Mount Kato Ski Patrol Ski Swap
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-25 | Mount Kato, 20461 Old Highway 66, Mankato, MN, 56001
Ski Swap – Mt Kato Ski Patrol

#seeyouintheshops @ Pierce Skate & Ski
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Menominee) | Pierce Skate & Ski, 208 West 98th Street, Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Got questions about Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School? Want to meet staff? Wondering how the bus works? What are weekly trip fees? Ready to get equipment but don’t know what your child needs?
Come visit us along with our retail partner to get everything you need to get season ready. You can go to our FAQ page, but it’s more fun to see us in-person!

#seeyouintheshops @ Hoigaard's
2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Hoigaard’s, 5425 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN, 55416, United States
Got questions about Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School? Want to meet staff? Wondering how the bus works? What are weekly trip fees? Ready to get equipment but don’t know what your child needs?
Bring your friends and come visit us along with our retail partners to learn more about Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School. You can go to our FAQ page, but it’s more fun to see us in-person!

Powder Ridge Equipment Swap
2025-11-08 10:30 - 16:00 | Powder Ridge, 15015 93rd Ave, Kimball, MN, 55353
Ski Swap – Powder Ridge Minnesota
We’ll have ski and snowboard equipment for kids and adults, plus all the accessories, along with an assortment of outdoor recreational gear.

Blizzard Family Information Session (Zoom)
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 | MN
We are super excited for this season and can’t wait to be on the slopes with your children! Owners Jeff and Jen Lewin will provide an overview of the typical Blizzard day — from getting on the morning bus to arriving at the area, how lessons are provided, the lunch schedule (always important!) and the return trip home on the afternoon bus. All your questions about equipment, costs, program ratios, advancement, trip locations and more will be answered!
Zoom link: Meeting has passed.
Recording: Here’s the recording of the Zoom meeting. It will be available through December. Please contact the office with any questions. Thanks!

Past parent feedback:
“Thanks! This information session is SUPER helpful! Thanks for providing it!” – Jill P., Blizzard Parent
“Excellent info session – thank you!” – Anji J., Blizzard Parent

Blizzard Member Days
2025-11-15 - 2025-11-16 | MN
BLIZZARD MEMBER DAYS is your one-stop-shop to pick up your membership packet, meet Blizzard staff and get equipment, outerwear, and everything else you need for a great Blizzard season! Shop all weekend!
If you have children on the wait list, Blizzard will notify you prior to the event if they are enrolled.
To pick up your packet from another shop, contact the office before November 12. If you are unable to attend, your packet will be mailed the week of November 17.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm
Joe’s Sporting Goods

20% discount for Blizzard members + immediate family on ski and snowboard accessories and clothing
$10 off all tunes and mounts
Season-long junior ski lease packages
BONUS: Ask the staff about discount coupons for Blizzard-only deals!
Members driving or riding buses from Mendota Heights and Shoreview

Pinewski’s

15% discount for Blizzard members + immediate family on accessories and clothing
Season long lease packaged for skis starting at $179
Purchase qualifies you for a drawing to win a Dakine Ski bag!
Members driving or riding buses from Golden Valley, Maple Grove, and Otsego

Tonka Cycle & Ski

25% off all current-season items
Additional 10% off clearance items
Tonka mechanics available for demos and product/service discussions
Ski and snowboard season-long rentals
Members driving or riding buses from Chanhassen, Chaska, Minnetonka-7Hi and Minnetonka-Ridgedale

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 @ 2:00pm-5:00pm
Gear West

15% discount for Blizzard members + immediate family on ski and snowboard hard & soft goods
Free evaluation of existing equipment to ensure proper fit for the upcoming season
Members driving or riding buses from Long Lake/Orono, Mound/Spring Park, and Plymouth West

Hoigaard’s

15% discount for Blizzard members + immediate family
Members driving or riding buses from Edina-City Hall and St. Louis Park

