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. 

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Registration is now open for the 2019-2020 Racing Season

NEW! Saturday Night Slalom Series at Pine Knob

Compete in the 2020 Saturday Race Series Saturday Evenings at Pine Knob
Join us for the Saturday Night Slalom Series - a four series race held at Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort.
  • 18 and Older Skiers and Snowboarders
  • Full Slalom Course, World Cup Point Series, Straight Time
  • Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. and races begin at 7:00 p.m.
  • $60 per Racer
  • Prizes and giveaways at the end of the year party (date to be announced)
  • Saturday Night Slalom T-Shirt included
Pine Knob Saturday Race Series Slalom dates
  • January 18, 2020
  • February 1, 2020
  • February 15, 2020
  • February 22, 2020

2020 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 the second week of January and you can choose Mt. Holly or Pine Knob. This is our base level of commitment for skiers of all abilities and race experience. It is intended for ages 6 through middle school - Grades K - 8. Our popular program includes all Sunday Morning Race Series and participants receive a Thunderbolt T-shirt. 

This program begins on January 8, January 9, or January 11 depending on your registration preferences:

MT. HOLLY OPTIONS
6 sessions / once per week $350
12 sessions / twice per week $450​

PINE KNOB OPTIONS
6 sessions / once per week $350
12 sessions / twice per week $450
18 sessions / three times week $550

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. 

Sunday Morning Race Series

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. 

Weekly prizes and medals are awarded to athletes of all ages. The first gathering occurs at Pine Knob and then will alternate with Mt. Holly for a total of seven races. 

Races this year will be expanded to include easy slalom races and a combo if conditions permit. Races begin January 12, 2020 with races alternating between two locations, Pine Knob and Mt. Holly. Registration begins at 9 am and Race starts at 10 am.

​*Included with all race programs or $15 per race
The Sunday Race Series runs for seven weeks beginning at Pine Knob and alternating with Mt. Holly for seven total races. This year we will be adding easy slalom races and a combi if conditions permit. 

2020 Schedule:
Race #1 ... 1-12-2020 ...Pine Knob
Race #2 ... 1-19-2020 ... Mt Holly
Race #3 ... 1-26-2020 ... Pine Knob
Race #4 ... 2-2-2020 ... Mt Holly
Race #5 ... 2-9-2020 ... Pine Knob
Race #6 ... 2-16-2020 ... Mt Holly
Race #7 ... 2-23-2020 ... Pine Knob (Season Championships) 

 *Included with all race programs or $15 per race. (discounted lift tickets available)

Registration starts at 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. at the Ski School desk
Racing starts at 10:00 a.m.

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

The New Belgium Race League will be holding races on Monday Evenings at Mt. Holly, starting January 6, 2020 and Tuesday Evenings at Pine Knob, starting January 7, 2020 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.

Monday Night Pine Knob Slalom Sisters

Our Monday night slalom-only race program for women runs for six weeks ​beginning on January 6, 2020. 
​ ​Cost: $295.00 per person.

All Inclusive NASTAR
​Racing at Pine Knob

For $200.00 Thunderbolt Racers can join the All Inclusive NASTAR program at Pine Knob. Save $20 off the normal price.
Stay tuned for details and registration.
ALL RACERS - PLEASE NOTE:
Helmet and goggles are mandatory.
Racers clearing gates must have a chin guard.
Hand, shin, forearm, and spine guards recommended.

Learn about Gate Training

​What is Gate Training? Check it out.​
Note: All gate racers and those in slalom gate training must have a chin guard.
An image of orange skis at the top of a hill, waiting to push forward and about to race down a ski racing hill on snow.
The view from the starting gate at the top of the race hill. An exciting moment!

Embrace new adventures, develop life skills, and enjoy the spirit of community with Thunderbolt Racing. 

Gravity is love and every turn is a leap of faith. 
- Warren Miller

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Pine Knob Ski School
pkskischool@gmail.com
Phone: 248-625-0800 ext: 4 

Mt Holly Ski School
mhskischool@gmail.com
Phone: 248-634-3249