Arrival		Departure
December 15, 2007		December 21, 2007
January 5, 2008		January 11, 2008
March 1, 2008		March 7, 2008

Day 1

Arrival/Check in/Wine & Cheese Social & Staff introductions. Receive a schedule and handouts.

Day 2

After breakfast, meet in the Outdoor Shop to select rental equipment. Participants will be split into compatible groups. The focus during the morning on the ski trails will be speed control and turning maneuvers. After lunch, videos of the morning skiing will be reviewed. The afternoon will be spent skiing with the group and having some free ski time. After dinner, participants will enjoy an evening program.

Day 3

Today will be similar to day 2 with the focus of concentration on classic ski techniques. After dinner, participants will enjoy an evening program.

Day 4

Option #1 for today is a Snowcoach Tour in Yellowstone Park ( Extra cost $180) After breakfast, we will depart for West Yellowstone where we board the Snowcoach. The all day guided instructional tour will take in some of the highlights of a winter visit to the Park.

Option #2 for today is Telemark Skiing at Big Sky Ski Resort ( Extra cost Lift Ticket & Rental) After breakfast we will take you to Gallatin Alpine Sports to rent telemark equipment and then ride up to Big Sky for a day of skiing.

Option # 3 for today is free skiing on the Ranch's trail system. After dinner, participants will enjoy an evening program.

Day 5

After breakfast, the group will depart for a trailhead in the Northwest Corner of Yellowstone Park to enjoy an all day instructional guided ski tour into the backcountry. After dinner, participants will enjoy an evening program.

Day 6

Today will be similar to Day 3, with the concentration focused on skating maneuvers, balance and glide.

Day 7

Check out and departure after 5 days of fun and learning!