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| Program | Description | Ages | Schedule | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeski Ski Only | Program designed for intermediate to advanced skiers ages 5-7 with small class sizes. Children must be able to ride the Sunset, Morning Star, and Comet Express chairlifts without supervision. | 5-7 | TBD | TBD |
| Junior Ski or Snowboard | Join a friend or make new ones. All ability levels from beginner to advanced skiers or snowboarders. | 8-18 | TBD | TBD |
| Forerunners Ski only | For advanced to expert skiers, an introduction to the basic fundamentals of ski racing for those ages 8-18. Morning Star Race Park season pass is included. Forerunners will finish the season by competing in the BMRC championship race. | 8-18 | TBD | TBD |
| Mogulrunners Ski only | Intermediate to advanced skiers, ages 8-18, are introduced to freestyle skiing. Members are part of the Freestyle Team and may compete in local events with enough interest. | 8-18 | TBD | TBD |
| Parkrunners Ski or Snowboard | Intermediate to advanced skiers or snowboarders, ages 8-18, are introduced to the terrain parks. Learn the technical and tactical aspects of terrain park features. Participants will also be instructed in flat terrain and moguls. | 8-18 | TBD | TBD |
| Mountainrunners Ski or Snowboard | Advanced to expert skiers and snowboarders, ages 8-18, who desire to improve their technique in a variety of snowsports conditions including the terrain park, moguls, racing, or just plain skiing and riding. Morning Star Race Park season pass is included. | 8-18 | TBD | TBD |
| Adult Ski or Snowboard | Beginner to advanced skier and snowboarder classes designed for adults, ages 19+. Gather a group of 6-8 of your friends and make your own brigade group. If you’re skiing/riding on your own, the Adult Brigade is a great way to meet other skiers/riders of the same ability ready to hit the slopes. | 19+ | TBD | TBD |
| Ladies Ski or Snowboard* (snowboard classes held with adequate participation) | Beginner to experienced women, ages 19+, skiers or snowboarders who seek midweek exercise. Activities include: a trip to the Morning Star Cafe, introduction to Nordic skiing (after class for those interested), an introduction to NASTAR Racing and an end of season cookout. | 19+ | TBD | TBD |
The Bristol Brigade Programs provide season-long coaching for all levels of skiers and snowboarders starting at age 5 to adult. Bristol Brigades are designed to improve your skiing or snowboarding technique, build confidence, and take your skills to a new level. These are educational classes that are loads of fun! Each week is taught by the same instructor and united with the same group of students, you’ll join old friends or make new ones. Students are placed in classes based on their age and skill level. Class sizes range from 8 to 10 students. Requests for a specific instructor or placement with a friend are accommodated to the best of our ability on the first day of class. Brigade participants will also share in a series of fun activities to include Park Jams, NASTAR races, parties, cookouts and more throughout the season.
Purchasers of the regular-rate programs will receive a season pass valid on each designated day of the program and the make-up day at the end of the program. Season passes are issued in the Guest Services Office during business hours, preferably prior to the first day of class. Brigade passes are nontransferable. Replacement cost for a lost pass is $25.
The Bristol Mountain Assumption of All Risks Agreement as well as the Parent Agreement (if participant is under the age of 19) must be signed by the participant and/or parent prior to the first day of class. Participant will not be able to participate in Brigade without the completed form on file at Bristol Mountain.
Participants must check in at the Snowsports School Information Desk in the Rocket Lodge from 8:30 am-9:30 am on the first day of the program.
Classes are held rain or shine. If severe weather prevents classes from being held, an announcement will be posted on our Facebook page.
A make-up ski or snowboard day is extended to participants. The make-up day does not include coaching and is scheduled the week following the completion of each program.
REFUNDS ARE NOT ISSUED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.