Dear Sugar Bowl Academy Community,

Another great weekend at Sugar Bowl that reminded us why our home mountain is so special. If you are still close by, bring your cowbell to the final race in the U16+ Wild West Qualifier series. Tomorrow’s Giant Slalom (GS) on the Hannes Schroll Speed Venue will be thrilling, especially with the weather delivering excellent race conditions. Also on Monday, students will find a copy of Accountable by Dashka Slater in their lockers, and full-time staff will find theirs in their mailboxes. These are SBA books, thank you for treating them with care and returning them in good condition. We will begin reading and discussing Accountable together as a school community this week.

Looking ahead, we are three weeks away from the Academy Soiree, the celebration of the year for all our programs! Get your tickets and start planning your outfit. Whether you represent your favorite country, winter sport, or channel an iconic moment from Winter Olympic history such as Miracle on Ice, Jamaican Bobsled Team, Nancy and Tonya, Marit Bjørgen’s 15 medals, Torvill and Dean, Crosby’s golden goal, Eddie the Eagle, The Flying Tomato, or judge Marie-Reine Le Gougne, let’s make it a night to remember.

Sincerely,
Stephen
Executive Director

Athletics

SBA Results

We had athletes racing and competing in multiple locations and continents this weekend. Results are still coming in from some of the competitions, so please check our Results page to see our outstanding results.

  • Our Freeski team picked up 4 first place finishes, 1 second, and 1 third at the USASA Sugar Bowl Slopestyle 2 on Saturday. Noelle Umana, Oliver Coffey, Bella Mina, and Joseph Svitana all took first in their category. Full Competition Report

  • Our Freeski team picked up 4 first place finishes, 2 seconds, and 2 thirds at the USASA Northstar Rail Jam 2 on Sunday. Noelle Umana, Oliver Coffey, Bella Mina, and Micah Rodarte all took first in their category. Full Competition Report

  • Our U8 team competed in the first Tahoe Race Series event of the season at Diamond Peak on Sunday. Rylee Phillips finished 3rd in U8 women, with Anne Ethington in 14th. Matthew Strohl finished in 6th with Aksel Rosengren in 11th. Full Race Report

  • Our U10 team also competed at Diamond Peak on Sunday with Annika Rosengren and Sienna Coffey finishing in the top 15 in U10 women and Milan Namakian and Drake Dryanovsky finishing in the top 15 in U10 men. Full Race Report

Volunteer Opportunities

We have added a few more volunteer dates to help support our races at Sugar Bowl. Sign up to volunteer and help support our athletes! If you volunteer for at least 12 days, we will provide you with a season pass or a refund if you’ve already purchased a pass. Thank you to everyone who has already volunteered this season!

This Week

Monday, January 26 - U16 Far West Wild West Qualifier at Sugar Bowl

Come cheer on our Alpine U16 athletes in the GS race.

Thursday, January 29 - Weekly Uphillers Meet Up

All levels welcome and beginners encouraged! Meet at the bottom of Nob at 8:30 am. More information

Friday, January 30 - All Teams 8+

All teams ages 8+ will ski and ride on their normal schedule.

Saturday, January 31 - Sunday, February 1

All teams will ski and ride on their normal schedule.

SBA Menu - Week of January 25

Academics

1:1 College Counseling Meetings for Juniors

Attention juniors and parents - Once you’ve completed your survey in SCOIR, please schedule your 1-on-1 meeting with Karen. This conversation is an important step in clarifying your college goals and creating a thoughtful plan for your postsecondary plans.

College Planning for Freshman and Sophomores

Want to better understand the college admissions process? Curious how to use your summer strategically to strengthen your chances at a top-tier college? Reach out to schedule a meeting with Karen and get clear, personalized guidance.

Upcoming Events

February 15 - Academy Soiree

Save the date for our annual Academy Soiree. Get Tickets

March 4 - Low Stress Book Club

We will be discussing The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race by Walter Isaacson. More information and RSVP