[ SEASONAL ] Ski Resort Guide Dodge Ridge Mammoth 1 Dodge Ridge Rd 10001 Minaret Rd Pinecrest, CA 95364 Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 209.965.3474 800.626.6684 www.dodgeridge.com www.mammothmountain.com Kids Programs: Kids Programs: Intro to Snow Ski & Intro to Snow Ride lesson (ages 2 – 5): Pioneers (ages 3 – 4): Morning group lesson, for skiers only. Introduction to snow with a caring and qualified instructor and Your child will learn at their own pace with small groups, play- learning is customized to pique your child’s interest. ful teaching areas, carpet lifts and fun loving kid specialists! Kinder Ski + Ride Lesson Program (ages 4 – 5): A playful and Explorers (ages 5 – 7): For skiing and snowboarding kids learn gentle beginning to skiing + riding elementary skills. Instruc- to balance and gain strength as they grow. tion will begin inside their specially designed Adventurers (ages 8 – 13): For skiing and snowboarding tween, Kinder Room followed by outdoor activities in the Children’s will get the thrill of going downhill and feeling gravity give way Learning Area. under their boots. Kids Club Lesson Program (ages 4 – 12): Recommended for children who are ready for skill development in a fun group Heavenly environment. 3860 Saddle Rd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 775.586.7000 www.skiheavenly.com Kids Programs: Firecrackers (ages 4 – 5): A skiing group lesson specifically de- signed for the unique learning styles and needs of children. Rockets (ages 6 – 13): Available to skiers of all ability levels, children will be placed in groups based on age and skiing abil- ity. Blasters (ages 5 – 6): Snowboarding group lessons specifically designed for the unique learning styles and needs of children. Rockets (ages 7 – 13): Available to snowboarders of all ability levels, children will be placed in groups based on age and abil- ity. Homewood Mountain Resort 5145 Westlake Blvd Homewood, CA 96141 530.525.2992 www.skihomewood.com Kids Programs: Children’s Ski and Snowboard (ages 4 – 12): Programs provide your child with fun-filled snow adventure mere steps from the Bear Valley shores of Lake Tahoe and focuses on building and solidifying 2280 SR 207 techniques in a positive learning environment. Bear Valley, CA 95223 209.753.2301 Kirkwood Ski Resort www.bearvalley.com 1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr. Kids Programs: Kirkwood, CA 95646 Bear Valley’s Cub Club offers Full Day, AM and PM sessions for 888.233.2887 kids ages 4-12. Your kids will get to experience the excitement www.kirkwood.com of playing, sliding and gliding in the snow with kids their own Kids Programs: age in a safe and caring environment. All Bear Valley instruc- Mini Rippers (ages 3 – 4): A ski & snow play program with a fun tors are great with kids and pass a background screening introduction to the sport for first timers and those still refining check to ensure your kids are properly cared for. their beginner skills. 16 ACTIVE FAMILY | NOVEMBER 2014 [ SEASONAL ] Mountain Explorers (ages 5 – 12): Meant for skiers to help them Squaw Valley Ski Resort progress quickly, while staying safe and having fun. 1960 Squaw Valley Rd Mini Groms (ages 3 – 4): This program uses the latest Burton Olympic Valley, CA 96146 technology designed for the youngest riders. The equipment 530.452.4331 removes the traditional boundaries confronted at this age en- www.squaw.com abling quicker skill development in a safe and fun environment. Kids Programs: Groms (ages 5 – 12): Their newly redesigned Adventure land Pioneers Ski (ages 3 – 4): This ski program is an “educational and the Rip Curl Playground encourage early development of learn to ski program” specially set up for this age group. The skills that translate into safe well rounded riders on the moun- learning objective is to familiarize the child with the equipment, tain and in the terrain park. the snow environment and to have FUN! Explorers Ski Lesson (ages 5 – 7): The focus of Explorers is to enhance learning by exploring the mountain and keep the kids smiling. All ski levels are welcome, with groups starting at. Grommets Snowboard Lesson (ages 5 – 7): With a small child to teacher ratio, our snowboard instructors will get this age group moving on their boards by using appropriate terrain and games. Mountaineers Ski Lesson (ages 8 – 13): Available to snowboard- ers of all ability levels, children will be placed in groups based on age and ability. Jibbers Snowboard Lesson (ages 8 – 13): Along with acquiring new skills, groups will learn slope etiquette, equipment knowl- edge, and a few tricks along the way! Northstar at Tahoe 5001 Northstar Dr. Truckee, CA 96161 530.562.1010 www.northstarattahoe.com Kids Programs: The Lucky Stars (potty-trained 3 year olds): Ski school is jam- Sierra at Tahoe packed with fun activities and ski lessons. 