Frequently Asked Questions
These are some questions we get a lot in the office. Click any question below for more info.
Can I get credit for my trip if I cancel by the deadline?
Does Blizzard offer scholarships?
How do I invite a guest?
If I drive, where do I get my lift ticket?
If you plan to drive, be sure you notify the Blizzard office by the Thursday 8pm deadline so we can have a discounted lift ticket waiting for you. When you arrive at the area, come into the chalet and find the Blizzard Table to receive your lift ticket. Just look for the banner and a crowd of kids!
What does the membership fee cover?
The Membership Fee, also called a Program Fee or Registration Fee, is paid once each season when you enroll in one of Blizzard's programs.
The program fee includes:
- Access to all trips and lift tickets at a discounted rate
- Instruction -- up to 4.5 hours each week!
- Individual skill assessments
- Color level and program-specific zipper pulls and pins
- ID stickers for skis, snowboards, boots, poles, helmets -- you name it
- Annual Blizzard calendar
- Blizzard newsletter
- Optional Bonus Trips
- Special events like Parent Day, Picture Day and Picnic Day
- End-of-the-season Fun Day (obstacle courses, races, fun games and contests)
- Great discounts at affiliated ski & snowboard shops including Hoigaard's
Some programs offer lower student/teacher ratios, more instruction, or require special equipment (such as our race program). Because of higher costs to deliver these programs, Blizzard charges higher fees for them.
If my child gets sick, can I get a refund?
What is the difference between SuperKyds and Classic?
What is the difference between SuperMites and SuperKyds?
What is the relationship with Hoigaards?
What should I bring each week?
When does Blizzard cancel trips? How will I know?
Where are the bus stops?
Where are the bus times listed for each trip?
Why can't my kids rent equipment at the area each time?
Why do I need to RSVP by the deadline? Can't I just show up?
To plan buses efficiently and keep your weekly trip fees as low as possible, the office needs to know who is coming each week. We print rosters to take attendance for all members by bus and check everyone in the morning and the afternoon, for safety. If you contact us after the deadline, there's really nothing we can do to add you to a bus; everything is already printed and sent to the bus company by Fridays at 9am.
We plan enough space on each bus for Blizzard members to enjoy a pleasant ride to and from the area, and have enough lift tickets on the bus for those registered. If people do not make a reservation and just show up, the bus ride can get very crowded and uncomfortable. Also, it may be possible that the bus is full and you will not be allowed on the trip if you have not made a reservation.
Under extenuating circumstances, you can go to the bus stop and ask the Blizzard chaperone if there's space on the bus. If there is, you may have to go to the Blizzard Table at the area to get your lift ticket.
Please do yourself and everyone else on the bus a favor and always RSVP as soon as possible!
Why is there a no-show fee?