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SnoKatz Kids Lesson Program
Young skiers and snowboarders ages 5-12 get 6 weeks of 2-hour evening group lessons with our SnoKatz program. Classes start January 12 and 13, 2023 and are from 5:00-7:00 pm and all students must wear a helmet.
Parents get a $20 lift ticket while their child is in a SnoKat Kidz lesson. If you refer a parent to SnoKat Kidz and that parent mentions your name when registering their child(ren), you get 2 adult night skiing lift tickets! Students must be of age by January 1, 2023. Space is limited and classes are filled first-come, first-served.
Questions? Please contact info@ski-hesperus.com or 970-385-2199.
2023 SnoKatz Registration Fees:
SnoKatz program: $149 passholders, $199 non-passholders
Don’t forget: Kids ages 12 and younger get a FREE Power Kids season pass that’s valid at Hesperus, Purgatory, and all of our resorts! 5th graders get a FREE lift ticket every day, too. Learn more.
*Limited rental quantities available.
2023 SnoKatz Program Details
SnoKatz classes are held from 5:00 pm-7:00p Thursdays and Fridays starting on Thursday, January 12, 2023, and running through Friday, February 17, 2023.
Program Information
- All participants must have a valid season pass or lift ticket. Please make sure your child has their pass/ticket attached to their jacket/pants/helmet for every session
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Fully functional and proper sized equipment is required. All ski equipment must have current DIN bindings, metal edges and brakes. Non-DIN bindings are not acceptable. All snowboards must have bindings, metal edges, a P-tex base and a safety leash. Your youth must also use real snowboard boots; winter boots are not acceptable.
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All young children must be “toilet trained” and willing to participate.
- It is especially important that beginners attend every session.
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Pre-registration is required
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There will be no class/group changes after the second week of the series
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We make every effort to keep the same instructor with their group for each session, but cannot guarantee it
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A minimum enrollment of 4 students in the same discipline, with the same ability level is required in order to form a class
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There are no refunds or make-up days for missed sessions
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Gratuities for instructors are not a requirement, but are an appropriate and appreciated gesture
Meeting Place
- SnoKatz will meet at the base of Hesperus. For children that need rentals, we recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to the lesson. For children without rentals, showing up 15 minutes prior to each session is recommended.
Rentals
- Does your child need rental equipment? If so, please show up an hour before their first session. The Rental team will fit each child with proper equipment. After the initial fitting, the child’s gear will be ready for pick up before each session in the rental shop.
Required Paperwork
Signing a Release of Liability is included as part of the online registration process. If for some reason parents do not register online, they must sign a Release of Liability form at check-in for each child in order for them to participate in the program.
Cancellations
Requests to cancel your child’s class that are made at least 14 days prior to start of the program will receive a full refund. Requests made within 14 days prior to the first class will receive a 50% refund. Requests to cancel made on or after the first class will not receive a refund. Cancellations and refunds must be made at the Hesperus front desk or by calling 970-385-2199.
Attendance and Tardiness
- There are no refunds or make-up days for missed classes.
- It is very important for all beginners to attend every class.
What Your Child Needs to Bring
- Appropriate clothing for conditions: neck gaiter, goggles, only ONE pair of socks, snow pants, non-fleece gloves or mittens.
- Helmets are required. They can be rented for a cost of $8 per lesson.
- Snacks, lip balm, sunscreen, hand warmers on cold days
- Please apply sunscreen and take your child to the restroom before class.