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    Special Programs


    Our special programs offer a host of workshops and groups to improve your skiing and snowboarding ability.For the 2009 – 2010 season, they include:

    • I.T.C.
    • Women's Workshop
    • Seniors Workshop
    • Art of Carving Clinic
    • Intro to Bumps Clinic
    • Blue Mountain Freeride Ski Program
    • Blue Mountain Freeride Snowboard Program
    • Wednesday Morning Race Clinics
    • Adult Racing
    • Mountaineers
    • Junior Race Team 3 or 4
    • Junior Race Team 1 or 2
    • Developmental Mountaineers

    Freeride for Boarders  Ages 8 and up
    A program for boarders ages 8 & up managed by USASA and AASI qualified coaches, teaching half-pipe, slopestyle, and freeriding. All riders participating in this program should be capable of riding a chairlift without an adult and be able to follow group instruction.
    DATES:  10 weekend sessions starting December 19th, 2009 ending February 21st, 2010
    TIME:     9am to 1pm
    FEE:       $490 (lift ticket not included) before November 16th, 2009    $505.00 if paid after November 16,th 2009

     

    Blue Mountain Freeride Ski Program  Ages 8 and up
    A program for skiers ages 8 & up conducted by the USASA and PSIA qualified coaches. Specialized training for the terrain parks, Half Pipe, Skiercross and Freeride will be covered. This program is for intermediates through experts, however all participants must be able to competently ski on at least blue square terrain. Twin tip skis are strongly suggested.
    DATES:  10 weekend sessions starting December 19th, 2009 ending February 21st, 2010
    TIME:     9am to 1pm
    FEE:       $490 (lift ticket not included) before November 16th, 2009   $505.00 if paid after November 16th, 2009

     

    Women's Workshop  Ages 21 and older
    This unique program was designed by women and is taught by women. Intermediate through advanced skiers 21 years of age and older will have the chance to discover new levels of confidence and personal growth by taking this six week course. Share the experience and fun--bring along a friend!Free babysitting available.
    DATES:  6 Consecutive Wednesdays starting January 13th,  2010
    TIMES:   10am to 12noon (morning session)
                     1pm to 3pm (afternoon session)
                     7pm to 9pm (evening session)

    FEE:       $165 (lift ticket not included) $155 if paid for by November 16th, 2009

    For more information call our Snow Sports School: 610-826-7700, ext. 1225

    Seniors Workshop
    This late-morning program is for intermediate and advanced skiers interested in improving their skills while skiing and learning with their peers.
    DATES:  6 Tuesdays starting January 5th, 2010
    TIME:     10am-12noon
    FEE:       $165 (lift ticket not included) $155 if paid for by November 16th, 2009

    For more information call our Snow Sports School: 610-826-7700, ext.1225

    The Art of Carving
    Our specialized clinic to help you upgrade your carving skills on shaped skis. All participants should be able to ski parallel on blue square slopes.
    DATES:  Three 2 hour sessions Saturday, January 16th, 23rd and 30th, 2010
    TIME:     9am to 11am
    FEE:       $120 (lift ticket not included)

    For more information call: Snow Sports School 610-826-7700 ext. 1225

    Intro to Bumps
    This specialized clinic is a smart introduction to bump skiing that will give you the right fundamentals. To participate, you should be able to ski parallel on blue and black slopes.
    DATES:  Three 2 hour sessions Sunday,January 17th, 24th and 31st, 2010
    TIME:     9am to 11am
    FEE:       $120 (lift ticket not included)

    For more information call our Snow Sports School: 610-826-7700, ext.1225

    Wednesday Morning Race Clinics  Ages 18 and up
    This program is designed for men and women (ages 18 and up) who are intermediate to advanced skiers and want to improve their skiing. The emphasis of this program will be the introduction of new techniques that will help you develop your carving skills and enable you to ski gates.
    DATES:   6 consecutive Wednesdays starting January 6th, 2010
    TIME:     9:30am to 12:00pm
    FEE:       $165.00 (lift ticket not included) $155.00 if paid by November 16th, 2009

