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New York, NY
28Β°
Partly Cloudy
7:15 am4:33 pm EST
Feels like: 21Β°F
Wind: 9mph NW
Humidity: 59%
Pressure: 30.04"Hg
UV index: 1
New York, NY
28Β°
Partly Cloudy
7:15 am4:33 pm EST
Feels like: 21Β°F
Wind: 9mph NW
Humidity: 59%
Pressure: 30.04"Hg
UV index: 1

Development Team

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Development team

Welcome to Bousquet Mountain’s Development (Devo) Race Team page! If you’ve got a budding skier in your family who’s eager to hone their racing skills and finesse their technique, you’re in the right place. Our program is specially designed for those just starting on their skiing journey, offering a supportive environment where they can build a strong foundation in the thrilling world of ski racing.

requirements

Age group:

If your little shredder is between 6 and 12 years old, as of December 31st, this program is designed just for them

Prerequisites:Β 

  • Comfortably skiing most intermediate and even those tricky trails. We promise it’ll be loads of fun!
  • Hopping onto the Blue and Yellow chairlifts all by themselves.

* If your child is comfortable on beginner trails and still working on chairlift independence, check out our Bousquet Club!

dates + times + program cost

8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Saturday + Sunday

December 14 – March 2 (No practice: MLK weekend, and first weekend of President’s Week)

Cost: $750

Cost w/ unlimited summit season pass: $1,429

SEASON PASS REQUIRED

program description

Welcome to the starting line of your skiing journey at Bousquet! Our Development Team, or “Devo” as we affectionately call it, is a thrilling ride for young snow lovers aged 6-12. It’s all about embracing mountain skiing, with a sprinkle of racing instruction for those ready to level up their skills.

In the Devo program, we prioritize the power of fun. Our carefully crafted approach blends the joy of free skiing with skill-enhancing drills. Here’s what you can expect:

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  • Thrilling skiing adventures: Our young skiers embark on exciting explorations of different terrains, from moguls to jumps, keeping every day on the mountain full of new challenges and excitement.
  • Skill-focused training: Through a mix of balance, agility, edging, and rotary drills, we help our skiers develop a solid foundation of skills that builds confidence and enables progress on the slopes.
  • Embracing the race experience: As the season unfolds, we introduce the exhilaration of racing gates, allowing our skiers to test their abilities, enhance their speed, and feel the rush of friendly competition.
  • Individual growth paths: Whether our skiers choose to continue their racing journey in our Interclub or Tri-State programs or find joy in the Devo experience itself, we celebrate and support their unique paths, ensuring they become well-rounded skiers.
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Our trip and pass protection policies are applicable for all race team products and registrations. To learn more about these policies, click here!

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A season pass is required for participation in the Devo program.

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Guest Service Manager

Amanda Cozzaglio

Amanda started at Bousquet in September, 2022.

She was born and raised in the Berkshires and currently resides in Pittsfield. She loves to be outside in the summer months hiking the various trails we have to enjoy, biking on the Rail Trail or kayaking anywhere there is water. Although she enjoys the warm weather over the cold, she is excited to appreciate the winter beauty on a whole other level and brush up on her skiing skills!

When Amanda is not working, she thoroughly enjoys spending time with her family (mainly her 5 nephews and 1 sweet little niece 😊)

Yaron Steinhauer enjoying activities at Bousquet Mountain
operations manager

Yaron Steinhauer

Yaron’s been in the Snowsports industry for 20 years, starting out as an instructor at Hunter Mountain. He leveled up with his Level 3 PSIA certification, then headed out west for a bit. Now he’s back east and has been our Operations Manager since the summer of 2023! He’s all about sharing his passion for the sport and making sure everyone enjoys their time on the snow.

Originally from Westchester County, NY, he’s now hanging out in the Berkshires, and if he’s not on the slopes, he’s probably biking around the hills (especially in the summer).

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marketing + Resort Programs manager

Eliza Lindberg

Eliza, a native of Canaan, NY, has been skiing since she could stand on two feet, and deeply loves the outdoors. After getting her Bachelor’s in Psychology in 2023, she joined the Bousquet team filled with passion for skiing, enthusiasm, and curiosity.

Her investment in Bousquet extends beyond the slopes, recognizing it as a gathering place that fosters community connections, promotes healthy living, and plays a significant role in sustaining the vibrant culture of Berkshire County.

Group of hikers on a trail at Bousquet Mountain
Surface Manager

Josh Morse

Bio Coming Soon

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Ski & Ride School director

Cindy Bartlett

Cindy first started skiing at Bousquet when she was 7 years old and began teaching at the age of 14. She is a Level 2 certified PSIA instructor, and received her 40-year pin from PSIA-AASI two years ago. Cindy also met her husband at the mountain and has two kids who both learned to ski at Bousquet as well. πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Her passion is simply contagious as she continues to teach the next generation and share her love of skiing with all today.

Beyond Bousquet, Cindy is a volunteer and board member at Berkshire Humane Society 🐾 and rides horses. 🐴

πŸ” Favorite trail: Roberto’s Chute
❀️ Favorite memory at Bousquet: a clinic with Court (a legendary Bousquet ski school instructor) when he told the boys, β€œSki it like Cindy!”

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mountain manager

nate bovard

Bio Coming Soon

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general manager

kevin mcmillan

Kevin started at Bousquet in April of 2020. He brings 30 years of experience in the outdoor industry, along with a knack for creative problem solving and mad people skills.

He lives in Plainfield, and is an avid mountain biker and snowboarder.