The process of becoming a professional skier is not easy and it takes years of training and dedication to become one of the great ones. New England is home to many ski schools and Burke Mountain Academy in Vermont is known worldwide as being one of the best for producing great skiers. It is not easy being one of the best in the world and keeping a school like BMA competitive takes resources and money.
BMA has officially launched its $30 million “Chasing Greatness: Win from Within” campaign. This transformative endeavor represents BMA’s most ambitious undertaking yet and a bold vision to redefine what’s possible for alpine ski racing development and education. The goal is for BMA to be the best school and athletic development program that it can be.
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Since its founding in 1970, BMA has upheld a commitment to championing ski racers chasing greatness. The campaign will empower BMA to elevate this longstanding mission through innovative programming, facilities upgrades, and academic resources. However, expanding access to BMA through increased financial assistance by significantly growing its endowment is the campaign’s primary focus and top priority in garnering support.
“For over 50 years, Burke Mountain Academy has stayed true to its calling of helping students define their values and instilling the work ethic and resilience necessary to find the greatness that exists within themselves so they may lead personally meaningful lives,” Head of School Willy Booker said. “The Chasing Greatness Campaign is our chance to honor that commitment while raising the bar on the total student experience. This is Burke’s defining moment to truly reshape what’s possible for every student.”
Key priorities and initiatives made possible by the $30 million campaign include:
- Significantly growing BMA’s endowment to provide financial aid and increased accessibility
- Investing in campus facilities, academic resources, and professional development
- Lowering the cost of Junior Program Participation
- Expanding European programs and partnerships
With approximately $20 million already secured from BMA’s Board of Trustees, alumni, and key supporters, the campaign has gained tremendous initial momentum. This investment will allow BMA to uphold its standing as the leading institution for developing world-class ski racers while opening doors for talented student-athletes from all backgrounds.
Burke Mountain Academy was founded in 1970 and is a coed boarding school for elite ski racers in East Burke, Vermont. BMA’s student body consists of 64 students from grades 9-12. BMA is the first ski academy of its kind, yielding more than 154 National Ski Team members and 37 Olympians and earning the reputation as one of the top ski academies in the world. Burke Mountain Academy graduates include athletes such as Mikaela Shiffrin ’14, Nina O’Brien ’15, and Britt Richardson ’21.
For more information visit Burke Mountain Academy’s website.
