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Master The Mountain

Bumps are tamed, powder becomes play and gates are challenged on Bald Mountain. Experienced guides promote learning, fun and friendship during all of our SnowSports Specialty Clinics.

To register for specialty clinics call 208-622-2289.

"Her Turn" Women's Clinic

Join other intermediate to advanced women skiers in improving your technique and broadening your experience while enjoying the camaraderie of other women on Baldy. With our expert female instructors and guest coaches, you will reach a new level of success!

Space is limited! Sign up now!

Download Women's Clinic Form 

Please call the Sun Valley SnowSports School at (208) 622-2289 for more information.

snowsports@sunvalley.com

Women's 2010 Clinic Schedule
   
Alpine Ski Workshop  
Winter Session Feb 5 - 7 $550
Spring Session March 5 - 7 $550
 
Goals
  • Share an enjoyable skiing experience with a supportive group of new friends and women instructors.
  • Develop ways to deal with fear and build self-confidence… Improve personal skiing with the help of positive instructor feedback.
  • To ski the miles necessary to improve and achieve personal goals.
February Workshop
  • Pete Lane's Thursday Night Kick-Off
  • Ski with Guest Coach Lisa Densmore, a member of Head's International Design/Ski Team
  • Experienced, enthusiastic women ski instructors
  • Instruction to improve personal skills; on snow instruction 5 hours each day
  • Complimentary ski demos available thoughout the day
  • Lunch provided each day at River Run Lodge
  • Video analysis and critique used in a positive, supportive environment
  • Apres ski party on the last day to celebrate. A great way to regroup to share your experiences with other group members.
  • Gift bag for all participants
  • Discounts on day lift tickets, tuning and equipment specials

 

March Workshop
  • Pete Lane's Thursday Night Kick-Off
  • Experienced, enthusiastic women ski instructors
  • Instruction to improve personal skills; on snow instruction 5 hours each day
  • Complimentary ski demos available thoughout the day
  • Lunch provided each day at River Run Lodge
  • Video analysis and critique used in a positive, supportive environment
  • Apres ski party on the last day to celebrate. A great way to regroup to share your experiences with other group members.
  • Gift bag for all participants
  • Discounts on day lift tickets, tuning and equipment specials

 

Prices subject to change.
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Mountain Masters

This program focuses on all-mountain skiing for the intermediate to advanced skier. Our top level instructors provide you with the tools to master all that Baldy has to offer. The Mountain Masters' program is designed to improve skiing skills in all terrain and conditions in a fun and sociable atmosphere. Clinics meet at Lookout Restaurant Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Whenever possible, group size will be limited to nine skiers. Advance registration is required. These groups can also be tailored to include Nordic skiing and coaching. Join us for the day or the season!

Please register at the Ski School Office located in the Sun Valley Village Sport Center or mail your completed application and payment to the Sun Valley Ski School, P.O. Box 10, Sun Valley, ID 83353.

Download Mountain Masters Race Clinic Form 

The office is open everyday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Please call the Sun Valley SnowSports School at (208) 622-2289 for more information.

snowsports@sunvalley.com

Rates & Dates
   
Mountain Masters Season: Nine great weeks! New coaches every week!  
January 4 - March 12, 2010 (Excludes President's Week)* $1350
Daily Rate $80
* Price includes "End of Season" Banquet  
   
Injury Refund Policy  
Charge will be $80 per day from the beginning of the program.  
* Prices do not include lift tickets  
Prices Subject to change.

Masters' Race Clinics

This is a particularly intense program for good parallel skiers. It is available daily or by the week, and some of the area's best local skiers even enroll for the season. The clinic attracts big name skiers and former U.S. Ski Team members as coaches.

Download Mountain Masters Race Clinic Form 

 

Please call the Sun Valley SnowSports School at (208) 622-2289 for more information.

snowsports@sunvalley.com

   
Masters' Race Clinic Schedule
 
Bald Mountain, Warm Springs 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
2009-2010 Rates  
Master's Race Season
Monday, January 4 - Friday, March 12, 2010 (Excludes President's Week)
Three Days (Tues, Wed, Thurs) $850
Five Days (Mon - Fri) $1150
Daily Rate $90

Lift ticket prices not included in lesson prices.

Injury Refund Policy: Charge will be $80.00 per day from the beginning of the program.

