In addition to its alpine racing programs, SPAC is affiliated with the Stevens Pass Freeride Team to offer athletes greater choice in the winter alpine pursuits. 

The Freeride Program Director, Marni Yamada, has 26 years of skiing and snowboarding experience on the slopes of Stevens Pass. Born with a passion for winter sports, Marni began ski racing with SPAC, TAS and Mt. Hood Academy. She quickly converted to snowboarding after winning the US Nationals in 2000. Marni is currently competing around the globe as a member of the US Snowboard Team. Her experience and ability has led her to top finishes in the X games, Vans Triple Crown, US Extreme Championships, and as of October 2008 is ranked #7 on the World Cup. Marni is a world class athlete and coaches with passion while building the future of the sport.