WVABBTS is a snow sports academy and club that provides world-class training, competition, and a rigorous college-preparatory education tailored to the needs of the dedicated winter athlete. Through exceptional coaching, committed educators, and cutting-edge training venues, we empower athletes to excel both on and off the slopes. With our values of growth, respect, integrity, and teamwork (GRIT), we are dedicated to developing well-rounded individuals by maximizing their potential in sports, academics and life in a family-focused community.
Recognized as the birthplace of freestyle skiing and a leader in alpine development, WVA is more than just a school. It is your path to the podium. Whether your goal is the Olympics, a national title, or college athletics, WVA equips student-athletes to rise to every challenge—on snow, in the classroom, and in life.
A small group of gritty pioneers came together in 1934 with a common bond: skiing. Committed, they climbed Mt. Tecumseh with saws, axes, and shovels to clear narrow ski runs by hand and formed the Black and Blue Trail Smashers, now known as WVABBTS. For almost 100 years WVABBTS continues to instill these core values in our young athletes.
At WVABBTS, we believe in camps all year round. We offer several on-snow commercial camps throughout the year, but when we cannot be on snow, we use the summer to build skills, have fun, and prepare for success when winter returns. Whether your child is a competitive athlete or just loves being active outdoors, we offer camps designed to meet every level of interest and ability.
