BLUE MOUNTAIN CHALETS

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Beginner Private Package
If you are looking for a one on one learning experience, a Beginner Private is designed for the first-time skier or snowboarder looking for individual skill development on beginner terrain in a private or semi-private environment. Includes beginner lift ticket, full day rental and 90-minute lesson. Available at all daily lesson times.

Beginner Lifts Include: Grand Central Lodge: Easy Street, Glider Magic Carpet and the Graduate South Base Lodge: Voyageur and the Magic Carpets.

Blue Mountain Snow School

Welcome to The Blue Mountain Snow School.

The Snow School at Blue Mountain is the largest in Ontario with over 300 certified Snow Pros to ensure that you are getting the most out of your Blue Mountain experience.

Our ongoing commitment to improving the beginner experience each year makes us a Snow School leader. The 2009 winter season sees some changes to the Village Learning Centre with the addition of two new magic carpets, making the Beginner Learning Circuit an even better introduction to the sport.

Director's Message

Make the most of your on-hill experience this winter with the Blue Mountain Snow School. Our team of over 300 highly trained Snow Pros are both passionate and personable. We offer unique and refreshing ways to learn for both the beginner and the seasoned enthusiast.

For those hitting the slopes for the first time, the Beginner Learning Circuit is a must. It’s a personal, flexible, learn at your own pace program that offers a great introduction to skiing and snowboarding. From there head to the top with a new Mountain Top Clinic or let us entertain your children in our unique Kids at Blue environment located at the South Base Lodge.

There is no better way to see all that Blue Mountain has to offer on-hill, than with the assistance of one of our experienced and knowledgeable Snow Pros! See you on the Slopes!

Chris Lewis
Director, Snow School & Recreation
CSIA Level IV CSCF Level II

Daily Lessons

Whether it’s your first time on the slopes or you’re a seasoned enthusiast looking for some pointers, a lesson with our Snow School will point you in the right direction. Our Snow School Professionals are dedicated to making your ski or snowboard lesson informative and enjoyable. If you’ve never been on skis or a snowboard, we strongly recommend our Beginner Learning Circuit. It’s a great introduction to skiing, offering personal attention and flexibility— plus you are learning at your own pace. To improve our beginner experience and make it better than ever, we’ve added two magic carpets to the Village learning and beginner area. Also new this year is our Adaptive Skiing Program which makes skiing accessible to all our guests. It’s just one more way Blue Mountain is committed to making your on-hill experience the best it can be!

MEET JOSEF PFURTSELLER
Learning Centre Supervisor

Anyone who has spent any time with the Blue Mountain Snow School will recognize Josef Pfurtseller, one of our Learning Centre Supervisors. Josef joined us in 1971 and has over 30 years of teaching experience. Third youngest in a family of twelve children, he learned to ski at age 6 in his home country, Austria, where he also taught skiing for several years. A CSIA Level II ski instructor and a CSCF Level II coach, Josef can be found at the Learning Centres most days of the winter season. Josef is an avid golfer and spends the green season running his golf driving range

Daily Lessons

Hint: When organizing a private lesson with more than one person, make sure that all involved are of similar age and ability level to ensure you maximize your experience. We also recommend that children 5 and under take a One-Person Private or a Tiny Tot Private Lesson (skiing only).

AGE 2
AGES 3-5
AGES 6-12
AGES 13+
Cancellation Policy

Skiing Ability	Program	Details	Price
	45-Minute Tiny Tot Private A 45 minute guided ski and snow experience in our animated Kid Zone, aimed to introduce skiing through snow play. Skill development will be individually geared to your little snow bunnies, a guaranteed good time for our youngest guests.	AM: 9, 10 & 11 PM: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:15 Offered only at South Base Lodge	Lesson: $59 Rental/lesson: $69
	60 Minute Private Your success is guaranteed with personalized learning and lift-line privileges to maximize your slope time! You can book up to 5 people per lesson. Lift tickets and rentals sold separately. We also offer a “Book of 6 Privates” allowing you to create your own personalized lesson program. Ask for details.	3 PM	$69 Additional person: $20
	90 Minute Private Please see 60 Minute Private (above) for program description.	AM: 9:30, 10:30 & 11:15 PM: 12:45, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30 & 6:15	$109 Additional person: $30

