Founded in 1982, Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) is a full-time ski academy serving student-athletes in grades 7 through post-graduate. Located at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine, CVA athletes train on Narrow Gauge, one of the few FIS-homologated downhill courses in the Eastern U.S., and the Beth Kubik Training Venue with a high-speed surface lift. Sugarloaf’s elevation, reliable snowfall, and snowmaking provide a long, consistent on-snow training season.
CVA integrates competitive alpine training with a rigorous college-preparatory academic program. Training emphasizes long-term athlete development, including technical and tactical skill progression, physical conditioning, and mental skills. Athletes train in small groups for individualized coaching and close athlete-coach relationships. Programs are process-driven and periodized to align preparation with key competitive phases. In addition to the academy program, CVA offers alpine weekend programs and camps for non-academy athletes.
Academics complement demanding training schedules. Small class sizes support personalized instruction while fostering critical thinking, independence, and responsibility. CVA’s College Bound program provides students with guidance, resources, and dedicated time to navigate the college application process and prepare students for success in college and beyond.
Other Academy News
- Stratton Mountain School Hiring Elite Alpine FIS Coach (Full-Time, Year-Round)
- Zenit Ski Team Builds Flexible High-Performance Pathway for U19 Alpine Racers
- Loveland Ski Club is Hiring an Executive Director
- Hiring Alpine Director – Division Laurentienne de Ski
- The Peak School is Hiring – Upper School Math Teacher & Spanish Teacher Openings (August 2026)
- Lucy Brown Is Coaching the Next Generation and Redefining What High Performance Looks Like
