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Chair Riding and Chair Safety
Chair lifts are an integral part of skiing or snowboarding! They are a very safe and effective means to get to the top of the hill. We are all responsible for making sure we all ride the chair lifts safely! See below for tips, tricks and information ...
Parent Info Night 2025
For the first time in 5 years, we are restarting our parent info nights! This year we will host a event at the Mercer Island Community Center, we will have a staff members ready to answer questions, with a 30 min presentation/Q&A, and we will have ...
Available Instructor Positions
The following positions are available on an annual basis. Other positions might be available on a seasonal basis. Primary Instructor (ski and snowboard) Primary instructors are responsible for the safety and instruction of all students in the class, ...
I-9 Verification Paperwork
Upon hiring, all instructors are required to bring the following documents for verification by a powderpigs admin. See below for designated admins who can accept I9 verification. Instructor must either bring a document off of list A, or a document ...
Registration Lottery Dates:
2025 Registration Lottery Dates: Lottery opens: 4/8/2024 at roughly Noon PST Lottery closes: 4/11/2024 at 7pm PST Lottery Acceptance will be emailed starting on 4/12/2024
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What is your Schedule?
Days of the Week: Our classes are multi-week programs that run every week on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The restrooms in our building, the Pigpen, are open starting about an hour and a half before lessons start through the end of lessons. The ...
Instructor Training Clinic Time Commitment
Powderpigs uses a combination approach to our staff training. We utilize online trainings at your own pace, and On Snow Trainings in December. Our online portion is our Kid Tech and Ski Tech components. We focus on the whole child aspect of learning. ...
Instructor Clinic Schedule
2024-25 On Snow Clinic Schedule* All On Snow Clinics are subject to snow level and mountain operation status. Snowboard Clinic Dates TBD Clinic Signups will open in October (exact date tbd) December 7 10am-1pm Bring your gear, seasons pass & a snack ...
What does it mean to be an instructor?
Instructors are the backbone of our program. As a Powderpigs instructor you are expected to have a genuine enthusiasm for teaching children to ski and snowboard. The benefits of becoming an instructor are numerous. Besides the satisfaction that comes ...
How Much do lessons cost?
2025 Season Pricing Tuition includes the cost for 9 weeks of lessons only. Tuition does not include the required Powderpigs parka, lift tickets, seasons pass, ski/snowboard clothing or ski/snowboard equipment. Youth Ski & Snowboard Friday evening: ...