MEET DOUG LEEMING
Ski Instructor

Doug Lemming returns for his third winter season bringing his Specialty Clinics to Blue Mountain. Hitting the slopes for the first time at the age of 5, a lifelong love of skiing was born. During a trip to Austria at age 20 and an introduction to teaching skiing, there was no looking back. Doug brings with him over 30 years of experience and served as a Snow School Director for over 25 years. He is a CSIA Level IV, CSIA Level II Examiner and CSCF Level II Coach. A former president of the CSIA and a member of both the Ontario and Canadian Ski Hall of Fame, Doug was recently honoured for his outstanding contribution to the Ontario branch of the CSIA.

Adult Specialty Clinics

Age 18+

Skiing Ability	Program	Description	Details	Price (+GST)
	High Performance Ski Clinic If you are a seasoned enthusiast preparing for that big ski trip out west or are looking to brush up on your skills, join us for the High Performance Ski Clinic.	On-hill technical presentation will help you to fully comprehend the lessons being taught covering stance and balance, timing and coordination, pivoting, edging and pressure control. Learn how to adapt your skills as terrain changes or as you face bumps, powder or the steeps.	January 5 - 6 Registration deadline is December 19 March 2 - 3 Registration deadline is February 20	$250
	Mogul Clinic This is the year that you have decided to conquer the bumps and our Mogul Clinic is the prefect place to start. This clinic is designed for intermediate and expert skiers and no prior mogul experience is required.	Focusing on skill development in and out of the bumps, this clinic will give you the tactics needed to make moguls enjoyable and help you to see the lines and paths available to you. Moguls are the ultimate in terrain adaptation and with the lessons learned in this clinic you will be a better skier both in and out of the bumps!	February 2 - 3 Registration deadline is January 16	$250
	Performance Training Series If you are an expert skier looking to brush up on your skills or you are a snow pro looking to prepare for further certification, the performance training series is for you.	Taking place over six weeks on either Wednesday or Thursday, this series mimics the High Performance Clinic. For Ski Instructors this is the perfect opportunity to get ready for that certification course that you are interested in taking.	Begins January 7 Every Wednesday or Thursday Wednesday and Thursday Individual Training cannot be purchased on-line. To purchase this product please call 1-877-445-0231 extension 6180. Registration deadline is December 19	$599 or $125 per session

9-Week Program

Blue Mountain Snow School is pleased to offer a full range of 9-week programs for adults, teens and children. Learn with our most experienced pros and enjoy lift-line priority; maximize your time on-hill and not in line! Full and half-day sessions focus on developing your skiing and snowboarding skills in a casual, fun environment.

MEET CATHY GENGE
9-Week Program Supervisor

Our 9-week Program Supervisor Cathy Genge brings over 25 years of teaching experience to her role at Blue Mountain. A familiar face with the Blue Mountain Snow School, Cathy has been with us for over 14 years. In addition to being a staff trainer, Cathy plans and oversees all of the 9-week programs. Cathy is a CSIA Level III Ski Instructor, a CSIA Level II Coach and a CSIA Level 1 Course Conductor. Cathy’s husband, Dan, is the Executive Director & CEO of The Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors. Cathy also works for CA SI scheduling instructor courses at resorts and staffing evaluators across Canada.

9 Week Programs

Ages 4-5
Ages 6-12
Ages 13-17
Ages 18+

Skiing Ability	Program	Details	Price (+GST) Earliy Bird	Price (+GST) Regular
	9-Week Kids Junior Kids love winter and we want to make sure they find lots to keep them busy and enjoying the outdoors! What better way to get your little ones acquainted with skiing and to nurture their love of the sport, than to get them involved in one of our 9-Week Ski Programs? They’ll love our Snow School team who specialize in creating a fun and exciting time on the slopes. Program includes a picture of your child and their group. Please note: space is limited so book early to avoid disappointment. » Click Here for Additional Information for Parents	Starts January 3 Saturdays or Sundays: Session 1: 10 - 11 am Session 2: 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Session 3: 1 - 2 pm Session 4: 2:15 - 3:15 pm Meet at the bottom of the Kids Camp Carpet	$399	$450

