Academy

Academy builds young intermediate and advanced skiers and riders, through nine weekly outings in the same small group. Sessions begin in early January, 2025.

Registration is now closed for the season. Program details are available below. Questions can be directed to the Winter Sports School at 231-526-2300.

Alpine Academy

Requirements:

  • Ages 7 to 14 (based on age as of 12/31/24).
  • Must be able to ride a chairlift without assistance.
  • Must be able to ski blue runs under control.
  • Lift ticket or season pass.
  • Helmet, ski equipment, and proper winter attire.

Alpine Academy includes unlimited NASTAR runs from 1:30 – 2:30 PM when offered and a fixed bib number.

Cost: $240 for 8 weeks of 1.5 hour long group lessons.

Schedule:

  • Sunday Ski Academy begins Sunday, January 5, 2025, and ends Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 2:30 – 4:00 PM (there is no session on February 16 due to holiday weekend traffic).
  • Tuesday night Ski Academy begins Tuesday, January 7, 2025, and ends Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
  • Wednesday night Ski Academy begins Wednesday, January 8, 2025, and ends Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

Snowboard Academy

Requirements:

  • Ages 7 to 14 (based on age as of 12/31/24).
  • Must be able to ride a chairlift without assistance.
  • Must be able to board blue runs under control.
  • Lift ticket or season pass.
  • Helmet, boarding equipment, and proper winter attire.

Snowboard Academy includes unlimited NASTAR runs from 1:30 – 2:30 PM when offered and a fixed bib number.

Cost: $240 for 8 weeks of 1.5 hour long group lessons.

Schedule: Snowboard Academy is offered on Sunday afternoons, beginning Sunday, January 5, 2025, ending Sunday, March 2, 2025 (there is no session on February 16 due to holiday weekend traffic). All Snowboard Academy sessions are from 2:30 to 4:00 PM.

Cross-Country Academy

Requirements:

  • Ages 5 to 15 (based on age as of 12/31/24).
  • Trail pass or season pass.
  • Classic cross-country skis, boots and poles that fit.

Cost: $160 for 8 weeks of 1.5-hour long group lessons.

Registration: Space is limited and registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

Schedule: XC Ski Academy meets on Thursday afternoons from January 9, 2025 through February 27, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM.

Alpine Park Academy

Requirements:

  • Ages 9 to 18 (based on age as of 12/31/24).
  • Must be able to ride a chairlift without assistance.
  • Must be able to ski blue runs under control.
  • Lift ticket or season pass.
  • Helmet, skiing equipment, and proper winter attire.

Park Ski Academy includes unlimited NASTAR runs from 1:30 – 2:30 PM when offered and a fixed bib number.

Cost: $240 for 8 weeks of 1.5 hour long group lessons.

Schedule: Park Ski Academy is offered on Tuesday evenings, beginning Tuesday, January 7, 2025, ending Tuesday, February 25, 2025. All Park Academy sessions are from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.