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Homeschool Skiing & Snowboarding Options 2016-2017!

Here are the locations and schedules for NC Homeschool Days for Skiing & Snowboarding for the 2016-2017 Season.


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French-Swiss Ski College


Beech Mountain reservations through RidersChoice.  

Thank you Tracy B. for sharing!

Riderschoice discounts for Homeschoolers! Ski Slopes are now open!
Please pass this information along to other homeschoolers Beech Mountain Ski Slope is now open!

It snowed and we are in great shape for opening day! Beech Mountain Resort opens for skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating this Saturday, December 10, 2016. The resort will operate from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Early Season Special (opening day thru Dec. 19, 2016) Price is $17.00 per skier or boarder, Mon. - Fri. Call Beech Mountain Group Sales (group sales 800 438 2093 x 205), or email Beech Mountain Group Sales: skibeechgroups@gmail.com in advance and register your family.
RidersChoice

RidersChoice is the weblog for homeschooling families with all the information about discount skiing and boarding in Western North Carolina specifically for homeschool families. Go to www.riderschoice.blogspot.com for all of the details and information.
Please pass this information along to other homeschoolers in your area.
Beech Mountain http://www.beechmountainresort.com/
The deal that Beech Mountain is offering us is so nice.

Details for Beech Mnt:
Early Season Special (opening day thru Dec. 19, 2016) Price is $17.00 per skier or boarder, Mon. - Fri.

Call Beech Mountain Group Sales (group sales 800 438 2093 x 205), or email Beech Mountain Group Sales: skibeechgroups@gmail.com in advance and register your family.

Jan. 3rd - March 9, 2017 (additional dates will be added weather permitting)

Lift tickets good from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm for day ticket or 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm for twilight ticket. Ski and Board day or night for the same low price! Please register for the day ticket or the twilight ticket when you sign up. Lift no longer closes from 4:30 – 6:00 for grooming!

Price is $30.00 per skier or boarder

Price includes: lift ticket, rental equipment (skies or snowboard if desired), one hour group lesson (if desired). Helmets are on a first come first serve basis and often run low on Fri. So, if you must have a helmet, please arrive early (non-Riderschoice group rate for all of this would be from $85 - $95) If you have your own equipment and don’t want a lesson the price is $20.00

Please note that you will not be able to just show up at Beech and be part of the Riderschoice group deal! Glenna Toney is coordinating at Beech and Riderschoice dates are posted below. E-mail Glenna Toney at riderschoicewnc@bellsouth.net

Please read all of the registration information and instructions on www.riderschoice.blogspot.com prior to sending your email registration.

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