Blizzard Ski and Snowboard School

Wild Mountain Homecoming & Equipment Swap
2024-10-05 - 2024-10-06 | MN
For those looking to sell their used ski and snowboard gear… our ski swap is back!
Each year, the swap brings together ski shops, buyers and sellers of equipment to deliver great deals on ski and snowboard equipment prior to the ski season. Guests can purchase new equipment, and guests can sell their used gear for cash!
SALE TIMES:
The Ski Swap Sale is on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6 from 9am – 4pm. Wild Mountain Ski Patrol will be available to assist in you in choosing the right equipment.

Powder Ridge Swap
2024-11-02 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Powder Ridge, 15015 93rd Ave, Kimball, MN, 55353
Saturday, November 2th – 10am to 4pm
We’ll have ski and snowboard equipment for kids and adults, plus all the accessories, along with an assortment of outdoor recreational gear.

Blizzard Member Days
2024-11-09 - 2024-11-10 | MN
We are excited to once again be holding our Blizzard Member Days on November 9-10 with our retail partners in the Twin Cities. Their expertise and inventory will set you up for a successful season on the slopes!
Blizzard staff will be available on Saturday & Sunday to answer questions, and you will be able to pick up your membership packet with registration materials and day of exclusive offerings.
Gear West – check out their website for store hours
For Member Days:

15% discount off for hard & soft goods, Alpine only, Blizzard Members and their immediate family
Evaluation of existing equipment to ensure proper fit for upcoming season.
Meet the Blizzard staff: November 9 from 10am-1pm and November 10 from 2-4pm.

Hi Tempo – check out their website for store hours
For Member Days:

20% discount on non-sale price equipment and clothing (not on lease equipment)
Meet the Blizzard staff: November 9 from 2pm-5pm and November 10 from 12-2pm.

Hoigaard’s – check out their website for store hours
For Member Days:

15% discount for Blizzard members during the 2024-25 season
15% discount for Blizzard members + immediate family on Nov 9-10
Meet the Blizzard staff: November 9 from 2pm-5pm and November 10 from 11-1pm.

Joe’s Sporting Goods – check out their website for store hours
For Member Days:

20% discount for members during the 2024-25 season (discount applies to ski accessories and ski clothing not skis/board, bindings, or boots these items are sale priced as marked)
20% discount for members & family for November 9-10 (discount applies to ski accessories and ski clothing not skis/board, bindings, or boots these items are sale priced as marked)
$10 off all tunes & mounts
Ask the staff about the discount coupon for Blizzard only deals
Season long junior ski lease packages, all sizes available, most are NEW
Meet the Blizzard staff: November 9 from 10am-1pm and November 10 from 3-5pm.

Pierce Skate & Ski – check out their website for store hours
For Member Days:

15% discount is extended to Blizzard Members and their immediate family
Ski tuning is at our Race Rate of $54.95 which is a $10 savings
Tune-up with a binding check it is $69.95
Binding Safety check(s) run $30 but when tied to a ski tune up (see above) they are only $15, which is a $15 savings
Boot fitting and/or equipment assessment, appointments are highly recommended: (952-884-1990)
Meet the Blizzard staff: November 9 from 2pm-5pm and November 10 from 12-2pm.

Tonka Cycle & Ski – check out their website for store hours
NEW LOCATION: 416 11th Ave S.
For Member Days:

25% off all current-season items
Additional 10% off clearance items
Tonka mechanics available for demos and product/service discussions
One-time 10% discount on bicycle and summer items upon season-long rental return, starting March 1st
Ski & snowboard rentals begin October 1st
Meet the Blizzard staff: November 9 from 10am-1pm and November 10 from 3-5pm.

Additional announcements:

We will be accepting applications for our Tonka Ambassador Program until October 20th. Please visit our website for more information.

Blizzard Family Information Session (Zoom)
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Menominee) | 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!

VIEW RECORDING HERE

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

Thanksgiving Teen & Family Bonus Trip!
2024-12-01 | Wild Mountain, 37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylor's Falls, MN, 55084
With many families together for Thanksgiving, this is a special TEEN & FAMILY BONUS TRIP for Classic, Teen Sampler, Team Blizzard and Apprentice Instructor programs on Saturdays and Sundays. (Our younger SuperMites and SyperKyds start next week; Mites start in January.)
Want to bring friends or family? 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
Bus Times:

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Chanhassen
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Edina – City Hall
08:15 AM
05:15 PM

Mendota Heights
08:45 AM
04:45 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Shoreview
08:45 AM
04:45 PM

