SKIING INSTRUCTION
The Pittsburgh Ski Club offers skiing and snowboarding instruction discounts to MEMBERS ONLY. The various ski/snowboard intruction discounts are noted below.
2009–2010 OFFERS
Seven Springs is offering the following specialty lessons:
February 7th: Black Zone I or Intermediate Zone I Levels Group Lessons
February 28th: Black Zone II or Intermediate Zone II Group Lessons at Seven Springs
These programs are designed for skiers and boarders who want to improve their skills. Every session is taught by an
instructor who has an in-depth knowledge of the lesson’s topic. Each program is one hour and 45 minutes in length
and dedicated to the finer points of each topic. You are welcome to enroll in both programs or select the lesson that is
most of most interest to you. The Sunday Adult Ski and Board program is $15 per person with a $30 day lift ticket for
each session if the PSC can get ten people to sign up. (Regular price $40 for lesson plus
$60 lift ticket). These classes begin at 11 a.m. To sign up, complete an
Application
and mail it with your check to Kim Falk at 25 N Harrison Ave #5, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. PSC members only. February 7th
class applications must be received by February 3rd. February 28th class applications must be
received by February 24th. Call Kim at 412-716-0881 for details.
Ever wanted to try jumps, half pipe or other park activities? Here’s your chance. Sunday, March 14th,
11:00 AM, we’ll be hosting an introduction class at Hidden Valley. You need to be either able to ski intermediate
parallel or board at an intermediate level to be in the class. To get in the class you also need to be 13 or older and
a current member of the PSC. Helmets are required. Details about the cost of lessons, rentals, and lift ticket are in
the works. Contact Kim Falk at 412-716-0881 or send an
email if you are interested.
To participate, send an Application
to Kim. A group of 15 is needed to get this discounted rate from the resort.
THE TWT “TIME WILL TELL” SKI RACING INSTRUCTION PROGRAM AT 7–SPRINGS
Whether you are a first–time racer or seasoned gate runner you can benefit from this ski racing instruction program. For a schedule of classes, cost and other information go to the skiexpert.net website. You must be a current member to participate.
PENNSYLVANIA SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION’S “LEARN TO SKI PROGRAM” FOR 2009–2010
$30.00 FOR LIMITED LIFT TICKET, LESSON AND RENTALS
A special $30 package deal for a beginner lift ticket (no upgrade), one beginner group lesson and complete rental equipment is now available through the Pennsylvania Ski Area Association. The package is good at 22 resorts including Blue Knob, Hidden Valley, Seven Springs and Mystic Mountain (Nemacolin Woodlands).
Quantities are limited, and orders must be received on or before December 11, 2009. The coupons are good anytime, including weekends and holidays. Contact your preferred ski area for hours of operation. These coupons are good only for the 2009–2010 ski season. The passes are non–refundable, may have chairlift restrictions, and are not for resale.
Minimum age requirements are in effect. Seven Springs will take children as young as 7, Hidden Valley 8 years old, Blue Knob 8 years old and Mystic Mountain as young as 4.
For more info on these packages and to get your application form call PSAA at 570–443–0963 or download a brochure and application form from their website here.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A PSC MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE.
CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS AT LAUREL RIDGE
January 16th: Free lesson at 8 AM by Alice Cottone or at 1 PM from PA Cross Country Skiers’ Association.
You do not have to be a Club member to participate.
For cross country ski rentals, see http://www.paccsa.org/GearResale.htm.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The Pittsburgh Ski Club offers ski lessons at Seven Springs and Hidden Valley at discount to MEMBERS ONLY. You must be a current year member. If you are not a current year member at sign up, you may send a separate check and a membership application to the address at the bottom of the membership application form. DO NOT send membership applications or membership payments to Kim Falk. If you need to begin or renew your membership, you can click on APPLICATION
You can send an email directly to the instruction chairperson for more information.