Big Sky Rippers
The pinnacle of our Youth Local Program progression, designed for expert skiers and riders

Big Sky Rippers

The pinnacle of our Youth Local Program progression, designed for expert skiers and riders
Girl skiing with Lone Peak in the background

Rippers is designed for 10-17 year-old expert skiers and riders who have an avid interest in progressing their skills further while embracing a teamwork mentality. Learn expert ski tasks, avalanche awareness, beacon skills, teamwork, and independent decision-making. Big Sky's most skilled instructors reinforce fundamental techniques and help students apply these skills to big mountain terrain with an emphasis on safety and decision-making.

Program Price
Six-Week Session $700

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    Mountain Village
    Weekly 9:15 - 3:45 p.m.
    Saturdays
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2023-24 Multi-Week Program Dates

December Sessions: December 9-10 and 16-17, 2023 (not available for Ripper's program)
Session 1: January 4 - February 11, 2024
Session 2: February 22 - March 30, 2024


Big Sky Rippers Information

  • Suitable for skiers and snowboarders 10 and up
  • Tram access on days of the lesson is included in the cost of the program
  • Rippers are expected to ski/ride at Level 9 on the first day of lessons in order to facilitate the objectives of the program. This translates as your child comfortably skiing Marx or Cold Spring before entering the Rippers program.
  • Avalanche gear will be required for all Rippers. This includes a working beacon, pack, shovel, and probe that Rippers will be expected to bring with them every weekend.
  • Groups are capped at 4 students per instructor



Multi-Week Program Information

Big Sky Resort has been committed to helping local skiers and families learn and love skiing for decades. Our multi-week youth programs are offered in two six-week sessions, grouped by age:


Offerings vary between Mountain Village and Madison Base. Please take note of the base area when booking.

A coordinator will contact you to answer your questions and provide more details on each program following your enrollment.

Skip the paper bag lunch and have a hot lunch provided for your child every day while they are at camp! Daily lunch can be added for full-day sessions for an additional cost.

Lessons are non-transferable. Lift tickets are required during sessions and are not included in the session price. We recommend that participants in our Multi-Week programs have a season pass. Please call the Mountain Village Mountain Sports office for the best rate. For students 7-14 a discounted lift ticket can be purchased online at the time of purchase or in the office at check-in.