School Program Overview

The Crystal Mountain School Program is designed for you; our friends, families and neighbors, to make Skiing and Snowboarding fun, accessible, and convenient. We offer quality rental equipment and graduated instruction at affordable pricing, to introduce new generations of participants to a lifelong love of the outdoors. You’ll find a variety of options for participation; this presentation will help you select the one that is most appropriate for your individual needs. After viewing the following material, you will be provided a packet for completion, including your: School Program Pass Application Release of Liability Form Continuing Rental Form Head Concussion form

Program Dates: School program starts January 4, 2016, through the end of the 2015-2016 season. Your group will participate one evening per week. Holiday periods are excluded Jan. 15 through Jan. 17, 2016 Feb. 12 through Feb. 14, 2016

Proficiency Stickers: Lessons: Meet at Totem Park on scheduled School Program evenings. Lessons begin at 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm. Ski and snowboard lessons are offered until mid-February, and sessions are reduced with diminishing demand; 6:30 lessons are not available in February. Lessons will end on the last day of February. Proficiency Stickers:   Each season all students are required to attend a skill review on their first trip to Crystal Mountain. Our Snowsports pros will evaluate each student’s skills and issue them a “proficiency sticker” for their pass or lift ticket. This sticker indicates which lifts and slopes each student will be permitted to use. Students who wish to improve their skills or gain access to more difficult terrain will need to attend additional lessons and clinics. Students are expected to ski or snowboard safely and within their ability levels. 

Skier Proficiency Levels:   Skiers must demonstrate a controlled stop before using any chairlifts. Pre-Ski: Novice - Pink Sticker Students at this level demonstrate knowledge of a controlled wedge, turns or stops. They are allowed to use the Crystal Carpets at Totem Park only. Level 1: Beginner Skier - Yellow Sticker Students at this level demonstrate a controlled wedge, linked wedge turns and stops. They must also show ability to use chairlifts safely. Students are allowed to use the Crystal Carpets at Totem Park and Loki lift for access to Emmy and Nason’s Trail only. Level 2: Advanced Beginner - Green Sticker Students at this level demonstrate controlled stops, and turn in both directions on green runs. Students are allowed to use Loki and Crystal Clipper lifts. They may ski on green runs. Level 3: Intermediate - Blue Sticker Students at this level demonstrate controlled, linked, beginning parallel turns and stops on blue runs. Students are allowed to use all lifts. They may ski on green and blue runs. Level 4: Advanced - White Sticker Students at this level demonstrate controlled, linked, open parallel turns and stops on black runs. Students are allowed to use all lifts and may ski on green, blue and black runs.

Snowboarder Proficiency Levels:   Snowboarders must demonstrate a controlled stop before using any chairlifts. Pre-Board: Novice - Pink Sticker Students at this level demonstrate knowledge of controlled stops and turns in both directions. They need practice on suitable terrain,and are allowed to use the Crystal Carpets at Totem Park only. Level 1: Beginner - Yellow Sticker Students at this level demonstrate controlled stops and turns in both directions. They must show ability to use the chairlifts safely. Students are allowed to use the Crystal Carpets at Totem Park and Loki lift for access to Emmy and Nason’s Trail only. Level 2: Advanced Beginner - Green Sticker Students at this level demonstrate controlled stops and turns in both directions on green runs. Students are allowed to use Loki and Crystal Clipper chair lifts. They may snowboard on green runs. Level 3: Intermediate - Blue Sticker Students at this level demonstrate controlled, linked heel and toe side turns and stops on blue runs. Students are allowed to use all lifts. They may snowboard on green and blue runs. Level 4: Advanced - White Sticker Students at this level demonstrate controlled, linked heel and toe side turns and stops on black runs. Students are allowed to use all lifts. They may snowboard on green, blue and black runs.

Code of Conduct and Behavior: Be Respectful, and Courteous to other skiers and snowboarders, Ski Patrol and Crystal Mountain employees. Have Fun, but be aware of your space and surroundings. Loud and rude behavior or inappropriate language will not be tolerated. Respect Crystal Mountain equipment and property. Mistreatment of Crystal Mountain rental gear will result in loss of pass and privileges. Recycle. Pick up after yourself. Do not Litter. Ski at the level of your sticker, straight running and out of control behavior is prohibited. Any activity that places yourself or others at excessive risk will be deemed out of control and will result in a loss of your pass and privileges. Any Crystal Mountain Representative or School Program advisor is granted the right to enforce these rules.

KNOW THE CODE. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Your Responsibility Code: Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects. People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above. Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas. Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely. KNOW THE CODE. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Lost or Forgotten Pass Procedures: Passes are non-transferrable, and a fee applies for reprinting lost passes. Fraudulent use of passes will result in prosecution. If a student forgets his/her pass, they must be accompanied by the advisor to the ticket counter where they will be charged single trip lift access rates.

