Race Programs

  • 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: $350 (Lift tickets & season passes are NOT included.)

    Schedule:
    Sundays 9am-12pm 
    First Session: January 7th
    Last Session: March 10th

    At this time, the program is currently full, but please reach out Jeff to be added to the waitlist.

  • 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: $550 (Lift Tickets and Season Passes are NOT included.)  Fees for optional away races are not included & average $25 per race.

    Schedule:
    Christmas Break Camp (12/26, 12/27, 12/28) 9am-2pm

    Saturdays & Sundays 9am-2pm
    First Session: December 30th
    Last Session: March 17th

    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
    11am Run the course with focus on skills & tactics of the day
    12pm Lunch
    1pm Run the courses
    1:55pm Tear down as a group

    Expectations:
    Be respectful.  Be kind. Listen to your coaches. Have FUN!

    At this time, the program is currently full, but please reach out Jeff to be added to the waitlist.

Coach

  • Jeff Farnum

    Hold onto your B-Net.
    Program Director / Head Coach
    Jeff is back for the 2023/24 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 Apline 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 5 years & plans on many more to come.