ACL Strong Outdoor Pro Collective

Risk Management for Proactive Leaders

The Program Ski Resorts Trust to Slash Injury Claims and Build Stronger, Healthier Teams

Give your employees a proven process to become stronger, more stable, and more resilient on snow. Support them physically, mentally, and professionally so they move better, perform consistently, and stay injury-free through the season.

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Built for ski areas, mountain resorts, patrollers, instructors, operations staff, and outdoor professionals.

Mountain employee experiencing knee pain and injury strain

Ski Areas Have The Third Highest Employee Injury Rates

...and OSHA is paying close attention.

The #1 cause of injury in the workplace is a slip, trip, or fall. From a twisting fall on skis, to slipping on ice, to getting tangled on the lift, mountain resorts have an inherently high risk.

33% of injury claims involve the knees, with torn ligaments, like the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), and arthritis being major long-term issues for employees.

Injuries on snow and ice are not just costly. They disrupt staffing, increase pressure on other team members, and create ripple effects across the entire organization.

#1 Workplace injury cause is slip, trip, or fall

33% Of injury claims involve the knees

10.1 Claims per 100 employees in the ski industry

The Biggest Mistake Organizations Make is Expecting Employees To Get Fit For The Mountain On Their Own

Most people have never been taught how to actually strengthen for being on snow and ice. It takes more than just strength or experience. It takes functional stability, awareness of joint alignment, multi-directional movements, and repairing imbalances that have developed over years.

The piece almost everyone misses is neuromuscular training — teaching the brain and muscles to communicate faster, so you correct yourself before a minor slip becomes a major torn ACL.

It’s time to be proactive, not reactive, and help employees protect themselves and their future.

The truth is, the most effective way to reduce injuries is by addressing all aspects of wellness, from pre-season physical preparation, to mental focus every day, to professional support all season long

ACL Strong prepares your team before the season starts, and supports them through all of it.

Since 2018, we've supported mountain professionals in getting stronger, more stable, and more injury-resistant. Employees train the right muscles the right way before opening day. They learn to move with better alignment and control, staying out of the positions where most ACL tears happen. They handle longer days and more shifts without burnout or pain. And having a healthier, happier team means fewer claims, lower costs, and employee retention.

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Physical Focusing on Strength, Nutrition, and Recovery, employees get:

ACL Strong training programs: Straight-forward step-by-step exercise plans with sport-specific strength and core work, hip stability, balance and body control for uneven terrain, mobility, neurocognitive processing, plyometrics, and flexibility.
Fueling for the Mountain: Nutrition training by Registered Dietician and snowboard instructor
Yoga for Outdoor Pros: Mobility work for the spine, hips, and legs
Live and On-Demand Classes

Mental Focusing on Mindset and Mental Resilience, employees get:

Women’s Support: Coaching and mentorship by certified coach and industry expert
Monthly Mindset Reset: Coaching to set intentions and mental focus for starting each day mentally prepared
Expert tips and strategies following the ebb and flow of the season, giving staff the support they need, when they need it most
Live Workshops monthly

Professional Focusing on career-specific skills and opportunities to grow in leadership

Leadership and mentorship coaching calls from our Collective of experts
Guest Experts: webinars and workshops specifically for professionals in the ski industry
Management Channel for Health and Safety Directors, Risk Managers, and Supervisors to get support with navigating the challenges the season
More valuable tips and strategies to help mountain industry professionals stay on top of their game
Live Calls and Expert Support

A Community of Mountain Professionals Coming Together To Support Each Other

Employees will be invited into an exclusive community of like-minded, mountain professionals and our Collective of experts. They will be able to ask honest questions, share success stories, and get support in a safe space among professionals and experts. Your staff 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.

65% Fewer Injury Claims

15 ski organizations participated in ACL Strong for 6 seasons, between 2019-2025.

ACL Strong participants who completed at least 75% of the program had 65% fewer claims for lower extremity injuries, compared to ACL Strong participants who did not participate in the program (completed <15% of the program).

85%+ Lower Average Cost per Claim

From 2020-2025, the average cost per claim for lower extremity injuries, for 15 participating ski organizations was $8,155 per claim.

ACL Strong participants who completed at least 30% of the program had an 85% lower average cost per claim ($1,167 per claim);

ACL participants who completed at least 50% of the program had an 89% lower average cost per claim ($885 per claim);

and ACL participants who completed at least 75% of the program had a 98% lower average cost per claim ($160 per claim)!

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Feeling better, moving better, and so happy this was offered to me by my employer! I hope they offer it again next season!

I Believe in this program. It is the most important part of my skiing routine. I do not go out without doing the warm up and 3-4 days a week I complete a workout. Not only does it help me stay healthy, my ability to access muscles and movements needed to continue to improve my skiing is quicker and stronger. Thank you!

- MG Instructor

I suffered a minor calf strain last season, and was concerned about patrolling this season. However, after starting your program my legs felt stronger and much more prepared for the season. Each day I could feel my foundation getting stronger. As a patroller we must be prepared to be called into action at a moments notice, there isn't time to stretch or "loosen up." This program brought an increase in strength and confidence this season. Thank you.

- BN Patrol

I think it should be a prerequisite or incentive to employment to all employees when skiing or riding is part of their job.

- JJ

Love this program and hope all my employees participate next season!

- CP

I'm trusting my balance more.

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.

- RM Ski Instructor

I started this ski season the strongest

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!

- Yasuko F Patrol

STEP 1

Connect with us and get a quote for your organization.

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STEP 2

We will send you a unique Registration Link for your staff to sign up for free

STEP 3

Employees can sign up and get instant access to the training, coaching, and community! Enrollment opens October 1st.

Love your program!

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!!

- Eric H, Ski Instructor, Vail Resorts

Great Course! Very Beneficial!

"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!"

- Jim Bredy

Exceptional Value!

"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."

- Chip Bair

I loved it!

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.

- GP, Instructor, Coach

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Fewer work comp claims. More money in your budget. A team that's stronger, safer, and sticking around longer.

Your employees deserve to know how to protect themselves on the mountain — and you deserve a team that's thriving because of it.

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