ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
Beaver Mountain Ski Team (BEAV) is a certified 501 (c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting the development and success of its athletes through dedicated athletic instruction and purposeful life-skill training. Beaver Mountain Ski Team intentionally views athletes as its core and fosters an environment that contributes to their short- and long-term growth and success as ski racers and people. Beaver Mountain Ski Team also encourages strong and positive partnerships among athletes, coaches, parents, and resort partners to support and prepare athletes as they navigate their athletic and personal development.
BEAV Pillars for Success
Care
We will foster a safe and positive environment for athletes, coaches, and families, as well as those with whom we share the slopes
Committment
We will provide an age-appropriate balance of skill development, fun, and challenge, fostering a balanced focus on alpine ski racing
Community
We will support the development of high quality relationships between athletes, coaches, families, and resort partners
Competition
We will maximize athletes’ opportunities to reach their athletic potential as skiers and ski racers in the US Ski & Snowboard ecosystem
HISTORY
- Founded in 2005 by Ignacio Birkner
- Mr. Birkner skied in the Calgary 1988 Olympics for his home country of Argentina
- Began as “Beaver Mountain Ski Team”
- Coached Conner Lyne who skied for Ireland in the Sochi 2014 Olympics
BENEFITS
As a member of BEAV your child will have the following opportunities:
- Learn from world-class coaches
- One-on-one and group instruction
- Build camaraderie with athletes
- Participate in races
- Train on a dedicated race course
- Enjoy pre and post-season training camps
- Learn from individualized video footage
- Discounted Season Pass
- Gain confidence and ski faster!