Whether you're a kid or just a kid at heart - our programs will help bring your skiing to the next level. Sign up for Funatics (kids) or Nice Turns (adults) and receive eight weeks of coaching with the same group and the same coach.
NICE TURNS
Stuck in a rut? On new equipment? Nice Turns will take your skiing and snowboarding to the next level. The adult-oriented program builds on a foundation, teaching basic skills, and then integrating more complex skills. The program meets season-long one-half day a week, either weekdays or weekends. Visit www.NiceTurns.net for more details and to view comments from some of our past participants.
$155/adult for 4 weeks
$255/adult for 8 weeks
We are offering a snowboarding option, AND on select days we are offering a 4-week version.
FUNATICS & FUNATICS PACKAGES (ages 7-12)
Keep your kids fired up about skiing. Get them connected with a group of skiers of similar ability and spend eight weeks exploring all the mountain has to offer. The group and their coach stay together for the entire program to maximize the fun AND the learning. This is an all-day program from 9:30-3:30. Choose either Saturday or Sunday session starting on January 8, 2011 or January 9, 2011 and ending on March 5 or 6, 2011. Funatics doesn't meet on President's Weekend (2.19-2.20).
Same Group - Same Coach. You'll never be the same again.
The Funatics Package is available for purchase thorugh October 31, 2010 & includes eight all-day lessons, Junior Season Pass and Gear Check
Saturday Sessions - $449
Sunday Sessions - $409
Funatics Package can be purchased online, by phone or by mail now through October 31, 2010.
From November 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010 Funatics lessons can be purchased but will not include the Jr. Pass or gear check.
*After December 31, 2010 a late fee of $25 will be added
Lessons Only:
*Saturday Sessions - $349 on Saturdays
*Sunday Sessions - $309 on Sundays
MOUNTAIN DIVAS (4 week program)
Improve your confidence and ability while skiing with our top female coaches. These groups have an encouraging and supportive environment while improving skiing ability through fun, level-appropriate drills and challenges. We have added a Saturday session to include those who would like to ski with gal pals while the kids are in Funatics. Reservations recommended.
Tuesdays: January 18 - February 8
Saturdays: January 22 - February 12
$150 for all four weeks
$50 for single day
We are offering an intensive Mountain Diva weekend that includes lunch each day, video taping, analysis, and a reception. The lessons are taught by our most highly-qualified female coaches who know how to have fun skiing while working to improve the ability of each person in the group.
March 5 & 6, 2011
CUSTOM PRIVATE TOURS
Find the secret spots that make Schweitzer great. Offered daily by reservation, these tours will take you anywhere you want at whatever pace you want. $50 per hour, two hour minimum for 1-5 people. Reservations highly recommended.
TERRAIN PARK SPECIALTY LESSON
If you want coaching on a new trick or an intro to the basics of the terrain park, we can help you out. Offered daily at 9am and 1:30 pm as available. $55 per hour
POWDER ADVENTURE PACKAGE with Selkirk Powder Company
Do you want to ski powder but get tired of bouncing through all the cut up ski tracks? There is a better way. Join one of our experienced staff who can lead and coach you through a day of snowcat skiing with Selkirk Powder Company. On specific dates the cat is reserved just for Snowsports School guests so that we can select terrain and pacing that will give you the best powder experience possible. This all inclusive package includes wide powder skis, lunch, instruction and backcountry training. Trips may be canceled if minimums aren’t met so sign up now to hold your seat in the cat. Call us at 208-255-3070, or email lessons@schweitzer.com for more information.
$300 a day includes everything you need.
TELEMARK SPECIALTY LESSON
Learn or improve your Telemark technique. Offered daily at 9am or 1:30pm as available. $55 per hour.
NORDIC SKIING
Nordic skiing combines the serenity of winter with the benefits of low impact cardio exercise. Explore Schweitzers 32K of Nordic trails with an expert. Lessons are available for classic or skate styles.
$65 for one day package that includes 1 to 2 hour Nordic lesson, trail fee and demo rental equipment
$55 for 1 to 2 hour Nordic lesson and trail fee
NORDIC CLINIC WEEKENDS
Join guest clinician Kevin van Bueren for two special weekends when we’ve scheduled a full menu of Nordic coaching options. Kevin has been a full time, Level 3 certified PSIA Nordic ski instructor for the Methow Valley Ski School in North Central Washington for the past 15 years, and has made several trips to Schweitzer to facilitate these weekends. Choose from four clinics offered on Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday morning. Sessions are 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours long and offered for a variety of ability levels.
Day $45
Evening $55
ADAPTIVE LEARNING
Schweitzer's Snowsports School can bring the exhilarating world of downhill skiing or snowboarding to athletes of all types. We have several instructors who have received specialized training with specialty adaptive equipment. Call for pricing and lesson times.
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For more information on these and other programs, or to make your reservation, call 208.244.3070 or email lessons@schweitzer.com
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