Ski coach accused of molesting 9-year-old boy during team trip
- Jared Hedges, a Team Summit coach, was arrested March 22, 2025, in Taos County, New Mexico, for sexual assault of a minor.
- The alleged assault of a 9-year-old boy occurred March 21 during a Team Summit overnight trip to Taos Ski Valley.
- Hedges, who had travel and sleeping arrangement duties, faces felony charges including criminal sexual contact with a minor.
- Attorney Jason Jordan stated Hedges "set the situation up so while he had a room and a bed, he chose to sleep in a sleeping bag next to a 9-year-old boy."
- Team Summit terminated Hedges, reported the allegation to SafeSport, and is cooperating with authorities, offering therapy to those affected.
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Ski Instructor Accused of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old Boy After Lying Next to Sleeping Child
Jared Hedges was on a training trip with students in New Mexico when the alleged sexual assault took place, authorities allegeTaos County Sheriff's Office Jared Hedges mugshotA Colorado ski instructor is facing criminal charges after being accused of sexually assaulting a boy in his care during a training trip to New Mexico for ski students, according to authorities.Jared Hedges, 48, of Frisco, Colo., was arrested in Taos, N.M., on March 22 and …
Ski coach accused of molesting 9-year-old boy during team trip
Ski coach accused of molesting 9-year-old boy during team tripA 9-year-old boy was allegedly sexually assaulted by his ski coach during an overnight trip at Taos Ski Valley. TAOS, N.M. – A 9-year-old boy was allegedly sexually assaulted by his ski coach during an overnight trip at Taos Ski Valley. Taos County deputies arrested Jared Hedges after the child called his mom moments after he says the assault happened. Now, authorities are asking any…

Team Summit coach fired after arrest on charges related to sexual assault of juvenile team member
Editor’s note: Unless individuals hold positions of public trust or there is imminent danger of harm to the public (e.g., active shooter) or there is an exceptional circumstance, suspects arrested/charged will not be named/identified until there is a conviction or a plea deal is taken. Team Summit has fired a coach after his arrest on charges related to a report that a juvenile was sexually assaulted during a ski competition in Taos, New Mexico,…
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