Pierce Skate & Ski

15% discount for Blizzard members + immediate family
Ski tuning at PRO Rate (non-race skis) – $59.95 ($10 savings)
Tune-up at PRO Rate (non-race skis) with binding check – $69.95
Binding Safety check(s) – $30; with ski tune-up only $15!
Appointment required for boot fitting and/or equipment assessment. Call 952-884-1990
Snowboards are not available at this retailer.
Members driving or riding from Minneapolis-Justice Page

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 @ 10:00am-12:00pm
Hi Tempo

20% discount on non-sale price equipment and clothing (not on lease equipment)

CANCELED - Thanksgiving Teen & Family Bonus Trip @ Giants Ridge
2025-11-30 | Giant’s Ridge, 6325 Wynne Creek Dr, Biwabik, MN, 55708
Canceled! With limited terrain open so far this season, Giants Ridge determined we will not be able to safely run the bonus trip. We will see everyone for our first regular season trips on December 6 & 7 at Wild Mountain! Mites (K-1st grade) start in January.
Instructors: PSIA-AASI and BOS clinics are still on.

With many families coming together for Thanksgiving, this is our special TEEN & FAMILY BONUS TRIP for members in the Saturday and Sunday Classic, Teen Sampler, Team Blizzard and Apprentice Instructor programs! (Our younger SuperMites and SyperKyds start the following week; Mites start in January.)
NEW THIS SEASON: GIANTS RIDGE!
We are super excited to be visiting Giants Ridge in Biwabik, MN for our Thanksgiving Bonus Trip this season! Our favorite areas near the Twin Cities have struggled to have early snow in recent years, so the opportunity to head up north is exciting! Join us!
Want to bring friends or family? Awesome! Guests must be in 5th grade or older, must know how to ski or snowboard already, and must have their own equipment. We are unable to supervise equipment rentals. Guests must be pre-registered.
GUEST INFO

IMPORTANT:
Waivers: You must have a 1Risk Waiver on file before we can issue a lift ticket to you in MN.
Lessons: There are no lessons on this bonus trip. If you are not yet comfortable skiing or snowboarding independently, please wait until next week for the first Regular Trips of the season.
Bus Routes: Final bus routes (coming soon)
Bus Times: If you are not riding from your regular bus stop, please confirm the exact bus stop location before you leave home.

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Chanhassen
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Edina – City Hall
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Highland Park
8:45 AM
4:45 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Plymouth West
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Shoreview
8:45 AM
4:45 PM

Saturday Blizzard Trip #1 @ Wild Mountain
2025-12-06 | Wild Mountain, 37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylor's Falls, MN, 55084
Welcome to the 2025-26 Season!
We are excited for our first regular trip of the season! Remember, Mites (grades K-1) do not start until January!
New Classic Member Orientation
New to Blizzard this season? Graduated from SuperKyds to Classic or Team Blizzard? Have your child in grades 5-12 join our Classic Orientation group during the first few weeks and learn how Blizzard works for the big kids! (SuperMites and SuperKyds should stay with their group.) Our staff will show you when and where to go and you’ll meet other Blizzard members. No registration is required, just tell the staff on the bus and we’ll take it from there. It’s a great way to get started with Blizzard!
Saturday Lessons & Buses

Lesson Schedule
Bus Routes
Specific bus stop locations
Inviting a guest?

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Chanhassen
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Chaska
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

Edina – City Hall
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Golden Valley
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Highland Park
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Long Lake/Orono
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Maple Grove
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Minneapolis – Justice Page
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Minnetonka – 7 Hi
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Mound/Spring Park
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Otsego
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

Plymouth West
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Shoreview
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

St. Louis Park
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Sunday Blizzard Trip #1 @ Wild Mountain
2025-12-07 | Wild Mountain, 37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylor's Falls, MN, 55084
Welcome to the 2025-26 Season!
We are excited for our first regular Sunday trip of the season! Remember, Mites (grades K-1) do not start until January!
New Classic Member Orientation
New to Blizzard this season? Graduated from SuperKyds to Classic or Team Blizzard? Have your child in grades 5-12 join our Classic Orientation group during the first few weeks and learn how Blizzard works for the big kids! (SuperMites and SuperKyds should stay with their group.) Our staff will show you when and where to go and you’ll meet other Blizzard members. No registration is required, just tell the staff on the bus and we’ll take it from there. It’s a great way to get started with Blizzard!
Sunday Lessons & Buses

Lesson Schedule
Bus Routes
Specific bus stop locations
Inviting a guest?

