Develop your mind. Challenge your body. RIDE THE EDGE of excitement when you fly on a Magic Carpet, float on a chair lift and sail down a snowy hill!
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Cost: | Kindergarten - 1st graders
* Must be 6 years old by December 1
* Kindergarteners must be in a full-day Kindergarten program
2 instructors, about 6 kids
All levels (never-ever, beginner, intermediate, advanced)
Skiers only
8 weeks - Jan 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 [2010-11 Season]
$309 + weekly trip fees |
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Description
In the Mites Program, our six 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, the instructors take attendance and help Mites gear up for the day. Skiers are grouped by ability level (never-ever, beginner, intermediate or advanced) and with friends, when ability level allows. Mites are with the same two instructors and eight kids for the entire eight week program. The group hits the slopes together, has lunch together, takes breaks together, and is supervised all day, at all times, in all areas. At 3p, the group heads back into the chalet to pack up for the day. Mites are escorted back to the buses by 3:30p.
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.