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Hanson Hills Winter Programs

Tue January 7 - Sun March 2, 2025 Grayling, MI 49738 US Directions

Hoppers

A six-week program specially designed for children from ages 4-7 years old. This program is animated and colorful to keep the attention of our young students. Lessons are held Saturdays at 11:00 starting on January 11, 2025. Each lesson will last an hour and a half, and then students will be allowed to stay and ski the rest of the day. Package includes equipment rental including helmet and lift ticket for the day. Participants will receive a certificate and a Hoppers pin. Class fee: $230.00 (package is $600.00 value)
Event Dates:
Saturday January 11, 2025 - Saturday February 15, 2025
Start Time:
11:00am EST
End Time:
12:00pm EST
Price:
$230.00 Race Fee + $14.80 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends January 10, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Snowboard Academy

A six-week program specially designed for beginners ages 6-14 years old. This program will teach students the fundamentals to snowboarding, including turning and stopping. Each class will last an hour and a half. Participants will receive a certificate and a pin. The program cost $230.00 which includes equipment rental and lift ticket for the day ($600.00 value). Class is held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area Saturdays at 1:00 pm starting January 11, 2025.
Event Dates:
Saturday January 11, 2025 - Saturday February 15, 2025
Start Time:
11:00am EST
End Time:
12:00pm EST
Price:
$230.00 Race Fee + $14.80 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends January 10, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

LEVEL 1

This six-week program will be held on Sunday’s from 11:00am to 12:30pm beginning January 12, 2025. Students will learn to match skis into skidded turn, learn proper body positioning, increase speed and stability and ski other varied terrain. The six-week program cost $230.00 ($600.00 value) includes equipment rental and lift ticket for the day. Students will also receive certificate and pin. Program is held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area. Skier must be able to stop and turn prior to starting class. Recommended for ages 5-12 years.

We will be using Remind 101 for all communication: text @level1-3 to the number 81010
Event Dates:
Sunday January 12, 2025 - Sunday February 16, 2025
Start Time:
11:00am EST
End Time:
12:30pm EST
Price:
$230.00 Race Fee + $14.80 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends January 10, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

LEVEL 2

This six-week program will be held on Sunday’s from 11:00am to 12:30pm beginning January 12, 2025. Students will learn to refine the skidded turn to an edge turn and increase speed and stability learn to ski in a more dynamic way. The six-week program cost $230.00 ($600.00 value) includes equipment rental and lift ticket for the day. Students will also receive certificate and pin. Program is held at Hanson Hills Recreation Authority. Skier must be able to make a skidded turn prior to starting class. Recommended for ages 6-12 years.
We will be using Remind 101 for all communication: text @level1-3 to the number 81010
Event Dates:
Sunday January 12, 2025 - Sunday February 16, 2025
Start Time:
11:00am EST
End Time:
12:30pm EST
Price:
$230.00 Race Fee + $14.80 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends January 10, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

C.A.S.D. 9th-12th LEARN TO SKI FREE PROGRAM

Sponsored by the Grayling Recreation Authority,
Grayling Youth Booster Club & Crawford County Transportation Authority

This program is for NEW skiers only! Crawford AuSable School District 9th- 12th grades.

Your child will attend one (1) day a week. Class will meet on Tuesdays for five (5) weeks beginning January 14, 2025. BEGINNER Lessons will be given from 3:30-5pm. Parents: Transportation to Hanson Hills will be provided by the Crawford County Transportation Authority at no charge. You must pick up your child at 5 p.m. If CASD is closed due to scheduled days or ½ days off, or inclement weather, ski lessons will be cancelled.

We will be using Remind 101 for all communication: text @freeski25 to the number 81010
Event Dates:
Tuesday January 14, 2025 - Tuesday February 11, 2025
Start Time:
3:30pm EST
End Time:
5:00pm EST

C.A.S.D. 3rd & 8th Grade LEARN TO SKI FREE PROGRAM

Sponsored by the Grayling Recreation Authority,
Grayling Youth Booster Club & Crawford County Transportation Authority

This program is for NEW skiers only! Crawford AuSable School District 3rd & 4th grades.
Your child will attend one (1) day a week. Class will meet on Tuesdays for five (5) weeks beginning January 13th. BEGINNER Lessons will be given from 3:30-5pm. Parents: Transportation to Hanson Hills will be provided by the Crawford County Transportation Authority at no charge. You must pick up your child at 5 p.m. If CASD is closed due to scheduled days or ½ days off, or inclement weather, ski lessons will be cancelled.

We will be using Remind 101 for all communication: text @freeski25 to the number 81010
Event Dates:
Monday January 13, 2025 - Tuesday February 11, 2025
Start Time:
3:30pm EST
End Time:
5:00pm EST

Hanson Hills Race Team (HHRT)

Sundays: 12:30 to 2:30
January 12,19,26 &Feb. 2nd
Weekly Medals!
Participate every week for a
FREE Hooded Sweatshirt!

This program is for kids that know how to ski and have an interest in racing. HHRT coaches will teach fundamentals to racing and give kids an opportunity to race on a slalom course. Equipment and a Hanson Hills Lift ticket is required. Follow Hanson Hills on Facebook for HHRT updates or you may contact:
Carey @ 248-961-3056
Event Dates:
Sunday January 12, 2025 - Sunday February 2, 2025
Start Time:
12:30pm EST
End Time:
2:30pm EST

Grayling Middle School Ski Team

Registration is $40.00 due by January 3,2025
Practice Begins Tuesday, January 7,2025 at Hanson Hills from 3:45 – 5:00 PM

We will be using Remind 101 for all communication:
text @ gmsski25 to the number 81010

Racing meets in local area to be determined
No transportation provided
Event Dates:
Tuesday January 7, 2025 - Sunday March 2, 2025
Start Time:
12:30pm EST
End Time:
2:30pm EST
Price:
$50.00 Race Fee + $4.00 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends January 10, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

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