Ski School
 The Discovery Ski School teaches thousands of local children and adults to ski and snowboard each year. For 2007–2008 we are excited to again offer our four week Session Classes. These classes are in addition to Discovery's excellent Kinderski and Kid Kruizer programs. Unless noted differently, all classes start at 10:30 and 1:30 daily. RACING PROGRAMSThe ESP program is for younger children who need additional instruction before they are ready for the DART program. The ESP program starts January 5th and last for ten Saturdays. The kids are coached in their technique and there are several races at the end of the program to show off their new skills. The cost is $200. The DART program is a traveling racing team. They are coached in their technique and travel to many different races through out the winter. The coaching fees are $400 and their are a number of other expenses to this program. Telemark Lessons – Discovery in conjunction with Pipestone Mountaineering will be holding telemark lessons. PLEASE CALL PIPESTONE IN ADVANCE IF YOU NEED EQUIPMENT. Lessons will be held on Feb. 17th & 18th. Beginner class at 10:30am; Intermediate class at 12:30pm. Private lessons available in the afternoon. PLEASE SIGN UP IN ADVANCE! Call Pipestone Mountaineering at (406) 721–1670. Beginning packages are $35 for easy chair lift ticket, instruction and rentals; or $40 for intermediate packages which include all day lift tickets and instruction (no rentals). Lessons only (for those w/own gear & season passes) are $17.50 for group instruction times mentioned above. Private lessons are available sometime after 2:00 pm and cost $35 per person per hour. Instruction will be done by Jim Wilson of Pipestone Mountaineering, who has 30+ years experience. Our Session programs will begin on Saturday January 5th. There will be Saturday and Sunday classes. Saturday classes will be held on January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th. Sunday classes will be held on January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th. Please check back for February Dates. The session classes consist of four days of instruction with the same instructor, bringing consistency and results to each and every lesson! The session classes will be available for a full day and morning half days. Skiers and Snowboarders will be split into ability and age categories.
ALL LEVELS ARE OFFERED FOR EACH SESSION, CLASSES THAT FALL BELOW 3 STUDENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED PRIVATE OR SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS AND THE LESSON DURATION WILL BE ADJUSTED. Wednesday Men's and Women's ProgramAdvanced and Intermediate skiers — Starts January 9, 2008 and runs five consecutive weeks. The program includes 2–hour lessons, with1 make–up lesson, and a luncheon on the last day. Instructor, Yvonne Leipheimer PSIA certified instructor.Advance skiers – Wednesday morning Intermediate skiers – Wednesday afternoon Cost $165 (if you have a season pass $87.50) For more information call Discovery at (406) 563–2184 Discovery Kinderski Program
The Discovery Kinderski program is designed for children ages 3 to 6 and is available everyday. Kinderski is separate from the
regular ski school with its own instructors and meeting place. Children in Kinderski are supervised the entire time and provided
excellent skiing instruction. There is, on average, one instructor for every 4 kids. Children spend part of the day skiing and part of the day playing in the Kinderski room.Full or half day sessions are available. The morning session starts at 10:00 and ends at 12:00. The afternoon session runs from 1:00 to 3:30. You can join either session anytime after the 10:00 or 1:00 start time. Lunch is served to those children staying all day, and snacks are served during the morning and afternoon. The Kid KruizersThe Kid Kruizers program gives children ages 6 to 12 quality instruction time in the morning and afternoon and some time to ski on their own. The program is an excellent preparation for those that have dreams of joining the Discovery Ski Racing Team. |
Ski School Rates
All packages include basic rental set and one half day group lesson. Kinderski (ages 3–6)All Kinder Ski packages are available daily and include instruction, lift ticket, and supervision. The full day package (includes lunch) runs from 10 am – 3:30 pm. Half day packages run from 10 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 3:30 pm.
Kid Kruizers (ages 6–12)Lesson times are 10:30 and 1:30 and last 1 1/2 hours. Supervision is during lesson times only. Available weekends & holidays only. Subject to 3 person group minimum.
Session Classes (ages 6–18)
ALL LEVELS ARE OFFERED FOR EACH SESSION, CLASSES THAT FALL BELOW 3 STUDENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED PRIVATE OR SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS AND THE LESSON DURATION WILL BE ADJUSTED. |
