Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School | grades 2-12

Experience the ultimate in skiing, snowboarding and racing instruction from beginners to experts! At seven local snowsports areas, our top-quality adult instructors will teach you how to improve your skiing or boarding on groomed runs and terrain parks! You provide your own food and gear (season-long discounts and rentals are available), we provide the rest!

Ages: 8-18, Grades: 2-12

Time: 7:30am – 5:30pm (approx)  

Dates: Saturdays or Sundays – 11 weeks, December – February, plus 3 BONUS trips 

• Saturdays – Dec 5, 12, 19; Jan 9, 16, 23, 30; and Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
• Sundays – Dec 6, 13, 20; Jan 10,17, 24, 31; and Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

Bus pick-up locations: Target in Otsego (87th St NE, Otsego) Saturdays and Sundays

PROGRAMS: Program fees include 11 weeks of expert ski or snowboard instruction, membership materials, retail partner gear discounts, special events, bonus trips and access to discounted lift tickets. All programs are offered at all skill levels.

SuperMites (2nd - 3rd grade) $720* All-day instruction with the same group and instructors every week. Learn more and more skills to conquer the hill! 

SuperKyds (4th - 5th grade) $720* All-day instruction with the same group and instructors every week. Develop skills at your own level and master bumps, jumps and carving turns! 

Classic (5th - 12th grade) $580* Instruction at your skill level and free time on the slopes with friends. ALL levels – beginner to advanced. 

Additional Teen ONLY trips! 

Teen Sampler Program (7th - 12th grade) $340* Not sure if you’re ready to commit to a full season? Try it out for only three weeks! First 3 Saturdays OR Sundays in December. 

Team Blizzard Race (5th - 12th grade) $720* Ski Racing Team instruction only. Intermediate to expert skiers, stir up some friendly competition as you learn strategies and tactics for racing. Sharpen your skills as you prepare to go head-to-head against racers. A great way for high school racers to get an edge on the competition and recreational racers to improve and have fun! 

Additional Teen ONLY trips! 

Apprentice Program (9th -12th grade) $720* Have a passion for skiing or boarding, or ever thought about teaching? This is the program for you. Learn to become a certified ski or snowboard instructor.

*Weekly Trip Fees: You will be contacted prior to the trip each week for your reservation. In addition to your program fee, you will be charged about $105 for round-trip bus transportation and lift ticket each weekend you attend.

To register: go to www.blizzardmn.com or call 763-559-3343. Mention code ELK26