Recreational Programs

2026 Whitehorse Shredders

Shredders is designed for young riders to learn the basics of snowboarding in a team environment, setting them up for future success in our higher level programs. Shredders is both a recreational and competitive program, introducing athletes to the competitive disciplines in freestyle and speed as well as recreational freeriding and technical skill development. Weekly training is presented by coaches trained under the Canadian Snowboard Coaching Program (CSCP) and Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI). 

Shredders train in skill-based groups. The coaches will determine which group suits you best on the first day of training. Athletes generally spend 2-3 years in the Shredders program before moving on the Freeriders or the Comp Team.

Shredders are encouraged to participate with their teammates in fun speed and freestyle events on select Sundays during the season. Coaching at Yukon Champs is also included in the program.

Requirements:

• You must be at least 8 years old. 
• You must be able to load and unload the chairlift independently, stop, turn toeside and heelside, while snowboarding under control on most runs at Mt. Sima. 

If you’re not quite ready for Shredders, we suggest signing up with the Mt. Sima Snow School.

Shredders includes:

• 8 regular season training sessions
• 4 coached FUN events

When: Saturdays, Jan 10 – Feb 28, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
GROM Events: Sundays, Feb 1 & Mar 1, 2026 (TBC)
Yukon Champs: Mar 28 & 29, 2026 (TBC)
Where: Mt. Sima

Fee: $420

• A current Recreational Membership is required to participate in this program. It will automatically be added if you do not have one.
• Certified Helmets are required.
• Snowboard Yukon Program Refund Policy.
• Lift passes, travel expenses and competition fees not included.

2026 Freeriders

Freeriders is for athletes who want to move beyond the basics and begin to carve their own snowboarding pathways in a coached environment. Athletes will be encouraged to try out many disciplines of snowboarding during training and in fun local events.

Training sessions will focus on 50% all-mountain carving and 50% all-mountain freestyle. 

Requirements:

• You must be at least 12 years old.
• Blue+ runs
• Safely navigate Pokey Park
• Ride snowboardcross course confidently

Freeriders includes:

• 8 regular season training sessions
• 4 coached local events

When: Saturdays, Jan 10 – Feb 28, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
GROM Events: Sundays, Feb 1 & Mar 1, 2026 (TBC)
Yukon Champs: Mar 28 & 29, 2026 (TBC)
Where: Mt. Sima

Fee: $420

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Optional Travel:

The Gathering Camp (optional)

When: May, 2026
Where: Sunshine Village, Banff, Alberta

Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2026

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Optional Dryland Training:

Strength & Conditioning and Yoga

When: Aug 27, 2025 – Mar 4, 2026 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse

Registration & Fee: See Dryland Programs Page

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• A current Recreational Membership is required to participate in this program. It will automatically be added if you do not have one.
• Certified Helmets are required.
• Snowboard Yukon Program Refund Policy.
• Lift passes, travel expenses and competition fees not included.

2026 The Graduate Program

Following a successful first season, The Graduate Program is back! This program is designed for accomplished riders who are forging their own path in snowboarding. The group will set their own goals and customize their own season plan to progress in a direction of their choosing. Travel is an integral part of this program and snowboarders will have the opportunity to plan their own spring trip.

Note: Participants do not need to be in their graduation year at school to participate.

Requirements:

• Riding the entire mountain with speed and flow
• Having your own snowboarding vision and creating your own lines

The Graduate Program includes:

• 8 regular season training sessions

When: Sundays, Jan 11 – Mar 1, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Where: Mt. Sima

Fee: $330

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Optional Travel:

Season Ender Camp

When: Apr, 2026
Where: TBD by participants & coach

Registration & Fee: TBD spring 2026

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Optional Dryland Training:

Strength & Conditioning and Yoga

When: Aug 27, 2025 – Mar 4, 2026 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse

Registration & Fee: See Dryland Programs Page

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• A current Recreational Membership is required to participate in this program. It will automatically be added if you do not have one.
• Certified Helmets are required.
• Snowboard Yukon Program Refund Policy.
• Lift passes, travel expenses and competition fees not included.