BUCK HILL D-TEAM

The Buck Hill D-Team is our developmental ski racing program for kids ages 6-15. Whether your goal is to advance to the internationally renowned Buck Hill Ski Racing Team, your local high school alpine program or simply to become an expert skier and ensure a lifelong enjoyment of a great winter sport, our D-Team program will lay the foundation. Our experienced and passionate coaches teach introductory elements of ski racing, providing a platform for rapid improvement. Training includes a high volume of both slalom and giant slalom gate training and directed drills. Athlete will also compete in 3-4 races during the season through the Minnesota Snow Sports League. We offer both a Saturday program and a Sunday program.

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2026/2027 Buck Hill D-Team

Register early; spots are extremely limited!

Additional Details:

  • The season includes 3 races at other area resorts. Lift tickets are required.
  • Participants may only attend sessions for programs they are registered for. Absences cannot be made up on different programs days.
  • Coaches assess program readiness on first two weekends.
  • This program is very popular and spots are limited. Registrations open at noon July 7.

Requirements:

  • D-Team is not a beginner program. Participants must be strong intermediate skiers, able to ski in control on blue and black runs at Buck Hill and link mostly parallel turns. We recommend our Intro to Ski Racing program (hyperlink to Intro page) for skiers transitioning from wedged to parallel turns.
  • Participants must be 6 years old by December 1, 2026
  • Must be able to ride lifts unassisted
  • Lift tickets are required and not included in program fee

Progression:

Foundation: Snow Sports Center Lesson Program, Intro to Ski Racing Program

Advancement: Buck Hill Ski Racing Team, High School Alpine Program, High School Training Group

Saturday D-Team

November 28, 2026 – February 20, 2027, Saturdays only

  • TIME: 9:30am– 12:30pm
  • Race Dates:
    • 1/09/2027 Andes Tower
    • 1/23/2027 Powder Ridge
    • 2/06/2027 Wild Mountain
    • 2/20/2027 Buck Hill

Sunday D-Team

November 29, 2026 – February 21, 2027, Sundays only

  • TIME: 1:00 – 4:00pm
  • Race Dates:
    • 1/10/2027 Wild Mountain
    • 1/24/2027 Wild Mountain
    • 2/07/2027 Trollhaugen
    • 2/21/2027 Buck Hill

Price: $835.00

Registrations open at noon on July 7 and close on October 31.

All registrations are non-refundable.

For questions about D-Team, or to determine which of our programs is best suited for your child, email us at dteam@buckhill.com.

If D-Team is full, join the waitlist by emailing us at dteam@buckhill.com.

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2026/2027 Buck Hill D-Team Tuesday

Times:

Tuesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Dates:

January 5,2027 through February 23, 2027, Tuesdays only

Price:

$365 (7/7 - 8/3/2026)
$385 (8/4 – 10/31/26)

Registrations open at noon on July 7, 2026 and close on October 31st. All registrations are non-refundable.

Required lift tickets are not included in registration.

2026/2027 Renegades Program

The Buck Hill Renegades Program is a one- to two-year transition introductory to the USSS racing program for U10/12 athletes participating in the Buck Hill D-Team, seeking additional training opportunities to advance their racing skills. Led by Buck Hill USSS-certified coaches, athletes will work on and build their skills, such as stance, balance, and position on skis. Skills developed through this program lay the foundation for success at the next level of racing.

Additional Details:

  • Weekly training with USSS coaches
  • High volume of training in gates and directed free skiing
  • Rapid development of skills and fundamentals
  • Introduction to training at the next level of Buck Hill’s world-renowned racing program
  • Training with NO lift lines
  • Private lift, training hill and facilities

Requirements:

  • Participation requires junior slalom race skis, fitted boots, and protective gear for slalom courses. Training will be in tall gates for all ages.
  • Participants must be able to ski parallel turns.
  • Must be a member of the Buck Hill D-Team to register for the Renegades program.
  • Lift tickets are required for all sessions and are not included in registration.

Ages: U10/12 (Year of Birth 2015-2018)

Progression: Buck Hill D-Team athlete moving into USSS racing

Times: Mondays, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Dates: January 4, 2027 - February 22, 2027 (Mondays only)

Fee:

$495(7/7 - 8/3/2026)
$595 (8/4 - 10/31/2026)

Registration opens at noon on July 7, 2026, and ends on October 31st, 2026. All registrations are non-refundable.

Have questions? Contact D Team directly now!