"Studies have shown that spending time in natural environments helps with recall and memory, problem solving and creativity. Children (and adults) who spend more time outside are also physically healthier."
- David Suzuki
With a dedicated group of Nationally Certified Instructors, we set the standard for instructional programs. Whether you are a Public or Private School, Youth Group, or Home School Program - we will coordinate with you to make sure that your students have the best possible day in the snowy outdoors! Our Unique program focuses on safety, eductaion & above all, fun! Be Fit. Be Active. Enjoy Winter Sports!
Daily Per Person: Lift & Instruction: $25.00.
Add: Ski Rental Set: $10 OR Snowboard Rental Set: $18 Helmet Rental (optional): $5
Overnight Per Person: Lift & Instruction for each day, Private Night Ski (2 hours,) onsite Accommodations, Supper & Breakfast: $50 per day. Available for 2 or 3 day trips.
Add: Rental Set: $12/day, Helmet: $5/day.
All day trips and overnight packages must be booked in advance. Prices are plus 5% GST. Advance deposits are not required. Payment in full due prior to departure from the Resort, to be paid by a supervisor at the Main Office. Lifts open 9:00am, rental shop opens at 8:30am. Minimum group size is 25 people. For every 10 paying students, we offer 1 free adult supervisor package, including lift, rental & lesson.
Same great prices are available every Monday - Friday all winter with no exceptions.
Orientation:
Upon arrival one of our Nationally Certified Ski and Snowboard Instructors will greet your bus. After a short safety discussion, the students are taken to one of our two lodges to an assigned area where they can store their belongings, rest, warm up and eat with either bag lunches or food from one of our cafeterias. Lockers are available. Both buildings have a wall of windows which allows supervisors to see the students at all times. Once baggage is dropped off, everyone goes immediately to the rental shop for tickets & equipment. Our experienced crew is capable of fitting a busload of students in less than 25 minutes with all the latest in ski & snowboard gear. Supervisor assistance is not required. At the end of your day on snow, simply drop off the equipment in the rental shop and we will handle the rest. Supervisor assistance is once again not required in this process.
Once fitted up and dressed all students are directed to the Bunny Hill and the Carpet Lift. First timers go immediately into a beginner lesson. No exceptions. Students that have skied or boarded before are directed up the Wonder Carpet and into a "ski-off." One of our Nationally Certified Instructors will watch the students and grade them according to their abilities. Green = beginner, Blue = intermediate, Black = advanced, Orange = expert and able to use the Terrain Park Features. Please note: Orange is not given out prior to an expert lesson.
Students will not be allowed up the Chairlifts without a color on their ticket. They are then required to stay on the runs that they are rated for. This ensures that they do not attempt to navigate a run that is beyond their current ability level. Intermediate & Advanced lessons (2 - 3 runs with an instructor) are available at 11:30, 1:00 & 2:00. All lessons (called "upgrades") are included in the package, and are strongly encouraged.
77% of all accidents at Holiday Mountain have never taken a lesson from a professional - that's why our program offers four different lessons per day to choose from.
The Canada West Ski Areas Association Members recommend wearing helmets for skiing and riding. Skiers and Snowboarders are encouraged to educate themselves on the benefits and limitations of helmet usage. The primary safety consideration, and obligation under the Alpine Responsibility Codr is to ski and ride i na controlled and responsible manner.
Helmet use at Holiday Mountain is optional. If you wish to make them mandatory for your school group, simply notify us upon booking and we will ensure that every student is wearing a properly fitted, appropriate helmet.
Please note: We do not allow the use of non-snow sport helmets, such as hockey or bicycle helmets. All rental helmets at Holiday Mountain meet & exceed the CEN1077 standard.