Racing has wrapped up—thank you for an incredible 2024-2025 season! We’re already gearing up for next year, so stay tuned this autumn for exciting details about the 2025-2026 season. See you at the starting line!
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!
Programs, camps, leagues, and more for all levels of ski and snowboard racers can be found at both resorts.
Ready for fun? Join us!
2025 S.E. Michigan Beer League Championship
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📣 NEWS FLASH: Mt Holly will be hosting the 2025 S.E. Michigan Beer League Championship On Monday, March 3, 2025. 📣
Bring your team and your bib numbers from your home hill and put yourselves up against racers from all over S.E. Michigan. Registration for the race is $30 per team (Teams are 3-6 people). Lift tickets are required and sold separately. See the ski school at registration for ticket discount. ( $5 off regular ticket ) There are two divisions to choose from:
Skiers, Snowboarders, come one come all... Awards will be given to the winning team in each division (Straight-time/Handicap) As well as for the fastest Male and Female for both skiing and Snowboarding.
Below is the link to pre-register. DEADLINE for ONLINE SIGNUPS ENDS SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M. |
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Monday Night Pine Knob Slalom SistersOur 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 |
New Belgium & Bells Adult Race Leagues at
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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
To be added to the Pine Knob waitlist, please contact: [email protected]
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.
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
To be added to the Pine Knob waitlist, please contact: [email protected]
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.
Registration for Thunderbolt Closed
Sunday Morning Race Series
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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.
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
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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 |
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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.
Chase the Gates
Meet Pine Knob's Thunderbolt Sponsor: Joseph Philip Craig
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ALL RACERS - PLEASE NOTE:
Helmet and goggles are mandatory.
Racers clearing gates must have a chin guard.
Hand, shin, forearm, and spine guards recommended.
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.
Note: All gate racers and those in slalom gate training must have a chin guard.
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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CONTACT US
Pine Knob Ski School
[email protected]
Phone: 248-625-0800 ext: 4
Mt Holly Ski School
[email protected]
Phone: 248-634-3249
[email protected]
Phone: 248-625-0800 ext: 4
Mt Holly Ski School
[email protected]
Phone: 248-634-3249