Prices subject to change.

Free Ride Team

The Sun Valley Free Ride SnowSports team is a program for children and teens, age 6 through high school, designed to provide children with a well rounded all-mountain skiing or riding education. The coaching staff is experienced in working with youth and will include certified instructors and coaches from the Sun Valley SnowSports School and other guests as schedules allow.

The Freeride experience will include freeride, backcountry and avalanche awareness, snowboard, freestyle and cross-country depending on ability, availability and desire. The emphasis will be on safety, fun and learning in a high energy but non-competitive environment. Training is offered on Bald Mountain and is designed for intermediate to expert skiers and boarders only.

Please call the Sun Valley SnowSports School at (208) 622-2289 for more information.

snowsports@sunvalley.com

Current Rates & Programs

Please register at the SnowSports School Office located in the Sun Valley Village Sports Center Building or mail your completed application to:

Sun Valley SnowSports School
PO Box 10
Sun Valley, ID 83353
208-622-2289

Download Freeride Registration Form 

Limited space is available. Prices do not include lift tickets and are subject to change. Groups are formed according to ability first, then age.

One-Day Program: Saturday, December 5, 2009 - March 10, 2010
Every Saturday from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm at River Run Lodge $530
Groups do not meet on December 26, January 2 & February 13
 
Two-Day Program: Saturday & Sunday, December 5/6, 2009 - March 20/21, 2010
Every Saturday & Sunday from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm at River Run Lodge $800
Groups do not meet on weekends of December 26/27, January 2/3 or February 13/14

 

Limited space is available. Prices do not include lift tickets. Groups are formed according to ability first, then age.

Prices subject to change.

Local's Adult Clinics

Ski & Snowboard Lessons for Adults

Sun Valley SnowSports School offers 2 special clinics for local adults. Clinics must be registered for in advance, and will meet on Dollar or Bald Mountain depending on ability. Participants must register in person at the River Run Lodge JANUARY 2 THRU JANUARY 8 ONLY.

Adult Intermediate & Advanced Clinic for Local Adults at Baldy (Must be competent Baldy skiers or snowboarders)

Clinic is held on three consecutive Saturdays (January 9, January 16, and January 23, 2010)

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (meets at 12:30 and runs until 4:00 p.m. on January 9th)

Meets at River Run Lodge.  Participants must attend the first Saturday.

OR

Adult Beginner Clinic for Local Adults at Dollar Mountain (for both skiers and snowboarders)

Participants will join our regular ski and board classes from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Clinic is held on three consecutive Saturdays (January 9, January 16, and January 23, 2010)

The cost is $120 for either the Intermediate/Advanced level clinic or for the Beginner level clinic. Each clinic includes all three consecutive Saturdays and lesson tickets will not be sold on a single day basis. The clinic price does not include the price of a lift ticket.

SnowSports Camp K-6

(Formerly known as Blaine County Kids Program)

The Sun Valley SnowSports School will offer a weekend Ski and Snowboard instruction to all children in kindergarten through sixth grade, morning OR afternoon sessions. Grade eligibility exceptions will NOT be allowed.

SKI INSTRUCTION IS LIMITED TO 150 SKIERS PER MORNING OR AFTERNOON SESSION.  SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTION IS LIMITED TO 100 SNOWBOARDERS.

**Beginner snowboard instruction available for children 6 years and older only**

The program will run on four consecutive weekends beginning in January:  January 9 & 10, through January 30 2010. The total cost is $150.00 , which includes both lesson and lift tickets.  All instruction is provided by Sun Valley Ski & Snowboard School instructors.

Parents must register their children and purchase tickets at River Run Ski Lodge JANUARY 2 THRU JANUARY 8 ONLY.  No late registrations will be accepted. 

*NOTE: The first day, Saturday, January 9th, all registered children, regardless of ability, meet at Dollar Lodge at 8:30 a.m. for the morning session (classes are from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) and at 12:00 p.m. for the afternoon session (classes are from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.).  Advanced skiers and boarders will move to Baldy on Sunday.  Please be on time; late children will not be admitted to class.


PARENTS, PLEASE BE PROMPT IN PICKING UP YOUR CHILDREN.  NO SUPERVISION FOR CHILDREN IS AVAILABLE AFTER CLASSES.