PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Wrightwood Elementary Ski & Snowboard Program is a unique opportunity for our students to learn to ski or snowboard at a discounted price.  All students in grades 1st through 5th are invited to participate. This program is offered through MT HIGH RESORT, and is called the Mid Day Snowsports Adventure (MDSA).

 

 

 

2022 Dates & Time

• The program will run for 4 consecutive Thursdays, weather permitting

• This year’s dates are:  January 19th & 26th, February 2nd & 9th

• Lessons start at 3:15pm and last approximately 1 hour & 45 minutes

 

 

REGISTRATION STEPS

●    Step #1- Please read the 2022-23 Info Packet. Get all your questions answered here!

 

●    Step #2- Complete the online Mt High registration at this link https://shop.mthigh.com/school-groups. You will pay and sign a liability e-form here. See the Mt High flier for additional directions

 

●    Step #3- Complete the Mt High MDSA Ability Level Google form. This form goes directly to program coordinators for class placement

 

●    Step #4- Join our Remind app class to stay updated on program info. Text @wessnow to 81010

 

 

Registration must be completed by December 23rd, 2022!

 

 

2023 PRICE LIST

 

MDSA-1  4 lift tickets, 4 lessons & 4 rentals   …….……….…….….    $320

MDSA-2  4 lift tickets & 4 lessons (no rentals)   ……………...........    $260

MDSA-3  4 lessons & 4 rentals (season pass holders ONLY)   ...…   $200

MDSA-4  4 lessons (season pass holders ONLY, no rentals)   .......    $140

Parking         all parking areas will charge a fee of $20/day   …….…...    $40

 

 

 

 

ARRIVING AT THE MOUNTAIN

• All lessons take place at Mt High West Resort

• Please allow enough time to drive to the resort, park, pick up rentals & walk to the teaching shelf

• Students start the day 1 process at the Group Sales Office located next to the BullWheel restaurant

• Program coordinators will be in the area to assist students

 

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

●    Be prepared to list your student’s weight, height & shoe size 

●    Snowboarders must specify if they ride regular (left foot in front) or goofy (right foot in front)  

●    You may choose to rent from Mt High or another vendor

●    Allow plenty of time to check out rental equipment and get up to the lesson location on time. 

 

 

 

CLASS ASSIGNMENTS & PASS CARDS

●    Class assignments will be posted on the auditorium doors prior to the first lesson 

●    Students are grouped in classes based on ability and age, as numbers allow  

●    Your student's class # corresponds to the flagpole # where they will meet each week

●    PASS CARDS will be distributed to non-season pass holders on the first lesson day. These cards are activated for our 4 lesson days

●    Season pass holders should carry their pass at each lesson

●    Please keep pass cards & season passes safe in your students zippered jacket pocket

 

 

CLOTHING & SAFETY Equipment

●    Helmets are required. Helmets must be designed for snow sports. No bike helmets

●    Boots and bindings must fit together and be adjusted. Please have your child’s equipment checked

●    Snowboarders:  Wrist guards are STRONGLY recommended

●    WATERPROOF clothing & WATERPROOF gloves are required

●    Goggles or sunglasses are STRONGLY recommended 

The temperature drops dramatically once the sun goes below the mountain, so be prepared for COLD.

 

 

 

 

MT HIGH Mid-Day Snowsports Adventure (MDSA) TERMS:

• Replacement of lift passes due to loss or other negligence will result in a $5.00 charge

• LIFT PASSES ARE VALID ON THE SPECIFIED LESSON DATE ONLY

• In order to maintain these low rates, there are NO REFUNDS on or after the first lesson

• There are no make-up lessons for absent students

 

 

CHAPERONES  

●      Each chaperone will receive a complimentary half day lift ticket & rentals (if needed), valid on the day of the lesson 

• We cannot guarantee you will be placed with your child

• We ask that chaperones commit to attending all four lesson dates

• Chaperones must be 18 years of age or older

• Volunteer to be a chaperone by completing the Ski/ SB Chaperone Application

 

 

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Ski & Snowboard Program coordinators, via Remind or text (Lyssa at 909-373-5132 and Chris at 714-470-1007). We are here to help!