THUNDERBOLT RACING

The Thunderbolt Racing program offers a large variety of fun options for all levels of ski racers at the Mt. Holly Ski and Snowboard Resort in Holly, Michigan and at the Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort in Clarkston, Michigan.

Programs, camps, leagues, and more for all levels of ski and snowboard racers can be found at both resorts.
Ready for fun? Join us!

HOLIDAY CAMPS

Join one of our popular Holiday Race Camps in late December. Choose the Thunderbolt Race Camp designed to give both competitive and recreational ski racers early season gate training and coaching.

Race camp takes place December 27, 2023 - December 31, 2023 and the cost is $560.00.

For students K - 8

Drop in pricing for either camp:
1-day Drop In: $160
2-day Drop In: $320
3-day Drop In: $480
4-day Drop In: $640

Spaces fill up quickly.

PINE KNOB RACE CAMP

MT HOLLY RACE CAMP

Participants MUST be able to load and unload from a chairlift independently, have at least one year of experience with skiing, and be able to turn and stop in a wedge position.

2024 Junior Development Program:

What is Junior Development? This is a term commonly used in the racing industry to describe youth programs that are designed to take developing skiers to greater levels. Participants receive instruction on racing, moguls, and working on steeper terrain according to their individual skill level. Some programs travel but we do not. We keep it affordable and fun by keeping things close to home. Students demonstrate their skills by competing in the Sunday Race Series.

This six-week Junior Development racing program will begin on January, 3, 4, and 6, 2024, and you can choose Mt. Holly or Pine Knob.

For students K - 8
Registration is open.

This program begins on January 3, January 4, or January 6, 2024 depending on your registration preferences:

MT. HOLLY OPTIONS:
6 sessions / once per week $450
12 sessions / twice per week $550
Daily Drop-In details coming soon

PINE KNOB OPTIONS:
6 sessions / once per week $450
12 sessions / twice per week $550
18 sessions / three times week $650
Daily Drop-In details coming soon

Participants MUST be able to load and unload from a chairlift independently, have at least one year of experience with skiing, and be able to turn and stop in a wedge position.

Our successful and most popular program will remain the same plus all Sunday Morning Race Series are included in the price along with a Thunderbolt t-shirt.

Racers will be grouped by age, ski ability and race experience. We will work on free skiing drills each week for 45 minutes and then be in the gates using gate drills and full courses. We will start with Giant Slalom (larger turns) on week one and alternate between slalom (short turns) and giant slalom.

Register for Pine Knob Thunderbolt

PINE KNOB THUNDERBOLT

Register for Mt. Holly Thunderbolt

Mt Holly Thunderbolt

View Race Results

VIEW RACE RESULTS

NASTAR Racing

Join us on Saturdays and Sundays at Mt Holly and Pine Knob for NASTAR racing.
Details are here:

NASTAR RACING

New Belgium & Bells Adult Race Leagues at
Mt. Holly and Pine Knob

The New Belgium & Bells Race League will be holding races on Monday Evenings at Mt. Holly (details TBA) and Tuesday Evenings at Pine Knob, starting January 8, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

Weekly race parties, prizes, and season end Awards Nights included. Join in on the fun at one or both resorts.

Race leagues are for all abilities and racers save on lift tickets when they purchase the seven week program.

Skiers and snowboarders are welcome.

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION COMING SOON

Sunday Morning Race Series

Picture of a ski racer skiing down the race course at Pine Knob Ski Resort.

For seven weeks alpine skiers will gather to race . This is our popular Sunday Morning Series where athletes can race in their own age group for single races as well as collect season-long “World Cup” points.

Weekly prizes and medals are awarded to athletes of all ages.

Races this year will be expanded to include easy slalom races and a combo if conditions permit.

Registration and race day details can be found HERE.

The Sunday Race Series runs for seven weeks alternating at Mt. Holly, Pine Knob, and Alpine Valley for seven total races.

2024 Schedule:
Race #1 ... 1/7/2024 - Pine Knob - Dual GS
Race #2 ... 1/14/2024 - Mt Holly - Dual Panel SL
Race #3 ... 1/21/2024 - Alpine Valley - Dual GS
Race #4 ... 1/28/2024 - Pine Knob - Dual Hero Gate SL
Race #5 ... 2/4/2024 - Mt Holly - Dual GS
Race #6 ... 2/11/2024 - Alpine Valley - U8/U10 Hero Gate SL & U12/U14 Junior Gate SL
Race #7 ... 2/18/2024 - Pine Knob - Dual GS

*Included with all race programs or $20 per race. (discounted lift tickets available)

Monday Night Pine Knob Slalom Sisters

Our Monday night slalom-only race program for women runs for six weeks and starts January 8, 2024 and runs for for six weeks through February 12, 2024. Enjoy fun and camaraderie with an energetic group of women who share a passion for ski racing.

Cost:
$365.00 Program price per person
$80.00 Daily drop in per session price

PINE KNOB SLALOM SISTERS

2024 RACES
Coming Soon

Meet Pine Knob's Thunderbolt Sponsor: Joseph Philip Craig
Custom Homes

We are grateful to Joseph Philip Craig Custom Homes (JPCraig) as a Thunderbolt Racing (Pine Knob) and Pinnacle Racing sponsor this season. They have a passion for ski racing and outdoor adventure and we are glad to have them on board.

JPCraig builds beautiful custom homes in Michigan and have been providing a complete build to suit experience for clients for over 40 years.

Visit JPCraig

ALL RACERS - PLEASE NOTE:
Helmet and goggles are mandatory.
Racers clearing gates must have a chin guard.
Hand, shin, forearm, and spine guards recommended.