Group Lessons

Little Shredders - Ages 4-6

The purpose of Little Shredders is to introduce your 4 to 6 year old to skiing in a fun and safe environment. The class combines on and off hill activities that demonstrate proper skiing form and promotes muscle memory to reinforce the skills necessary for skiing. For more information about this season’s schedule check out the infographics at the bottom of this page. Your child will participate in activities from off-hill relays, to on hill games like ‘Red Light Green Light’ and ‘Follow the Leader’, to promote a fun experience around skiing. 

Little Shredder Skills 

• Off-hill games (to promote a fun skiing experience)

• Basic ski parts

• Stopping (pizza)

• Turning (wide ‘S’ turns around cones)

• Riding Bunny Hill rope tow (assisted by instructor)

Level 1 Ski - Ages 5+

Level 1 Skiers are on the snow and learning the fundamentals of skiing in a fun and safe group environment with other beginner skiers their age. In Level 1 Freshies, your child will learn the beginner fundamentals of skiing; ski parts, putting on and taking off skis, stopping, turning, and riding the rope tow independently. For more information about this season’s schedule check out the infographics at the bottom of this page.

Level 1 Ski Skills 

• Ski Parts

• Putting on and taking off skis

• Stopping (pizza)

• Turning (controlled ‘S’ turns)

• Riding rope tow (independently)

Level 2 Ski - Ages 5+

Level 2 Ski is meant for your beginner skier who is ready to start learning intermediate ski skills. In Ripper’s Ski, your child will learn in a fun and safe group environment with kids their age. The fundamentals of Mulligan’s Hollow Level 2 ski program include remembering basic ski parts, stopping using ‘hockey’ stop, introductory parallel skiing, and independently getting up from a fall. This class is great for students who have previously taken Level 1 Freshies Ski or can stop, turn, and ride the Bunny Hill rope tow independently. For more information about this season’s schedule check out the infographics at the bottom of this page. 

Level 2 Ski Skills 

• Ski Parts

• Introductory parallel skiing

• Stopping using ‘Hockey’ stop

• Independently recovering from a fall

Intro to Race - Ages 5+

Intro to Race is meant for your intermediate skier who is ready to be introduced to the fundamentals of ski racing. This class is great for students who have previously taken Level 2 Ski or can stop, turn, and ride the Al's Hill rope tow independently. The goal of Mulligan's Hollow Intro to Race is to create a fun environment teaching your skier how to ski with more precision, control, speed, and confidence. We will not be using full gates and therefore do not require any special race equipment for this course. 

Intro to Race Skills 

• Precision, control, speed, and confidence on the hill

• Athletic stance and proper body positioning​

• Mastering parallel turns and carving

• Racing etiquette and sportsmanship

Intro to Freestyle - Ages 8+

Intro to Freestyle is a 4 week beginner freestyle course structured for skiers who are ready to learn how to safely hit jumps and boxes. Students work with their designated instructor and learn how to hit jumps or boxes through demonstration and encouragement from their instructors and group members. 

Intro to Freestyle Skills

• Terrain park safety

• Hitting a small to medium sized jump

• Hitting a box

• Throwing a 180 jump