The goal of PHST is to promote a fun and safe environment for youth who love skiing and who want to learn to race and compete with other young skiers. We welcome all levels of skiers.

However, PHST is not a learn-to-ski, first time skier program. Skiers joining our team must be able to ski the Patriots Way trail independently and be willing to ski the intermediate Big Blue trail as well.

The Eastern Massachusetts Buddy Werner League (our governing body) REQUIRES the use of helmets at all League events. Racers must wear a racing helmet with hard ear flaps. This is a change implemented in 2018/2019, when, previously, U8 were not required to wear hard-sided helmets. For more on helmets, including the rules for U14+ racers taking place in USSA sanctioned events, as well as other equipment suggestions, check out our Equipment Guidelines.

PHST is a parent-supported team. A key to the enjoyment of race days is parent participation. Team parents are required to help at Home Races, and some may be needed to help run the EMBWL Fun Race and the Championship Race. 

Lift tickets are not included in the team registration fee. Tickets need to be purchased separately. Discounted season passes and discounted practice tickets are given at a special rate by Blue Hills for team members. If you are a team member, you can purchase a season pass at the December Parent Meet and Greet or Team Preseason Event. Tickets for away races are purchased on race day at the host mountain.