Costs & Gear
The full picture, with nothing buried — what a season costs, what the team provides, what your athlete needs to bring, and where to find good used gear.
What It Costs
No surprises. Here is everything a season actually costs.
The 2026-27 athlete contribution is $800, set by membership vote in September. Mt. Brighton season pass pricing and a full-season estimate will be posted once confirmed. Questions: pcepskiboosters@gmail.com.
What You'll Need
The Team Provides
- Team jacket loaner.
- Gates, timing, and race bibs.
- Coaching and practice structure.
- Mt. Brighton team training access.
You Bring
- Skis — racing preferred, but any modern shaped ski works year one.
- Boots — fit matters more than brand.
- Helmet — required.
- Goggles — low-light lens for night races.
- Warm layers.
Buying gear for the first time? Check area ski swaps, Facebook Marketplace, and Play It Again Sports. Ask current parents — we've all been there.
Optional: Extra Training with XLR8
XLR8 Alpine Racing is a 501(c)(3) race program based at Mt. Brighton — the same hill we train on. Their high school program runs Saturday and Sunday mornings, 9am to noon, which roughly doubles an athlete's weekly training time.
Every racer on our team has trained with XLR8 for the past three seasons.
Fees and registration are handled by XLR8 directly, not by the booster club.