Penguin League is an introductory 4-week Nordic Ski Program. Kids will learn basic ski skills in a progressive & Comprehensive lesson plan Through Games and Play, that will allow them to continue to build on their skills during each lesson and use their skills in a fun race or out with their family and friends. The program is intended to build skills for young skiers in a fun & entertaining way while still getting them ready for the next step in their education. The Penguin League is open to any kid aged 5-16 who wants to learn basic ski skills. These skills will lend well to alpine skiing as well!

Program Includes:

• 1 day of training a week for 4 weeks.
• Learn basic Ski Skills.
• Learn to Classic ski.
• Snacks Provided.

Details:

Sign up before Oct.31: $50 per 4-week session. Families with 3 kids get a 20% discount on the third child

Sign up Nov. 1- Nov.30: $75 per 4-week session. Families with 3 kids get a 20% discount on the third child

Sign up Dec. 1- Jan. 12: $100 per 4-week session. Families with 3 kids get a 20% discount on the third child

Session One- Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10

• 10 AM to noon
• Ages 8-16 or coaches approval
• Cap at 50 kids

Session Two- Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10

• 1 PM to 3 PM
• Ages 5-7 or coaches approval
• Cap at 50 kids

Please Note: There are 5 weekends, and 4 practices. This is to account for weather and other unforeseen conditions that may prevent the practice from happening during one of the first Four Weekends.

Requirements:

• 5-16 years old or Coach approval.
• Buy trail passes
• Athletes must have or Rent Classic Ski Equipment
• 1 pair classic skis
• Classic boots
• Classic Poles

While this 4-week course is meant to give skiers the chance to try out a new sport and learn new skills, any athlete who wishes to ski all winter (2-3 days a week as snow conditions permit), have more lessons, and learn more skills should join the Powder Seekers – Younger Development Team.

The Combo Team program is a combined Nordic and Alpine or Freeride Ski Program. Kids will learn to build on their ski skills Through Games and Play. Athletes will use their skills in a fun race or out with their family and friends. The program is intended to build skills for young skiers in a fun & entertaining way while still getting them ready for the next step in their education. In this program athletes will train on weekdays with the Powder Seekers until their age and ability moves them to train with the Older Devo team. Then the weekend athletes would choose to ski with either the Freeride or Race teams. The Combo Team is open to any kid aged 7-19 who wants to build on their ski skills.

Program Includes:

• 2 days of training a week, for Nordic Skiing Monday & Wednesday / one day on the weekend for alpine (choose freeride or race)
• Learn basic Nordic Ski Waxing.
• Learn to Skate and Classic ski/ build alpine skills on the mountain
• Athlete Goal Setting.

Details:

• Sign up before Oct.31: $950 for 2 Nordic and 1 Alpine training days a week. Nordic Beginning Dec. 1 through Feb. Alpine training begins Dec. 3, continuing through April 8
• Sign up after Nov.1: $980 for 2 Nordic and 1 Alpine training days a week. Nordic Beginning Dec. 1 through Feb. Alpine training begins Dec. 3, continuing through April 8

Requirements for Nordic:

• 7 years old or Coach approval.
• Spent some time on skis.
• Buy trail passes
• Attend Nov. Nordic team meeting (Athletes and Parents/guardians)
• Athletes must have or Rent Skate and Classic Ski Equipment
• 1 pair skate skis, 1 pair classic skis
• Skate boots, Classic boots (One pair of skate boots will work)
• Skate Poles, Classic Poles (One pair of poles will work)

Requirements for Alpine:

• 7 years old for race; 9 years old for freeride
• Skill level needs to be intermediate
• Attend preseason team meeting
• Athletes must have ski equipment, helmet, and a season pass
• Competitions fees are additional

The Nordic Weekenders program is a Nordic Ski Program. Kids will learn to build on their basic ski skills Through Games and Play. Athletes will use their skills in a fun race or out with their family and friends. The program is intended to build skills for young skiers in a fun & entertaining way while still getting them ready for the next step in their education. The Nordic Weekenders is open to any kid aged 7-16 who wants to build on their basic ski skills. These skills will lend well to alpine skiing as well! Great for BILLINGS and CODY kids!

Program Includes:

• 1 day of training a week, starting Sat. Dec. 30
• Learn basic Ski Waxing.
• Learn to Skate and Classic ski.

Details:

• Sign up before Oct.31: $550 for Saturdays Dec. 30- Feb.
• Sign up after Nov.1: $566 for Saturdays Dec. 30- Feb.

Requirements:

• 7 years old or Coach approval.
• Spent some time on skis.
• Buy trail passes
• Attend Nov. team meeting (Athletes and Parents/guardians)
• Athletes must have or Rent Skate and Classic Ski Equipment
• 1 pair skate skis, 1 pair classic skis
• Skate boots, Classic boots (One pair of skate boots will work)
• Skate Poles, Classic Poles (One pair of poles will work)

The Powder Seekers program is a Nordic Ski Program. Kids will learn to build on their ski skills through Games and Play. Athletes will use their skills in a fun race, local races, and out with their family and friends. The program is intended to build skills for young skiers in a fun & entertaining way while still getting them ready for the next step in their education. The Powder Seekers is open to any kid aged 7-13 who wants to build on their ski skills.

Program Includes:

• 2 days a week Training. Monday & Wednesday Dec. 4 – Feb. 28
• Learn to Wax Skis and Care for Equipment.
• Learn to Skate and Classic ski.
• Athlete Goal Setting.

Details:

• Sign up before Oct.31: $675 for 2 Days a week Dec.- Feb.
• Sign up after Nov.1: $695 for 2 Days a week Dec.- Feb.

