Rippers
Rippers is our most advanced youth seasonal program, introducing kids to big mountain skiing within the controlled terrain of an in-bounds resort.
Mountain Village only
Ski or snowboard
Ages 10-14
Rippers is a program designed for expert skiers ages 10-14 that introduces big mountain and backcountry skiing within the controlled terrain of an in-bounds resort. Groups are capped at four students per instructor.
Your child must be a level 9 skier or rider and Avalanche gear is required for all participants. This includes a working beacon, pack, shovel, and probe that Rippers will be expected to bring with them every weekend.
Tram access is included on lesson days.
Winter Session 1
January 4 - February 9, 2025
Weekly 9:45 AM - 3:45 PM
Mountain Village: Saturday or Sunday
Winter Session 2
February 22 - March 30, 2025
Weekly 9:45 AM - 3:45 PM
Mountain Village: Saturday
Rippers
Seasonal 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 grouped by age and discipline:
- Skiwees — skiers 3-4 years old
- Mad Wolf — skiers 4-6 years old
- Wolverines — skiers 7-14 years old
- Rippers — advanced skiers and snowboarders 10-14 years old
- Club Shred — snowboarders 7-14 years old
- December Park Session — skiers & snowboarders 8-14 years old
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.
Registration is non-transferable. Lift tickets are required during sessions and are not included in the session price. We recommend that participants in our seasonal 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.