Apprentice Instructors - Dryland Clinic #1 & Parent Meeting
2024-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | St Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave S, St Louis Park, MN, 55426
New Location for the 2024-25 season – St Louis Park Middle School
Kickstart your Apprentice Instructor experience tonight! Learn about expectations, certification, the schedule and more!
Agenda:
7:00 – 7:30 PM Apprentice Instructor & Parent meeting
7:30 – 9:00 PM Apprentice Instructors only

Saturday Blizzard Trip #1 @ Trollhaugen
2024-12-07 | Trollhaugen, 2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI, 54009
Welcome to the 2024-25 Season!
We are excited for our first regular trips 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!
Saturday Lessons & Buses

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

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Bloomington
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Chanhassen
07:45 AM
05:45 PM

Chaska
07:30 AM
06:00 PM

Edina – City Hall
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Golden Valley
08:15 AM
05:15 PM

Long Lake/Orono
08:15 AM
05:15 PM

Maple Grove
08:15 AM
05:15 PM

Mendota Heights
08:15 AM
05:15 PM

Minneapolis – Justice Page
08:15 AM
05:15 PM

Minnetonka – 7 Hi
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Mound/Spring Park
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Otsego
07:45 AM
05:45 PM

Plymouth West
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Shoreview
08:30 AM
05:00 PM

St. Louis Park
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Sunday Blizzard Trip #1 @ Trollhaugen
2024-12-08 | Trollhaugen, 2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI, 54009
Welcome to the 2024-25 Season!
We are excited for our first regular trips 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!
Sunday Lessons & Buses

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

*** NOTE: BUS TIMES CHANGED AT ST. LOUIS PARK! ***

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Chanhassen
07:45 AM
05:45 PM

Chaska
07:30 AM
06:00 PM

Edina – City Hall
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Golden Valley
08:15 AM
05:15 PM

Long Lake/Orono
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Maple Grove
08:15 AM
05:15 PM

Mendota Heights
08:15 AM
05:15 PM

Minneapolis – Justice Page
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Minnetonka – 7 Hi
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
08:15 AM
05:15 PM

Plymouth West
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Shoreview
08:30 AM
05:00 PM

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

Apprentice Instructors - Dryland Clinic #2
2024-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Menominee) | St Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave S, St Louis Park, MN, 55426
Content will be provided by your Program Directors, Kati & Jeff. Check your course syllabus and homework assignments!

Saturday Blizzard Trip #2 @ Wild Mountain
2024-12-14 | Wild Mountain, 37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylor's Falls, MN, 55084
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!
Lessons & Buses

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

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Bloomington
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Chanhassen
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

Chaska
7:30 AM
6:00 PM

Edina – City Hall
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Golden Valley
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

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

Maple Grove
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Mendota Heights
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

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

Minnetonka – 7 Hi
8:00 AM
5:30 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 #2 @ Wild Mountain
2024-12-15 | Wild Mountain, 37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylor's Falls, MN, 55084
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!
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
7:30 AM
6:00 PM

Edina – City Hall
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Golden Valley
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Long Lake/Orono
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Maple Grove
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Mendota Heights
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

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

Minnetonka – 7 Hi
8:00 AM
5:30 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

Apprenctice Instructors - Dryland Clinic #3
2024-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Menominee) | St Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave S, St Louis Park, MN, 55426
Content will be provided by your Program Directors, Kati & Jeff. Check your course syllabus and homework assignments!
There will be no Apprentice clinics on December 24 & January 31 during Winter Break.

Saturday Blizzard Trip #3 @ Welch Village
2024-12-21 | MN
It’s the last Saturday trip before Winter Break! Don’t miss the fun closing out 2024 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
Bus Routes
Specific bus stop locations
Inviting a guest?

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Bloomington
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

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
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

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

Maple Grove
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Mendota Heights
8:30 AM
5:00 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
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 #3 @ Welch Village
2024-12-22 | MN
It’s the last Sunday trip before Winter Break! Don’t miss the fun closing out 2024 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 backpack 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
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

Long Lake/Orono
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Maple Grove
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Mendota Heights
8:30 AM
5:00 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

Plymouth West
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Shoreview
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

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

Apprentice Instructors - On-Snow Clinic #1
2025-01-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Menominee) | Hyland Hills Ski Area, 8800 Chalet Road, Bloomington, MN, 55438
This is your first clinic on-snow! Grab your gear and head to the slopes for teaching and technical skills. Content will be provided by your Program Directors, Kati & Jeff. Check your course syllabus and homework assignments!
We will meet at Hyland at 7:00 p.m. on snow in front of the chalet. If you’re late, check the hills for Kati or Jeff in their green jackets!
The evening ticket rate is just $22 (available starting at precisely 6:45pm). There is no free parking at the chalet. Plan a little extra time to park in the lot and ride the shuttle.