Requirements:

• 7 -13 years old or Coach approval.
• 2 years in Penguin League, Kids League, or other Learn to ski Program or Coach Approval.
• Buy trail passes
• Attend Nov. team meeting (Athletes and Parents/guardians)
• Athletes must have or Rent Skate and Classic Ski Equipment
• 1+ pair skate skis, 1+ pair classic skis
• Skate boots, Classic boots (One pair of skate boots will work)
• Skate Poles, Classic Poles (One pair of poles will work)

The Older Development program is a Nordic Ski Program. Kids will learn to build on their ski skills through Focused Drills, Technique, and games. Athletes will use their skills in fun races, and out with their family and friends. The program is intended to build skills for Teenage skiers in a fun & entertaining way while still getting them ready for the next step in their education. The Older Development program is open to any kid aged 14-19 who wants to build on their ski skills.

Program Includes:

• 3 days a week Training until race season. Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday Dec. 4 – Feb. 28
• 2 days a week training during race season. Monday, & Tuesday Dec. 4 – Feb. 28
• Learn to Wax Skis and Maintain Equipment.
• Learn to Skate and Classic ski.
• Athlete Goal Setting.
• Race Support.
• Race Morning Wax Support – (Kick Wax & Structure).
• Gym Practice as needed.

Details:

• Sign up before Oct.31: $775 for 2-3 Days a week Dec.- Feb.
• Sign up after Nov.1: $798 for 2-3 Days a week Dec.- Feb.

Requirements:

• 14-19 years old or Coach approval.
• Buy trail passes.
• Attend Nov. team meeting (Athletes and Parents/guardians)
• Athletes must have or Rent Skate and Classic Ski Equipment
• 1+ pairs skate skis, 1+ pairs classic skis
• Skate boots, Classic boots
• Skate Poles, Classic Poles

The Comp program is a Nordic Ski Program where athletes will learn to build on their ski skills through Focused Drills, and technique. Athletes will use their skills in scored US Ski and Snowboard sanctioned races in IMD, RMD, and HP races, community races, and out with their family and friends. The program is intended to build skills for Teenage skiers in a fun & entertaining way while still getting them ready for the next step in their education. This includes dryland conditioning, coached training 5 days a week when not racing. Training times are after school (4:00) to dark or 5:30 on weekdays and varying times on Saturdays. Includes US Ski and Snowboard competitors license and race entry fees. The Competition program is open to any kid aged 14-19 who wants to build on their ski skill and race.

Program Includes:

• 5 days a week Training until race season.
• 4 days a week training during race season.
• Race Support.
• Complete Race Wax Support.
• Learn to Wax Skis and Maintain Equipment.
• Improve Racing skills.
• Improve Efficiency in Skate and Classic ski techniques.
• Athlete Goal Setting.
• Gym Practice.
• Morning Gym Strength Training.
• Usss Comp License.
• Race Registrations Included.
• Summer Training Schedule.
• Nordic Center Training Trail Passes

Details:

• Sign up before Oct.31: $1850 for 5 Days a week Nov.- Feb.
• Sign up after Nov.1: $1905 for 5 Days a week Nov.-Feb.

Requirements:

• 14-19 years old or Coach approval
• Previous Nordic Team History
• Attend Nov. team meeting (Athletes and Parents/guardians)
• Athletes must have or Rent Skate and Classic Ski Equipment
• 2+ pairs skate skis, 2+ pairs classic skis
• Skate boots, Classic boots
• Skate Poles, Classic Poles

The Nordic Masters program is a Nordic Ski Program. Athletes will learn to build on their ski skills through Focused Drills, Technique, and games. Athletes will use their skills in fun races, local Races, and out with their family and friends. The program is intended to build skills for Adult skiers in a fun & entertaining way while still getting them ready for the next step in their education. The Nordic Masters program is open to any adult aged 19 + who wants to build on their ski skills. For other Masters Team Programs check out our Masters Page.

Program Includes:

• 2 mornings a week training.
• 1 weekend training before race season.
• Learn to Wax Skis and Maintain Equipment.
• Learn and improve Skate and Classic skiing technique.
• Athlete Goal Setting.
• Pre-race wax support.
• Gym Practice as needed.
• Summer and Fall training Schedule upon request.

Details:

• Sign up before Oct.31: $780 for 2-3 Days a week Dec.- Feb.
• Sign up after Nov.1: $800 for 2-3 Days a week Dec.- Feb.

Requirements:

• 19+ years old.
• Buy trail passes.
• Athletes must have or Rent Skate and Classic Ski Equipment
  • 1+ pair skate skis, 1+ pair classic skis
  • Skate boots, Classic boots
  • Skate Poles, Classic Poles
• USSS background check and SafeSport
• Coaches will assist you after registration
• Attend Nov. team meeting (Athletes and Parents/guardians)

The Nordic Dryland training program is an add on for additional training or training to keep you fit between fall sports and on snow. Athletes will learn Nordic Specific skills to build on their ski skills through Focused Drills, Technique, and games. This program is intended for Athletes ages 7-19.

Program Includes:

• Nov. 1 -Nov. 30 training

Details:

• Sign up before Oct.31: $100 for 2 Days a week Nov.1- Nov. 30 (Depending on snow Conditions)

Requirements:

• 7-19 years old or Coach approval.
• Must-Have at least 5 Athletes sign up for this session.

The MINDBENDER RL cross-country ski race in Red Lodge! This is a timed, fun obstacle course for all ages and abilities. It is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED for ALL athletes.

2024 Details will be out later in the fall.