CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN
SCHOOL PROGRAM  2011-12 

The Crystal Mountain School Program offers students a chance to experience winter sports that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Participants have the opportunity to improve their skiing or snowboarding skills and have fun with their family and friends while on the slopes.    

Students ages 5-18 participate in an instructional program designed specifically for them. Our certified snowsports pros are available each evening to provide instruction and coaching for skiers and boarders of all skill levels. Participants are offered special rates for lift access and rental equipment. 
PROGRAM DATES & TIMES
  • Sunday thru Friday, January thru the end of the 2011-2012 season. 
Each group will have a designated weekly evening (determined pre-season). School program lift hours are 3:30pm-Close. (weather permitting)
  • School Programs will not be administered during the following holiday periods:
Dec. 24, 2011 thru Jan. 1, 2012; Jan. 14-15, 2012 and Feb. 18-20, 2012. (Dates subject to change.) 
  • Lessons meet at 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm in Totem Park.
During busy periods, participants may be limited to one lesson or clinic per evening.
  • Snow Days
If school closure is on your group’s regularly scheduled day, School Program Passholders may ski or board before 3:30pm with no additional charge. Those with School Program passes for other days of the week will pay Single Trip rates. An adult or chaperone from your group must be present and you must get a “Snow Day” lift ticket from the School Program Desk at the Ticket Counter.  
   
SCHOOL PROGRAM PASS     On/Before
Advisor
Deadline 		 After
Deadline 
Package: Lift, Instruction & Rental
Child (ages 5-8)                $89  $110 
Student (9-18)                $109  $130 
Chaperone (19 & up)                $199  $199 
Lift Access & Instruction 
Child (ages 5-8)                 $39  $50 
Student (9-18)                 $69  $80
Chaperone (19 & up)                $129 $129 
Instruction Only (season passholders)               $25  $25 
Rental Equipment 
Ski/Snowboard                $75  $90 
Helmet Rental                $25  $35 
Cross-Country Rental 
Student (ages 5-18)                $20  $25 
Chaperone                $25 $30 
Cross-Country Trail Pass
Student (ages 5-18)                 $20  $30
Chaperone                $30  $35 
Sunday Upgrade (see below) 
Ages 9 & up                $35  $45 
Ages 5-8 (with participating adult)                Free Free
  SINGLE TRIP RATES
 
 
Lift Access & Instruction 
Child (ages 5-8)   $10 
Student (9-18)   $15
Chaperone (19 & up)  $25
   
Rental Equipment 
Ski/Snowboard  $15 
Helmet Rental  $5 
Cross-Country Rental 
Student (ages 5-18)  $5
Chaperone  $5
Cross-Country Trail Pass
Student (ages 5-18)   $5
Chaperone  $10 
SUNDAY UPGRADE PROGRAM
School Program pass participants may add Sunday to their school program lift access. This exciting program allows school program participants to ski on select Sundays after 1pm. Simply add the upgrade to your total and show your upgraded school pass at the ticket counter on select Sundays to receive your free 1pm-to-close lift ticket. Rental equipment is not included in this offer, but may be purchased at posted single trip rates. Excludes Sunday, Jan.15 & Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.
SCHOOL PROGRAM PASS
 

• Pre-paid pass for those who would like to visit the slopes regularly throughout the winter season.
• Pass entitles participants to instruction & lift access on their group’s designated weekly evening only.
• Pass is non-transferable and is the responsibility of the passholder. Any passholder found transferring their pass to another individual will have their pass revoked. 
• Forget your pass? You may purchase a lift ticket at the single trip rate.
• $20 replacement fee for lost passes.
• The use of rental equipment for the season is available for an additional cost. (see program rates above)
• Absolutely no refunds on this program.  
SINGLE TRIP TICKET 
 

• Nightly rates for those who do not wish to purchase a pass, but would like to ski or snowboard with their group a few times during the season.
• Single Trip lift ticket entitles participants to instruction and lift access on the night of their group’s visit.
• The use of rental equipment is available for an additional cost. (see program rates above) 
LESSON & CLINIC PARTICIPATION     

The purchase of a School Program Pass or Single Trip lift ticket entitles students to participate in an instructional program designed specifically for them. Participation in lessons & clinics allows students the opportunity to have more fun and enjoy the slopes safely while improving their skiing and snowboarding skills. Our certified Snowsports Pros offer classes for students of all ability levels thru January and select dates in February.

Students who are new to skiing or snowboarding will be introduced to the basics of the sport while learning to stop, turn and use chairlifts safely. Experienced skiers or snowboarders can learn the skills needed to move on to more challenging terrain.

Students, ages 5-6, may participate in ski lessons, however they must be accompanied by a skiing adult. Snowboard lessons are not recommended for ages 6 & under. 

  
 
 
 
   
PROFICIENCY STICKERS  
 

•  Each season all students are required to attend a skill review on their first trip to Crystal Mountain. 
•  Our snowsports pros will evaluate each student’s skills and issue them a “proficiency sticker” for their pass or lift ticket. This sticker indicates which lifts and slopes each student will be permitted to use.
•  Students who wish to improve their skills or gain access to more difficult terrain will need to attend additional lessons and clinics.
•  New stickers will be issued to students when they demonstrate appropriate levels of proficiency.
•  Students are expected to ski or snowboard safely and within their ability levels! Disregard for safety rules may result in the loss of lift privileges.  
SKIER
PROFICIENCY LEVELS  		   SNOWBOARDER
PROFICIENCY LEVELS  

Skiers must demonstrate a controlled stop before using any chairlifts.