Saturday Blizzard Trip #4 @ Trollhaugen
2025-01-11 | Trollhaugen, 2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI, 54009
New! Pop-up lessons!
We have something new to start the year with extra fun at Blizzard! Each week, we will offer NEW pop-up events!
Pop-up events are for all Classic members (including Team Blizzard and Apprentice Instructors) and meet at the orange lesson cones at 10:00 AM, 12:15 PM or 2:00 PM. Check out this week’s lesson schedule to find out when and where to meet. No extra cost. No sign-up required.
This week’s events are:

Terrain Park – Learn how to approach the park and do basic tricks, or take your moves to the next level!
Group Slide – Skiers and snowboarders in any color, sliding together on the mountain! If your friends are in different colors or some ski and some snowboard, this pop-up is for you!

Let’s have some fun!!!
Lessons & Buses

Lesson schedule
Bus routes
Specific bus stop locations
Inviting a guest?

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Bloomington
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Chanhassen
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

Chaska
7:30 AM
6:00 PM

Edina – City Hall
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Golden Valley
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

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

Maple Grove
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Mendota Heights
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

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

Minnetonka – 7 Hi
8:00 AM
5:30 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 #4 @ Trollhaugen
2025-01-12 | Trollhaugen, 2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI, 54009
New! Pop-up lessons!
We have something new to start the year with extra fun at Blizzard! Each week, we will offer NEW pop-up events!
Pop-up events are for all Classic members (including Team Blizzard and Apprentice Instructors) and meet at the orange lesson cones at 10:00 AM, 12:15 PM or 2:00 PM. Check out this week’s lesson schedule to find out when and where to meet. No extra cost. No sign-up required.
This week’s events are:

Terrain Park – Learn how to approach the park and do basic tricks, or take your moves to the next level!
Group Slide – Skiers and snowboarders in any color, sliding together on the mountain! If your friends are in different colors or some ski and some snowboard, this pop-up is for you!

Let’s have some fun!!!
Lessons & Buses

Lesson schedule
Bus routes
Specific bus stop locations
Inviting a guest?

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Chanhassen
07:45 AM
05:45 PM

Chaska
07:30 AM
06:00 PM

Edina – City Hall
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Golden Valley
08:15 AM
05:15 PM

Long Lake/Orono
08:15 AM
05:15 PM

Maple Grove
08:15 AM
05:15 PM

Mendota Heights
08:15 AM
05:15 PM

Minneapolis – Justice Page
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Minnetonka – 7 Hi
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Plymouth West
08:00 AM
05:30 PM

Shoreview
08:30 AM
05:00 PM

St. Louis Park
08:15 AM
05:15 PM

Apprentice Instructors - On-Snow Clinic #2
2025-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Menominee) | Hyland Hills Ski Area, 8800 Chalet Road, Bloomington, MN, 55438
Grab your gear and head to the slopes for teaching and technical skills. Content will be provided by your Program Directors, Kati & Jeff. Check your course syllabus and homework assignments!

Saturday Blizzard Trip #5 @ Powder Ridge
2025-01-18 | 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. 🙂
New! Pop-up groups!
Pop-up groups are for all Classic members (including Team Blizzard and Apprentice Instructors) and meet at the orange lesson cones at 10:00 AM, 12:15 PM and/or 2:00 PM. Check out this week’s lesson schedule to find out when and where to meet. No extra cost! No sign-up required! Just more FUN!
This week’s group is carving! This group is for skiers and snowboarders in any color. Learn how to get your edges working like Olympic champion skier Mikaela Shiffrin and snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis!
Let’s have some fun!!!
Lessons & Buses

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

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Bloomington
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Chanhassen
8:15 AM
5:15 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

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

Maple Grove
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

Mendota Heights
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

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

Minnetonka – 7 Hi
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Mound/Spring Park
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Otsego
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

Plymouth West
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

Shoreview
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

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

Sunday Blizzard Trip #5 @ Powder Ridge
2025-01-19 | 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. 🙂
New! Pop-up groups!
Pop-up groups are for all Classic members (including Team Blizzard and Apprentice Instructors) and meet at the orange lesson cones at 10:00 AM, 12:15 PM and/or 2:00 PM. Check out this week’s lesson schedule to find out when and where to meet. No extra cost! No sign-up required! Just more FUN!
This week’s group is carving! This group is for skiers and snowboarders in any color. Learn how to get your edges working like Olympic champion skier Mikaela Shiffrin and snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis!
Let’s have some fun!!!
Lessons & Buses

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

IMPORTANT: BUS TIMES HAVE CHANGED AT CHANHASSEN!

