Blizzard Ski and Snowboard School

Sunday Blizzard Trip #3 @ Welch Village
2024-12-22 | WI
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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

Apprentice Instructors - On-Snow Clinic #6 - CHANGED TO ZOOM
2025-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM
This event has been moved from Hyland to Zoom due to predicted cold weather. Please see your email for Zoom meeting info.
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 #9 @ Mt Kato
2025-02-15 | 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!
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: Carving! Find out what your skis and snowboards can REALLY do when you learn the right moves and add gravity! Ski & snowboard. All color levels.
Progress Cards
Wondering how your child’s skills are progressing this season? Progress cards will be sent home for all members attending this week! Mite, SuperMite and SuperKyd cards will be emailed to parents/guardians on the account; Classic members, Team Blizzard racers and Apprentice Instructors will receive paper cards to bring home. Ask your child about their progress card and share in their success on the slopes!
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 #9 @ Mt Kato
2025-02-16 | 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!
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: Carving! Find out what your skis and snowboards can REALLY do when you learn the right moves and add gravity! Ski & snowboard. All color levels.
Progress Cards
Wondering how your child’s skills are progressing this season? Progress cards will be sent home for all members attending this week! Mite, SuperMite and SuperKyd cards will be emailed to parents/guardians on the account; Classic members, Team Blizzard racers and Apprentice Instructors will receive paper cards to bring home. Ask your child about their progress card and share in their success on the slopes!
Lessons & Buses

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

*** Bus times have changed at Maple Grove! ***

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
7:45 AM
5:45 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 (MAKE-UP)
2025-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Hyland Hills Ski Area, 8800 Chalet Road, Bloomington, MN, 55438
This is a make-up clinic for sessions canceled due to cold weather.
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 for homework assignments!

Saturday Blizzard Trip #10 @ Wild Mountain
2025-02-22 | 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!
Classic Pop-up
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: Synchro! In preparation for Fun Day, learn to ski & ride together to make fun formations like snakes, pop-outs and diamonds as you come down the hill! Ski & snowboard. All color levels. Serious fun!!
Apprentice Instructor Program Preview!
If you’re in 8th-11th grade, find out what it’s like to teach skiing & snowboarding! Go to Cone #2 at 10:00 to learn about the Apprentice Instructor Program! Skiers need to be in Color Level White or above; snowboarders need to be Brown or above.
Giants Ridge Bonus Trip: March 8!
Still haven’t had enough time on the snow? Join Blizzard’s annual trip up north! We’ll be at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, MN again this season. Members in our Classic, Team Blizzard and Apprentice Instructor programs are welcome solo or with friends in grades 5-12. Younger siblings and members are welcome with parent/guardian supervision all day and preregistration. >> More info!
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

Apprentice Instructors - Mock Exam & Potluck
2025-02-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Wild Mountain, 37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylor's Falls, MN, 55084
Apprentice Instructors have an all-day clinic from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM! Everyone will get feedback on their skiing/riding and have an opportunity to teach. For Apprentices taking the Rainbow Exam this season, this is a good “final check” for what you need to work on! It’s a great way to work through any test anxiety in a relaxed, supportive environment.
It’s also our annual Apprentice potluck lunch! Check out Google Classroom for the potluck signup sheet.

NOTE: The regular Blizzard buses are available for transportation to Wild Mountain. Watch for your invitations and select your bus when you register. See the Saturday trip info for bus times.

Sunday Blizzard Trip #10 @ Wild Mountain
2025-02-23 | 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!
Classic Pop-up
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: Synchro! In preparation for Fun Day, learn to ski & ride together to make fun formations like snakes, pop-outs and diamonds as you come down the hill! Ski & snowboard. All color levels. Serious fun!!
Apprentice Instructor Program Preview!
If you’re in 8th-11th grade, find out what it’s like to teach skiing & snowboarding! Go to Cone #2 at 10:00 to learn about the Apprentice Instructor Program! Skiers need to be in Color Level White or above; snowboarders need to be Brown or above.
Giants Ridge Bonus Trip: March 8!
Still haven’t had enough time on the snow? Join Blizzard’s annual trip up north! We’ll be at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, MN again this season. Members in our Classic, Team Blizzard and Apprentice Instructor programs are welcome solo or with friends in grades 5-12. Younger siblings and members are welcome with parent/guardian supervision all day and preregistration. >> More info!
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 - Pizza Party & on-snow clinic (make-up)
2025-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Hyland Hills Ski Area, 8800 Chalet Road, Bloomington, MN, 55438
Celebrate all you’ve achieved so far this season! Enjoy free pizza and drinks before we head out on snow for one last clinic to tune up your teaching before the exam!

