Learn how to cross country ski at our Saturday free ski lesson!
This beginner lesson teaches the basics of cross country skiing, including classic diagonal stride and/or skate skiing, hill climbing and descending, and turning. We even teach you how to get up after you fall down!
Each lesson ends with a mini ski tour to Trapper’s Cabin, where skiers can purchase hot cocoa and relax by the bonfire. Adults and children are welcome.
If you need to rent skis for a nominal charge, please sign in at the rental desk no later than 10:15am.
This lesson is free and lasts approximately 1 hour.
Free Cross Country Ski Lesson
December 22nd – Saturday 10:30am
Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson, which teaches the basics of cross country skiing.
Learn classic (traditional) style or skate skiing, as well as hill climbing and descending, and turning. We will even teach you how to get up when you fall down!
Ski rentals are available, please sign in at the rental desk no later than 10:15am.
Lesson lasts 1 hour.
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
December 28th – Saturday 10:30am
Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson, which teaches the basics of cross country skiing.
Learn classic (traditional) style or skate skiing, as well as hill climbing and descending, and turning. We will even teach you how to get up when you fall down!
Ski rentals are available, please sign in at the rental desk no later than 10:15am.
Lesson lasts 1 hour.
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
January 4 – Saturday 10:30am
This is a fun Social event. Ski as a group or go out individually, we don’t care!! Just keep a good count how many laps each team member completes in the 4 hour period. Special awards for the teams that record the most combined laps.
Registration: 8:30am-9:30am
FEE: $45 per team – (3 person team $15 each)
Race: 10am-2pm
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Michael Seaman Memorial
MI-CUP “TEAM SKI” Event & Potluck
4 Hour Ski Event
January 4, 2020
Snow Board Academy
For snowboarders ages 6-14!
A six week program specially designed for the beginning snow boarder. This program will teach students the basic fundamentals to snowboarding, including turning and stopping. Each Class will last an hour and a half. Each student will be allowed to stay and board the rest of the day. Class includes rental and lift ticket for the day.
Classes: Saturdays at 1:00 pm January 7,14,21,28, February 4, and 11th.
Class is held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area
Class fee: $150 which includes rental equipment, helmet and lift ticket for day ($360.00 value)
Students will have the option to purchase a discounted season pass for an extra $75.00 (Restrictions may apply)
Level 1 (Hanson Hoppers) A six week program for beginner skiers ages 4-7.
A six week program specially designed for children ages 4-7. This program is animated and colorful in order to keep the attention of our young students. Classes are held on Saturdays at 11:00 starting on January 7th. Each class will last an hour and a half, and then the students will be allowed to stay and ski the rest of the day. Class includes rental equipment and lift tickets for the day. Class is held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area.
Level 2 A four week program for more advanced students.
A four week program designed for students that were successful in completing Level 1 or that can test out of level 1. This class is design to be a continuation of our Level one class. Classes will be held on Sundays at 11:00 starting on January 8th.
Each class will be an hour and a half, and then the students will be allowed to stay and ski the rest of the day. Class includes rental equipment and lift tickets for the day. To participate in this class student skier must be able to stop, turn, control speed and avoid objects while on skis. Class is held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area.
Cost: $150.00 for each program, which includes rental equipment, helmet and lift ticket for the day. (Package is $360.00 value) Students will also have the option to purchase a discounted season pass for an extra $75.00 (restrictions may apply)
Early registration is recommended due to limited equipment!
For Crawford AuSable School District Students in 3rd or 4th Grade (First Time Skiiers) Registration Deadline: December 23rd
Your child will attend one (1) day a week. Class will meet five (5) weeks beginning January 9, 2017.
Lessons will be given Mondays or Tuesdays, from 3:30-5pm. Transportation to Hanson Hills will be provided by the Crawford AuSable School District. Parents: You are responsible for your child’s ride home at 5 p.m. If school is closed due to scheduled days or ½ days off, or inclement weather, ski lessons will be extended by one (1) week.
If there is a cancellation because of weather the school will be notified and your kids will be sent home as it is on their emergency card. WE WILL NOT BE CALLING EVERY PARENT. Weather cancellations are if actual temperatures are below 10 degrees at 11:00 am we will cancel. If wind chill is -10 degree or lower at 11:00 am we will cancel.
Learn how to cross country ski at our Saturday free ski lesson!
LEARN TO SKI FREE – ADULT LESSON (18YRS-OLDER)
Snow Board Academy
Level 1 (Hanson Hoppers) A six week program for beginner skiers ages 4-7.
For Crawford AuSable School District Students in 3rd or 4th Grade (First Time Skiiers) Registration Deadline: December 23rd