Burke Mountain Academy
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| Burke Mountain Academy | |
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.png) Front building in summer 2023 | |
| Location | |
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60 Alpine Lane East Burke, Vermont, U.S. | |
| Information | |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Founders | Martha Coughlin and Warren Witherell |
| Head of school | Willy Booker |
| Grades | 7–12, PG |
| Enrollment | 66 |
| Website | http://burkemtnacademy.org/ |
Burke Mountain Academy is a full-year private college-preparatory school in the northeastern United States, located in East Burke, Vermont. It educates and trains alpine ski racing athletes on the slopes of adjacent Burke Mountain Ski Area.[1][2][3]
Burke Mountain Academy (BMA), located in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont in Caledonia County, is a full-year private college-preparatory school that educates and trains alpine ski racing athletes on the slopes of nearby Burke Mountain Ski Area.[3]
The school was founded in 1970 when “Martha Coughlin approached coach Warren Witherell seeking year-round training to help her achieve her dream of being named to the U.S. Ski Team.”[4] It was the first ski academy in North America.[5] In 2020, there are numerous ski academies in the U.S. and Canada.[6] BMA has, in addition to alpine ski racers, trained Nordic skiers throughout the school’s 50 year history. As of 2020, the Nordic ski program is on hold.[7]
