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?
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?
In SuperMites, our 7-8 year olds sit in the front of the bus with a staff member, are escorted from the bus and hand delivered to their instructors at their group table in the chalet where the instructors takes group attendance and help the kids gear up for the day. In this program, kids are grouped by ability level (never-ever, beginner, intermediate or advanced) and with friends, when ability level allows. SuperMites are with the same two instructors and eight kids for the entire eleven week program. They are on the hill together, have lunch together, break together and are supervised all day, at all times, in all areas. All activities are as a group and skill development is as a group. At 3p, the group heads back into the chalet to pack up for the day and are escorted back out to the buses by 3:30p.
In SuperKyds, our 9-10 year olds still sit in the front of the bus with a staff member, are escorted from the bus and hand delivered to their instructor at their group table in the chalet where the instructor takes group attendance and helps the kids gear up for the day. Then, from about 10a - 12p, the SuperKyds group (one instructor and up to 10 kids) and their instructor spend the morning together working on theme based skills such as racing, bumps and jumps, speed control and all out fun! From about 12p - 12:45p, the group has lunch together. At 1p -3p, the SuperKyds gather at the lesson cone area for their color level (ability level) lessons. Kids are re-grouped by their individual color level and progress through these colors as they master the skills, always working at their ability level and at their own pace. At 3p, the kids are escorted back into the chalet to their main group table, pack up for the day and are escorted back out to the buses by 3:30p.
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?
Why is there a no-show fee?