Kids Center

EXPLORERS

Beginner to Expert - skiers (ages 4-12)  Instruction, progress report, EXPLORER pin + lift ticket. Full-day session also includes lunch.

   
Ski rentals $17, snowboard rentals $22 helmets $10 extra per day.

We stop selling tickets at 9:30am for the morning session and 12:30pm for the afternoon session.

Registration is 9 am to 9:45 am for the morning and all day sessions. You may register for the afternoon session 12:30 pm to 12:45 pm.

Explorers located at the lowest level in the Summit Lodge.

Our staff is specially trained to help your child catch the excitement of snowsports without competitiveness, but WITH tons of FUN and GAMES. YOU may even catch a glimpse of Snowball the Tiger, our resident Snowmonster.

Beginners start in the protected environment of Explorer Hill complete with a Carpet Conveyor Lift. As they begin to master skills and gain confidence they progress to the green and blue trails with the ultimate goal in sight: going with mom and dad on the "big slopes".

Each two hour session includes a lift ticket, class organization, instruction on the snow, and break time. (Snowball says we have the best hot chocolate on the mountain!!) At the end of the day, each child gets a progress card explaining what they accomplished and an Explorer pin to show off to their friends. The full day program includes lunch in the Explorer room with the coaches and other kids in their group.

Our afternoon session does not include lunch. Children need to eat a nutritious meal before they are registered. Explorers is a peanut free environment with respect to those who are allergic.

*Children must be toilet trained, willing to ski or ride, and be comfortable in a group situation to participate in the Explorer Program. Our experience has shown it can be difficult and very frustrating for kids under 7 to learn to snowboard. Please plan to sign up for a private lesson with our snowboarding school at Valley School East.

Parent must remain at Blue Mountain.

Due to safety concerns parents are not permitted in the Explorer room or on Explorer Hill during the lessons.

Allow ample time for registration and rentals.

HELMETS ARE AVAILABLE TO RENT IN THE RENTAL SHOPS OR TO PURCHASE IN THE SKIERS STORE