Abenaki Outing Club

What Abenaki Outing Club does

The Abenaki Outing Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community ski club based in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, operating four core youth programs — Learn to Ski (ages 4-7), Alpine Race (U8-U16+), Freestyle Team, and Nordic Ski Team — at the town-owned Abenaki Ski Area on Pine Hill Road. Programs run December through March with US Ski & Snowboard and NENSA-certified coaching, and the club reports that nearly half of its participating athletes are first-generation skiers, indicating deliberate outreach to families without prior skiing background. The organization employs no proprietary technology; it relies on standard ski race management practices and uses Ski Club Pro as its third-party registration and communications platform.

Revenue is generated entirely through program tuition and registration fees ($150-$350 per participant, with partial scholarship tiers subsidized by fundraising), equipment rentals, season passes resold via Wolfeboro Parks & Recreation, the 52nd Annual Ski & Skate Sale fundraiser, tax-deductible donations, and annual international training camps in Chile and Argentina. The club is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Seth Kassels with Executive Director Scott Martineau also serving as Head Coach. Key institutional partners include the Killington World Cup Foundation (financial supporter providing Nordic equipment), the Town of Wolfeboro (landowner and pass channel), Friends of Abenaki (separate 501(c)(3) supporting mountain operations), and several governing bodies (US Ski & Snowboard, NENSA, NHARA). The volunteer-driven model requires families to complete worker credit assignments to support race operations, creating deep community entanglement and shared operational responsibility.

Name

Abenaki Outing Club

Legal name

Abenaki Outing Club

Website

https://abenakiskiteam.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Abenaki Outing Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth ski club in Wolfeboro, NH operating Learn to Ski, Alpine Race, Freestyle, and Nordic programs for ages 4-18 on a town-owned hill, with USSA/NENSA-certified coaching, scholarship tiers, and international Chile summer camps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Ski Instruction and Racing Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Skiing Facilities (713920), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Ski & Mountain Resorts (Lift-Served Skiing/Riding) (THAAAJAA)

Keywords

• Youth ski programs
• Alpine race training
• Nordic ski instruction
• Freestyle ski coaching
• Learn to ski

Headquarters

HQ city

Wolfeboro

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Tuition and Registration Fees: Revenue from four core programs: Alpine Race, Freestyle, Nordic, and Learn to Ski. Tuition ranges from $150-$350 for full programs, with partial scholarship options. Additional fees for equipment rentals, season passes, and USSA/NHARA memberships.
2. Season Passes: Abenaki Ski Area season passes sold through Wolfeboro Parks & Recreation. Required for all program participants.
3. Fundraising and Donations: Funded entirely by dues and fundraising as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Major annual fundraiser is the 52nd Annual Ski & Skate Sale. Accepts tax-deductible donations.
4. Chile Summer Camps: International training camps in Chile offered annually. All-inclusive pricing covering local transportation, lodging, food, lift tickets, and coaching. Participants responsible for airfare.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Abenaki Outing Club operates a year-round community ski club for youth ages 4–18 at the town-owned Abenaki Ski Area in Wolfeboro, NH. It delivers four core instructional programs—Alpine Race (U8–U16 competitive racing), Freestyle (terrain park for skiers/snowboarders under 18), Nordic (cross-country through age 14), and Learn to Ski (ages 4–7)—supplemented by international summer training camps in Chile/Argentina, equipment rentals, and team apparel.

