You Oughta Know – Coaches
Opfer and Desjardins Named 25-26 Savage Squirrels
DCWST alpine team members Kara Opfer and Chase Desjardin were recently named the 2025 – 2026 Savage Squirrel Awardees. This is the highest honor DCWST bestows on members of the program. This Savage Squirrel Award, named after a combination of the race hill (Squirrel Cage) and and the original park (the Savage Terrain Park), is…
Read MoreDCWST Athletes Trent Bray and Vale Braun Podium at State Championships
Qualifying Deep Creek Winter Sports Team (DCWST) athletes traveled to represent the western Pennsylvania region the last two weekends for State Championships. These Championship races are only available to very exclusive U12-U16 racers who have worked hard to qualify by accumulating World Cup points throughout the winter season. Excitingly, DCWST athlete Trent Bray finished first…
Read MoreDCWST Athletes Qualify for State Championships
With the completion of the regular season of racing last weekend, many DCWST athletes have skied very well over the course of the season so far. Some athletes have also now qualified for upcoming PARA State Championship events. The PARA U12 State Championships will be held at Roundtop Mountain Resort in Lewisberry, PA on Feb.…
Read MoreDCWST Racers Medal in Successful Weekend
This past weekend, Deep Creek Winter Sports Team (DCWST) athletes posted an impressive sweep of results at home race Giant Slalom at Wisp Resort and at a Slalom race away at Hidden Valley Resort in Pennsylvania. At Hidden Valley, DCWST athletes swept the bronze podium across the board: for females, U12 Brady Guidera, U14 Arden…
Read MoreDCWST Athlete Featured on Recent Podcast
DCWST athlete Chase Desjardin (seen above) was recently featured on the “Air and Opportunity” podcast. Listen to the episode for some insight into what drives him both on and off the slopes.
Read MoreCalling all Volunteers – DCWST Needs YOU!
DCWST is a volunteer, nonprofit organization run by parents with a passion for winter mountain sports. The fees from each of our member families each year help us pay for coaching and maintain the wide array of specialized technical equipment that it takes to run the program and and host our events. But there is…
Read MoreImportant Dates for the 25-26 Season
Hello DCWST Community! Please note the following important dates for the 2025-2026 season: DCWST Tryout and Mini Camp -December 27 -December 30,2025 Western Region and State Level Events Schedule DCWST Governor’s Cup March 7-8, 2026 Updates will be made here if revisions or additions are made!
Read More25-26 PARA AO Clinic and Exam Schedule Now Available!
The schedule for this fall’s alpine official training and exam sessions is now available – CLICK HERE to review the dates and locations. Register for workshops on https://adminskiracing.com/.
Read MoreJoin the Addy Strong Campaign!
Addy Spehar, an athlete from WPRC, was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. The PARA Western Region is offering special Addy Strong T-shirts to show love and support for Addy Spehar. All net proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to Addy’s family to help with medical expenses, travel costs, and anything else…
Read More24-25 Savage Squirrel Awardees Named
DCWST alpine team members Alexa Hester and Gavin Grunseich were named the 2024 – 2025 Savage Squirrel Awardees at the annual end of season DCWST Banquet. This Savage Squirrel Award, named after a combination of the race hill (Squirrel Cage) and and the original park (the Savage Terrain Park), is given annually the skiers and/or…
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