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Chanhassen
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Chaska
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

Edina – City Hall
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Golden Valley
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Highland Park
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Long Lake/Orono
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Maple Grove
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Minneapolis – Justice Page
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Minnetonka – 7 Hi
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Plymouth West
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Shoreview
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

St. Louis Park
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Saturday Blizzard Trip # 2 @ Trollhaugen
2025-12-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Trollhaugen, 2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI, 54009
Parent Breakthrough Program
Our fantastic Parent Breakthrough Program starts this week! Instructors will be in touch with registered parents before the trip.
New Classic Member Orientation
New to Blizzard this season? Graduated from SuperKyds to Classic or Team Blizzard? Have your child in grades 5-12 join our Classic Orientation group during the first few weeks and learn how Blizzard works for the big kids! (SuperMites and SuperKyds should stay with their group.) Our staff will show you when and where to go and you’ll meet other Blizzard members. No registration is required, just tell the staff on the bus and we’ll take it from there. It’s a great way to get started with Blizzard!
Mites (grades K-1) do not start until January!
Sunday Lessons & Buses

Lesson Schedule
Bus Routes
Specific bus stop locations
Inviting a guest?

*** BUS TIME CHANGE @ MINNETONKA – 7 HI! ***

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Chanhassen
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Chaska
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

Edina – City Hall
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Golden Valley
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Highland Park
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Long Lake/Orono
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Maple Grove
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Minneapolis – Justice Page
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Minnetonka – 7 Hi [NEW TIMES]
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Mound/Spring Park
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

Otsego
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

Plymouth West
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Shoreview
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

St. Louis Park
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Sunday Blizzard Trip #2 @ Trollhaugen
2025-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Trollhaugen, 2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI, 54009
Parent Breakthrough Program
Our fantastic Parent Breakthrough Program starts this week! Instructors will be in touch with registered parents before the trip.
New Classic Member Orientation
New to Blizzard this season? Graduated from SuperKyds to Classic or Team Blizzard? Have your child in grades 5-12 join our Classic Orientation group during the first few weeks and learn how Blizzard works for the big kids! (SuperMites and SuperKyds should stay with their group.) Our staff will show you when and where to go and you’ll meet other Blizzard members. No registration is required, just tell the staff on the bus and we’ll take it from there. It’s a great way to get started with Blizzard!
Mites (grades K-1) do not start until January!
Sunday Lessons & Buses

Lesson Schedule
Bus Routes
Specific bus stop locations
Inviting a guest?

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Chanhassen
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

Chaska
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

Edina – City Hall
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Golden Valley
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Highland Park
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Long Lake/Orono
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Maple Grove
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Minneapolis – Justice Page
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Minnetonka – 7 Hi
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Plymouth West
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Shoreview
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

St. Louis Park
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Saturday Blizzard Trip #3 @ Welch Village
2025-12-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Welch Village, 26685 County Road 7 Blvd, Welch, MN, 55089
It’s the last Saturday trip before Winter Break! Don’t miss the fun closing out the year with your Blizzard friends!
Important:

We are heading south this week, so your bus times may change from the last two weeks!
Welch Village is cashless. Only credit or gift cards are accepted for food and other purchases. Cash is not accepted at Welch Village. See their website for details.
Boot bags are not allowed in the chalet. Only your Blizzard string backback or a regular lunch bag and drink are allowed. All other bags must be left on the bus for the day. Please pack accordingly.