Product overview

The Abenaki Outing Club operates as a community-based nonprofit ski and snowboard club offering four core youth programs: Alpine Race Program (U8-U16 competitive racing), Freestyle Team (terrain park skills for skiers/snowboarders under 18), Learn to Ski (introductory lessons for ages 4-7), and Nordic Ski Team (cross-country skiing through age 14). The club provides equipment rentals, international training camps in Chile, a volunteer work credit program, and team apparel. Programs run December through March with practices, competitions, and events at the town-owned Abenaki Ski Area in Wolfeboro, NH.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alpine Race Program US Ski & Snowboard recognized alpine ski racing program serving athletes ages 7–16 across U8, U10, U12, U14, and U16 age groups. Includes practices Tuesday and Thursday nights and Saturday mornings from December to March, plus participation in US Ski & Snowboard sanctioned races throughout New Hampshire via NHARA.
• Freestyle Team USSA-certified freestyle team for skiers and snowboarders under 18. Participants learn freestyle skills in boxes, rails, tankers, and jumps in Abenaki's terrain park. Practices held Monday nights January through March, with participation in the Small Mountain Series and US Ski & Snowboard competitions.
• Learn to Ski Program Introduction program for children ages 4–7 with little to no skiing experience. Five Saturday lessons in January and February teaching fundamentals including ski equipment comfort, skating, snowplow turns, and riding the rope tow. Equipment rentals available through Ski Works in Ossipee, NH.
• Nordic Ski Team NENSA-recognized Nordic ski program for beginners through age 14. Teaches classic and skate techniques with practices on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Equipment is available at no cost through the club (funded by KWCF). Team competes in the New England Bill Koch Youth Ski League.
• U16 Alpine Training Program Advanced alpine training for U16 athletes and high school racers on Thursday nights. Provides structured hill time for athletes pursuing racing in high school and beyond, coached by USSA-trained coaches.
• Chile Summer Camps International alpine race training camps held in Southern Chile (Antillanca) and Argentina (Laderas) during summer months. Two-week camps with 10 training days, cultural experiences, and local adventures. All-inclusive pricing covers local transportation, lodging, food, lift tickets, and coaching; participants are responsible for airfare.
• Equipment Rental Program Club-maintained inventory of ski equipment for all ages including full packages (skis, boots, helmets, poles) for $150/season, partial packages for $75/season, and single items at $20/season. Reduced rates available for partial-scholarship recipients (full package $113, partial $56, single item $15).
• Team Apparel Store Custom embroidered ski team jackets and outerwear available for purchase through the team store, with orders shipped directly to customers. Partnered with Piche's in Gilford for Freestyle apparel and Sync for year-round team outerwear.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly half of participating athletes are first-generation skiers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Town of WolfeborocoreOthersOwns the town hill where Abenaki Ski Area is located. Programs operate on town-owned land. Parks & Recreation department handles season pass sales.
• Antillanca Ski Club (Chile)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost ski club for Chile summer camps. Provides training venue, local coaching support, and cultural exchange opportunities for Abenaki athletes.
• Laderas (Argentina)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining location for 2024 Chile summer camp. Used for alpine race training alongside Antillanca.
• Wolfeboro Cross Country Ski AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides trail passes required for Nordic team participants. Nordic team practices on their trail network.
• Wolfeboro Parks & RecreationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSells Abenaki Ski Area season passes required for all program participants. Co-hosts Abenaki Fun Days events.
• Ski Works (Ossipee, NH)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment rental partner for Learn to Ski program. Provides seasonal rentals at additional cost.
• Piche's (Gilford, NH)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeam apparel partner offering custom embroidered team jackets and outerwear. Orders placed through their store.
• SyncminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeam apparel provider with custom embroidered ski team jackets. Year-round team store available.
• US Ski & SnowboardcoreOthersGoverning body for alpine and freestyle racing programs. Provides coaching certification standards and sanctioned competition pathways.
• New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA)coreOthersGoverning body for Nordic ski programs. Abenaki Nordic is a NENSA recognized program. Required for Bill Koch League participation.
• New Hampshire Alpine Racing Association (NHARA)coreOthersState-level racing association for alpine skiing. Sets competition schedule and qualifying races for youth racers.
• Kingswood High SchoolminorOthersVenue for the annual Ski & Skate Sale fundraiser. Event setup/teardown takes place at the high school.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• New Hampshire Alpine Racing Association (NHARA): State-level governing body that sets the NH alpine race calendar and qualification structure within which Abenaki's U10+ athletes compete. Not a direct competitor; rather the umbrella organization whose membership and licensing Abenaki depends on for sanctioned race access.

Direct peers

• Stratton Mountain School: Independent ski and snowboard school in Stratton, VT offering alpine, freestyle, and snowboard racing for elite junior athletes. Comparable USSA-certified coaching pipeline and multi-discipline program to Abenaki, though at a higher intensity and tuition level.
• Cranmore Mountain Club: Family ski area in North Conway, NH with youth learn-to-ski and race programs. Comparable entry-to-racing pathway for young athletes in NH, overlapping with Abenaki's Learn to Ski, Alpine Race, and Freestyle programming.
• Green Mountain Valley School: Vermont ski academy serving junior alpine and Nordic racers with USSA-aligned training and competition schedules. Comparable multi-discipline youth race development model to Abenaki, scaled significantly larger and operating as a tuition-based academy.
• Holderness Ski Team: Holderness School's varsity and youth ski program in Plymouth, NH offering alpine, freestyle, and Nordic competition for prep-school and community athletes. Comparable competition pathway and geographic footprint to Abenaki's U8-U16 Alpine Race and Freestyle programs.
• Burke Mountain Academy: Independent ski academy in East Burke, VT providing year-round alpine, freestyle, and ski cross training for competitive youth. Comparable age-group competitive development model and USSA-affiliated coaching, but operates as a paid boarding school rather than a community nonprofit.
• Gunstock Mountain Ski Team: NH ski area in Gilford offering youth alpine and freestyle programs for ages 4-18. Comparable community-based youth ski team serving the Lakes Region; Abenaki's Executive Director previously coached U12 racers at Gunstock, confirming direct program overlap.
• Pats Peak Ski Racing: Southern NH ski area with a youth alpine race program serving U10-U21 athletes. Highly comparable to Abenaki's Alpine Race program; Executive Director Scott Martineau spent seven years as Pats Peak's U16-21 head coach before joining Abenaki, evidencing direct program and personnel overlap.
• Waterville Valley Academy: Year-round ski and snowboard academy in Waterville Valley, NH serving competitive youth athletes across alpine, freestyle, and freeride. Directly comparable to Abenaki's USSA-certified alpine and freestyle programs; Abenaki's Head Freestyle Coach Rob Dresser is a former WVA head coach, evidencing direct talent and program overlap.
• Mount Sunapee Ski Club: NH ski area hosting NHARA-affiliated youth alpine race programs in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region. Comparable age-group USSA racing pathway and family-program structure to Abenaki's Alpine Race offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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