It is recommended that students attend additional lessons at their current level before making attempts at higher levels of proficiency. The School Program lesson program is intended to teach safety, help students improve their skiing & snowboarding skills and to prepare them for the next level of proficiency.

Pre-Ski: Novice - Pink Sticker
Students at this level demonstrate knowledge of a controlled wedge, turns or stops. They need practice on suitable terrain, show ability to use the Crystal Carpets safely, and are allowed to use the Crystal Carpets at Totem Park only.

Level 1: Beginner Skier - Yellow Sticker
Students at this level demonstrate a controlled wedge, linked wedge turns and stops. They must also show ability to use the Crystal Carpets at  Totem Park and chairlifts safely. Students are allowed to use the Crystal Carpets at Totem Park and Loki Triple chair lift for access to Emmy and Nason’s Trail only.

Level 2: Advanced Beginner - Green Sticker Students at this level demonstrate controlled stops, and turns in both directions on green runs. Students are allowed to use Loki Triple and Crystal Clipper lifts. They may ski on green runs.

Level 3: Intermediate - Blue Sticker
Students at this level demonstrate controlled, linked, beginning parallel turns and stops on blue runs. Students are allowed to use all lifts. They may ski on green and blue runs.

Level 4: Advanced - White Sticker
Students at this level demonstrate controlled, linked, open parallel turns and stops on black runs. Students are allowed to use all lifts and may ski on green, blue and black runs.

Terrain Park - Orange Sticker
Students at this level demonstrate knowledge of terrain park etiquette and safe use of terrain park and halfpipe features. Students must pass Level 4 before attempting this level. 

  

Snowboarders must demonstrate a controlled stop before using any chairlifts.

It is recommended that students attend additional lessons at their current level before making attempts at higher levels of proficiency. The School Program lesson program is intended to teach safety, help students improve their skiing & snowboarding skills and to prepare them for the next level of proficiency.

Pre-Board: Novice Pink Sticker
Students at this level demonstrate knowledge of controlled stops and turns in both directions. They need practice on suitable terrain, show ability to use Crystal Carpets safely, and are allowed to use the Crystal Carpets at Totem Park only.

Level 1: Beginner – Yellow Sticker
Students at this level demonstrate controlled stops and turns in both directions. They also show ability to use the Crystal Carpets at Totem Park and chairlifts safely. Students are allowed to use the Crystal Carpets at Totem Park and Loki Triple lift for access to Emmy and Nason’s Trail only.

Level 2: Advanced Beginner - Green Sticker

Students at this level demonstrate controlled stops and turns in both directions on green runs. Students are allowed to use Loki Triple and Crystal Clipper lifts. They may snowboard on green runs.

Level 3: Intermediate – Blue Sticker
Students at this level demonstrate controlled, linked heel and toe side turns and stops on blue runs. Students are allowed to use all lifts. They may snowboard on green and blue runs.

Level 4: Advanced – White Sticker
Students at this level demonstrate controlled, linked heel and toe side turns and stops on black runs. Students are allowed to use all lifts. They may snowboard on green, blue and black runs.

Terrain Park – Orange Sticker
Students at this level demonstrate knowledge of terrain park etiquette and safe use of terrain park features. Students must pass Level 4 sticker before attempting this level. 
GEAR CHECKLIST     
  Students will be more comfortable and have more fun if they are warm and dry. It is recommended that they have the following gear:
• Water repellant jacket and snow pants
(no jeans or sweatpants)
• Waterproof, insulated gloves or mittens
(mittens are warmer)
• One pair of wool or synthetic socks
(cotton is not warm when wet)
• Thermal underwear
• Hat, goggles, neck gaiter, helmet		  
    Crystal Kids Gear Up Program is a ski/snowboard equipment trade-in/trade-up program that helps parents ensure that their child has proper-fitting equipment each season without spending an arm & a leg.   More >
       
PARENTS & CHAPERONES 
 

Parents are invited to participate in the School Program with their children. Crystal Mountain offers special lift access and rental rates to parents or guardians of students who are registered in the program. Parents who are interested in helping with chaperone responsibilities should contact their group’s advisor.

Chaperone Responsibilities:
• Assist Advisor with collecting money and distributing passes and lift tickets
• Assist students with rental equipment
• Encourage students to take lessons  (Chaperones are invited to take lessons too!)
• Monitor student activity on slopes and lifts
• Promote the Skier Responsibility Code
• Address discipline problems that occur on all Crystal Mountain property 
MEAL DEAL   
Discounts available in the Clipper Café, show your School Program Pass or Lift ticket. 
 
SPRING FLING
MARCH 24, 2012

Show your School Program Pass, ski/ride all day at the single trip rate. Open to all School Program participants. 

Read More On Spring Fling >

 
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE
 

1. Always stay in control.
2. People ahead of you have the right of way.
3. Stop in a safe area for you and others.
4. When starting downhill or merging, look uphill & yield.
5. Use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
6. Observe signs and warnings and keep off closed trails.
7. Know how to use the lifts safely.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
 

School Program Supervisor
(231) 378-2000 ext. 2003
schoolprogram@crystalmountain.com
Information is subject to change.  

12500 Crystal Mountain Dr. - Thompsonville, Michigan 49683 | (800) 968-7686