Welcome to the Mouse House!

As you look forward to your session, talk with your child about skiing.  Let them know it is going to be a great experience! If you have equipment, let your child get used to walking around in ski boots and help them put their skis on in carpeted areas. To help reduce the stress on your child (and you) give yourself plenty of time to get up the mountain and give your child time to adjust to their new surroundings.

We have an award-winning staff of instructors and attendants ready to help you with any needs you or your child may have. Please talk to our staff if you have any questions or need help.

LABELING AND BAGS:

Everything your child brings into the Mouse House should be labeled. Both skis should be labeled with your child's first name on the tips, boots should be labeled on the toes and helmets should be labeled on the top.

It will expedite the check-in process if your child’s equipment is labeled prior to your arrival at the Mouse House. If not, we have pens and masking tape available at the front desk and we are happy to assist you.

While bags are useful for keeping your child’s belongings together, space in the Mouse House is limited. Please limit the size of the bag to no larger than a small backpack. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept anything larger than that.

EDGIE-WEDGIES:

Edgie wedgies are put on the tips of beginner's skis to help them create a wedge or “pizza” as we call it. If you have your own please keep it with you. We use our own so we don't accidentally take yours. If you come home with one of ours, we would appreciate its return to the Mouse House.

CHECKING IN:

Please bring your child to the Mouse House ready to ski. Each child should arrive wearing ski pants and ski boots.  We have three check-in points at the front desk.  Please look for the location that corresponds to the first letter of your child's last name.  When checking-in your child, please let us know if anyone other than the person checking-in your child will be picking them up.  Photo ID is required of anyone picking up a child from the Mouse House.

LUNCH:

If your child is enrolled in a full day session and will be staying in the Mouse House during lunch, please make sure they have a lunch, labeled with their name. If you prefer, we do offer a hot lunch option. Just ask at the front desk about that day's lunch and pay for it when you check-in your child. We’ll take care of the rest!  Lunches are packed away at 12:30pm and we will start a movie. This gives your child a chance to rest before going skiing in the afternoon.

If you prefer, you may check-out your child from the Mouse House for lunch. We begin check-in after lunch at 12:30pm and ask that all children be back in by 1:30. Please have your child finish all food/drinks before returning to the Mouse House.

Your child's instructor may give him/her a piece of candy for a job well done. If you would prefer your child not have candy, please let us know so we have an alternative available. 

SNACKS AND BREAKFAST:

Breakfast is very important for your child. Before dropping off your child to the Mouse House, please make sure they are not hungry.

ALLERGIES AND HEALTH PROBLEMS:

Please let us know of any severe allergies, medications or health concerns when dropping off your child so we can provide proper care.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM LESSONS:

 We have classes for all ability levels. Students are grouped according to age and ability. Groups are small, with approximately three students per instructor. On day one, beginners will spend time in the “flats” learning the basics of skiing.  After learning the basics, they will be introduced to slightly steeper terrain using our “Easy Rider” surface lift. Once they are able to balance on their skis and begin to make slight directional changes, they will be taken on the chairlift. All students are accompanied on the lift by a certified chair rider or an instructor. No young child will ride the lift without an employee next to them.

On the first day of lessons, it is not uncommon for more advanced classes to start on the Coach lift. Our highly trained staff will make sure all groupings are compatible before introducing them to more difficult terrain.

 It is really enjoyable to watch your child while they are in lessons.  It is easier for your child and your child's class if you are not in view of them. When your child sees you while in a lesson, it disrupts the class and takes away from your childs learning experience.  If you would like photos of your child while in their lesson, check with the Mouse House in advance and we will do our best to assist you.

TERRAIN CHOICES:

We usually begin on the Coach chairlift and ski on Coach’s Corner until we are confident each child has sufficient speed control and balance. As students are able to stop, vary speed, and make turns in both directions they will move onto the Morningstar lift. Instructors will take them on Sunshine Trail to the Connector to Pioneer Trail. Once they are skiing confidently, they will begin skiing Pioneer Trail. Please note that Sunshine run has a steeper grade than other beginner terrain accessible from this lift. For that reason, we do not teach beginners on this run.

Our instructors will make every effort to advance your child onto more challenging terrain. It is important they learn good skiing habits such as being balanced on their skis and making controlled “S” shaped turns to control their speed. When advanced to more difficult terrain too quickly, they tend to develop defensive skiing habits such as large wedges and sitting back on their skis in an effort to control their speed. These can be very difficult habits to overcome. Our staff will make every effort to create a fun, safe, nurturing environment for your child. Feel free to consult your child’s instructor about where they have been skiing and what skills they are practicing.

PACKING BAGS:

Each child should arrive wearing ski pants and ski boots and have with them:

• Sunglasses or Goggles
• Hat or Helmet
• Gloves/Mittens (waterproof and warm)
• Neck Gator (no scarves)
• Coat

Layers are best as they can be adjusted according to the temperature outside. Please remember our space is very limited and we would appreciate you packing your child’s belongings in the smallest bag possible. It is a good idea to have a change of clothing packed in your child’s bag—just in case!

CHECKOUT:

Our check-out times begin at 11:45 and 3:45.  Please go to the line that corresponds with the first letter of your child's last name and have your photo ID ready. We do our best to get all your child's gear back to him or her. Occasionally, items can be misplaced. Please take a quick moment to double check that you have all your child's belongings before leaving the Mouse House.  If you mistakenly take home another child's gear, please tell us as soon as possible and bring it back the next time you are on the mountain.

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