Mt. Holly is now closed for the season.
Please check back in the fall of 2023 for updates.
Welcome to Mt Holly Ski and Snowboard School
Please check the resort website for updates, hours, and announcements before visiting the resort.
BUILDING SKILLS TO LAST A LIFETIME
Passionate about our sport and dedicated to excellence, the Mt. Holly Ski and Snowboard School is committed to helping our guests reach the next level while having a fun time. Whether it's your first time out on the slopes or you are experienced but want to fine-tune your abilities, we work with you at your pace, while helping you to create skills that will last a lifetime.
We have a great selection of lesson options as well as ski racing training and leagues.
With such a wide variety of programs to choose from, it's easy to find the perfect lesson or activity to suit your exact needs. From putting on that first boot to speeding down a race hill, we have you covered every step of the way.
Personalized attention helps students to gain confidence and have fun at Mt. Holly!
We have a great selection of lesson options as well as ski racing training and leagues.
With such a wide variety of programs to choose from, it's easy to find the perfect lesson or activity to suit your exact needs. From putting on that first boot to speeding down a race hill, we have you covered every step of the way.
Personalized attention helps students to gain confidence and have fun at Mt. Holly!
"If I ask anybody who learned to ski after the age of five, they can remember their first day of skiing-what the weather was like, who they went with, what they had for lunch. I believe that's because that first day on skis was the first day of total freedom in their life." - Warren Miller
SKI AND SNOWBOARD LESSONS
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KINDERSPARKS
This program is for beginning skiers ages 5-10. Group lessons are held in the beginner area only. _______ SKI CLUB PATCH LESSONS School, church, and youth club students ages 7-18 meet at Mt. Holly or Pine Knob for group lessons. As students progress they earn patches and move on to the next level. An affordable and fun way to learn a lifelong skill. _______ DISCOVER MICHIGAN During January, ski areas across the state teamed up with Michigan McDonald’s restaurants to offer an affordable introduction to the sport of skiing and snowboarding. |
PRIVATE LESSONS
Receive personalized attention that moves at your pace and learn valuable lifetime skills. Take a single lesson or purchase a private lesson package. _______ SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS For two or a few students, this option is ideal for friends and family. A great way to enjoy skiing and snowboarding together while you learn new skills. _______ |
Why Mt. Holly?
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THE FUN STARTS HEREWhether you are headed out to the slopes for your first time or you are experienced and want to brush up on your skills, Mt. Holly Ski and Snowboard School is here to take you to the next level.
Our certified instructors always work at your pace, offering personalized attention and helping you to develop skills that increase confidence, safety, and fun. Never been skiing or riding before? Check out our handy First Time Guide before heading to the hill! 
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Mt Holly has a spacious beginners area that moves students from the most gentle of slopes to more intermediate areas.
MT. HOLLY
...WHERE THE NORTH BEGINS
Mt. Holly is where memories are made and a favorite Michigan winter destination. We are grateful to be a large part of what makes it so special. We have been teaching skiing and snowboarding here for decades, sharing our passion, wisdom, and skills with our guests.
Mt. Holy is close to home, has 20 trails, three terrain parks, lifts for all levels of ability, and a heated patio with a fire pit. Add in a great lodge filled with fireplaces, delicious food, and fun people and you have the recipe for winter magic. Nestled in Groveland valley, Mt. Holly is where the north begins and where your adventure starts. Join us this winter!
Mt. Holy is close to home, has 20 trails, three terrain parks, lifts for all levels of ability, and a heated patio with a fire pit. Add in a great lodge filled with fireplaces, delicious food, and fun people and you have the recipe for winter magic. Nestled in Groveland valley, Mt. Holly is where the north begins and where your adventure starts. Join us this winter!
THUNDERBOLT RACINGExplore your passion and the pursuit of excellence with Thunderbolt Racing. This program offers a wide variety of programs and events for racers at all levels which includes Holiday Camps, Junior Development, and a Sunday Race Series.
Thunderbolt Junior Development ProgramOur successful and most popular program is the Thunderbolt Junior Development Racing Program. This six week racing program will begin January 5 or 7, 2023. This is our base level of commitment for skiers of all abilities and race experience. It is for grades K - 8.
Adult Race LeaguesThe New Belgium & Bells Adult Racing League is a fun way for adults to enjoy racing together in a supportive community. Stay active, be social, and have a blast out on the slopes this winter. For both men and women, and for both skiers and snowboarders, the adult race leagues include lift ticket discounts, a handicapping system that is beneficial to members of all abilities, and year-end rewards. Sign up by January 16, 2023.
Holiday Race CampJoin our popular Holiday Race Camp December 27-31,2022. The Thunderbolt Race Camp is designed to give both competitive and recreational ski racers early season gate training and coaching. The cost is $550.00. Drop in for one day at either camp for $150.00. Camp is for grades K - 12. It's all about FUN!
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Sunday Race SeriesCompete in the 2023 Sunday Race Series Sunday mornings at Mt. Holly and Pine Knob. This is our popular race 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. The Sunday Race Series runs for seven weeks, rotating between sister resorts, for seven total races. You may register with the form included in the 2023 Racing Brochure (COMING SOON).
Note: The Sunday Race series are included when students sign up for the Six Week Thunderbolt Junior Development Program. 2023 SCHEDULE
Race #1 ... 1-8-2023 ... Mt. Holly - GS: CANCELLED Race #2 ... 1-15-2023 ... Pine Knob – Paneled Slalom Race #3 ... 1-22-2023 ... Alpine Valley - GS Race #4 ... 1-29-2023 ... Mt. Holly - Paneled Slalom Race #5 ... 2-5-2023 ... Pine Knob - GS Race #6 ... 2-12-2023 ... Alpine Valley – Paneled Slalom Race #7 ... 2-19-2023 ... Season Championships - TBD |
Learn with Certified Ski and Snowboard Instructors at Mt. Holly
Our instructors go through extensive training clinics, workshops, and demonstrations through out the entire year. From the very beginning we ensure that our instructors are able to guide clients safely and effectively through all the levels of snow sports at the appropriate pace and with only the most effective of teaching tools. You're receiving top notch instruction and coaching when you choose Mt. Holly.
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In our Annual Hiring Clinic, new instructors spend two days out on the slopes learning everything they need to know about getting started with teaching at Mt. Holly. This will be followed up with additional clinics, coaching, and workshops throughout the season to ensure clients receive only the best instruction and coaching when they visit the Mt. Holly Ski and Snowboard School.
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