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
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

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

Maple Grove
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

Mendota Heights
7:45 AM
5:45 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
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

Shoreview
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

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

Bonus Trip #2: Teen & Family Trip @ Afton Alps - CANCELED
2025-01-20 | Afton Alps, 6600 Peller Avenue South, Hastings, MN, 55033
The MLK Day Teen & Family Bonus Trip has been canceled. See you next weekend!

School is out for MLK Day! Spend the day on the slopes with your friends at Blizzard!
RSVP NOW
This bonus trip is for all members in grades 5-12 in the Classic, Team Blizzard or Apprentice Instructor programs. Younger siblings and members are welcome with a parent or guardian.
SPECIAL WAIVER REQUIRED! Vail Resorts, which owns Afton Alps, requires a Vail Resorts waiver for every participant. (This is a different waiver than the MNSAA 1Risk waiver required by other MN ski areas.) Nobody will be allowed on the bus or provided with a lift ticket at the area unless a signed waiver is turned in at the event. Please download, print and complete this Vail Resorts waiver.
Afton Alps is CASHLESS. You cannot use cash to make any purchases. All major cards, ApplePay, and resort charge are accepted.
Guests
Want to bring a friend or family member? Awesome! Guests must know how to ski or snowboard already and must have their own equipment. We are unable to supervise equipment rentals. All Guests must be pre-registered. We cannot accept any walk-on guests.
Invite a Guest
No Lessons
There are no lessons on this bonus trip. It is a full a day of free-skiing/riding on the slopes!
Buses
We will be running limited bus routes for this bonus trip. If you are not riding from your regular bus stop, please verify the exact bus stop location and plan to arrive early so you don’t miss the bus.
IF YOU DRIVE: Afton Alps has four chalets. The Blizzard Table is upstairs in the ALPS CHALET. (That’s the main chalet at the bottom of the hill.) You must arrive by 10:30 AM to get a lift ticket from Blizzard. Check your child(ren) out at the Blizzard Table by 3:30 PM.

Final Bus Routes – Coming Friday before the trip!

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Chanhassen
8:30 AM
5:15 PM

Edina – City Hall
9:00 AM
4:45 PM

Mendota Heights
9:15 AM
4:30 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
8:45 AM
5:00 PM

Plymouth West
8:30 AM
5:15 PM

Apprentice Instructors - On-Snow Clinic #3
2025-01-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Menominee) | Hyland Hills Ski Area, 8800 Chalet Road, Bloomington, MN, 55438

Saturday Blizzard Trip #6 @ Mount Kato
2025-01-25 | 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!
New! Pop-up groups!
Pop-up groups are for all Classic members (including Team Blizzard and Apprentice Instructors) and meet at the orange lesson cones at 10:00 AM, 12:15 PM and/or 2:00 PM. Check out this week’s lesson schedule to find out when and where to meet. No extra cost! No sign-up required! Just more FUN!
This week’s topic: RACING! Learn how Mikaele Shiffrin & Ross Rebagliati won gold in the race course! Attend two racing pop-up groups to qualify for the Fun Day NASTAR race on March 1! (Must be in color level Red or above. Racing will be offered again in a few weeks.)
Lessons & Buses

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

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Bloomington
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Chanhassen
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Chaska
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

Edina – City Hall
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Golden Valley
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Long Lake/Orono
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Maple Grove
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Mendota Heights
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

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

Minnetonka – 7 Hi
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

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

Otsego
7:30 AM
6:00 PM

Plymouth West
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Shoreview
7:30 AM
6:00 PM

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

Sunday Blizzard Trip #6 @ Mount Kato
2025-01-26 | 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!
New! Pop-up groups!
Pop-up groups are for all Classic members (including Team Blizzard and Apprentice Instructors) and meet at the orange lesson cones at 10:00 AM, 12:15 PM and/or 2:00 PM. Check out this week’s lesson schedule to find out when and where to meet. No extra cost! No sign-up required! Just more FUN!
This week’s topic: RACING! Learn how Mikaele Shiffrin & Ross Rebagliati won gold in the race course! Attend two racing pop-up groups to qualify for the Fun Day NASTAR race on March 2! (Must be in color level Red or above. Racing will be offered again in a few weeks.)
Lessons & Buses

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

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Chanhassen
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Chaska
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

Edina – City Hall
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Golden Valley
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Long Lake/Orono
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Maple Grove
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Mendota Heights
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

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

Minnetonka – 7 Hi
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Plymouth West
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Shoreview
7:30 AM
6:00 PM

