Mt. Holly is now closed for the season.
Please check back in the fall of 2023 for updates.
THUNDERBOLT RACING
Thunderbolt Training Centers offers ski race training for young skiers. This program will improve your overall skiing ability and prepare you to become a serious racer. Our program includes balance development, gate drills, course tactics, starts and finishes, slalom and giant slalom training, plus individual and video analysis. All training is implemented using the U.S. Ski Team training standards.
For more details download the 2022-2023 Thunderbolt Racing brochure.
Thunderbolt participants MUST be able to load and unload from a chairlift independently, have at least one year experience with skiing, and be able to turn and stop in a wedge position.
For more details download the 2022-2023 Thunderbolt Racing brochure.
Thunderbolt participants MUST be able to load and unload from a chairlift independently, have at least one year experience with skiing, and be able to turn and stop in a wedge position.
Thunderbolt Sunday Morning Race Series
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Participate in the competitive race experience on Sunday mornings. 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, alternating between Mt. Holly, Pine Knob, and Alpine Valley for seven total races.
Combined timed racing open to all youth racers. Each week racers earn points towards the end of the season championship. Award ceremony immediately following each race. Open to ALL youth racers. This series travels between Mt. Holly, Pine Knob, and Alpine Valley. 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 *Included with all race programs or $20 per race. (discounted lift tickets available) Registration starts 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. at the Ski School desk Racing starts at 10:00 a.m. Helmet and goggles are mandatory. Racers clearing gates must have a chin guard. Hand, shin, forearm, and spine guards recommended. |
Photo courtesy of Pure Michigan
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View the 2021 Sunday Series Championship Photos:
NASTAR RACING
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When: Join in the fun at Mt. Holly on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-3 p.m. beginning in January.
Registration: Register at the Mt. Holly Ski School desk |
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New Belgium & Bells Adult Race League Mondays at Mt. Holly
Join our ski racing league for adult men and women, MONDAYS at Mt. Holly Ski Resort at 7:30 p.m.
The 2023 Monday Night New Belgium & Bells Ski League is a seven-week race program beginning January 16, 2023. This is team head-to-head racing. Each team consists of three to six racers. Don't have a team? ...we'll help you find one!
No race experience necessary.
Participants must preregister.
For more information, contact the Mt. Holly Ski School at 248-634-3249.
Register at the ski school desk.
No race experience necessary.
- Two Divisions: handicap and straight time
- Racing starts at 7:30 p.m. each Monday night
- Après Ski Race Party each race night (subject to current state requirements)
- Trophies awarded to the top teams
- Giveaways each week
- Discounted lift tickets available
Participants must preregister.
For more information, contact the Mt. Holly Ski School at 248-634-3249.
Register at the ski school desk.
2023 Thunderbolt Junior Development
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Our successful and most popular program is the Thunderbolt Junior Development Racing Program. This six-week racing program will begin January 5 or 7, 2023, based on your sign-up preferences. This is our base level of commitment for skiers of all abilities and race experience. It is for grades K - 8.
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. All training is implemented using US Ski Teams Training Standards. Please Note: Helmet and goggles are mandatory. Racers clearing gates must have a chin guard. Hand, shin, forearm, and spine guards recommended. Thunderbolt participants MUST be able to load and unload from a chairlift independently, have at least one year experience with skiing, and be able to turn and stop in a wedge position. The price includes the Sunday Morning Race Series and a Thunderbolt T-shirt. Attend once per week for six weeks: $440 Attend twice per week for six weeks: $550 |
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Thunderbolt Holiday Race Camp
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Our Holiday Race Camp is designed to provide the serious racer, as well as the recreational skier, the opportunity for extensive early season gate training and coaching. December 27 - 31, 2022.
Mt Holly's Holiday Camp is for ages K - 12. Price: $550.00 Daily Walk In: $150.00 Areas of concentration include:
TO REGISTER and for any questions, email us at MHskischool@gmail.com or call 248-634-3249 Thunderbolt participants MUST be able to load and unload from a chairlift independently, have at least one year experience with skiing, and be able to turn and stop in a wedge position. |
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Visit the Thunderbolt Website for additional information.
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.
