The Bristol Brigade
Season-long coaching for all levels of skiers and snowboarders

     Most local skiers and riders recognize the Bristol Brigade as a season-long instructional program available for children age 5-18 and adult 19 and older.  With coaching sessions available for first timers to experts, partcicpants can choose various levels of coaching from basic skiing and riding, racing, park and pipe, and the bumps.  These programs are designed to take your skiing or snowboarding skills to a new level while making new friends, and participating in a series of fun activities extended only to program participants.

     This season's activities include a special cookout/picnic at the summit grill, a day of on-hill races and games, celebrating someone's birthday party, and the end of brigade party.  If it sounds like the brigade is a social event, that's because it is.  The relaxed fun learning environment is a perfect way to meet new friends and develop relationships that last long past the end of the season.

Click here for the 2008-09 Brigade Brochure!

Weeski Brigade
Ages 5-7

Participants must be skiing at the intermediate level and capable of skiing all intermediate (blue square) terrain.  Children must be able to ride the Sunset, Morning Star, and Comet Express chairlifts without supervision.   The rate for the 5-7 age group reflects the small class size of six or fewer.  Snowboarding is not available for this program.  Daily lessons are available for beginners. 

Junior Brigade
Ages 8-18

Join a friend or make new ones.  The Junior Brigade accepts all ability levels from the beginner to advanced for either skiing or snowboarding.

Forerunners
Ages 8-18

For advanced to expert skiers, ages 8-18, Forerunners introduces participants to the basic fundamentals of ski racing as well as personal skiing development.  On March 14th, the Forerunners will finish the season by competing in the Bristol Mountain Race Club Championships.  Trophies will be awarded to all age groups for girls and boys.

Mogulrunners
Ages 8-18

Mogulrunners (part of the Freestyle Team) is designed to introduce intermediate and advanced skiers to freestyle skiing.  It is not designed for those wishing to compete on a regular basis, but if participants develop an interest in competing in local events, the Freestyle Team coaching staff will provide coaching at those events.

Parkrunners
Ages 8-18

Parkrunners introduces intermediate and advanced skiers or snowboarders 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
Ages 8-18

New for 2008-09, advanced to expert skiers and riders looking to do it all.  Try moguls, racing, terrain park and just plain skiing and riding.  This 12 week program was designed for the young skiers and riders who would like to expand their skills to a variety of snowsports.  Like all the other runners programs, the Moutainrunners is a twelve week program starting December 20th and ending March 14th.

Mogulmasters
Ages 19+ 

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.

Adult Brigade
Ages 19+

The Adult Brigade it is offered to all skiing or snowboarding ability levels from beginner to advanced. Put a group of six to eight of your friends together and make your own brigade group. Ski fast, ski slow, take a break when you want and express-line it to the summit.  If your 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.

The New Ladies Brigade
Ages 19+

The Wednesday Ladies Brigade is the perfect mid-week solution for ladies to get out of the house.  Beginner to experienced skiers or snowboarders welcome.  This season the Ladies Brigade promises to be special.  Additional activities include: Summit Cookout, intro to Nordic skiing (after class for those interested), Performance boot fitting, join us before class for coffee and pastries and meet with Dave Cardillo from The Foot Performance Center and find out what orthotics and proper boot alignment can do for your skiing, plus other events to be announced.

Meal Card

Brigade participants may purchase a 10 or 12-time Meal Card.  Meal Cards are mailed prior to the first day of class.  Lunch is served in the Main Lodge cafeteria.  Each lunch menu includes a choice of:  (1) taco, hamburger, hotdog or pizza, (2) french fries or soup, (3) milk, hot chocolate, or soda, and (4) a cookie.  Lost card may be replaced for $25.  Call 585.374.6000 for more information.

2008-09 Schedule

Wee-Ski, Junior, Adult
Ten Saturdays, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm:  January 10 - March 14

Forerunners/Parkrunners/Mogulrunners/New Mountainrunners
Twelve Saturdays, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm:  December 20 - March 14
(no class December 27)

Ladies
Ten Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm:  January 7 - March 18
(no class February 18)

Mogulmasters
Ten Sundays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm  OR  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm:  January 11 - March 15

2008-09 Program Pricing (through 12/01/08)

2008-09 Program Pricing (starting 12/02/08)

Brigade Regulations

Advance registration is recommended before December 1st, as class size is limited.

Lesson program rates increase $25 per person starting December 2, 2008.  Classes are held rain or shine.  If severe weather prevents classes from being held, an announcement will be made on the snow report at 585-234-5000 along with rescheduled dates.

Refunds are not issued under any circumstances.

A make-up day is extended to all participants.  The make-up day does not include coaching and is scheduled the week following the completion of each program.

Important:  The Bristol Mountain Assumption of All Risks and Indemnification Agreement and Parent Agreement and Indemnification must be signed by the participant and/or parent (if the participant is under the age of 18) and returned to Bristol Mountain prior to the first day of classes.  Participants will not be able to participate in the Brigade Program without this completed form on file.

On the first day of Brigade, participants must check in at the Information/Snowsports School desk in the Main Lodge any time between 8:30 and 9:30 am. 

Purchasers of the regular-rate programs will receive a season pass valid on each designated day of the program and make-up day at the end of the program.  Replacement cost for lost passes is $25.
Bristol Brigade participants who purchase the brigade season pass may ski or snowboard on their own before the lesson begins or practice what they have learned after the instruction.

For more information or to register for the Bristol Brigade Program, please call the Bristol Mountain Guest Services Office at 585-374-6000.