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 throughout the season.
Brigade Programs:
Program
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Ages
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Schedule
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Description
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Weeski
Ski only
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5-7 |
Ten Weeks
Saturdays 10 am-3 pm
January 7-March 10
$320 through 12/11/11
$345 starting 12/12/11
Price reflects smaller class size
of six or fewer.
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Intermediate to advanced skiing level capable of skiing intermediate terrain. Ability to ride the Sunset, Morning Star, and Comet Express chairlifts without supervision required. |
Junior
Ski or Snowboard
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8-18 |
Ten Weeks
Saturdays 10 am-3 pm
January 7-March 10
$525 through 12/11/11
$550 starting 12/12/11
Executive or Student Passholder
$285 through 12/11/11
$310 starting 12/12/11 |
Beginner to advanced ski or snowboard abilities. Join a friend or make new ones. |
Forerunners
Ski only
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8-18 |
Twelve Weeks
Saturdays 10 am-3 pm
December 17-March 10
No Class December 24
$565 through 12/11/11
$590 starting 12/12/11
Executive or Student Passholder
$310 through 12/11/11
$335 starting 12/12/11 |
For advanced to expert skiers. Participants are introduced to the basic fundamentals of ski racing. Forerunners will compete with BMRC on March 12th in championship race. |
Mogulrunners
Ski only
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8-18 |
Twelve Weeks
Saturdays 10 am-3 pm
December 17-March 10
No Class December 24
$565 through 12/11/11
$590 starting 12/12/11
Executive or Student Passholder
$310 through 12/11/11
$335 starting 12/12/11 |
Intermediate to advanced skiers are introduced to freestyle skiing. Members are part of the Freestyle Team and may compete in local events with enough interest. |
Parkrunners
Ski or Snowboard
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8-18 |
Twelve Weeks
Saturdays 10 am-3 pm
December 17-March 10
No Class December 24
$565 through 12/11/11
$590 starting 12/12/11
Executive or Student Passholder
$310 through 12/11/11
$335 starting 12/12/11 |
Intermediate to advanced skiers or snowboarders are introduced to the terrain parks. Basic skills of riding the pipe, rails, and big air hits are developed. Safe use and etiquette within the park is stressed. Participants will also be instructed in flat terrain and moguls. |
Mountainrunners
Ski or Snowboard
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8-18 |
Twelve Weeks
Saturdays 10 am-3 pm
December 17-March 10
No Class December 24
$565 through 12/11/11
$590 starting 12/12/11
Executive or Student Passholder
$310 through 12/11/11
$335 starting 12/12/11 |
Advanced to expert skiers and snowboarders who desire to improve their technique in a variety of snowsports conditions including the terrain park, moguls, racing, or just plain skiing and riding. |
Adult
Ski or Snowboard
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19+ |
Ten Weeks
Saturdays 10 am-3 pm
January 7-March 10
$525 through 12/11/11
$550 starting 12/12/11
Executive or Student Passholder
$285 through 12/11/11
$310 starting 12/12/11 |
Beginner to advanced ski or snowboard abilities. Gather a group of six to eight of your friends and make your own brigade group. Ski fast, ski slow, take a break when you want and express-line it to the summit. 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.
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Mogulmasters
Ski only
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19+ |
Ten Weeks
Sundays 10 am-12 pm
or 1-3 pm
January 8-March 11
$430 through 12/11/11
$455 starting 12/12/11
Executive or Student Passholder
$200 through 12/11/11
$225 starting 12/12/11 |
Intermediate to advanced skiers who would like to improve their mogul skiing skills and aerial maneuvers. Whether you are interested in dominating at “Bump This” or desire the ability to link comfortable turns in the bumps, this is your program. Coaches will demonstrate proper technique and show you how easy it is to master the moguls! For the real adventurous souls, we will spend time working on jumping, but if you would rather keep your feet on the ground, that’s cool too. |
Ladies
Ski or Snowboard*
(snowboard classes held with adequate participation)
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19+ |
Ten Weeks
Wednesday, 10 am-12 pm
January 4-March 14
No Class February 22
$445 through 12/11/11
$470 starting 12/12/11
Executive or Student Passholder
$205 through 12/11/11
$230 starting 12/12/11 |
Beginner to experienced women skiers or snowboarders who seek midweek exercise. This season, the Ladies Brigade promises to be special. Additional 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. |
More Brigade Information
Purchasers of the full-rate program will receive a season pass valid each day of the lesson program as well as the make-up day offered at the end of the season. Season passes are issued in the Guest Services Office during regular business hours. We recommend that Brigade passes be picked up before the first day of class to avoid any delays. Brigade passes are nontransferable and must be visible to lift attendants. Replacement cost for lost passes is $25.
Important: The Bristol Mountain Assumption of All Risks Agreement as well as the Parent Agreement (if participant is under the age of 18) must be signed by the participant and/or parent prior to participation. Students will not be able to participate in the lesson without a completed form.
On the first day of the program, participants must check in at the Snowsports School/Information Desk in the Main Lodge between 8:30 am-9:30 am.
Classes are held rain or shine. If severe weather prevents classes from being held, an announcement will be made on the snow phone, 585-374-1100, along with rescheduled dates.
A make-up ski or snowboard day is available in March the week after the completion of the lesson program. The make-up day allows participants to ski or snowboard on their own and does not include coaching.
REFUNDS ARE NOT ISSUED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Call 585-374-6000 or email snowsports@bristolmt.com for additional information.
Download the Brigade registration form