    For  more information call Blue Mountain Racing: 610-826-7700 Ext. 1236 

    Adult Racing Ages 18 and up
    This program is designed for men and women (ages 18 and up) who are intermediate to advanced skiers and want to improve their skiing. The emphasis of this program will be the introduction of new techniques that will help you develop your carving skills and enable you to ski gates.
    DATES:   6 Tuesdays starting January 5th, 2010
                                             or
                     6 Wednesdays starting January 6th, 2010
    TIME:      Tuesdays - from 7pm to 9:30pm;
                     Wednesdays - from 9:30am to noon
    FEE:        $165.00 (lift ticket not included) $155.00 if paid by November16th ,2009

    For more information call Blue Mountain Racing: 610-826-7700 Ext. 1236

    Instructor Training Course
    Our Instructor Training Course (ITC) will give you the opportunity to make new friends and improve your riding or skiing skills. Plus, you'll have a great time doing it! Our two-day ITC program is organized and conducted by certified ski (PSIA) and snowboard (AASI) professionals, who are truly passionate about their snow sport.
    DATES:  December 12th and 13th, 2009
    TIME:     8am-4pm, both days
    FEE:       $50 (lift ticket included)

     

    Mountaineers Ages 6 through 10
    This program is designed for intermediate and advanced skiers ages six through ten.  The emphasis will be on strengthening their existing skiing skills and developing the beginning steps of the racing technique.  Skiers in this program will be divided into classes depending on their age and ability.  All skiers ready for this program should be capable of riding the chair lift without an adult and be able to follow directions in their group.
    DATES:      Saturdays and Sundays starting December 12th, 2009 through February  2010

     TIMES :    9am to 1pm

    FEE:           $490.00 if paid for by November 16th, 2009  $515.00 After November 16th, 2009   

          For more information call Blue Mountain Racing: 610-826-7700 Ext. 1236

    Blue Mountain Junior  3/4 Racing Team Ages up to 14
    This program is designed for youngsters up to age fourteen who are interested in advanced racing techniques and plan to enter sanctioned races in Pennsylvania.                    
    DATES:    Saturdays and Sundays starting December 12th, 2009 through February  2010

    TIMES:    9am to 1pm

    FEE:         $490.00 if paid for by November 16th, 2009 $515.00 After November 16th, 2009   

        For more information call Blue Mountain Racing: 610-826-7700 Ext. 1236

    Blue Mountain Junior 1/2 Racing Team Ages 15 to 18 
    This program is designed for serious competitors ages fifteen through eighteen who desire to race in the competitive races at local, state and national levels. These racers will be required to ski challenging courses set on difficult terrain.   
    DATES:     Saturdays and Sundays starting December 12th, 2009 through February  2010
     TIMES:    9am to 1pm 
    FEE:         $490.00 if paid for by November 16th, 2009 $515.00 After November 16th, 2009       

      For more information call Blue Mountain Racing: 610-826-7700 Ext. 1236

    Developmental Mountaineers  Ages  5 AND 6

    This one and a half hour program is designed for skiers ages five (by December 31, 2008) and six years old who are not ready for the full four hour Mountaineer Program.  The emphasis will be on developing their skiing skills and preparing them for our Mountaineer Program.  Skiers in this program will be divided into small groups depending on their ability.  All skiers ready for this program should be capable of skiing beginner terrain, riding the chair lift without an adult and be able to follow directions in their group.

    There will be two sessions each day, the first starting at 9:00am and ending at 10:30am and the second starting at 11:30am and ending at 1:00pm.  This program will limited to ten skiers in each session and will start Saturday January 3rd and continue every Saturday and Sunday until the end of February. We will be keeping the groups as small as possible, therefore we will assign your child to either the 9:00am session or the 11:30 am session.
     

    DATES:   Saturdays and Sundays starting January 2nd through February  2010
    TIMES:   9am to 10:30am (morning session)
                     11:30am to 1:00pm (afternoon session)
                 
    FEE:        $275.00 if paid for by November16th, 2009 $300.00 After November. 16th, 2009       

      COMING SOON: Two NEW Programs - Special Needs and Telemark Lessons

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