Pre-Season Information
All about Snowboards!
Snowboard Info Snowboards must be flexible, the proper length, a major brand in order to ensure quality, and be no more than 5 years old. Having the appropriate snowboard for your Powderpig’s skill level as well as for their appropriate height and ...
Bindings and Poles
Ski Bindings Current, properly mounted, and adjusted by a certified binding technician for that brand of binding. The weight range of the binding must match your child’s weight, particularly the lower weight tolerances. BE AWARE: ONLY A CERTIFIED ...
Helmets
Are helmets required? While we don't require helmets, we HIGHLY recommend students wear helmets while in lessons and while skiing in general. The ski area also highly recommends helmets while on the slopes. Helmet Buying tips: When you go to purchase ...
Ski Clothing 101
CLOTHING LIST: TOP TO TOE & INSIDE TO OUT Powderpig Parka- Make sure the sleeves are long enough. Also make sure it is big enough to accommodate layers underneath for the very cold days. Machine washable. Follow the instructions on the label. Nancy ...
All about Ski Boots!
Boots should be no more than three years old, must have a DIN number (see ‘Safety Alert’), and should be fit by a specialist in fitting children’s boots. Boots need to be flexible (the uppers) - not too stiff, especially for the lightweight or ...
All about Skis!
SKIS must be flexible, the proper length, a major brand in order to insure quality, and be no more than 3 or 4 years old. Having the appropriate skis for your Powderpig’s skill level as well as for their appropriate height and weight will determine ...
Gear shops We Love!
Retailers We Love Gerk’s Ski and Cycle 1975 NW Poplar Way Issaquah, WA 425 270-3061 Edge and Spoke 7875 Leary Way Redmond, WA 425 883 7544 Alpine Hut Seattle 2215 15th Ave West Seattle, WA 206 284-3575 Our number 1 pro tip is to get your gear early! ...
Basics of Skiing/Snowboarding Gear:
Powderpigs lessons do not include ski or snowboard gear rentals or any winter clothing, so make sure you visit one of our partner shops! All ski students need skis with bindings and boots. Poles are not needed for beginners and instructors will let ...
Seasons Pass Info
Season Passes: Season Passes are not included with ski school tuition. These need to be purchased from the Summit at Snoqualmie. The earlier you buy them, the better the price is, so now is the time! Visit The Summit At Snoqualmie website for more ...
What is the Powderpigs Parka?
Kid in Parka Powderpigs Parka Does your student need a Parka? Yes! These are required and help us keep our students safe, easily identified and are a great tradition! Parkas can be purchased at registration, or on the first week of lessons. Student ...