Blizzard Ski and Snowboard School

Apprentice Instructors - Pizza Party & on-snow clinic (make-up)
2025-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Menominee) | 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!
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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 | MN
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

#blizzardinyourbackyard - SLP Family Connect Night
2025-08-28 16:00 - 19:00 | MN
Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School is proud to be a community supporter at Saint Louis Park Middle School Family Connect event. This will be a time for teachers and students to:

Make a personal connection with their Advisor
Review class schedule
Ask Questions and receive school information
Find your locker and walk your schedule
Learn about Sports/Activities and Clubs [including Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School! — come say hi!]
Talk with someone about opportunities with our School Site Council

#blizzardinyourbackyard - Carver Steamboat Days
2025-09-07 13:00 - 15:00 | MN
Blizzard Ski & Snowboard school is proud to be a sponsor at Carver Steamboat Days!
This weekend long family event will present a medallion hunt, fire department water fights, live music, food vendors, car show, balloon animals, fireworks and a parade.
Come out and show your Blizzard spirit at the Parade on Sunday, Sept 7 @ 1pm. Cheer when you see the Blizzard-mobile! Then post your fave pics!

#blizzardinyourbackyard - Shoreview
2025-09-09 15:00 - 18:00 | MN
Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School is proud to sponsor the Shoreview Farmer’s Market during September 2025! The Farmer’s Market brings the community together with more than 30 vendors featuring local fresh produce and handcrafted artisan items. Look for Blizzard at the Kid’s Activity booth!
Tuesdays, Septermber 9, 16, 23 & 30
3:00-6:00pm
Shoreview Community Center, (lower parking lot)
4580 Victoria St N, Shoreview MN 55126

Hoigaard's Tent Sale
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-14 | MN
It’s back!!! The infamous Hoigaard’s Tent Sale features deals and discounts on ski/snowboard equipment, boots, gear bags, apparel, mittens/gloves and more! Get to the sale and get geared up for the season! And come find us a the Blizzard Table to say hello!
Friday, Sept 12, 10:30am – 7:00pm
Saturday, Sept 13, 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday, Sept 14, 11:00am – 5:00pm

#blizzardinyourbackyard - Otsego Prairie Festival
2025-09-13 10:00 - 14:00 | MN
Blizzard Ski & Snowboard is proud to sponsor Otsego’s Prairie Festival!
There will be exhibitors, activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy throughout the day including many new attractions and food vendors together with familiar favorites from previous years. The Otsego Prairie Festival starts at 10:00 a.m. and continues throughout the day culminating with a fireworks display at dusk.
Stop by the Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School booth to say “hi” from 10:00am-2:00pm!

#blizzardinyourbackyard - Chaska Baseball Assoc Golf Scramble
2025-09-22 08:00 - 17:00 | MN
Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School is proud to be a sponsor at Chaska Baseball Association’s Golf Scramble, which is their annual fundraiser to support young athletes.
While Blizzard staff will not be there in-person, find us on event signage, hole sponsorship, social media and materials promoting the event. Blizzard is proud to support its members in other sports, too!

Buck Hill Ski & Snowboard Tent Sale
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-28 | Buck Hill, 15400 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville, MN, 55306
The annual Buck Hill Ski & Snowboard Tent Sale is BACK! Sept 26th-28th, 2025
BUY or SELL | Equipment • Apparel • Accessories
Hosted by the Buck Hill Ski Club, this popular event provides the season’s best opportunity to buy or sell new and gently used Ski and Snowboard gear, equipment, and accessories, as well as the latest winter apparel and outerwear fashions for children and adults.

#blizzardinyourbackyard - Sunset Hill Fun Run
2025-10-03 | MN
Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School is proud to sponsor the Sunset Hill Fun Run!
This exciting event brings together over 750 families, teachers, staff, and members of our surrounding community to support vital school programs. Funds raised directly benefit our students by supporting classroom resources, field trips, school events, technology upgrades, playground improvements, and more.
While Blizzard won’t be in-person at this event, you can find us on participant t-shirst and swag bags!

