22 million raised) supporting scholarships, facilities, and programmatic excellence.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Burke Mountain Academy is a private, full-year college-preparatory boarding school that combines elite alpine ski racing training with rigorous academics for grades 8-13 and post-graduate student-athletes. It also runs a Junior Program (U8-U14) for youth development, the ETEAM postgraduate program, and operates a European training base in Sterzing, Italy.

Product overview

Burke Mountain Academy is a full-year private boarding school that operates as a single, unified ski racing academy with multiple program tiers. The core offerings include the Junior Program (U8-U14) for youth development, the Academy Program (U14-FIS) combining academics with elite alpine training, BMA Europe providing international training in Sterzing, Italy, and ETEAM for postgraduate athletes. Additional services include the December Development Camp for recruiting, U14 Winter Program for middle school athletes, Learning Center support services, and College Counseling. The institution is accredited by NEASAC and provides programming from U10 to Senior categories spanning 85-150 ski days per year depending on athlete level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academy Program (U14-FIS) Full-year academy program combining elite alpine ski racing training with college-preparatory academics for grades 8-13 and post-graduate student-athletes; available at campuses in East Burke, Vermont (primary) and Sterzing, Italy.
• Junior Program (U8-U14) Official U.S. Ski and Snowboard member club offering weekday and weekend training/racing for alpine skiers ages 7-15 (U8-U16), with curriculum focused on fundamentals, all-mountain skiing, skill acquisition, and confidence across varied conditions.
• BMA Europe European training base in Sterzing, Italy (Südtirol region) providing advanced FIS athletes with extended access to premier racing venues across Austria and Italy; gateway to three Wipptal ski resorts for year-round Alpine training conditions.
• ETEAM (Post-Graduate Program) Post-graduate elite ski racing program limited to 12 athletes annually, with European-based training in Sterzing, Italy that supports athletes pursuing competitive international racing careers between high school/college skiing and the World Cup level.
• December Development Camp Three-day on-campus recruiting camp for junior ski racers (U14, U12, second-year U10) offering early-season ski training and racing focused on fundamental skills; a paid, bookable camp with optional lodging at Burke Mountain Hotel.
• U14 Winter Program Year-round athletic and academic programming for 7th and 8th grade student-athletes combining ski training with academic curriculum (Math, Science, Humanities) from November 1 through April 15, providing a seamless progression to the Academy Program.
• Learning Center Services Comprehensive support services including one-on-one time with a Learning Specialist for students with documented learning differences ($5,800/year) and an ESL program for English-language learners ($5,408/year).
• College Counseling College counseling program designed to create options for student-athletes in the years preceding applications, supporting both academic placement and athletic recruiting with narrative assessments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 Olympians competed in Winter Olympics spanning 14 Olympic Games (1976-2026) representing 9 countries
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Oberschulzentrum Sports GymnasiumsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2025BMA and Oberschulzentrum Sports Gymnasium (Sterzing) announced new partnership in October 2025. Provides academic integration for BMA Europe athletes training in Sterzing, Italy.
• U.S. Ski & SnowboardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMA partners with U.S. Ski & Snowboard as the leading ski racing academy in the United States. The Ronnie Berlack Center is recognized as a U.S. Ski Team High Performance Center (2019). BMA has produced numerous national team members and Olympians who compete under US Ski Team banner.
• HTI IndustriessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting BMA's European Training Base in Sterzing, Italy. HTI Industries involvement in the European facility development as part of the Chasing Greatness campaign.
• Clarity ApplicationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationBMA uses Clarity Application for financial aid determinations, assessing family financial need based on assets, income, expenses, and debts. Application fee of $55, deadline April 1.
• Edmentum Online LearningsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOnline learning partnership for World Language offerings (French, Spanish, German) with flexible scheduling designed around individual student needs throughout calendar year.
• Educere/Founders EducationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOnline learning partnership supplementing World Language course offerings with asynchronous courses allowing students to work at their own pace.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Green Mountain Valley School: Vermont-based elite ski racing academy combining college-preparatory academics with alpine training; directly competes with BMA for the same pool of junior ski racers in the Northeast.
• Stratton Mountain School: Vermont winter-sports academy offering academics plus elite alpine, snowboard, and freestyle training; a direct competitor for elite student-athletes in the same region.
• Killington Mountain School: Vermont ski and snowboard academy blending academics with competitive winter-sports training, competing directly with BMA for aspiring elite racers.
• Rowmark Ski Academy: Utah-based elite alpine ski racing academy pairing academics (via Rowland Hall) with training; competes nationally for the same elite junior racer demographic.
• Sugar Bowl Academy: California snow-sports academy combining college-prep academics with alpine and freestyle training, a direct West Coast peer competing for elite racers.
• Ski & Snowboard Club Vail: Colorado elite winter-sports club and academy developing national-team-caliber alpine athletes, directly comparable in mission and athlete outcomes.
• Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club: Long-standing Colorado club producing Olympians across winter disciplines including alpine; comparable elite-athlete development pipeline to BMA.

Others

• Burke Mountain Resort: The ski resort adjacent to BMA that provides the mountain terrain and lift access underpinning the academy's training; an enabling infrastructure partner rather than a competitor.
• U.S. Ski & Snowboard: The national governing body that certifies BMA's club and high-performance center and names alumni to national teams; an ecosystem partner and standards body rather than a peer.

Emerging players

• Northwood School: New York college-prep boarding school with strong winter-sports and elite athletics programs; overlaps with BMA on the academics-plus-athletics boarding model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@burkemtnacademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/Burkemountainacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/burkemountainacademy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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