Crystal Kids Gear Up Program: Make sure your young skiers & boarders always have the right fit in equipment! Equipment that fits and performs properly is very important, particularly for skiers and snowboarders that are learning their sport. Crystal Mountain has created the Crystal Kids Gear Up Program, a ski/snowboard equipment trade-in/trade-up program that helps parents ensure that their child has proper-fitting equipment each season without spending an arm and a leg. To enroll in the program, bring your child to the Mountain Sports Shop, located slopeside within The Lodge at Crystal Mountain, and have them professionally fitted for equipment. Purchase a snowboard or skis and bindings, or skis, boots & bindings for your child at retail price. Then, bring the equipment back at the beginning of the following season, along with the sales receipt, for a credit voucher good toward your child’s new gear. If the equipment is returned in good shape after one winter season, you’ll receive a voucher equal to 80% off the original price. After two seasons, you’ll receive a credit voucher equal to 50% off the original price. For more information about the Crystal Kids Gear Up program, please contact Mountain Sports at 888.968.7686 ext. 4400.  

What to Wear: Dress in layers. Layering allows you to accommodate your body's constantly changing temperature. Only one pair of wool or synthetic ski socks. Avoid ribbed or cotton socks Wear Snowpants; Jeans get cold and wet. Wear Thermal Underwear. Turtlenecks and/or Neck Gators make a huge difference in your warmth. Mittens are great for cold nights. Wear a helmet while on the slopes, (or at minimum a hat): 60 percent of heat-loss is through the head. Wear moisturizing sun protection when coming during the day. The sun reflects off the snow and is stronger than you think, even on cloudy days! Always wear eye protection. Have sunglasses and goggles with you.

Snow Days: (Hooray!) If school is closed due to snow, School Program participants may come to Crystal Mountain before 3:30pm and enjoy a day on the slopes! If school closure is on your group’s regularly scheduled day, School Program pass holders pay no additional charge. Those with School Program passes for other days of the week pay Single Trip rates. An adult or chaperone must be present. Participants must get a “Snow Day” lift ticket- available from the School Program desk at the Ticket Counter.

Chaperone Responsibilities and Expectations: Parents are invited to participate in the School Program with their children as Chaperones. Crystal Mountain offers special lift access and rental rates to parents or guardians of students who are registered in the program. Please contact your school Advisor. Chaperone Responsibilities: Assist Advisor with collecting paperwork and payments and distributing passes or lift tickets Assist students with rental equipment Encourage students to participate in lessons (Chaperones may participate also) Monitor student activity on the slopes and lifts Supervise students during meal and break times Address disciplinary problems that occur at Crystal Mountain Know and promote the Skier Responsibility Code Check in at Totem at the end of each lesson period

Excluding January 17, 2016 and February 14, 2016 Sunday Upgrade: School Program Pass Participants may add SUNDAY to their school program LIFT ACCESS for an additional $39 (ages 7 and up), Children age 6 are free with a participating adult. This exciting program allows school program participants to ski on select Sundays after 1pm beginning January 10, 2016. Excluding January 17, 2016 and February 14, 2016 Simply add the upgrade to your total and show your upgraded school pass at the lifts on select Sundays to enjoy this added benefit. RENTAL Equipment is NOT INCLUDED in this offer, but may be purchased at posted single trip rates.

School Program Package Pricing: School Program Pass Advisor Deadline After Single Trip Rates Package: (lift, instruction and rental) See advisor for single trip information. Young Student (ages 6) $99 $110 Student (7-18) $109 $130 Chaperone Package (19 and up) $199 Lift Access and Instruction: $49 $59 Young Student (ages 6-8) $12 Student (ages 7-18) $69 $89 Student (ages 9-18) $15 Chaperone (19 and up) $129 $25 Instruction Only: (for those with Premier Pass) $35 Rental equipment: Ski/Snowboard $79 Helmet Rental Helmet $5 Sunday Upgrade: Ages 7 and up: $39 Age 6: with participating adult Free

Cross Country Skiing: Lessons are not included X-Country Rental: Student (ages 6-18) $20 $25 $5 Chaperone $30 X-Country Trail Pass: Lessons are not included $35 $10

The early-registration deadline for School Program Passes is set by the school advisor. Please take advantage of the pre-season rates offered to those who register on or before this date. Passes will be issued to advisors once paperwork is processed. Late registrations will be accepted, but participants will pay higher rates for instruction, lift access and rentals.

Your School Program Advisor. COMMUNICATION: If you have any questions regarding the School Program, please contact Your School Program Advisor.

Downhill Trail Map: http://www.crystalmountain.com/winter/trailmap