GRPSki and Biathlon accepting applications for the ’24-25 training year

GRP Skier and biathlete Margie Freed at the Minneapollis FIS World Cup. Photo - John Lazenby.

The Craftsbury Green Racing Project (GRP) Ski & Biathlon teams are now accepting applications for the 2024-25 training year. Applications will be due by end of day March 24 and decisions will be made by April 10. (U23 skier’s and biathlete’s summer program has spun off from the GRP for 2024. Find information about U23 programming here.)

GRP is looking for skiers and biathletes who have shown good ski speed over the past couple years. Skiers who have not yet tried biathlon will be given the opportunity if they’re interested.

In exchange for coaching, use of training facilities and travel support, GRP year-round athletes are asked to do work that contributes to the mission and operation of the Center. Projects include coaching youth and masters in skiing, biathlon, and mountain biking; managing and improving the trail system; growing vegetables for the Dining Hall; organizing events and programs at the Center; assisting the Communications Team with writing, blogging and social media.

If this sounds like work you would enjoy, while taking your skiing and/or biathlon to the next level, then you may be a good fit. Read more about the team at their respective pages: Ski and Biathlon. The application is available here for year-round, residential training and you will find FAQs for biathlon and skiing. Any remaining questions may be addressed to grpski@craftsbury.com and grpbiathlon@craftsbury.com.

Athletes applying, or thinking of applying, should talk with Head Coaches Pepa Miloucheva (ski) and Mike Gibson (biathlon) at season ending races or email and schedule Facetime or a Zoom call.

Skiers can reach Pepa at the grpski@craftsbury.com address or call 802-586-7767. 
Biathletes can reach Mike at grpbiathlon@craftsbry.com.