Dear Sugar Bowl Academy Community,

It has been another week of strong results for Sugar Bowl Academy, highlighted by a couple of podium sweeps! We are confident our momentum will continue as we close out this season. Every day, we see what happens when commitment and opportunity come together, as it did for SBA alumna Aspen McAuley. This week, Aspen showcased her grit, grace, and courage at the 2026 USCSA National Championships, finishing her dominant first-year collegiate season as the national champion in slalom. Her success is an example of what is possible when athletes make the most of meaningful opportunities (video below). SBA’s foundational program for ages 5–9, specialized development for ages 10–11, advanced competition for grades 6–8, and elite competition for grades 9–12, are designed to give opportunities for athletes to reach the top of their sport. Together, they form the path to athletic dreams, academic excellence, and personal growth. To better understand how it all comes together, and why it produces people like Aspen, watch this video featuring 2025 graduate Gordon Crawford-Currie. It captures the spirit of SBA and the intention behind everything we do. We want you to continue to be a part of it. Team registration for 2027 is now open, and if you are beginning to think about the next level, let us know by completing a school inquiry form. We always look forward to learning more about our families as well as sharing the opportunities at Sugar Bowl Academy.

Sincerely,
Stephen
Executive Director

Athletics

SBA Results

Our SBA athletes continue to rack up podiums and personal best finishes. Find the latest results on our Results page.

  • Our U15 Freeride Men and U19 Freeride Women both swept the podium at the 2026 Taos IFSA Junior 3*. Abram Scholnick (U15) and Kiana Swim (U19) both finished first. Full Comp Results

  • Micah Rodarte finished 4th in Men’s Slopestyle at Futures Tour in Park City.

  • Three of our FIS Men competed in the RC FIS Championships in Copper. Porter Sullivan finished second in Slalom. Full Race Report

  • Eleven of our U16 athletes competed in the Western Region Championships. Miles Pfeister finished 11th in Men’s GS and Meila Ayers finished 5th in Women’s GS. Full Race Report

  • Three of our FIS Men qualified for NorAm Finals in Aspen: Jack Schrady, Porter Sullivan, and Mattias Wilson.

  • Our Freeride team competed at the Mt. Rose IFSA Junior 2* this weekend. Zoey Clark took first in U15 Ski Women, and Scott Shaw took first in U15 Ski Men Comp A. Full Comp Report

This Week

Monday, March 16 - Tuesday, March 17 - FIS Race at Sugar Bowl

Sugar Bowl is hosting a FIS race this week. Please contact Kelly Wiglesworth if you’re able to volunteer.

Thursday, March 19 - Sunday, March 22 - U14 Regional Champs at Sugar Bowl

We are hosting the U14 Far West Regional Champs. We still need volunteers for Sunday, March 22. Please contact Kelly Wiglesworth if you can help.

Thursday, March 19 - Weekly Uphillers Meet Up

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

Friday, March 20 - All Team 8+

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

Saturday, March 21 - Sunday, March 21 - All Teams

All teams will ski and ride on their normal schedule.

SBA Menu - Week of March 15

Academics

While it might feel like Spring on Donner Summit, campus was quiet with many student-athletes traveling for competitions. For students, please continue to communicate and check in with teachers regarding assignments while on the road. Per the SBA Handbook, extensions may only be granted with approval prior to the due date. 

Schoolwide Read: Accountable

Students should have read pages 311-357 (finishing Part 10) for our Monday Homeroom discussion of Accountable. 

Practice ACT for 10th and 11th Graders

The Practice ACT will be given on Saturday, May 9 at 8:30am.  Any students interested in taking this practice test must sign up so a test can be ordered. Please mark yes or no next to your student's name in the sign-up sheet.

The deadline to sign up is March 27. If you have any questions, please email Karen Rowe.

School Photos

School photos are now available for purchase. Families can view their photos and select the pose(s) in the print packages.  All orders placed before the deadline will receive 10% off using the code below. Taxes and shipping charges are applied at checkout.  

A few notes about ordering are included below.

  • Please complete all information carefully and completely when ordering. Enter both the first and last name unless you want only the first name printed on photos. Ranson Photography will not be able to correct any orders with incorrect information submitted. Families will be responsible for reordering if there are errors due to incorrect submission. 

  • Chrome is our preferred browser. Apple devices may not work correctly because of the popups that come when cropping your photo or adding information. Please use Chrome on your mobile device or order from a desktop.

  • Only portrait photos are recommended for magnets. Horizontal images may be cut off. 

If you have any questions, please email theransons@ransonphoto.com. 

Information on Ordering Photos
Order Photos
Gallery codes are set to the individual student. The format is the student's name First Last.

10% off Code: snowski26
Deadline: March 23, 2026

Community

Concussion Awareness

A concussion is a brain injury caused by a blow to the head or body that makes the brain move suddenly. Importantly, an athlete does not need to lose consciousness or have a direct hit to the head for it to be serious. 

How certified health care professionals evaluate concussions:

  • Symptom check: Headache, dizziness, nausea, light/noise sensitivity, confusion, mood changes, difficulty concentrating

  • Cognitive exam: Balance, coordination, reaction time, memory

  • Physical exam: Neck pain and range of motion, and eye movement tests, balance, etc.

When in doubt, pull them out. Please reach out to your athletic trainer or coach if you have any questions or concerns.

Upcoming Events

April 7, 2026 - SBA Low Stress Book Club

We will discuss There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak. More info and RSVP

Prior Updates