Nordic Program

List of 3 items.

• Nordic Program Philosophy

  The Stratton Mountain School Nordic Program strives to develop individuals with an appreciation for an active, outdoor lifestyle and a love of the sport while providing every opportunity for success at the highest levels. Nordic skiers at SMS are expected to be model students, dedicated athletes, and exemplary citizens of the school community.

  
  We take a long-term and complete-athlete approach in our development process. The SMS Nordic program focuses on solid, consistent training in a variety of modes as well as appropriate exposure to regional, national, and international level competition. This is achieved in a team environment, emphasizing camaraderie, respect, and accountability. 

  
  In pursuit of athlete education, we create an environment that allows student-athletes to understand and take ownership of the processes that facilitate improvement and success and equip them with the tools to achieve their goals. Skiers leave SMS with the knowledge needed to continue their progress as athletes and individuals regardless of their path— a collegiate ski program, the US Ski Team, academic pursuits, or other personal goals. 

• Why Stratton Mountain School?

  At Stratton Mountain School, you’re joining more than a team - you’re joining an entire community.
  
  

  Academics and Legacy
  
  

  SMS boasts a highly educated and experienced teaching staff, with an average class size of 10 people. The list of college acceptances for the Nordic team is outstanding: in the last four years (2020-24), we have sent four student-athletes to Bates, 3 to Colby, 2 to Dartmouth, Middlebury, Williams, and Saint Lawrence, and 1 to CU Boulder, McGill, New School, St. Scholastica, and UVM.

  On the athletic side, SMS Nordic has won a gold medal at JNs every year for the last 28 years. We have had an athlete at the Junior World Championships, Youth Olympic Games, or the U18 trip for the last 27 years. Notable alumni include Ben Ogden (‘18), Will Koch (‘20), Sophia Laukli (‘PG ‘18), Julia Kern (PG’16), Sophie Caldwell (‘08), Andy Newell (‘02), Kris Freeman (‘99), and many more.
  
  

  Comprehensive Programming
  
  

  All the SMS coaches are L200 certified (max), and deeply invested in professional development. We offer training and development plans, organize travel/transportation/lodging/meals logistics, facilitate equipment purchase and maintenance, and offer world class race ski service.
  
  

  Personal Development
  
  

  At SMS Nordic, we place a big emphasis on athlete education, providing opportunities to practice independence and decision making in a supportive environment. We offer a multidisciplinary support team, including professional Athletic Trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, mental performance coaching, and a comprehensive support network of advisors, teachers, and the wellness committee. 
  
  

  Learn more: Link to admissions presentation

  
  
  

• Summer Camps

  BKL Summer Camp - 2026 Dates TBD
  Registration opens March 2, 2026
  
  Junior Summer Camp - 2026 Dates TBD
  Registration opens March 2, 2026
  
  Local Summer Training - June 8 - August 21, 2026
  Registration opens mid-May.
  Great opportunity to improve your skiing with a high-quality training group and world-class coaches, overlapping with SMS T2 Elite Team when possible.