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 2020 Thunderbolt Racing Season
2020 Junior Development Program
This six-week Junior Development racing program will begin the second week of January and meets on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. This is our base level of commitment for skiers of all abilities and race experience. It is intended for ages 6 through middle school. Prices and details are in the 2020 Brochure.
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.
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
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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.
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! Saturday Night Slalom Series at Pine Knob
Join us for the Saturday Night Slalom Series - a four series race held at Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort.
Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. and races begin at 7:00 p.m.
Pine Knob Saturday Race Series Slalom dates:
January 18, 2020
February 1, 2020
February 15, 2020
February 22, 2020
Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. and races begin at 7:00 p.m.
Pine Knob Saturday Race Series Slalom dates:
January 18, 2020
February 1, 2020
February 15, 2020
February 22, 2020
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 for six weeks.
Dates and details coming soon.
Dates and details coming soon.
All Inclusive NASTAR Racing at Pine Knob
For $200.00 racers can join the All Inclusive NASTAR program at Pine Knob.
Stay tuned for details and registration.
Stay tuned for details and registration.
Join our Holiday Race Camps
Our Holiday Race Camps are a great way for students to have fun while improving their race skills. Our race camp is designed to provide the serious racer as well as the recreational skier the opportunity for early season gate training and coaching.
If you are interested in a final training camp before the race season begins, be sure to take advantage of the Holiday Race Camp at Mt Holly or Pine Knob. Racers clearing gates must have a chin guard.
If you are interested in a final training camp before the race season begins, be sure to take advantage of the Holiday Race Camp at Mt Holly or Pine Knob. Racers clearing gates must have a chin guard.
Learn about Gate Training
The view from the 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
mhpkss@att.net
Phone: 248-634-3249
pkskischool@gmail.com
Phone: 248-625-0800 ext: 4
Mt Holly Ski School
mhpkss@att.net
Phone: 248-634-3249
