More than just a pre-registered, multiple lesson, educational program, the Bristol Mountain Brigade Program is designed to take your skiing or snowboarding skills to a new level, meet new friends, and participate in a series of fun activities available only to Brigade participants.
     Students are placed in classes based on age and skill level.  Class sizes range from 8 to 10 students.  The group of students remains with the same instructor through the duration of the program.  Let us know the first day of the program if your child would like to be placed with a friend or a specific instructor. 

Wee-Ski Brigade

To enroll with the Wee-Ski ages 5-7 Brigade, your child must be skiing at the intermediate level and be capable of skiing all intermediate (blue square) terrain.  Children must also 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 age group.  Daily lessons are available for beginners.

Junior Brigade

Join a friend or make new ones.  Available to skiers and snowboarders ages 8-18, the Junior Brigade accepts all ability levels from the beginner to the advanced for either skiing or snowboarding.

Forerunners

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.

Parkrunners

Parkrunners introduces 8-18 year old 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.

Mogulrunners

Mogulrunners (part of the Freestyle team) is designed to introduce 8-18 year old 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.

Mountainrunners

New for 2008-09 ages 8-18, Mountainrunners is for 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.

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. 
  
Call 585.374.6000 for more information.

2008-09 Schedule

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

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

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

Program	Regular Brigade     Rate	Exec/Student Season Pass Holder Rate	Meal Card (tax included)
Wee-Ski 5-7 (ski only)	$345	$305	$75.00
Junior 8-18 (ski or snowboard)	$505	$270	$75.00
Forerunners/ Mogulrunners 8-18 (ski only)	$545	$295	$90.00
Parkrunners/ 8-18     Mountainrunners                             (ski & snowboard)	$545	$295	$90.00

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

Program	Regular Brigade Rate			Exec/Student Season Pass Holder Rate
Wee-Ski 5-7                    (ski only)	$370			$330
Junior 8-18 (ski or snowboard)	$530			$295
Forerunners/ Mogulrunners 8-18          (ski only)	$570			$320
Parkrunners/ 8-18 Mountainrunners                   (ski & snowboard)	$570			$320

Brigade Regulations

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

Lesson program rates increase $25 per person starting December 2nd.  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 participants of the Saturday programs.  The make-up day does not include a lesson 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 program will receive a season pass valid on each designated day of the program and the make-up day at the end of the program:
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.