JOIN US IN THE MOUNTAINS

Applications are now closed for 2025-2026 season.

* If you would like to apply for next Winter please fill out the application below. *

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TARGHEE PASS

Front Country programming is a no cost opportunity to learn a rigorous and life long discipline that connects vets to a family of mountaineers all over the country.

ALWAYS SOMEONE TO CALL, ALWAYS SOMEONE TO SKI WITH.

REQUIRMENTS:

We welcome United States Veterans from all walks of life! Backcountry skiing is a difficult discipline and can be dangerous, please make sure you meet the requirements below:

  • Some previous ski / snowboard experience

  • Live in a region that has access to snowy conditions to allow the continuation of skills gained with FCF

  • Front Country is proud to serve veterans with physical disabilities, please don’t hesitate to apply

OUR PROGRAMS:

SHRED Therapy: Our flagship program. FCF runs multiple six day clinics December - February in the Targhee, Teton and Absaroka mountain ranges. Each SHRED therapy clinic includes:

  • All necessary backcountry gear for your use from our FCF Gear Cache

  • Avalanche probe, shovel and beacon kit

  • Internationally recognized AIARE 1 avalanche training & certification

  • Backcountry skill training including skinning, downhill, on map terrain, partner rescue, lines etc.

  • Travel to all ski sites

  • Daily meal stipend

  • Goodbye Dinner with Front Country BOD, staff & participants.

*Financial help for lodging and transportation to Jackson, WY is available!

Travis Partyka Scholarship: This comprehensible annual scholarship is awarded to a veteran who embodies the passion, grit and generosity of our friend Travis. The Partyka clinic week includes all training and certs as in the SHRED Therapy program and covers ALL associated costs. Including round trip airfare and lodging in Jackson, WY. The recipient also receives a head to toe backcountry set-up (including board/skis, kit & avy gear) to continue your backcountry adventures.