Develop your mind. Challenge your body. RIDE THE EDGE of your ability as our expert instructors challenge your mind to learn skiing or snowboarding skills while improving at your own pace.
Grades:
Ratio:
Ability:
Sport: | 5-12
1 instructor, about 10 kids
All levels (never-ever, beginner, intermediate, advanced)
Skiers and snowboarders |
| Bonus Trips: | Teen Night (December 18)
MLK Day
Spirit Mountain (March 5) |
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| SATURDAYS |
Dates:
Cost: | 12 weeks - Nov 27; Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 [2010-11 Season]
$249 + weekly trip fees |
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| SUNDAYS |
Dates:
Cost: | 8 weeks - Jan 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 [2010-11 Season]
$189 + weekly trip fees |
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Description:
Classic is our program for 10-17 year olds. Choose Saturdays OR Sundays and take up to 4.5 hours of instruction each week. 1.5-hour
color (ability) level lessons are offered at 10a, 12:15p and 2p. The lesson schedule is distributed during the morning bus ride, and copies are available at the Blizzard Table in the chalet. At the parent's discretion, members can take lessons at all three lesson times, at two times and freeski/ride with friends during the remaining session, at one time and freeride/ski during the other two sessions, or take no lessons at all. Our staff can help reinforce your decisions and parents can always check their child's lesson history online with your username and password. Lessons are typically entered within a week of the trip. Some parents make their child's upcoming Blizzard participation contingent upon previous lesson attendance. The bottom line is that it's up to you. At Blizzard, we believe in giving you choices!
Members are responsible for their independence and time management. Getting to the lesson cones on time is very easy: We have announcements, staff support and lots of kids on the move! During color-level lessons, kids always receive instruction at their ability level and progress at their own pace. When they master the skills, they move up to the next color level. Building a solid foundation of technical skills is the path to the ultimate snowsports experience on the slopes, trails and terrain parks, and Blizzard can take you there!
New Members Orientation
Members new to the Classic program are welcome to join the "New Members Orientation" during the first four trips of the season. This program meets in the chalet at clearly marked tables. Blizzard staff will introduce you to other members at your color level and sport, show you how to read a lesson schedule, and help you find the lesson cone area. Our staff will be available during lunch to make connections with friends, and will help orient you throughout the day. Most members have made several friends, learned the routine, and are comfortable being independent after about two weeks.
Rookies
"Rookies" are completely new to skiing or snowboarding and have no previous experience. Rookies will receive all day lessons until they are able to confidently ride the chair lift and safely progress down the beginner slopes -- typically from one to three weeks. They are then classified into Yellow and should begin taking regular color-level lessons.
Ski With Me/Ride With Me
Spend an hour and a half cruising the area with your friends and an instructor, even if you and your friends are at different color levels! Available every week at no extra charge. Just show up at the appropriate lesson cone per the weekly lesson schedule, and enjoy the slopes!
How Does It Work?
Each week you are contacted via email (evite) or phone, whichever you prefer, to make a reservation for the upcoming trip. We'll tell you the trip date, destination, bus times and any special events for the day. You must RSVP by the reservation deadline (typically Thursday at 8pm) if your child wishes to attend. If you attend, you pay the weekly trip fee which covers the lift ticket and round trip transportation. If your child doesn't attend for any reason (sick, birthday party, family conflict) and you cancel by the reservation deadline, there is no charge. If you make a reservation, do not cancel, and do not attend, you will be charged a nominal No-Show Fee. (See
pricing for details.) We always process charges
after the trip so we only charge those who actually attend.
If you want to drive instead of riding the bus, respond accordingly on your evite or contact the office by the reservation deadline. We will have a discounted lift ticket (rates vary by area) waiting for you at the Blizzard Table inside the chalet. We can charge this to your credit card on file, or you can pay by cash/check at the Blizzard Table.
Expert Instruction By Adult Staff
All Blizzard lessons are taught by adults at least 18 years old and out of high school. New instructors attend professional development clinics and team teach for at least a season before teaching their own group. Many instructors have been with Blizzard for five, ten and even twenty years. Put your mind at ease knowing that Blizzard instructors are trained by PSIA/AASI certified clinicians and go through background checks before hitting the slopes with your children.
Gear & Equipment (
more info)
BLIZZARD MEMBERS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN SKI/SNOWBOARD EQUIPMENT.
Weekly rentals at local snowsports areas are NOT available. Why?
Lines can be long and significantly impact our quality lesson time
Changing your gear all the time makes it hard to learn
We do not have staff available to assist members in the rental lines
Our staff is not legally able to sign the waiver required for minors to rent gear
Here are four ways to get great gear at great prices:
Purchase a season long rental from Hoigaard's. You'll receive the expert knowledge you expect, a perfect equipment fit for your child and quality equipment you can trust. All for the same price as renting about four times.
Check out a local gear swap, typically held in the fall for discounted, used equipment.
Check out Blizzard's online gear swap for used equipment exclusively from Blizzard members.
Purchase new equipment from Hoigaard's using your Blizzard Member discount.