Founded in 1970, Burke Mountain Academy set out to give aspiring ski racers the chance to pursue the sport at the highest level while completing their high school education. Fifty-five years and countless success stories later, our mission remains the same: to champion ski racers chasing greatness. Located in East Burke, Vermont, at the base of Burke Mountain, BMA provides consistent access to one of the world’s premier training venues.
With an annual enrollment of about 70 students, BMA was the nation’s first academy dedicated exclusively to elite ski racers. For over 55 years, BMA has earned the trust of athletes by supporting their development in academics, training, and community, producing more than 154 National Ski Team members and over 40 Olympians.
BMA runs a residential program offering U16, FIS, and Postgraduate programs for students in grades 9-PG. BMA also operates a comprehensive, non-residential Junior Program for U8-U14 athletes. The FIS program supports athletes competing at regional, national, and international levels. The U16 program focuses on skill development, academic foundation, competition, and community involvement. The Postgraduate continues to work with recent graduates who want to continue their training and racing. Student-athletes may also choose to extend the last two years of their studies over three years concurrent with FIS skiing years in High School allowing for greater academic balance alongside additional training and racing opportunities. BMA also operates a second training campus in Sterzing, Italy, where athletes spend part of the year training and learning.
Academics at BMA are college preparatory in nature, rigorous, yet designed to fit alongside demanding training schedules. Students take three to four classes per trimester and may follow a four- or five-year path. Learning happens in and out of the classroom, with a focus on curiosity, challenge, and lifelong growth.
Training emphasizes long-term development over short-term results. The coaching staff is committed to helping student-athletes grow with discipline, resilience, and ownership of their process.
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