You Need More Than Just Strength.
Join A Community You Can Trust To Build Strength, Resilience, And Longevity, So You Get More Years Doing What You Love, Without Knee Pain Or An Injury Stopping You
On-demand video training Live coaching A community of mountain pros
⏳ Founding Member price: $149/year
You're first on the hill and last off. You patrol, instruct, guide, groom, rescue, or support. Whatever the day needs, you're the strong, dependable one.
But somewhere between early calls and back-to-back seasons, taking care of yourself turned into an afterthought. The knee that aches by mid-afternoon. The low back after a long shift. The legs that feel heavier in March than they did in November. You're running more on grit than on strength.
And you've probably noticed that some people around you are doing it differently. The patroller who seems stronger than they were five years ago. The instructor who came back from an injury faster than anyone expected. The guide with a real intent for training, for recovery, and for how long they want to keep doing this work.
They didn't just get lucky. They got support and formed a plan.
Most mountain pros got the same old advice: "stay fit," "stretch more," "listen to your body." Nobody handed you a system built for what your job demands, or a crew figuring it out with you.
That's not your fault. But what happens next is your call.
Every season you watch someone strong and skilled go down with a knee injury and disappear from the mountain for months. That ache you keep brushing off isn't the problem. It's the warning light. And the pros who last are the ones who don't wait for it to flash.
INTRODUCING
You will join an exclusive community of mountain professionals and our Collective of experts. All members will be able to ask honest questions, share success stories, and get support in a safe space among professionals and experts. You will be able to lean into this group when stress is high or burnout is looming, finding comfort that smoother sailing is just around the corner.
A multidisciplinary team of experts bringing together physical performance, injury prevention, leadership, mental resilience, nutrition, mentorship, and decades of real-world outdoor industry experience.
Dr. Leslie brings 20 years as a doctor of physical therapy, specializing in orthopedics and sports injuries, with a special focus on injury prevention. She helps recreational to professional athletes develop the strength, mobility, and physical resilience required for their lifestyle and career.
As the creator of ACL Strong, she designs practical training programs, makes education easily accessible, and consults with ski industry leaders on building stronger, more resilient employees who are less susceptible to injury.
Dr. Leslie will lead the Physical Performance and Injury Prevention component of the Outdoor Pro Collective.
Most people think knee pain and torn ACLs are just part of the sport. But these injuries can actually be avoided with the right exercises. You need more than traditional workouts. You need a progressive neuromuscular training strategy focused on movement quality and body control. I am passionate about helping people have less pain, avoid injury, and get more years doing what they love.
Dana Kent brings 30 years of outdoor industry leadership, including roles as president of the Intermountain Ski Areas Association and cultural change leader with Health and Safety with Vail Resorts.
As a Certified Professional Coach, she coaches women in outdoor operations and advises organizations on leadership development, psychological safety, and the advancement of women. She helps outdoor professionals improve mindset, mental resilience, and confidence for managing stress and navigating challenges throughout the season.
Dana will lead the Mental and Professional components of the Outdoor Pro Collective.
Outdoor professionals are incredibly skilled at taking care of guests, managing risk, and supporting one another. But they are not always given the time, tools, or permission to care for themselves. We want to help people build careers and lives that are strong, healthy, and sustainable, not simply make it through another season.
Industry experts bring specialized trainings and workshops in safety, rehab, sports nutrition, and other topics of interest relating to the outdoor industry.
Senior Manager of Risk and Safety at Copper Mountain, Physiotherapist, and Functional Nutritionist, providing expert support and mentorship to the Outdoor Pro Collective.
Registered Dietitian and snowboard instructor providing practical nutritional guidance designed specifically for active outdoor professionals.
Plus more expert contributors joining the Collective.
Feeling better, moving better, and so happy this was offered to me by my employer! I hope they offer it again next season!
I've been patrolling for 11 seasons. I used to think the knee aches were just part of the job. After two months of ACL Strong training, I realized I was wrong. My legs feel stronger and more stable than they have in years, and I'm turning better than I have in a decade.
I've taken my share of generic gym programs. None of them understood that I'm not a bodybuilder. I'm a ski instructor who's in ski boots for eight hours a day in the snow. This is the first program that actually speaks to what I do. My knee pain is gone, I can walk in boots more comfortably, and my energy lasts longer.
I think it should be a prerequisite or incentive to employment to all employees when skiing or riding is part of their job.
Love this program and hope all my employees participate next season!
These exercises really do strengthen (without torture). I'm trusting my balance more. The videos, narration, and text provided the perfect guidance. It’s something I've never done in the past (silly me) but will do going forward. I am feeling confident about the precise way to do these exercises and stretches.
I took last season off and was apprehensive if I would suffer much. I started this ski season the strongest I remember in a long time - and I 100% attribute that to ACL Strong! I even got a compliment from another patroller half my age - responding to a wreck with a toboggan at the end of the day, we skied top to almost-bottom without stopping. His legs were aching and mine were still STRONG. Thank you Dr L and ACL Strong!
This isn't a vague "get fit," "eat better," or "take a deep breath" program. It's a structured system of courses and live calls, each built to strengthen one piece of your physical, mental, and professional game.
The base everything else sits on. Four modules to build the core strength, joint stability, and resilience your body needs to thrive through a full season, not just survive it.
