Programs

Get off the couch and on the slopes with Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School! Since 1958, Blizzard has offered a great way for families to enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle during our wonderful Minnesota winters! Skiing and snowboarding are lifelong activities the entire family can enjoy together!

From beginners to experts, youth to teens, recreational skiers to aspiring snowboard instructors, use the chart below to select a program that corresponds to your child's grade. Find out how you can hit the slopes this winter with Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School!

All programs include

Up to 14 trips based on your program
Discounted lift tickets
Round-trip bus transportation
Expert instruction by adult staff
Individual ski and snowboard skill assessments
Color Level or Program zipper pulls
ID stickers for your skis, snowboard, boots, poles, helmets — you name it!
Blizzard E-newsletters
Special events including Picnic Day and Family Fun Day
Invitations to all Teen & Family Bonus Trips including Thanksgiving, MLK Day and Spirit Mountain
Special discounts and events at our partner ski & snowboard shops

Which Program is for You?

Mites: Grades K–1

Skiers only. Must by 6 years old by December 1st. All ability levels. All-day supervised program. Two instructors and about six members per group. Saturdays or Sundays. January & February (8 weeks).

The Mites program and waiting list are completely full! We are not accepting any more registrations for 2024-25. Thank you for your interest!

SuperMites: Grades 2–3

Skiers or snowboarders. All ability levels. All-day supervised program. Two instructors and about eight members per group. Saturdays or Sundays. December, January & February (11 weeks).

SuperKyds: Grades 4 – 5

Skiers or snowboarders. All ability levels. Begin transition from all-day supervised instruction to color levels and independence of the Classic program. One instructor and about ten members per group. Saturdays or Sundays. December, January & February (11 weeks).

SuperKyds Race: Grades 4 – 5

Skiers only. Intermediate to advanced skill level. Must be classified in Red or above by Blizzard Tester prior to registration. Supervised color level lessons and up to three hours of race drills and courses weekly. One instructor and about ten members per group. Saturdays or Sundays. December, January & February (11 weeks).

Classic: Grades 5 – 12

Skiers or snowboarders. All ability levels. Up to three 90-minute color level lessons per week and time to free-ski/ride with friends! One instructor and about ten members per lesson. Saturdays or Sundays. December, January & February (11 weeks) + Bonus Trips.

Team Blizzard: Grades 5 – 12

Skiers only. Intermediate to advanced skill level. Must be classified in Brown or above by Blizzard Tester prior to registration. Color level lessons and up to four hours of race drills and courses weekly, plus competitions as permitted. One instructor and about ten members per lesson. Saturdays or Sundays. December, January & February (11 weeks) + Bonus Trips.

Teen Sampler: Grades 7 – 12

Skiers or snowboaders. All ability levels. Up to three 90-minute color level lessons per week and time to free-ski/ride with friends! One instructor and about ten members per lesson. Saturdays or Sundays. December only (3 weeks).

Apprentice Instructors: Gr. 9-12

Skiers or snowboarders. Intermediate to expert skill level. Must be classified in Color Level Brown or above prior to registration. Multi-year program focused on teaching and technical skills to become a certified ski or snowboard instructor. Saturdays or Sundays. December, January & February (11 weeks) + Bonus Trips + Tuesday night clinics.

Parent Breakthrough Program

Skiers only. Parents/guardians of Blizzard members. Beginner to expert (must have previous skiing experience). Small group instruction and time for independent practice. Saturdays or Sundays. Mid-December & January (6 weeks).