Cadillac Area Ski Club

CASC – Junior Race Program

The Cadillac Area Ski Club and Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort are proud to continue the Junior Race Program. The 2026 season starts January 8th and runs thru March 5th. This program is for all area children, age 8 to 14, who wish to expand their skiing skills into the area of alpine ski racing. Those 7 and under need coaching staff approval.

Training will be held on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 & Saturdays 10 AM to noon, with three official weekend club races against other area ski clubs and spring race opportunities at Caberfae Peaks. All training will be at Caberfae Peaks, with athletes and coaches meeting at the race shacks located at the base of Olympia on South Peak.

New this season we will be offering four additional Saturday training times. These will be led by coaches Nate Houk and Seth Houk and held on January 17th, Jan. 31st, February 14 and Feb. 28th from 12 to 2pm. Training is on Olympia and offered as drop in day of for $25 per day or include all four session with your junior program registration for a discounted $50.

Our first day of training we traditionally host a coach and parent meet and greet at the bottom of Shelter near the ticket office. Our program is always excepting new participants through out the season, please feel free to contact us at anytime.

Coaching for the 2025 season will be divided between experienced area coaches; Meg Mogan, Keenan Cooper, Larry Waldo, Seth Houk, Joe Host and Bob Cole. With Additional assistance from Cadillac High school coaches James Netzley and Nate Houk.

Training will consist of a wide range of on hill activities used to increase athletes technique and tactics of alpine ski racing. Exercises within and outside of set courses are aimed at challenging athletes in order to increase balance, experience, knowledge and love of alpine ski racing. These will include focused skill building drills, race day preparedness and gate training involving stubby courses, brushes, directional cues, etc.

Alpine ski racing is a unique sport in several ways, for coaches, athletes and parents. Please take a moment to check out the link below for program information that is important to know and review each season.

CASC Parent/Athlete Information

2025 OFFICIAL CLUB RACES: (club youth ages 14 and under)

Sunday January 25th 2026 – Antrim Ski Academy Invitational at Schuss Mt.

Sunday February 1st 2026 – Crystal Community Ski Club Invitational at Crystal Mt.

Sunday February 22nd 2026 – Cadillac Area Ski Club Invitational at Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025 SEASON

Price for the 9 week program is $200.00 per athlete per season for training only. $50 (or $25 drop in day of) for four extended Saturday training sessions. Athletes can choose to train any or all days and are encouraged but not required to participate in club races.

All athletes are required to have a signed Cadillac Area Ski Club/Caberfae Peaks Registration Form and Waiver on file in order to participate in training. Registration is open through the season and always welcoming new athletes.

For Complete Registration click link below:

2026 Cadillac Area Ski Club Registration Form, Payment and Waiver

New participants please complete : Concussion Information – Return only page 2

2026 Cadillac Area Ski Club Registration Form, Payment and Waiver (If not completed in registration form)

Spring Race Series

CASC and Caberfae Peaks presents the Spring Race Series at Caberfae Peaks Resort

SUNDAY, March 8th, 2026: Caberfae Peaks Gold Cup Super G Race

Super Giant Slalom Race on GG’s Ride
$10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults
Online Registration here
Price is $5 more for day of registration. Registration closes at 12 pm on March 8th
1 pm start
Awards in Beatie’s Bar and Grill following the race
Open to all
Age divisions: 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-32, 33-45, 46-59, 60+

SATURDAY, March 14th, 2026: Jim Wickham Memorial Slalom Race

Slalom Race on Liberty
$10 for kids (17 and under) and $15 for adults
Online registration here
Price is $5 more for day of registration. Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 10th
1:00 PM start
Awards in Beatie’s Bar and Grill following the race
Support Cadillac Area Ski Club by participating in the race and silent auction
Open to all
Age divisions: 0-10, 11-14, 15-17, 18-35, 36-46, 47-57, 58 and up

Sunday, March 15th, 2026: Earl Huckle Memorial Giant Slalom Race

Giant Slalom Race on Liberty
$10 for kids (17 and under) and $15 for adults
Online registration here
Price is $5 more for day of registration. Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 17th
1 pm Start
Awards and Annual Auction Fundraiser in Beatie’s Bar and Grill following the race
Open to all
Age divisions: 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Wednesday Night Adult Race League

Grab some friends and join the fun with a casual, beginner friendly adult race league. Teams of 3 compete every week against each other using a handicap system. There are weekly standings and overall results. At the conclusion of the season one team is added to the annual trophy, to be listed with other legends forever.

League starts January 14, 2026 and runs through March 11th, 2026

$150 per Team of 3
Any combination of men, women and children (with parent/guardian)
Skiers, Snowboarders and Telemarkers

Race Runs start at 6:30 pm Wednesday nights on Liberty and Olympia Runs at Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort.

Weekly results held in Beatie’s Bar and Grill following the race.

Registration Form for the 2026 Season! Print, fill out and return in person or by mail along with team payment.

Caberfae Peaks – CASC – 2025-26 Waiver

Joe Host – Program Lead – jhostsns@gmail.com – 231-775-2401

About Us

Cadillac Area Ski Club was formed decades ago by community members, businesses and youth racers with a passion for alpine ski racing. Ski boosters was the host of the first ski swap sale in 1972 which at that time supported high school athletes but sparked the interest for younger programs. In the same time frame Caberfae Race Team was formed and offered an exciting experience by talented Caberfae ski instructors. In 1983 the Extreme Team was formed and fueled by Joe Hosts love of the sport. Club races were taking place, using stop watch times and coca cola prizes. All of these programs and events were the building blocks for todays CASC. It has taken a community to grow the program into what it is today with several people lending their support for multiple years. Many of these early pioneers can still be found on the slopes at Caberfae, ripping turns and supporting race programs.

Over the years CASC has seen talented athletes transition into knowledgeable coaches, friendships form across generations and young athletes find success, resulting in a community commitment to keeping race opportunities alive for all ages. Spring races for all, official youth club races and adult races have formed along the way and are still alive this season. Shout out to our home hill, Caberfae Peaks for their wonderful support through the years.

Today CASC still hosts the annual ski swap every November. It, along with the Earl Huckle Memorial Race serves as the clubs largest fund raisers, allowing the club to stay up to date with modern equipment and offer the best we can to developing athletes in the area.

Many have endured the cold nights of junior race training. All leave with life long skills and relationships. Local athletes who move up to the Cadillac High School Ski Team are joining one of the most successful athletic programs at Cadillac schools. CASCs goal has always been to teach young athletes ski racing fundamentals and the fun of competition. We are pleased to see our athletes find joy and success in ski racing. So many have continued to race at great levels when they outgrow juniors. Too many years and names to list, I’m sure you know of at least one.

Thank you to all the young and old that have dedicated their time and resources to Cadillac Area Ski Club. This here is just a snap shot of the long history and timeless stories.