Teen Sampler Program Ends
This is the last trip for members in our Teen Sampler Program. We hope you had fun! To continue having a blast with Blizzard each week, contact the office to register for the rest of the season!
New Classic Member Orientation
New to Blizzard this season? Graduated from SuperKyds to Classic or Team Blizzard? Have your child in grades 5-12 join our Classic Orientation group during the first few weeks and learn how Blizzard works for the big kids! (SuperMites and SuperKyds should stay with their group.) Our staff will show you when and where to go and you’ll meet other Blizzard members. No registration is required, just tell the staff on the bus and we’ll take it from there. It’s a great way to get started with Blizzard!
Lessons & Buses

Lesson Schedule (coming Friday)
Bus Routes (coming Friday)
Specific bus stop locations
Inviting a guest?

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Chanhassen
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

Chaska
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Edina – City Hall
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Golden Valley
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Highland Park
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

Long Lake/Orono
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Maple Grove
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Minneapolis – Justice Page
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

Minnetonka – 7 Hi
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Mound/Spring Park
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

Otsego
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

Plymouth West
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Shoreview
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

St. Louis Park
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

Sunday Blizzard Trip #3 @ Welch Village
2025-12-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Welch Village, 26685 County Road 7 Blvd, Welch, MN, 55089
It’s the last Sunday trip before Winter Break! Don’t miss the fun closing out the year with your Blizzard friends!
Important:

We are heading south this week, so your bus times may change from the last two weeks!
Welch Village is cashless. Only credit or gift cards are accepted for food and other purchases. Cash is not accepted at Welch Village. See their website for details.
Boot bags are not allowed in the chalet. Only your Blizzard string backback or a regular lunch bag and drink are allowed. All other bags must be left on the bus for the day. Please pack accordingly.

Teen Sampler Program Ends
This is the last trip for members in our Teen Sampler Program. We hope you had fun! To continue having a blast with Blizzard each week, contact the office to register for the rest of the season!
New Classic Member Orientation
New to Blizzard this season? Graduated from SuperKyds to Classic or Team Blizzard? Have your child in grades 5-12 join our Classic Orientation group during the first few weeks and learn how Blizzard works for the big kids! (SuperMites and SuperKyds should stay with their group.) Our staff will show you when and where to go and you’ll meet other Blizzard members. No registration is required, just tell the staff on the bus and we’ll take it from there. It’s a great way to get started with Blizzard!
Lessons & Buses

Lesson Schedule (coming Friday)
Bus Routes (coming Friday)
Specific bus stop locations
Inviting a guest?

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Chanhassen
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

Chaska
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

Edina – City Hall
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Golden Valley
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Highland Park
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Long Lake/Orono
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Maple Grove
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Minneapolis – Justice Page
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

Minnetonka – 7 Hi
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Plymouth West
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Shoreview
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

St. Louis Park
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

School's Out Trip @ Afton Alps
2025-12-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Afton Alps, 6600 Peller Avenue South, Hastings, MN, 55033
School’s out and there’s no better way to spend the day than on the slopes with Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School!
Enjoy a full day of skiing or snowboarding at Afton Alps. The trip fee includes a lift ticket, equipment rental (if needed), one-hour lesson (especially recommended for beginners!), and round-trip bus transportation. You’ll receive an invitation after you register.*
After registering online, you’ll have access to required waivers that must be completed to attend. These include:

Afton Alps liability release – Required for ALL participants
Afton Alps rental release – Required ONLY if renting equipment
Afton Alps rental form – Required ONLY if renting equipment

SPECIAL WAIVERS REQUIRED!
Vail Resorts, which owns Afton Alps, requires Vail Resorts waivers for every participant. (This is different than the MNSAA 1Risk waiver required by other areas.) Nobody may board a bus or receive a lift ticket without providing a signed waiver. Please download, print and complete the forms and waivers from your member portal.

REGISTER NOW
* If you are currently registered in Blizzard for the Classic, Team Blizzard or Apprentice Instructor programs, you will automatically receive an invitation to these trips. No additional registration necessary.
Grades

School’s out trips are for 6th-12th graders.
If you are currently registered in Blizzard’s Classic, Team Blizzard or Apprentice Instructor programs, you will automatically receive an invitation to these trips. No additional registration is necessary.