Saturday Blizzard Trip #11 @ Trollhaugen
2025-03-01 | 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! Parents, come join the fun!
Here’s a short video explaining what Family Fun Day is all about! We’re changing things up this season, but you’ll get the general idea!
﻿﻿
This year’s Fun Day theme is the BLIZZARD COLOR GAMES! Everyone is assigned to a color team. Earn points for your team by doing Fun Day activities!

Wear a costume or decorate your helmet for Best Costume or Crazy Helmet! Winners earn points for your Color Games team!
Race head-to-head in the dual slalom and win points for your Color Games team!
Show off your synchronized skiing and snowboarding at the Synchro Showcase…and earn points for your Color Games team!
Terrain Park Showcase! Mountain Quest! Blizzard Lizzard Challenge! Points for everything!
Final opportunities for lessons and testing! Yep, you earn points at the cones, too!

POP-UP GROUP: PARENTS!
That’s right, join your very own group with a Blizzard instructor focused on YOU all morning! Don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of time to join your kiddos later in the day.

BLIZZARD LIZZARD CHALLENGE – CLUE #1
The Blizzard Lizzard is hiding somewhere at Trollhaugen! Hunt for clues to help you find the Lizzard! Here is your first clue:
The hunt is on for the Blizzard Lizzard!
You’ll need clues, numbered one through seven.
To get started, head to the orange-colored lesson spot.
Find your first clue near #11!

COLOR GAMES TEAMS
Everyone is assigned to a color team. Earn points for your team by doing Fun Day activities! The team with the most points at the end of the day wins!

GREEN
Badgers
Beluga
Buffalo
Lynx
Killer Whales
Moose
Classic Yellow
Classic Brown

ORANGE
Caribou
Chipmunks
Coyotes
Rabbits
Raccoons
Seals
Classic Blue

PURPLE
Eagles
Elk
Fox
Penguins
Polar Bears
Tigers
Walrus
Wolves
Classic White
Classic Low Black
Classic Black
Classic Top Black

PINK
Gophers
Hawks
Hedgehogs
Narwhal
Otters
Owls
Squirrels
Classic Red

AND MORE!

NASTAR racing for Team Blizzard, SuperKyds Race, and eligible Classic members (who attended Racing Pop-up Groups this season). Earn a bronze, silver, gold or platinum medal based on your time and handicap — and earn points for your Color Games team! Learn more about NASTAR at https://nastar.com/about.
Apprentice Instructors take the Rainbow Exam to see if they meet standards of the Professional Ski Instructors or America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI). Wish them luck!

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

Apprentice Instructors - On-Snow Rainbow Exam
2025-03-01 10:00 - 2025-03-02 15:00 | Trollhaugen, 2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI, 54009
Today is the day! The culmination of everything you’ve learned during the season — the prestigious Rainbow Exam (only about 150 Rainbow Instructors in our 60 year history!). More details will be provided by your Program Directors Kati & Jeff
Attend on Saturday, March 1 OR Sunday, March 2. You do not attend both days.
NOTE: The Blizzard bus is available for transportation to Trollhaugen. Please contact the office if you are interested.

Sunday Blizzard Trip #11 @ Trollhaugen
2025-03-02 | 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! Parents, come join the fun!
Here’s a short video explaining what Family Fun Day is all about! We’re changing things up this season, but you’ll get the general idea!
﻿﻿
This year’s Fun Day theme is the BLIZZARD COLOR GAMES! Everyone is assigned to a color team. Earn points for your team by doing Fun Day activities!

Wear a costume or decorate your helmet for Best Costume or Crazy Helmet! Winners earn points for your Color Games team!
Race head-to-head in the dual slalom and win points for your Color Games team!
Show off your synchronized skiing and snowboarding at the Synchro Showcase…and earn points for your Color Games team!
Terrain Park Showcase! Mountain Quest! Blizzard Lizzard Challenge! Points for everything!
Final opportunities for lessons and testing! Yep, you earn points at the cones, too!