Four more modules to build the strength, power, and neuromuscular control for steeper terrain, off-piste, and the backcountry.
For stiff or painful joints, arthritis, or minor injuries, this training walks you through exactly what to do to relieve pain, improve range of motion, and reduce swelling and stiffness.
This is for you if:
Start every day on the slopes with this 10-minute dynamic warm-up designed to increase circulation, lubricate joints, activate important stabilizing muscles, and prime the nervous system.
Reduce injury risk, reduce soreness and fatigue, and enhance performance.
This is for:
Strength falls apart when you're underfed or dehydrated. Learn what to eat, when to eat, and how to recover so you show up strong every day, even in the middle of a brutal season.
The mental game that keeps you calm, sharp, and decisive when the stakes are high. For patrollers, rescuers, and anyone working in cold winter conditions, it's a requirement, not a "nice to have."
Get on a live call with Dr. Leslie for help with your exercises, body mechanics, or any training question.
Learn from people who do what you do. Sharpen your skills, grow your network, and turn your passion into a lasting career.
I am on a ski instructor team and the training has made a big difference in my strength and conditioning this year so thank you very much for the fine program!!
"I tore my ACL years ago and have two hip replacements. Before I started the course, I had to push myself up off the floor. Now, I can stand up without having to pull myself. I don’t have pain and people tell me I’m walking better than ever! Thanks for a great course!"
"I feel there has been a noticeable improvement in my strength and balance. The format was easy to use and only took a little dedication from me. Great customer support and service to say the least! Thanks again for providing the exceptional value of the ACL Strong program."
I pride myself at being a higher level skier, as I teach steep skiing clinics and am a head coach for a junior competitive club. I also train other instructors in steep skiing.
I do dryland exercises regularly and was willing to give your program a try. I loved it! It was simple and quick enough to add in to the day rather than replace an activity or workout. It also added a bunch of exercises I never have tried before. I was feeling stronger and more stable in my movements in all activities. I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to do your course and thanks for doing what you do.
I want this to be the easiest "yes" you say all season, so every membership comes with a 100% 30-day money-back guarantee.
Try the Outdoor Pro Collective for a full 30 days. Do the workouts, join the community, come to the coaching calls. If you don't feel stronger and more prepared for the season, just email me within 30 days and we'll refund every penny.
I'm confident in this program, and I don't want worry to keep you from something that could change your season.
Take the leap. We've got you.
Your body is the one piece of gear you can't replace at the ski shop. It decides whether you're making confident turns on day 40 or sitting out with a sore back, wondering how many seasons you have left.
This program was built for exactly that: how you move, what your work demands, and the wear that builds up over a long season. You get professional, industry-specific coaching for your mind and body, so you gain more resilience, better control on snow, and more years doing the work you love.
Here's everything waiting for you the moment you become a Founding Member.
That's about 41 cents a day for a full year of training, coaching, community, and support.
Everything you need to know before joining the Collective.
Workouts generally can be done in about 20–30 minutes. We recommend doing it 2–3 times a week. Everything is on demand, so it fits around your schedule.
A resistance mini band is the only required equipment. If possible, we recommend having a set of dumbbells or kettlebells, a long resistance band, and a foam roller accessible for some workouts. All exercises can be done at home.
Live calls happen at various times of the day, and they are optional. Many calls are recorded, so you can watch later. Best thing is to add calls to your calendar so you can attend when possible.
Not at all. The programs meet you where you are, whether it's preseason, mid-winter, or the off-season.
Yes. You can bring questions to Office Hours or get modifications right inside the training programs. The Collective isn't a replacement for one-on-one medical care, so if you have a new or acute injury, check in with your own provider first.
No. It's for anyone who works or enjoys the outdoors and mountains.
Your membership will automatically renew unless you cancel. Once you join, you will lock in that price for renewal payments, even when the price increases for new members.
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee. Email us within 30 days for a full refund.
Keep piecing together exercises from old videos and outdated advice. Keep guessing which movements protect your knees and which ones quietly set you up for pain and lost days. Keep grinding through long, busy days on your own.
Follow a system built for your passion, show up to coaching calls, and train alongside pros who get it. Head into every day feeling prepared, confident, and ready.
If you're thinking, "I don't have the time, money, or energy right now," I hear you. Your time and energy already go to everyone else. That's exactly why this fits around your shifts, in minutes, not hours.
The real question isn't whether you can afford $149. It's whether you can afford another season of aches, guesswork, and missed days.
The pros around you are already getting this support. Founding Member pricing is only good for this season, and then the price will increase. Come join us.
Strength, mental resilience, and a community that has your back, for about 41 cents a day.
Join as a Founding Member →P.S. You want to enjoy the mountains forever. This is your chance to prepare like a pro, at a price that won’t last forever. Pros supporting pros. We'd love to have you with us.
On-demand courses with video training. Strength, stability, and mobility programs built for the way mountain pros actually move, ready anytime, anywhere.
Live expert coaching. Direct feedback, form correction, and answers from coaches who understand what your work asks of your body.
Mental resilience training. Practical tools to stay centered, focused, and decisive under pressure, on the mountain and off it.
Professional mentorship. Learn from peers who do exactly what you do, and grow your skills, confidence, and career.
A community of mountain pros. A private network of patrollers, instructors, guides, and outdoor pros who get it. You're not in this alone.
