Skiing & Snowboarding

• Students are responsible for being on time and riding their assigned bus, both to the ski area and back to school.
• Parents are responsible for picking up injured students at ski area or medical facility as determined by Ski Patrol and being contacted by the Ski Program Supervisor.
• There will be no changing of days during the season.
• Students not registered with the program may not substitute for a student who is in the program.
• Students are forbidden to use cigarettes, alcohol or non-prescribed drugs.
• Students are expected to follow all school and ski area rules while participating in the program.  Any student not obeying all rules and regulations will be dropped from the program immediately and may need to be picked up from the ski area by their guardian.  No refunds will be made to students dropped from the program for disciplinary reasons.

What the price includes: Motor coach transportation to ski area and back to school, lesson/assessment on the first night of ski, lift tickets & ski corral. Additional lessons and clinics available free of charge.

Transportation: Buses depart after school. Students must ride the bus both to and from ski area. Student may not be dropped off or picked up from the ski area by parents, friends, etc. No exceptions will be made. All buses reload between 8:15-8:30 pm. Students will be dropped off at their school by 9:30 pm. Students are responsible for transportation home from school. Please arrange to have a ride waiting at school by 9:15 pm. School buildings may not be open when the buses return, so phones may not be available. (Note: Buses may be combined with another school)

Ski Equipment: Each school will have a designated storage area where students may leave their equipment skiing day. Students may not bring ski equipment on school buses coming to school and must be driven if they are transporting equipment. Students are strongly encouraged to use the complimentary ski corral while at Wild Mountain.

Single Fundamental Skills Group Lesson: Wild Mountain will provide participants with a fundamental skills group lesson during the first two weeks of the season.  This lesson will be offered for both skiing and snowboarding and is a great way for beginners to build confidence and get moving on the snow quickly.  The fundamental skills lesson lasts for one hour and is led by a Wild Mountain instructor.  In your lesson, you will learn about your equipment, how to use your bindings and how to properly carry your skis. Once on the snow, Wild Mountain instructors will teach you how to step in and out of your skis or snowboard. You will be taught the first movements on the snow, such as skating, gliding, and side-stepping. Once you are ready for the conveyor, Wild Mountain instructors will teach you how to load and unload the conveyor. You will be taught the basic fundamentals of stopping using the "pizza" technique and turning successfully on the hill to give you the confidence to ski on your own. The group fundamental lesson starts at 4:30 p.m. and participants should check in at the Lesson Counter.  You must be pre-registered for the fundamental skills group lesson (only offered the first two weeks of club).

Fundamental Skills Group Lesson Registration Information: Call 651-465-1100 or email snowsports@wildmountain.com (Please ensure your student participates in the fundamental skills group lesson if registered, as the Mounds View Community Education Department covers the cost of the lesson).

Additional Lessons: Additional lessons are available through Wild Mountain's Snow Sports School for students of all ability levels.  The experienced pros can create a lesson plan tailored to improve your individual skills and goals.  Lessons are available with a 48-hour advance reservation and can be booked and paid for at 651-465-1100 or snowsports@wildmountain.com.

Valuables: Students are encouraged to leave all valuables at home. Bus doors do not lock and may be left unattended. Rental lockers will be available. Community Education will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Refunds: There will be NO REFUNDS issued after the start of each session. Medical refunds during the session the student is registered for must be documented by a physician’s note. Families are responsible for checking for conflicts, including band, orchestra, choir concerts and any other school activities in which attendance is mandatory. There will be no individual make-ups or refunds for missed nights of skiing.

Scholarships: This is a voluntary activity and scholarships are not available for the After-School Ski/Snowboard Program.

Cold Weather Cancellation: When the National Weather Service’s noon forecast predicts temperatures at –20F or colder for the afternoon or evening and/or bus company, Washington or Chisago County Sherriff or ski area reports unsafe conditions, the ski program will be cancelled that day and rescheduled for the end of the session. You will be notified via email if the ski club has been canceled due to weather conditions.