We're getting ready to race! Details for the 2025-2026 season are now being released. Please check back for continued updates. 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, clinics, leagues, and more for all levels of ski and snowboard racers can be found at both resorts. Ready for fun? Join us!
Programs, camps, clinics, leagues, and more for all levels of ski and snowboard racers can be found at both resorts. Ready for fun? Join us!
2025-2026 Thunderbolt Youth Racing
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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 in January, 2026, and you can choose Mt. Holly or Pine Knob. Dates to be announced.
For students K - 8
This program begins on Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday depending on your registration preferences:
PINE KNOB OPTIONS:
Registration at Pine Knob is now open.
Pricing
1 day per week $450
2 days per week $550
3 days per 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.
Daily lift tickets, season passes, and rental equipment are not included with any Thunderbolt programs and must be purchased separately.
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 in January, 2026, and you can choose Mt. Holly or Pine Knob. Dates to be announced.
For students K - 8
This program begins on Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday depending on your registration preferences:
PINE KNOB OPTIONS:
Registration at Pine Knob is now open.
Pricing
1 day per week $450
2 days per week $550
3 days per 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.
Daily lift tickets, season passes, and rental equipment are not included with any Thunderbolt programs and must be purchased separately.
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.
MT. HOLLY OPTIONS:
1 day per week $450
2 days per week $550
Details to be announced - registration coming soon.
1 day per week $450
2 days per week $550
Details to be announced - registration coming soon.
PINE KNOB THUNDERBOLT PRE-TRAINING CLINIC
Please note that Pine Knob will not be hosting a Holiday Race Camp this season.
Instead, Thunderbolt will offer Pretraining Clinics designed to give athletes a strong start to the season:
Instead, Thunderbolt will offer Pretraining Clinics designed to give athletes a strong start to the season:
- Dates: December 27, 28, 29, and 30
- Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Ages: 8 to 13 (Restricted to U8 and U14)
- Focus: Directed slalom and giant slalom technical skiing drills (gate drill availability based on base snow depth at time of clinic.)
- Cost: $120 per clinic
HOLIDAY CAMP at MT. HOLLY
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Join our popular Holiday Race Camp at Mt. Holly in late December. Thunderbolt Race Camp is designed to give both competitive and recreational ski racers early season gate training and coaching.
Race camp takes place December 27-31, 2025. For students K - 8 Registration Coming Soon |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Phone: 248-634-3249
[email protected]
Phone: 248-625-0800 ext: 4
Mt Holly Ski School
[email protected]
Phone: 248-634-3249
