What Is the Exploring Adventure Scholarship?
The Exploring Adventure Scholarship gives youth the opportunity to learn to mountain bike through Hilltop’s supportive, community-based programs. Designed for first-time riders, this scholarship lowers financial barriers and helps kids build confidence, skills, and a love for outdoor adventure.
Exploring Adventure Scholarship
Hilltop Ski Area is proud to offer the Exploring Adventure Scholarship, created to help Alaska families introduce their children to mountain biking a low-cost, supportive, community environment.
To apply, simply have your child write a story or essay, OR draw a picture, comic, or cartoon that shares why they want to learn to mountain bike. We’re looking for enthusiasm and creativity—not perfection.
What the Scholarship Provides:
Beginner lessons in our bike school programs
Full equipment rental
Lift ticket for the day
This scholarship reflects our nonprofit mission: creating outdoor recreational opportunities for Alaska youth and helping kids gain confidence, skills, and lifelong love for winter adventure.
Parent Notes:
Your child will need closed toe athletic shoes, weather appropriate clothing, full finger gloves (optional), water bottle or hydration pack, small backpack (optional), personal bike and helmet if preferred. (Rentals and protective gear are available if needed.. Lessons, equipment, and tickets are all included.
If you want your child to learn in a supportive, community-focused setting, this is a wonderful way to get them started.
Apply now and let the adventure begin.
How to Apply
Kids can express themselves through writing or art—whatever feels right.
They can submit one of the following:
An essay or short story
A drawing
A cartoon or comic
The prompt: Why do you want to learn to mountain bike, and what does summer adventure mean to you?
Creativity and enthusiasm matter more than spelling or artistic ability.
Why We Offer This Scholarship
As a community nonprofit, Hilltop is committed to creating outdoor recreational opportunities for Alaska youth. This scholarship helps ensure every child—regardless of experience or financial background—can discover the joy of sliding on snow.
Ready to Apply?
Help your child take the first step toward a new summer adventure.