Hanson Hills Winter Programs

Check out all of our great Winter Learn to ski programs. Use this site to register your child ONLINE. Hanson Hills Hoppers: A six-week program specially designed for children from ages 4-7 years old. This program is animated and colorful to keep the attention of our young students. Lessons are held Saturdays at 11:00am -12:30pm starting on January 10, 2026. Each lesson will last an hour and a half, and then students will be allowed to stay and ski the rest of the day. Package includes equipment rental including helmet and lift ticket for the day. Participants will receive a certificate and a Hoppers pin. Class fee: $250.00 (package is $618.00 value) Snowboard Academy: A six-week program specially designed for beginners ages 6-14 years old. This program will teach students the fundamentals to snowboarding, including turning and stopping. Each class will last an hour and a half. Participants will receive a certificate and a pin. The program cost $250.00 which includes equipment rental and lift ticket for the day ($618.00 value). Class is held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area Saturdays at 1:00pm -2:30pm starting January 10, 2026. CASD 9th-12th Learn to Ski Free Program: Sponsored by the Grayling Recreation Authority & Grayling Youth Booster Club This program is for NEW skiers only! Crawford AuSable School District 9th- 12th grades. Your child will attend one (1) day a week. Class will meet on Tuesdays for five (5) weeks beginning January 13, 2026. BEGINNER Lessons will be given from 3:30-5pm. Parents: Transportation to Hanson Hills will be provided by the Crawford County Transportation Authority at no charge. You must pick up your child at 5 p.m. If CASD is closed due to scheduled days or ½ days off, or inclement weather, ski lessons will be cancelled. CASD 3rd- 8th Learn to Ski Free Program: Sponsored by the Grayling Recreation Authority & Grayling Youth Booster Club This program is for NEW skiers only! Crawford AuSable School District 3rd - 8th grades. Your ch