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Dawn Patrol for Advanced Skiers and Riders Age 8 and up


Early Morning Experience


This program is designed for advanced level skiers and riders ages 8 and up. Participants will depart on the 7:30 am tram to Hidden Peak. The experience includes an overview of daily ski patrol preparations and a short presentation on avalanche safety and mountain awareness. It may also include a spectacular sunrise! Children and their families will meet the avalanche dogs, visit a snow study area, and tour the artillery used for avalanche control in Little Cottonwood Canyon. We will normally finish in time for morning mountain school classes (by about 9:15).

Program Schedule: We conduct Dawn Patrol on a weather permitting basis, scheduled during weekends and holiday weeks, or by prior arrangement for special groups. Participants may sign up through mountain school reservations or sales locations by 5:00 PM the night before, yet reservation does not guarantee the departure on any given day. We will make every effort to reschedule in the event of a weather issue. For up to date information, participants may call 801-933-4135 for information regarding weather and conditions. (Program will be cancelled during or immediately after significant snowstorms.)

Price: $30; tickets may be purchased at mountain school sales offices the day before a scheduled event. Look for the Dawn Patrol signs and updates at our sales locations. Reservations will not be accepted until the day before, and are subject to change or cancellation due to weather.

Meeting Time: We must meet promptly at 7:15 am on the plaza deck near the tram entrance to prepare for 7:30 departure. The 7:30 tram car waits for no one!

Dress: Dress warmly for possibly cold and windy weather on the peak. Neck gaiters are recommended.

NOTE – Subject to change due to weather.

Qualifications: This program is for competent young skiers and riders (and their competent parents). Participants must be comfortable skiing black diamond terrain in variable early morning light and conditions.

Group Size: The minimum number to hold the class is six, and the maximum is approximately twelve.

ALL DAILY PROGRAMS (excludes Privates, Camps, & Multi-Week Programs) – Advance reservations are required for all lessons to guarantee availability.

  • A Credit Card is required at the time of booking for all lesson reservations.
  • Lessons must be booked for specific dates. Changes to these dates will be allowed with no fees up until two weeks prior to the lesson dates. If changes are made within two weeks, there will be a $50 re-booking fee. All changes are subject to program availability.
  • All lessons will be charged two weeks prior to the start date. At this time, cancellations are subject to forfeiting the first day’s lesson. Subsequent days’ bookings will be refunded in full as long as the cancellation is received 48 hours prior to the lessons’ start date and time.
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    RESERVATIONS – All our valued guests are encouraged to secure first choice dates by calling or e-mailing in advance. Reservations are subject to product availability and products may sell out at any time. We request that only one family be included on each reservation. For reservation information, please call 801-933-2170, or email us at mountainschool@snowbird.com.

    OTHER INFORMATION – Please note that all Mountain School programs are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and except for private instruction, require a minimum of 2 participants. Lift tickets are required in addition to mountain school programs unless otherwise noted. All activities begin promptly at their designated times. Please allow a minimum of 60 minutes to arrange for equipment rentals and to get to your designated meeting place. Due to the size of the resort and the number of guests enrolled in activities, we are not able to accommodate late arrivals. Refunds will not be issued. Class lessons are scheduled to be available from December 19, 2009 through April 4, 2010. Private lessons are available by reservation, conditions permitting, from season opening date until April 30, 2010. Mountain School may modify this schedule as needed. Private lessons and Specialty Camps only will utilize side door Tram access prior to 11:00 a.m. Snowbird Mountain School cannot extend purchase deadlines, provide refunds, allow students to switch dates between sessions, or provide “make-ups” for missed classes. Due to the unique quality of our resort location, there are times when Little Cottonwood Canyon road and/or lift access is delayed due to avalanche danger. In these cases we monitor the situation closely and send programs out as soon as there is staff available and conditions warrant. Circumstances change with each situation and therefore it is important for guests to communicate with our staff. If lessons are missed due to these extreme circumstances, we will make every effort to accommodate our guests. Unless otherwise indicated, children’s programs are for 3 – 6 year olds, youth programs are for 7 – 15 year olds, and adult programs are for age 16+.

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    mountainschool@snowbird.com

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