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Mountain Explorers 24/25

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Season-long program for ages 5-13

  • Ages:

    3 Age Groups
    Ages 11-13
    Ages 8-10
    Ages 5-7

  • Ability Level:

    Mountain Scouts accepts skiers/riders in ability level Green. Click here to see ability level chart.

  • Lesson Type:
    Season Long Program
  • Lesson Length:

    December 21, 2024 through March 16, 2025.

    Begins Saturday 12/21 and runs every Saturday and Sunday through March 16 10:00am - 3:30pm (lunch 12:30-1) including 12/26-1/1, Monday 1/20 & Monday 2/17.

  • Starting Location:

    Berkshire Room, Berkshire Lodge

  • Meeting Time:
    9:30 AM

About Mountain Explorers

Mountain Explorers are a season-long program that provides students with new learning opportunities on the mountain! The goal is to evolve their skiing and riding abilities to the next level while exploring the mountain.  Solidifying the basic techniques and skills that will take them on a lifelong journey of skiing and riding.  Lesson focus for each group member will be differentiated to meet the specific needs and goals of the student. This means that unlike a traditional lesson, where the class works on the same drill all at once for a specific goal, each drill will be customized to each student’s goals. This program is more about exploration through exposure to evolve Explorers into Adventurers so they can use the entire mountain as their playground!

A core group of instructors will be assigned to the groups for the duration of the program. The participant must have the minimum ability to ski or ride green terrain comfortably and consistently link turns in both directions to control their speed skiing/snowboarding and independently ride a lift with other children or with the general public after receiving instructions in order to participate. Children who cannot ride the Meadows triple independently will be moved to a lower ability group.

Based on the mountain conditions of the day, skiers and riders may find themselves:

  • ripping the fresh corduroy
  • slashing up the pow pow 
  • taking steps to matching their skis or carving on their boards or
  • navigating through the glades 

Every day will bring a different adventure for the kids in this program. Skiers/snowboarders will be grouped by ability. 

Helmets are required for all program participants.

Please be sure to select the correct program for the ability level of your child. Underestimating the ability level of your child is much easier to adjust for rather than overestimating their ability level.  Children who do not meet the required minimum ability level and chairlift ability will be moved down to other programs based on availability.

Please arrive for drop off at 9:30am in the Berkshire Room of the Berkshire Lodge.  Designated drop off times enable the groups to be out on the snow for the start time of 10:00am.  If you are late to the snow for the start time (10:00am) you risk forfeiting or you will need to wait at a designated lift that day  for the group to come down and pick up your child on the next run. This time will not be rescheduled, nor will a refund/credit be given. 

  • Children must arrive dressed and ready for snow.
  • Parents are responsible for picking up rental equipment and getting children geared up.
  • Due to chair lift capacity limits, children may be required to ride chair without an instructor.
  • Please use an email you check regularly to register your child; most communication regarding program operations is done through email.

Pricing

Pricing for the 24/25 Season

Purchase byPrice
8/31/24
$1599

Registration

Season pass is required and not included.

Please be sure to select the correct program for the ability level of your child. Underestimating the ability level of your child is much easier to adjust than overestimating their ability level. Children who do not meet the required minimum ability level and chairlift ability will be moved down to other programs based on availability.

Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.

Due to the demand for Season Long Programs, Mountain Cats and Snow Sports Lessons we have a No Refund Policy. We will happily transfer your booking if you contact us a minimum of 48 hours prior to the lesson date, based on availability. All lessons must be used by the end of the 2024-2025 winter season. On-line lift tickets purchases are date-specific and nonrefundable. Tickets unable to be used on the designated day of issuance at purchase may be used on another day during the 24/25 winter season. Guests will be responsible for any difference in the ticket price for rescheduled days and a $20 change fee will be applied to each ticket (or once to move an entire online order in need of a change). Rescheduling of day tickets must take place before the close of business the day prior to the originally purchased day of use by calling 413-528-1262. All unused winter 24/25 Lift Tickets, Snow Sports Lessons, Mountain Cats, and Season Long Programs expire at the end of the 24/25 winter season. All products including rentals are non-refundable.