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!

LATEST NEWS & UPDATES

We are looking forward to the 2024-2025 racing season!
Please note that we are making updates as they become available.

REGISTRATION FOR MT. HOLLY THUNDERBOLT:

The Mt Holly Thunderbolt six-week racing program will begin Thursday, January 9, 2025 or Saturday, January 11, 2025. This is our base level of commitment for skiers of all abilities and race experience. There are still a few spaces left.

REGISTRATION FOR PINE KNOB THUNDERBOLT: CLOSED

Parent/Athlete meetings for the Pine Knob 2025 season have been schedule for Wednesday, December 4, 2024 and Thursday, December 5, 2024 both from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
REGISTRATION at Pine Knob is CLOSED
To be added to the waitlist, please contact: [email protected]

Monday Night Pine Knob Slalom Sisters

Our Monday night slalom-only race program for women runs for six weeks and starts January 6, 2025 and runs for six weeks through February 10, 2025. Enjoy fun and camaraderie with an energetic group of women who share a passion for ski racing.

Cost:
$200.00 Program price per person

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BEER LEAGUE RESULTS

THUNDERBOLT 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 and Tuesday Evenings at Pine Knob, starting in January.

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.

Registration closed for Mt Holly.

REGISTRATION for PINE KNOB is open until 3 PM on January 14, 2025.

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, 8, 9, and 11, 2025, and you can choose Mt. Holly or Pine Knob.

For students K - 8
Registration is open.

This program begins on Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday depending on your registration preferences:

MT. HOLLY OPTIONS:
6 sessions / once per week $450
12 sessions / twice per week $550

PINE KNOB OPTIONS:
6 sessions / once per week $450
12 sessions / twice per week $550
18 sessions / three times week $650

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 Mt. Holly Thunderbolt

Mt Holly Thunderbolt

Registration for Pine Knob Thunderbolt Closed

To be added to the waitlist, please contact: [email protected]

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.

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, 2024 - December 31, 2024.

For students K - 8

Registration is Closed

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.

RACES
2024-2025 Details 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.