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Tickets can be purchased at Tamarack Outfitters, located in The Village Plaza.

Winter Trailblazers

Trailblazers is designed for children ages 4-12 who have previous skiing experience. Participants must be able to confidently ski basic green terrain in control while making wedge turns and must be able to perform a gliding wedge to a stop.

We will have one day or two day options available. Trailblazers will continue to be coached by our certified and experienced instructors that are passionate about snow sports.

Call 208.325.1030 to enroll your child.

• Participants must wear a helmet
• All participants will be responsible for providing a lift ticket or season pass and ski equipment including a helmet.
• Daily equipment rentals are available at a 15% discount to participants.
• Rental equipment must be secured before the lesson begins.
• Students must be 4 years old on the first day of the program.

Ages

4 – 12 years

Duration

8 weeks. Each day includes 4+ hours of snow sports progression and coaching.

Dates

Saturdays: 1/7, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4 and 3/11

Sundays: 1/8, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5 and 3/12

Class does not meet the weekends of Martin Luther King Jr. Day or President’s Day.

Schedule

• 9:30am - Check-in
• 10:00 - 10:20 - Warmup session on Discovery Chair
• 10:20 - 12:00 - Skills coaching
• 12:00 - 12:55 - Break for lunch
• 1:00 - 3:15 - Practice & apply the skills from the morning session
• 3:15 - 3:30 - Class dismissal

Includes

A full day of lessons and experiences. Season pass, day tickets, and rentals are extra.

2023 Schedule

Trailblazer Tryouts
January 7 & 8

To make sure that we set up all the participants for the most success possible, the first day will consist of; separating the groups by an on-snow evaluation. The students will be asked to perform some basic skiing maneuvers to showcase their skills. Regardless of previous ability expect to spend most of the morning on the bottom half of the Resort (Discovery and Tamarack Express).

Balance & Terrain Park
January 21 & 22

Focus will be on balance (Control the relationship of the Center of Mass to the base of support to direct pressure along the length of the skis). Giving students the ability to understand dynamic balance, and how it plays as an integral platform for most skiing to occur. This day we will also explore Tamarack’s Freestyle parks; Smart style, how to navigate the features safely, and get the chance to get your jib on while focusing on stance and balance.

Pressure & Snow Cat
January 28 & 29

Regardless of if we are adding, managing, or removing pressure on our skis, it is always present. This day we really dissect what we use Pressure (Control pressure from ski to ski and direct pressure toward the outside ski) for. We also get to have a up close interaction with a snow cat that Tamarack Resort uses day to day to keep our runs groomed. Check out the cool snow cats and see how they work.

Rotation or Counter Rotation? & Avalanche Dogs
February 4 & 5

Rotation or Counter Rotation are two of the keys to successful skiing (Control the skis rotation (turning, pivoting, steering) with leg rotation, separate from the upper body). Our instructors will give you some new skills and drills to help you focus our attention on when and where we use these skills effectively. We will also use those skills to go explore the mountain. We will check out some hidden stashes on the mountain and learn some snow safety from Patrol. This is one of our favorite days as well, we get to go visit the avalanche dogs!

Control in Slalom & Giant Slalom
February 18 & 19

We create angles constantly when skiing. Today’s focus will be on what angles help us do while on our skis (Control edge angles through a combination of inclination and angulation). We also will set-up a variety of race scenarios this day and encourage all our participants to spend some time experiencing what it feels like to ski through a racecourse.

Body Equipment Connection
February 25 & 26

How do we navigate the connection between our bodies and skis? It is the relationship of the body to the equipment (Regulate the magnitude of pressure created through ski/snow interaction). This day focuses on trying to combine all previous week’s skills together.

Control Off Piste
March 4 & 5

Groomers are fun, but have you ever skied off trail? Today we will look at some of the most important parts of skiing off the groomers. Adapting turn shape, picking your line, and assessing snow conditions will all be a part of your day.

End of Program Celebration & Costume Day
March 11 & 12

End of season exhibition and pizza party for participants and family. We’ll have classes all around the mountain showcasing what they’ve worked on during the program. We’ll have a racecourse set-up, freestyle park sessions, and be riding all around Tamarack Resort. This is also our costume Day- Dress to impress. Disney characters, super-hero’s, favorite character in movie, get creative!

We invite family to come and see all the hard work that their Trailblazers put into their skiing. We host a party for everyone to get to sit and visit with all the instructors.

Though it started in the 1980s, fat biking has grown in popularity in recent years. A longtime favorite for transportation on warm sandy beaches, these mountain bikes equipped with extra-wide tires are also a great choice for exploring groomed trails.

The under pressurized tires with thick tread provide plenty of traction in snow, making it easy to climb the gentle hills. Exploring the woods on a fat bike is an exciting and unique way to experience Tamarack’s winter wonderland. Work your way to any of the open meadows for great views, and when you crest a hill, kick the pedaling into overdrive to feel the wind rush past as you descend.

Limited rentals are available at the Tamarack Outfitters. Please call 208.325.1015 to inquire about fat bike rentals.

Walk On The Wild Side

As the scenery unfolds around you, you’ll discover stillness and serenity in the rolling hills, meadows, pine stands, aspens and our namesake, Tamarack groves. You might even cross paths with deer and other non-hibernating wildlife types like yourself. Put one foot in front of the other, and soon you'll be at peace closer to nature.

If you don’t have your own gear, we’ll get you set up and point you in the right direction. Tamarack’s snowshoe and Nordic trails are open every day, from dawn to dusk during the ski season. Trails are groomed Monday and Friday mornings throughout the season.

To reach out for snowshoe rentals, please call the Tamarack Outfitters at 208.325.1015

What is my ability level?

• To book a lesson within 48 hours or for special requests, please contact the Sports School directly at 208-325-1025.
• Any changes to lesson start time and/or date must be confirmed at least 48 hours in advance of the designated start time. All changes subject to availability.
• Lessons will not be extended, rescheduled or refunded due to the late arrival.
• Lesson cancellation must be confirmed 48 hours in advance of the designated start time.
• Any lesson cancelled less than 48 hours prior to lesson start time or any no-show will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the full lesson price.
• Full payment is required at the time of booking.
• A lesson may be changed or cancelled should the ski area be closed due to operational or weather conditions.
• We reserve the right to not sell any lesson that is likely to result in a negative experience for guests or instructors.
• We reserve the right to remove any student from any lesson without refund.
• Please arrive for lesson start times dressed and ready to go. Please allow for time to pick up your pass and rentals.
• Late arrivals will not be permitted to join and will forfeit the lesson without refund.
• For lessons with lunch included, instructors will supervise lunch breaks. Lunch breaks are closed to parents and guardians to minimize lesson interruption

View Tamarack Resorts Winter Responsibility Code

Call to Book: 208.325.1458

Call to Book: 208.325.1458

Call to Book: 208.325.1458

Livestock Etiquette

What do you get if you cross an angry sheep and a moody cow? An animal that’s in a baaaaaaaad moooooood. All jokes aside, you may encounter both animals along West Mountain Road this fall. Here are a few tips on how to interact with these animals.

• The sheep are typically protected by Great Pyrenees or other working sheep dogs. They are not pets, they take their job seriously!
• Mountain bikers should dismount from their bikes.
• Walk your bike through the sheep and then continue on your ride.
• Keep your pets on a leash.
• If the working dogs approach you, talk to them and let them know you are a human and not a threat.
• Approach cattle very slowly and give them time to move off the trail.
• If a cow runs down the trail in front of you, stop and wait, and let the animal move off the trail.
• If you see anyone harassing cattle, wildlife or wild horses, please notify the BLM or the Forest Service.