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

Apprentice Instructors - On-Snow Clinic #4
2025-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Menominee) | Hyland Hills Ski Area, 8800 Chalet Road, Bloomington, MN, 55438

Saturday Blizzard Trip #7 @ Wild Mountain
2025-02-01 | Wild Mountain, 37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylor's Falls, MN, 55084
Parent Breakthrough Program
It’s the final week for our Parent Breakthrough Program!
NEW! Pop-up Groups!
We have something new for extra fun at Blizzard! Each week we go beyond the color levels and offer pop-up groups to explore different aspects of skiing and snowboarding.
Pop-up groups are for all Classic members (including Team Blizzard and Apprentice Instructors) and meet at the orange lesson cones at 10:00 AM, 12:15 PM or 2:00 PM. Check out this week’s lesson schedule to find out when and where to meet. No extra cost. No sign-up required.
This week: Terrain Park! Learn how to approach the park and do basic tricks, or take your moves to the next level!
Lessons & Buses

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

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Bloomington
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Chanhassen
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

Chaska
7:30 AM
6:00 PM

Edina – City Hall
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Golden Valley
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

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

Maple Grove
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Mendota Heights
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

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

Minnetonka – 7 Hi
8:00 AM
5:30 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 #7 @ Wild Mountain
2025-02-02 | Wild Mountain, 37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylor's Falls, MN, 55084
Parent Breakthrough Program
It’s the final week for our Parent Breakthrough Program!
NEW! Pop-up Groups!
We have something new for extra fun at Blizzard! Each week we go beyond the color levels and offer pop-up groups to explore different aspects of skiing and snowboarding.
Pop-up groups are for all Classic members (including Team Blizzard and Apprentice Instructors) and meet at the orange lesson cones at 10:00 AM, 12:15 PM or 2:00 PM. Check out this week’s lesson schedule to find out when and where to meet. No extra cost. No sign-up required.
This week: Terrain Park! Learn how to approach the park and do basic tricks, or take your moves to the next level!
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
7:30 AM
6:00 PM

Edina – City Hall
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Golden Valley
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

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

Maple Grove
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Mendota Heights
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

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

Minnetonka – 7 Hi
8:00 AM
5:30 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
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Apprentice Instructors - On-Snow Clinic #5
2025-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Menominee) | Hyland Hills Ski Area, 8800 Chalet Road, Bloomington, MN, 55438

Saturday Blizzard Trip #8 @ Powder Ridge
2025-02-08 | Powder Ridge, 15015 93rd Ave, Kimball, MN, 55353
Classic Pop-up
We have something new for extra fun at Blizzard! Each week we go beyond the color levels and offer pop-up groups to explore different aspects of skiing and snowboarding.
Pop-up groups are for all Classic members (including Team Blizzard and Apprentice Instructors) and meet at the orange lesson cones at 10:00 AM, 12:15 PM or 2:00 PM. Check out this week’s lesson schedule to find out when and where to meet. No extra cost. No sign-up required.
This week: Racing! Learn tactics for mastering the race course, when you don’t get to choose where your turns start and end! Attend two racing pop-up groups to qualify for the Fun Day NASTAR race on March 1! (Must be in color level Red or above.)
Lessons & Buses

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

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Bloomington
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Chanhassen
8:15 AM
5:15 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

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

Maple Grove
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

Mendota Heights
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

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

Minnetonka – 7 Hi
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Mound/Spring Park
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

Otsego
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

Plymouth West
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

Shoreview
7:45 AM
5:45 PM

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

Sunday Blizzard Trip #8 @ Powder Ridge
2025-02-09 | Powder Ridge, 15015 93rd Ave, Kimball, MN, 55353
Parent Program
We’ve extended Sunday’s Parent Breakthough Program due to the January trip cancelation. It’s one more week of fun on the slopes with Lonnie!
Classic Pop-up
We have something new for extra fun at Blizzard! Each week we go beyond the color levels and offer pop-up groups to explore different aspects of skiing and snowboarding.
Pop-up groups are for all Classic members (including Team Blizzard and Apprentice Instructors) and meet at the orange lesson cones at 10:00 AM, 12:15 PM or 2:00 PM. Check out this week’s lesson schedule to find out when and where to meet. No extra cost. No sign-up required.
This week: Racing! Learn tactics for mastering the race course, when you don’t get to choose where your turns start and end! Attend two racing pop-up groups to qualify for the Fun Day NASTAR race on March 1! (Must be in color level Red or above.)
Lessons & Buses

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

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Chanhassen
8:15 AM
5:15 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

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

Maple Grove
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

Mendota Heights
7:45 AM
5:45 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
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

Shoreview
8:15 AM
5:15 PM

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