Whitefish Mountain Resort at Big Mountain in Whitefish, Montana

Ski/Ride School: Jr Programs '09-'10

Whitefish Mountain Resort - Ski/Ride School: Kids Lessons

Whitefish Mountain Resort Jr Programs provide a fun and friendly atmosphere for learning and exploring the joys of skiing and riding.

Programs meet 9 sessions over a 10 week period (no classes President's Day week)

Ski/Ride School - (406) 862-2900
Email - skiboard@skiwhitefish.com
Rentals - (406) 862-2946
Kids Center - (406) 862-1999

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Junior Programs		Price
Buckaroos ( ages 3-4 ) ( details ) Move Close Buckaroos 9 2-hour sessions, Saturdays or Sundays This program combines introduction to on-snow skiing with play time in the Kids Center. Maximum of 3 kids in each class, kids always ride the chairlift with their instructor. Sat. 1:00-3:00pm (1/9/10-3/13/10; No class 2/13/10) Sun. 1:00-3:00pm (1/10/10-3/14/10; No class 2/14/10) Wed. 10:00-12:00pm (1/6/10-3/10/10; No class 2/17/10)	1-3pm on Sat or Sun, 10am-12pm Wed (combo ski & play with kids center)	$295
Half Pints ( ages 5-6 ) ( details ) Move Close Half Pints 9 2-hour sessions, Saturdays or Sundays Kids enjoy games and adventure while gaining a strong ski foundation. Kids receive progress reports, awards from their instructors, and participate in a unique balloon racecourse adventure at program completion. We can pick up and drop off your child at our Kids Center daycare facilities. Sat. 10:00am-12:00pm or 1:00-3:00pm (1/9/10-3/13/10; NC 2/13/10) Sun. 1:00-3:00pm (1/10/10-3/14/10; NC 2/14/10)	10am - 12pm or 1pm - 3pm on Sat; 1 - 3pm Sun	$225
Development Program ( ages 7-17 ) ( details ) Move Close Development Program ( ages 7-17 ) 9 Full Day sessions, Saturdays or Sundays Re-formatted for Winter 2010! "Devo" is now for all skiers and snowboarders ages 7 to 17, of all levels of ability. This program encompasses what was formerly known as Rough Riders, Snowboard Riders, and Devo Team. We will make sure your junior is grouped with other kids of similar abilities. This will maximize the fun factor and healthy challenges while dialing in all mountain skiing or riding skills. Advanced level groups will have some exposure to racing, freestyle, and backcountry. All kids get to challenge their peers in the races on March 6th or 7th, and the program culminates with a Family Picnic on the last day. Sat. 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-3:30pm (1/9/10-3/13/10; NC 2/13/10) Sun. 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-3:30pm (1/10/10-3/14/10; NC 2/14/10)	9:30am-12pm & 1pm-3:30pm with a lunch break, Sat or Sun	$295
Custom Half-Day ( details ) Move Close Custom Half Day 9-week program for kids; 8-week program for adults Price is a flat-rate for the group. Form your group of similar skills and interests. Pick your day, instructor, topics to address, skills to develop and activities to explore. Follow an existing program format or create something new. We can also help you plan a multi-day clinic or a different duration of a weekly program. Get a group together and coordinate with our staff to design the right program for your group. Participants should be of the same ability level, and children should be of similar ages. Based on availability.	9 Weeks for Kids/8 Weeks for Adults.	$1750
Custom Full Day ( details ) Move Close Custom Full Day 9-week program for kids; 8-week program for adults Price is a flat-rate for the group. Form your group of similar skills and interests. Pick your day, instructor, topics to address, skills to develop and activities to explore. Follow an existing program format or create something new. We can also help you plan a multi-day clinic or a different duration of a weekly program. Get a group together and coordinate with our staff to design the right program for your group. Participants should be of the same ability level, and children should be of similar ages. Based on availability.	9 Week Program. Based on Availibility.	$2350
Call 406-862-2900 for more information. Winter Program Information Registration deadline is December 31, 2009 All classes meet 15 minutes prior to start time indicated, near The Base Lodge. Lunch is not included (and unsupervised for kids programs). Let your child grab lunch with an instructor for an additional $13/day. Lift tickets are not included in the cost of programs. All of our programs support the Skier's & Rider's Responsibility Code and we coach our athletes to be respectful skiers and riders.

Operating Hours & Dates
Private Lessons
Adult Semi-Private Lessons
Kids Semi-Private Lessons
Adult Seasonal Programs
Kids Seasonal Programs:
   Jr Programs
   Race Team
   Freestyle Team
   Tommy Moe Kids League

Skill Levels

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Skill Levels
The Snowsports Center is committed to providing quality instruction for all levels of snow sports enthusiasts. The following chart will help you choose the class that best fits your skill level.

Ski Levels
1 First-time skier
2/3 Linking wedge turns on green runs
4/5 Beginning parallel turns on green runs
6/7 Parallel skier on blue runs
8/9 Confident parallel skier on black runs, in all conditions

Snowboard Levels
1 First-time snowboarder
2 Can sideslip, traverse and begin to turn on green runs
3 Linking turns on green runs
4 Linking turns on blue runs
5/6 Comfortable riding black terrain in all conditions