Cost

There is no Program Fee to register (No registration is needed for current Blizzard members.)
Trip Fee is $90
If you register for a specific trip and do not attend, you will be charged a $45 No-Show Fee (If your child is sick, please stay home and call the office!)
See our Payment Info FAQ for complete details

Bus Stops
For specific locations and directions to bus stops, see our bus stop map. Important: Not all Blizzard bus stops are available for School’s Out Trips!

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Chanhassen
8:45 AM
5:15 PM

Chaska
8:30 AM
5:30 PM

Edina – City Hall
9:15 AM
4:45 PM

Long Lake/Orono
8:45 AM
5:15 PM

Highland Park
9:30 AM
4:30 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
9:00 AM
5:00 PM

Otsego
8:15 AM
5:45 PM

Shoreview
9:00 AM
5:00 PM

St. Louis Park
9:15 AM
4:45 PM

School’s Out Trips are offered in partnership with these Park & Rec and Community Education partners: Chanhassen, Chaska-Eastern Carver, Edina, Elk River-Otsego, Hopkins-Minnetonka, Orono, Shorview and St. Louis Park.

Saturday Blizzard Trip #4 @ Trollhaugen
2026-01-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Trollhaugen, 2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI, 54009

Sunday Blizzard Trip #4 @ Trollhaugen
2026-01-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Trollhaugen, 2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI, 54009

Saturday Blizzard Trip #5 @ Powder Ridge
2026-01-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Powder Ridge, 15015 93rd Ave, Kimball, MN, 55353
We head Northwest to Kimball, MN to continue our fun on the slopes! Powder Ridge is known for their famous donuts. :). More FUN details coming soon.

Sunday Blizzard Trip #5 @ Powder Ridge
2026-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Powder Ridge, 15015 93rd Ave, Kimball, MN, 55353

MLK Day Teen & Family Bonus Trip @ Afton Alps
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Afton Alps, 6600 Peller Avenue South, Hastings, MN, 55033
MLK Day Bonus Trip for Teens

Saturday Blizzard Trip #6 @ Mount Kato
2026-01-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Mount Kato, 20461 Old Highway 66, Mankato, MN, 56001
It’s time to travel south to Mankato! Watch for the Jolly Green Giant and Little Sprout on the left just before Le Sueur!
More FUN details coming soon!

Sunday Blizzard Trip #6 @ Mount Kato
2026-01-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Mount Kato, 20461 Old Highway 66, Mankato, MN, 56001

Saturday Blizzard Trip #7 @ Wild Mountain
2026-01-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Wild Mountain, 37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylor's Falls, MN, 55084
Parent Breakthrough Program It’s the final week for our Parent Breakthrough Program!

Sunday Blizzard Trip #7 @ Wild Mountain
2026-02-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Wild Mountain, 37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylor's Falls, MN, 55084

Saturday Blizzard Trip #8 @ Powder Ridge
2026-02-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Powder Ridge, 15015 93rd Ave, Kimball, MN, 55353

Sunday Blizzard Trip #8 @ Powder Ridge
2026-02-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Powder Ridge, 15015 93rd Ave, Kimball, MN, 55353

Saturday Blizzard Trip #9 @ Mount Kato
2026-02-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Mount Kato, 20461 Old Highway 66, Mankato, MN, 56001

Sunday Blizzard Trip #9 @ Mount Kato
2026-02-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Mount Kato, 20461 Old Highway 66, Mankato, MN, 56001

Saturday Blizzard Trip #10 @ Wild Mountain
2026-02-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Wild Mountain, 37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylor's Falls, MN, 55084
It’s Picnic Day! Enjoy all-beef hotdogs, chips, cookies and beverages, compliments of Blizzard! Veggie dogs and GF options are available. It’s our way of saying thanks for a great season!

Sunday Blizzard Trip #10 @ Wild Mountain
2026-02-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Wild Mountain, 37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylor's Falls, MN, 55084

Saturday Blizzard Trip #11 @ Trollhaugen
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Trollhaugen, 2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI, 54009
FAMILY FUN DAY! It’s the LAST REGULAR TRIP of the season and it’s FAMILY FUN DAY!
Fun details coming soon.