Jozo Weider Ski Club and Freestyle Programs

Experience the excitement

Join Rob Crossan, Manager of Race and Competitions, and his team for a season of adrenaline filled racing and skill development. Jozo Weider Racing offers a variety of race programs and camps as well as freestyle teams for all ages. All coaches are certified by the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation which keeps them current on all new drills to challenge the athletes while maintaining a safe training environment. Whether you’re a beginner in the gates, a seasoned racer or you’re looking for some skill development in the park, Blue Mountain is sure to have a program that will help you reach your goals.

MEET ROB CROSSAN
Manager of Race and Competitions

Blue Mountain is fortunate to have former world cup athlete Rob Crossan as the Manager of Race and Competitions. Rob grew up skiing and racing at Blue Mountain and worked his way from the Junior Racing Program to the Canadian Alpine Ski Team where he competed on the world stage as a slalom specialist. During his 9 years with the National Team, Rob competed in two Olympic Games; Albertville (12th in the Combined: slalom & downhill) and Lillehammer (20th in the Giant Slalom). Since retiring from the international circuit, Rob has coached with the National Ski Academy and spent several years as the Head Coach of the Toronto Ski Club before joining Blue Mountain in his current role. Rob was recently certified as a CSCF Level IV, which is the highest certification available from the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation.

Jozo Weider Ski Club and Freestyle Programs

Racing
Ages 6-8
Racing
Ages 9-10
Racing
Ages 11-12
Racing
Ages 13-14
Racing
Ages 15-17
Racing
Ages 18+
Freestyle
Ages 9-17

Program	Details	Price (+GST) Early Bird*	Price (+GST) Regular
Snow Stars Development -1 Day Designed by the Canadian Coaches Federation and Alpine Canada, this program is an introduction to race training techniques, with ski races in terrain and stubby type courses.	Saturdays or Sundays: January 10 - March 8 9 am - 3 pm	$370	$470
Snow Stars Racing -2 Days House-league racing where athletes race and train in stubby type and terrain courses to further develop their skills. The emphasis is on fun, team building and skiing skill development.	Saturdays and Sundays: January 10 - March 8 9 am - 3 pm	$760	$860
Christmas Race Camp This camp is designed to get the athletes back on their skis and help them establish a good freeskiing technique before getting into some gates after the 3rd day. This camp will get you ready for the Time Trials on December 31.	December 27 -31 9 am - 3 pm	$290	$390
9 Friday Training Pass This new Pass allows athletes 14 and under to pre-pay for Friday Training and save money. Individual Friday Training Days will be priced at $60.00 per session.	Fridays January 9 - March 7 9 am - 3 pm	$300	$400

Ski & Snowboard Tips

by: Graeme Dugale, Manager, Snow & Mountain Bike School

» Bumps 101: Skiing Moguls
» Varied Terrain
» How to Ski Powder
» Skiing on the firm stuff

Bumps 101: Skiing Moguls

As the season progresses and you quench your thirst for mountainous exploration you may find yourself at the top of a moderately steep mogul run. This abundant terrain is frightening to most, familiar to only some and comfortable to even less. Because of this, our first goal as aspiring bump skiers is spend as much time as we can in, around and on top of the bumps.

To ease into the bump world we should begin by traversing straight across the run, making a turn outside of the bumps and then traversing back across the other way. Your goal when traversing across bumps should be to keep your shoulders the same height above the snow by allowing your legs to lengthen and compress underneath you. Think of your legs as shocks and your upper body like the chaise of your car. As your car encounters bumps on the road your shocks work vertically to maintain contact with the road and to ensure that the passengers have a smooth ride. So as you slide over a bump let it push your feet up under you while staying balanced by keeping your shoulders over your toes. Then as you slide down the backside of the bump extend your legs and maintain this “tall” position until the next bump pushes your feet back up.

