Burke Mountain Academy

Burke Mountain Academy was founded in 1970 and has made it their mission to be “all-in on ski racing.” The academy is in Burke, Vermont, at the base of Burke Mountain, which offers the racers easy access to a productive northeastern training facility. The academy has been trusted by many successful athletes for over 50 years and is dedicated to supporting the development of academics, training and community.

The academy is an annual program with two semesters that spans nine months. They offer two different programs, a FIS program and a U16 program. The FIS program is for high-performing athletes looking to compete in upper-level regional, national, and international ski racing. The U16 program focuses on the opportunities to expand the athlete in their training and racing, build a solid academic foundation, and get them involved in the community.

Academically, Burke Mountain Academy is a college-preparatory school that has developed a curriculum that complements the student’s athletic schedules. They have an experimental and project-based educational model that immerses the student-athlete in various learning environments.  

For training, the program emphasizes long-term planning and steps to succeed at the “highest level over a short-term, outcome-driven strategy.” Their community of coaches believes in nurturing dedication and assisting cultivating student-athletes becoming the best version of themselves. 



Burke Mountain Academy in Fall
Credit: Burke Mountain Academy
Mikaela Shiffrin is a Burke Mountain Academy Alumni
Credit: GEPA pictures/ Greg M. Cooper
Burke Mountain Academy Athletes in group
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