POP-UP GROUP: PARENTS!
That’s right, join your very own group with a Blizzard instructor focused on YOU all morning! Don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of time to join your kiddos later in the day.

BLIZZARD LIZZARD CHALLENGE – CLUE #1
The Blizzard Lizzard is hiding somewhere at Trollhaugen! Hunt for clues to help you find the Lizzard! Here is your first clue:
The hunt is on for the Blizzard Lizzard!
You’ll need clues, numbered one through seven.
To get started, head to the orange-colored lesson spot.
Find your first clue near #11!

COLOR GAMES TEAMS
Everyone is assigned to a color team. Earn points for your team by doing Fun Day activities! The team with the most points at the end of the day wins!

GREEN
A-Basin
Alta
Aspen
Killington
Kirkwood
Loveland
Taos
Telluride
Classic Yellow
Classic Brown

ORANGE
Beaver Creek
Big Sky
Breckenridge
Snowbird
Steamboat
Stowe
Sun Valley
Classic Blue

PURPLE
Bridger Bowl
Copper Mountain
Deer Valley
Vail
Whistler
Whitefish
Winter Park
Classic White
Classic Low Black
Classic Black
Classic Top Black

PINK
Eldora
Heavenly
Jackson Hole
Mount Hood
North Star
Park City
Classic Red

AND MORE!

NASTAR racing for Team Blizzard, SuperKyds Race, and eligible Classic members (who attended Racing Pop-up Groups this season). Earn a bronze, silver, gold or platinum medal based on your time and handicap — and earn points for your Color Games team! Learn more about NASTAR at https://nastar.com/about.
Apprentice Instructors take the Rainbow Exam to see if they meet standards of the Professional Ski Instructors or America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI). Wish them luck!

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

Bonus Trip #3: Teen & Family Trip @ Giants Ridge
2025-03-08 | Giant’s Ridge, 6325 Wynne Creek Dr, Biwabik, MN, 55708
3/6/2025 UPDATE: Both buses are full. You must be pre-registered to board a bus for this Bonus Trip.
Still haven’t had enough time on the snow? Join Blizzard’s annual trip up north to Giants Ridge in Biwabik, MN!
Limited to 100 members, you’ll travel in style and comfort on luxury motor coaches. Enjoy some of the longest runs and best slopes in Minnesota! Registration opens in mid-February and fills up fast!
This bonus trip is for members in our Classic, Team Blizzard and Apprentice Instructor programs on Saturday and Sunday. Younger members are welcome with parent/guardian supervision all day and preregistration.
There are no lessons on this trip. It is a full a day of free-skiing/riding on the slopes.
Want to bring a friend or family member? All Guests must be preregistered.
Invite a Guest
Bus Stops
Bus stops for this bonus trip are limited to ONLY Chanhassen, Edina – City Hall, Ridgedale and Shoreview. Please check the website for the exact location if you are not riding from your usual bus stop! You may drive instead, but you must arrive by 10:30am to get discounted tickets from the Blizzard Table.
Due to the higher cost of using motor coaches, the no-show fee for this event is $55.

Bus routes: PDF

Bus Stop
Depart
Return

Chanhassen
6:15 AM
7:45 PM

Edina – City Hall
6:45 AM
7:15 PM

Minnetonka – Ridgedale
6:30 AM
7:30 PM

Shoreview
7:00 AM
7:00 PM

#blizzardinyourbackyard - Orono Family Color Dash
2025-08-07 | WI
Blizzard Ski & Snowboard Schoo is proud to sponsor this fun-filled event, the whole family will love! The Family Color Dash is a vibrant experience where you can run, walk, or dash through bursts of bright color. Join us on August 7 at the Orono Middle School, with check-in starting at 5 PM and the run kicking off at 6 PM. All pre-registered participants will receive a swag bag including an official event t-shirt and Blizzard sunglasses! After the dash, stick around to enjoy music from DJ Edd, food, and sweet treats. Whether you’re racing to the finish line or just in it for the fun, this event is perfect for all ages.

Orono MIddle School
6:00pm – 8:00pm
