Academy
Our Academy offers world-class athletics and college preparatory academics on the same mountain. Spend more time training and less time commuting between school and the mountain.
We enroll students in grades 6-12 who share our dedication to excellence in athletics and academics and want to grow personally as they prepare for their athletic careers and college.
Sugar Bowl has the only snowbound village in the United States. Both academics and athletics are on the mountain, which provides easy transitions between training and coursework and ski-in/ski-out access.
World-Class Athletics
Our athletic program is designed to promote the values of discipline and perseverance. Our training program is individualized for each sport and athlete and emphasizes a long-term athletic development through sport science, which includes technique, strength and conditioning, sports psychology, and equipment performance. SBA alumni are currently skiing or riding at over 20 colleges, the US Ski & Snowboard Team, the World Cup, and the Freeride World Tour.
College Preparatory Academics
SBA gives athletes the opportunity to pursue their sport full-time without sacrificing high-quality academics. Our courses are aligned to University of California A-G requirements, meet university admission standards throughout the US, and fulfill the NCAA core curriculum requirements for freshman eligibility. Students find a welcoming community of teachers who are passionate about their work and love the outdoors.