Carrabassett Valley Academy athletes are back on campus, and they wasted no time setting the tone for a powerful year ahead. Preseason began with fitness testing, where student-athletes pushed their limits in strength, agility, endurance, and balance—proving that champions are made long before the snow flies.
CVA marked the start of its 44th school year with Fall Registration Day on Sunday, August 31. This year, the Academy welcomed 69 new and returning student-athletes and their families to campus. The Big Dogs met with teachers, staff, coaches, and the healthcare team to prepare for the year ahead. We’re so excited to welcome back our returning families and to give a big Big Dog welcome to those joining us for the first time!
The first full weekend back at CVA was filled with adventure and connection as students headed out on their Class Orientation Trips. These trips are a highlight of the year, giving classmates the chance to bond, explore, and kick off the year together!
Miller, who skied at Carrabassett Valley Academy, is the most decorated American male alpine skier ever.
Franconia, New Hampshire native Bode Miller, who skied on a scholarship at Carrabassett Valley Academy in Carrabassett Valley, Maine, as a child, has been inducted into the United States Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame.
Paré spoke with WMTW about his performance in the World Championships, how he can qualify for the Olympics and how his coaches at Carrabasset Valley Academy helped him improve.
Two CVA Big Dogs are mentioned in this article from U.S. Ski & Snowboard. Morgan Shute '25 and Chase Littlefield '24 are making their marks on the international stage. Go, dogs, go!
Carrabassett Valley, ME – Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) is proud to announce that Big Dogs Morgan Shute ’25 and Maggie Swain ’24 are one step closer to achieving their Olympic dreams. As the top two female FIS ski cross athletes in the United States, both have qualified for the prestigious FIS Ski Cross World Championships, set to take place later this month in St. Moritz, Switzerland...
CVA Big Dogs, Boden Gerry '24 and Nate Pare recently sat down with WABI TV 5 sports director, Ben Barr, to discuss the upcoming season in World Cup Snowboard Cross competition, and being named to the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team.
Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) is committed to giving all their athletes the opportunity to reach their full potential, with the intent to ski more with higher quality; the expanded race venue created through The Podium Project has leveraged that goal at CVA.
In 2021, Kirk Dwyer, the Alpine Program Director at CVA, collaborated with others to orchestrate The Podium Project at the Sugarloaf Ski Resort in Maine, striving to achieve their strategic vision.
STRONG – At the end of this month, Lorenzo Warren, 11-year-old son of Selina and Jonny Warren, along with the eight other members of his team from Carrabassett Valley Academy’s Snowboard Weekend Program, will head to Copper Mountain in Colorado for the Annual United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association’s (USASA) National Championships.
CARRABASSETT VALLEY – Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) is proud to announce that post-graduate athlete, Nathan Pare, has received the prestigious “Rookie of the Year” award.
CARRABASSETT VALLEY – Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) proudly announces that seven of its Freestyle Moguls athletes have been selected to compete at the prestigious 2024 Toyota U.S. Mogul Freestyle Championship. The event is scheduled to take place from March 22 to March 24 at Waterville Valley Resort in New Hampshire. These athletes have qualified for both Mogul and Dual Mogul events, showcasing their exceptional skill and dedication to their sport.
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