Race Programs
Learn ski racing or perfect your techniques on our competition team!
At Black Mountain of Maine, our Race Programs offer 2 exciting options for aspiring racers. Our Learn to Race program is perfect for those new to the sport, teaching foundational skills in a fun & supportive environment. For more advanced skiers, the Chisholm Alpine Race Team provides an opportunity to sharpen skills & compete at higher levels. Both programs focus on skill development, teamwork, & a love for racing on the slopes!
Learn To Race
This 10 week program is designed to introduce alpine racing to racing to children ages 7-12. The program will cover fundamental skills of alpine racing & directed free skiing. Participants will be encouraged to practice in courses with the full-time race team & will have their entry fee waived for all BFAST races.
Cost: $395 (Lift tickets & season passes are NOT included.)
25/26 Schedule:
Sundays 9am-12pm
First Session: January 4th
Last Session: March 8th
Registration coming soon
Chisholm Alpine Race Team
This season-long program is designed for children ages 7-18 who want to sharpen their alpine racing skills. Participants must have previous race experience, the ability to ski the entire mountain, have safe & properly fitting equipment, & must follow all rules of the mountain. Participants will have the fees for all home races waived.
Cost: $595 (Lift Tickets and Season Passes are NOT included.) Fees for optional away races are not included & average $25 per race.
25/26 Schedule:
Saturdays & Sundays 9am-1pm
First Session: December 27th
Last Session: March 15th
Example Daily Schedule:
9am Meet at the Base Area
9:05 am Warm up Run
9:15 am Practice Proper skiing techniques (drills) as a group.
10:15 am Directed free runs
10:45 am Set courses as a group, discuss tactics used in course
11:15am-12:45pm Run the course with focus on skills & tactics of the day
12:45 pm Tear down as a group
Expectations:
Be respectful. Be kind. Listen to your coaches. Have FUN!
Coach
Jeff Farnum
Hold onto your B-Net.
Program Director / Head Coach
Jeff is back for the 2025/26 race season! Jeff was born & raised in the River Valley. He raced on the Rumford Senior High School ski team & was a ski instructor at Mt. Abram & Sunday River.
He is a certified USSA Level 100 Alpine Ski Coach.
His love of the sport took him out west for many years, living in Colorado, Montana & eventually Alaska.
He has been in the Black Mountain of Maine family for 8 years & plans on many more to come.
