The Bristol Brigade
Season-long coaching for all levels of skiers and snowboarders

     Most local skiers and riders recognize the Bristol Brigade as a season-long instructional program available for children age 5-18 and adult 19 and older.  With coaching sessions available for first timers to experts, partcicpants can choose various levels of coaching from basic skiing and riding, racing, park and pipe, and the bumps.  These programs are designed to take your skiing or snowboarding skills to a new level while making new friends, and participating in a series of fun activities extended only to program participants.

   
Click Here for the 2009-10 Brigades Brochure

Weeski Brigade
Ages 5-7

Participants must be skiing at the intermediate level and capable of skiing all intermediate (blue square) terrain.  Children must 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 program.  Daily lessons are available for beginners. 

Junior Brigade
Ages 8-18

Join a friend or make new ones.  The Junior Brigade accepts all ability levels from the beginner to advanced for either skiing or snowboarding.

Forerunners
Ages 8-18

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,  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.

Mogulrunners
Ages 8-18

Mogulrunners is part of the Freestyle Team and is designed to introduce 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.

Parkrunners
Ages 8-18

Parkrunners introduces 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.

Mountainrunners
Ages 8-18

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.  

Mogulmasters
Ages 19+ 

Whether you are interested in dominating at "Bump This" or desire the ability to link comfortable turns in the bumps, this is your program.  Coaches will demonstrate proper technique and show you how easy it is to master the moguls!  For the real adventurous souls, we will spend time working on jumping, but if you would rather keep your feet on the ground, that's cool too.

Adult Brigade
Ages 19+

The Adult Brigade it is offered to all skiing or snowboarding ability levels from beginner to advanced. Put a group of six to eight of your friends together and make your own brigade group. Ski fast, ski slow, take a break when you want and express-line it to the summit.  If your skiing/riding on your own, the Adult Brigade is a great way to meet other skiers/riders of the same ability ready to hit the slopes.

The Ladies Brigade
Ages 19+

The Wednesday Ladies Brigade is the perfect midweek solution for ladies to get out of the house.  Beginner to experienced skiers or snowboarders welcome.  This season the Ladies Brigade promises to be special.  Additional activities include: a trip to the Morning Star Cafe, introduction to Nordic skiing (after class for those interested), an introduction to NASTAR Racing and an end of season cookout.  Look for more events to be added thoughout the sessions.

New for 2009-10

Gift Cards may be purchased and funds applied toward goods and services at any Bristol Mountain sales point including Bristol Ski & Sport, Cafeteria, or Demo Center.  Terms and conditions apply.

2009-10 Schedule

Wee-Ski, Junior, Adult
Ten Saturdays,   January 9 - March 13 
10:00am - 3:00 pm

Forerunners/Parkrunners/Mogulrunners/New Mountainrunners
Twelve Saturdays,   December 19 - March 13:  
10:00am - 3:00 pm
(No Class December 26)

Mogulmasters
Ten Sundays,  January 10 - March 14
10:00 am - 12:00 pm  or  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm   

 Ladies
Ten Wednesdays,   January 6 - March 17: 
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
(No Class February 17)

2009-10 Program Pricing
(through 11/30/09)

2009-10 Program Pricing
(starting 12/01/09)

Brigade Regulations

Register early for reduced prices and limited class sizes.  Program rates increase starting December 1, 2009. 

Classes are determined by age and skill level.  Class sizes range from 8-10 students.  Requests for placement with friends or a specific instructor are accommodated to the best of our ability on the first day of brigade.  The group remains with the same instructor throughout the duration of the program.

Purchasers of the regular-rate programs will receive a season pass valid on each designated day of the program and the make-up day at the end of the program.  Season passes are issued in the Guest Services Office during regular business hours.  Brigade passes are nontransferable.  Replacement cost for lost passes is $25.

Important:  The Bristol Mountain Assumption of All Risks Agreement as well as the Parent Agreement (if the participant is under the age of 18) must be signed by the participant and/or parent prior to the first day of class.  Participants will not be able to participate in the Brigade Program without this completed form on file at Bristol Mountain. 

Participants must check in at the Snowsports School/Info desk in the Main Lodge between 8:30 and 9:30 am on the first day of the program. 

Classes are held rain or shine.  If severe weather prevents classes from being held, an announcement will be made on the snow report at 585-374-1100 along with rescheduled dates. 

A make-up ski or snowboard day is extended to participants.  The make-up day does not include coaching and is scheduled the week following the completion of each program.

REFUNDS ARE NOT ISSUED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

For more information or to register for the Bristol Brigade Program, please call the Bristol Mountain Guest Services Office at 585-374-6000.