Trollhaugen Open House, Ski Swap, Rail Jam & More
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-05 | Trollhaugen, 2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI, 54009
SAVE THE DATE! October 3-5, check Trollhaugen’s website for times each day. OPEN HAUGEN 2025 – Trollhaugen
SKI & BOARD SWAP: Hosted by the Trollhaugen Ski & Board Shop, this is a can’t-miss-event!
OPEN HOUSE: Food. Fun. Coat & Food Drive. Chair Lift Rides. Rail Jam. Prizes. Shop Sale. Trolls!

Shop Sale
Swap Drop-off & Sale
#OPENHAUGEN RAIL JAM |
Backyard Jam Style | Ski & Snowboard for All Ages
Sunday October 5, 2024 | 12:00-4:00pm

Fall Into Winter Festival & Ski Swap
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-05 | Afton Alps, 6600 Peller Avenue South, Hastings, MN, 55033
Join us October 3-5, 2025, for great deals on new and used ski & snowboard gear, winter apparel, and fun on the hill!
Event Detail | Afton Alps Resort

Available all weekend

Ski Swap
Snowcat & Snowgun Touch-A-Truck Experience
Outdoor Games & Fun.
Family Fun Handouts
T-Bar Open
Afton Alps Retail Open
Pass Sales & Pick-Up

Wild Mountain Ski & Swap Sale
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05 | Wild Mountain, 37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylor's Falls, MN, 55084
It’s back! Wild Mountain’s Ski Swap & Sale is your chance to buy and sell ski and snowboard gear while scoring incredible deals from some of the best shops in the region. Whether you’re upgrading, outfitting the family, or just starting out, you’ll find everything you need for the season ahead.
This year’s swap will have tons of equipment featuring new and used gear from our partners at Hi-Tempo, Pinewski’s, and Wayne’s Ski & Cycle—plus plenty of used gear brought in by the public.
Check out their website for hours! Wild Mountain – Events

#seeyouintheshops @ Hi Tempo
2025-10-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Hi Tempo, 3959 Highway 61 N, White Bear Lake, 55110, 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!

#blizzardinyourbackyard - Hilltop Octoberfest
2025-10-11 11:00 - 15:00 | MN
Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School is proud to be a sponsor of Hilltop Primary School’s Octoberfest! This annual fundraising festival is packed with fun for the whole family! Games and prizes for all ages! Fantastic food and tasty treats! Festive activities! Silent Auction!
Bring your family, friends, neighbors and your Hilltop spirit as they celebrate community, make memories and support this amazing school!
You can find Blizzard staff at the snowcone station!
Hilltop Primary School
5702 Game Farm Road East
Mound, MN 55364

#seeyouintheshops @ Pinewskis
2025-10-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Pinewskis Ski & Board Shop, 546 West Main Street, Anok, MN, 55303, United States

#seeyouintheshops @ Gear West
2025-10-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Gear West

Pinewski's Ski & Snowboard Swap
2025-10-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Pinewskis Ski & Board Shop, 546 West Main Street, Anok, MN, 55303, United States
Buy, sell, or just come hang out — it all happens this Saturday at Pinewski’s!
The District 11 Ski Swap is happening this Saturday, Oct 18, from 9AM–4PM!
It’s your chance to:

Find unbeatable deals on used gear
Sell your extra equipment
Support local alpine racers

If you’re bringing items to sell, plan to drop them Friday from 3-7pm. If you’re coming to shop, get here early for the best selection — this event draws a crowd!

Pinewski’s Ski & Board Shop, 546 W Main St, Anoka
Saturday, Oct 18th | 9AM–4PM

Come for the deals, stay for the stoke.

#seeyouintheshops @ Joe's Sporting Goods
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Joe’s Sporting Goods, 33 County Road B E, St. Paul, MN, 55117, United States

#seeyouintheshops @ Tonka Cycle & Ski
2025-10-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Tonka Cycle & Ski, 416 11th Street South, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States

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 | 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

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)