Varied Terrain

Varied terrain, like bumps, requires us to increase our range of motion in our legs in order to stay balanced. So give this a shot and don’t worry about the people watching you from the chair! Bumps can be very enjoyable once you allow yourself to get out of your comfort zone and make the commitment to ski them more often.

How to Ski Powder:

What a great start to the ski season! And fingers crossed, the long term forecast for this winter says we'll have lots of precipitation (ie. snow). Here are a few tips about how to ski IN the snow rather that just ON it.

In powder, keep your feet a bit closer together than if you were skiing the groomed stuff.
Stay closer to the fall line. Avoid big wide turns that take you across the hill. Go DOWN the hill instead.
Flex and extend your legs a LOT. As you do so you will notice the snow acts like a mini trampoline. Get the timing right and it's super easy to start a new turn just as the snow gives you a little "lift."
Stay centered. Don't believe anyone who tells you to sit back in powder!

So if Mother Nature continues to be on our side this season, I'll see you rippin' up the pow at Blue Mountain!

Skiing on the firm stuff

by: Mike Belec

What a winter! Powder, spring snow, some slush, and ice too. Speaking of ice try this when you find yourself on the firm stuff.

Relax . All the stuff suggested below is much easier if you can minimize the tension in your legs.
The ice wants to make you slide. So slide. But keep turning your feet as you slide. You will produce a nice skidded arc with good speed control through the turn. True!
Go easy on the tipping or edging movements- think of turning the feet rather than tipping the feet.
Think of being light on the skis. Avoid pushing the skis hard against the surface. If you do they will start to chatter. Be nice to the ice!

Enjoy the ice but think snow!

Kids at Blue Mountain

Give your child a ski vacation they’ll remember forever by letting them loose in one of our Kids at Blue Mountain Winter Programs! Whether you’re looking for a day of child care for your toddler or a ski program for a young downhill enthusiast, our Kids’ Camp staff have programmed activities for your youngsters to enjoy all day long.

MEET AARON HARRISON
Learning Centre Supervisor

Born in Brampton, Ontario, Aaron moved to Blue Mountain in 2003. A Level II Snowboard Instructor and a CSCF Level 1 Intro to Competition Freestyle Coach, he brings 6 years of teaching experience to his role as a Kids at Blue supervisor. Now in his 6th year with Blue Mountain, Aaron has joined us in the green season as Kids at Blue Winter & Summer Programs Supervisor. Aaron is also an OMBI Level 2 Mountain Bike Instructor and a Level 1 Evaluator.

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Tips for a Successful Day

Prepare your child for his/her day by stressing the fun they will have!
The centre opens at 9am and lessons start at 10. Please plan to arrive by 9:30 if your child is booked in the centre for a full day ski program.
Bring along extra socks, mitts and additional layering pieces. Goggles and helmets are recommended but not mandatory. Helmets are available to rent for $10 per day.
Please label all belongings including skis and boots with your child's name. We are not responsible for lost belongings.
We know you love to watch your child's lesson, but please do so from a distance, to make this the best learning experience possible.
You may be asked to provide proof of age for your child, so please be prepared to do so.
Be prepared to leave your child in the hands of our excellent caregivers. Separation anxieties can be dealt with by them; we will call you if we cannot console your child.
The centre is closed between 11:30am and 1:30pm to enable us to tend to the many needs of the children at this time. No visits will be permitted during this time.

The Kids at Blue Centre is located at South Base Lodge and is open daily from 9 am to 3:45 pm. Space is limited, therefore all programs must be pre-booked and prepaid by calling 705-445-0231 or 1-877-445-0231.

Interactive Resort & Trail Map

Experience the INTERACTIVE BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT MAP. Virtually go through a vertical of 720 feet or 220 metres, Blue is action packed with 36 trails ranging from beginner to double black diamond, 2 terrain parks and 15 lifts, including 4 high-speed express chairs to move you uphill fast.

To view the resort map with Adobe Acrobat click below.

» View Winter Resort & Trail Map (PDF) (9.1mb)

~ 48 Hour Snow School cancellation policy in effect ~