Big Sky Rippers

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.

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:

• 3-4 years old — Skiwees
• 4-6 years old — Mad Wolf
• 7-14 years old — Wolverines
• 10-17 years old — Rippers
• Snowboarders 7-14 years old — Club Shred

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.