1111 Sierra-At-Tahoe Rd The Super Stars program (ages 4 – 6): A fun-filled ski or snow- Twin Bridges, CA 95735 board experience taught by instructors specializing in kid- 530.659.7453 friendly techniques. www.sierraattahoe.com The All Stars experience (7 – 12): An energetic lesson program Kids Programs: for beginner through advanced ability levels that includes all The Burton Star Wars™ Experience (Snowboarders ages 3 – 6): the skill development and tricks this age group craves. Learn the fun and art of snowboarding. Blazers (Skiers ages 3 – 4): The Blazers learn-to-ski program Diamond Peak Ski Resort caters to little ones with short attention spans. Children learn 1210 Ski Way the fundamentals of skiing in the morning and afternoon. Incline Village, NV 89451 Bandits (Skiers ages 5 – 6): The Bandits learn-to-ski program is 775.832.1177 aimed at slightly older children. In order to help develop their www.diamondpeak.com mountain skills and get the most enjoyment out of their ski- Kids Programs: ing experience, the lesson combines off and on snow activities The Child Ski Center (ages 3 – 7): With a separate learning geared towards helping children understand the fundamentals area, power line lift and a low instructor to child ratio of 1:5, and discover a passion for the sport. your child is sure to receive the attention they deserve in a Explorers (Skiers & Snowboarders ages 7 – 12): Use of the non-crowded and fun environment. Thunder Gulch learning area which is specifically designed to Group lessons are for children 4 – 7 only. help children learn the basics of either sport and provide a safe Note: 3 year olds are accepted in private lessons. Free lift tick- environment for them to develop those skills. ets are included with all lessons. NOVEMBER 2014 | ACTIVE FAMILY 17 [ SEASONAL ] Ski Resort Guide Mt. Rose Ski Resort Soda Springs Ski Resort 22222 Mt. Rose Highway 10244 Soda Springs Rd Reno, NV 89511 Soda Springs, CA 95728 775.849.0704 530.426.3901 www.mtrose.com www.skisodasprings.com Kids Programs: Kids Programs: Rosebuds Children’s Sessions (ages ski: 4 – 10; snowboard: Planet Kids (ages 8 and under) : Access to skiing/snowboard- 7 – 10): Classes with kids who have never seen snow, to kids ing, tubing, 2 moving carpets, 2 tube carousels, sleigh rides who yearn for steeps. Mt. Rose Ski Resorts skilled instructors and more! keep the day fun and safe. This program consists of an on-hill Beginner Package (ages 8 and up): Includes beginner lift ticket, educational ski and snowboard program. 1 ½ hour group lesson and rental equipment. Ski or snowboard First Timers (ages 11+): Skilled and fun instructors help them options available. Lift ticket is limited to Lion’s Head beginner gain confidence gliding, stopping and turning on wide open chair. and gentle slopes with plenty of room to roam. They also have Private Lessons (ages 3+): With specially trained instructors for access to three dedicated beginner chairlifts and are provided all ages and ability levels starting at age 3, Soda Springs offers beginner specific rental equipment with a 2-hour lesson. instruction for every skier and rider. You’ll even get the inside scoop on their top-secret powder stashes, hidden runs and the best routes all over the mountain. Boreal Ski Resort 19749 Boreal Ridge Rd Soda Springs, CA 95728 530.426.3666 www.rideboreal.com Kids Programs: Start with Woodward (beginners, ages 7 - 12): Has your child never been on snow before? Only skied/snowboarded once or twice? If so, this is the program for them. They will teach them all the basics in a fun group with kids their age. Ride with Woodward (intermediate – Terrain Park, ages 7 - 12): Now that your child has a solid foundation and can stop and turn both ways, it’s time to explore the mountain! Lessons are also available for children 4 – 7, through both of these lesson packages. Mt. Shasta Ski Park Sugar Bowl Hwy 89 & Ski Park Hwy 629 Sugar Bowl Rd Mount Shasta, CA 96067 Norden, CA 95724 530.926.8610 530.426.9000 www.skipark.com www.sugarbowl.com Kids Programs: Kids Programs: Shasta Snow Kids (ages 5 – 8): Coyote Kids intro package are Cub Tracks (Skiers ages 4 – 5): Offers all day packages, 2 hour available for first timers and beginners. Snow Tiger Marmot packages or lesson only options. Package is available for beginner chairlift riders. Bear Tracks (Skiers or Snowboarders ages 6 – 12): Offers all Junior Lessons (ages 9 – 12): Guaranteed to Learn package day packages, 2 hour packages or lesson only options. is available for first timers only. Marmot Package is available Learn to Ski & Ride Development Program (ages 6 – 12; Ski & for beginner chairlift riders. 1-2-3 Learn to Slide program is Snowboarders): This class focuses skiers or snowboarders on for first time skiers or snowboarders who would love a FREE Terrain Based Learning.