Elk Ski Programs - - Ski School

First-time skiers, established skiers, or snowboarders looking to learn or fine-tune their skills can do so with a lesson from a member of the Elk Mountain Ski School. Our school is a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and utilizes the American Teaching System. With a staff of over seventy-five trained instructors, Elk has a program and the staff to meet your individual needs.

Elk Mountain takes great pride in its ski school programs and lessons. Class sizes are limited to provide a quality experience. Lessons may be sold out during busy periods. Further details are available at the ski school desk.

Children's Programs

The perfect time to learn to ski is while you are young. And our staff wants to make your child's skiing experience fun. We offer programs that allow parents to enjoy themselves while their children learn to ski with confidence.

Baby-Sitting Service
Baby-sitting facilities are offered at Elk Mountain on a hourly basis. Because availability is limited, reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Children must be at least two years old and toilet trained.

SCOUTS, RANGERS, & PRE-SCOUTS
Elk Mountain offers a SCOUTS program for children ages 3-12. SCOUTS enables children to learn to ski with emphasis on fun. SCOUTS is available through the Ski School. Categories are broken into: Pre-SCOUTS (Ages 3-4), SCOUTS (Ages 5 - 7), and Elk Mountain RANGERS (Ages 7-12).

Additional Programs

Elk Mountain also offers a racing program, mogul clinics and special Women’s Day programs for first-time through expert. Seasonal programs are offered for Freestyle, Adult Ski Improvement and Junior Racing.

A Holiday Camp will be held in late December. Additional information is available by calling the Elk Mountain Ski School.

Seasonal Race Programs

These programs are under the supervision of Bruce Newman. As director of Racing, Bruce and his staff bring years of coaching and racing experience to Elk Mountain. Most of the coaching staff have USSCA levels I, II or III. PSIA certification levels I, II or III equivalent. The Elk Mountain Junior Racing Program has produced racers who have excelled at Eastern regional races. The Cruisers Program has produced many excellent young skiers - most usually continue through to the Junior Racing Program.

Junior Racing
Elk Mountain's Junior Racing is a program geared for young skiers (8-19) who can comfortably ski the entire mountain, including all black diamond trails. Offered during Christmas Camp, weekends or as a full season program, this program allows the participants to ski/train with the same coaches over the duration of the program. This format assures continuity and allows progress to be monitored closely. Training will be available at both the recreational and competitive levels. For program participants, additional gate training will be available on Tuesday and Thursday nights at an added charge. In addition to skiing skills development, agility drills, racing techniques and course tactics, participants will learn ski tuning, equipment maintenance and take part in various camp activities. Video sessions with critique by the coaches will be integrated into the training.

Cruisers
Elk Mountain Cruisers is a program geared for youngsters ages 6 through 12. Offered as a Christmas Camp, weekend training or full season program, children who ski blue square trails can enjoy a challenging ski experience, improve their technique and build self-confidence. Five hours of supervised skiing and coaching/instruction daily promotes learning in an exciting and unhurried environment. Skiing with the same instructors the entire season on a variety of trails allows children to develop their skiing skills while making new friends who share their same interest in skiing.

Adult Skiing Improvement
Adult Skiing Improvement is an ongoing learning experience for strong adult skiers. The program is offered Saturdays and Sundays, January 4 - March 2 (excluding Feb.15 & 16), 9a.m. - 11:30 a.m (2 1/2 hours per day). This will allow the participants to ski/train with the same coaches over the duration of the entire program, providing continuity and learning in a relaxed, unhurried environment. There are a minimum number of participants required for this program. If minimums are not met, the program may be canceled.

Freestyle Program
Elk Mountain's Freestyle Program will be offered under the supervision of Steve Wagner through the Ski School. The program is for participants ages 8 - 19 who can ski all black diamond terrrain comfortably. The curriculum will include ski improvement, mogul skiing, park tricks, bumps, jumps and video training. The program is being offered Saturdays and Sundays starting January 25 - March 2 (excluding Feb. 15 & 16).
See Schedule and Pricing Below.

Trail Map

Note: The Slalom Trail may be closed to the general public for race events.

Lifts
A - Beginner's Chair (Double)
B - East Chair (Double)
C - East Chair (Double)
D - Middle Chair (Double)
E - North Chair (Double)
F - North Chair (Quad)

PLEASE READ: I understand that there are inherent risks in the sport of skiing. These risks include, but are not limited to variations in snow, steepness and terrain, ice and icy conditions, moguls, rocks, trees and other forms of forest growth or debris (above or below the surface), bare spots, lift towers, utility lines, snowmaking equipment and component parts, and other forms of natural or man-made obstacles and/or off designated trails, as well as collisions with equipment, obstacles or other skiers, trail conditions vary constantly because of weather changes and skier use. I understand that all of the inherent risks of skiing present the risk of injury, that skiing is dangerous sport, and that injuries can be serious and even fatal.