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One of the largest adaptive ski and snowboard programs in the country, Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard provides more than 800 lessons per year at seven sites across Minnesota and Wisconsin and is supported by 300+ volunteer instructors. Experienced skiers and boarders are needed as volunteer instructors. All volunteers receive instruction on adaptive equipment and techniques for teaching skiers and boarders with disabilities. You’ll have fun, make new friends, and introduce someone with a disability to the world of snow sports, an activity they probably never dreamed they could do. Our program continues to grow which means each year we place athletes on a waitlist due to lack of instructors. Our lessons take place: Monday evenings at Hyland Hills  6-8PM Wednesday evenings at Hyland Hills  6-8PM Saturday mornings at Afton Alps  9:30-11:30AM Saturday mornings at Hyland Hills  9AM - 12:30PM Sunday afternoons at Trollhaugen  12:30PM-3:30PM In addition to weekly lessons, volunteers are also needed to support clinics throughout the season. You can sign up to support weekly lessons, clinics, or both! Learn to Ski/Ride Community Clinics Hyland Hills – Saturday  9:00AM -12:30PM  Feb 7  Hyland Hills – Wednesday  6:00-8:00PM   Feb 18  Afton Alps – Saturday  9:30 -11:30AM  Feb 28  VA Learn to Ski/Ride Clinics Hyland Hills – Tuesday  4:00-6:00PM  Feb 10  Hyland Hills – Tuesday  4:00-6:00PM Feb 24 Interested in learning more about the program, please visit CKRI Ski & Snowboard website , reach out to us at ckriskisnowboard@allina.com or call 612-775-2729 or apply today by clicking below.

 

Become a Volunteer

 

You're invited!  Courage Kenny Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Open House Come learn more and meet the team Come meet the incredible CKRI staff, dedicated volunteers, and enthusiastic athletes who make our adaptive ski and snowboard program truly exceptional. All are welcome!  When: Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 5:30-8pm Where: Wooden Hill Brewery (7421 Bush Lake Rd, Edina, MN 55439)   Click here to RSVP today

 

If you know anyone else that might be interested volunteering, please share this email!

 

SAVE THE DATE! Halloween is just around the corner, and we’re brewing up a good deal!  Halloween Lift Tickets are unrestricted lift tickets that are fully transferable and can be used by any guest on any day during the 2025-2026 season.

Sale starts: Oct. 27th, 2025

Sale ends: Nov. 5th, 2025 @ NOON or until limited quantities sell out.

https://www.welchvillage.com/daily-tickets.cfm

It's ski swap time again.  If you are looking to upgrade your equipment or to sell the stuff you do not sell, now's the time.  Buck Hill and Trollhaugen have announced the first ski swaps of the season!

Buck Hill will be accepting gear for sale on Sun. Sept. 21 and Thurs. Sept. 25 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Sale dates and times are:

• Fri. Sept. 26 from 2:00pm - 9:00.pm.  (1st. Tracks at noon with admission.) 
• Sat. Sept. 27 from 9.:00am  - 8:00pm.  
• Sun. Sept. 28 from 10:00am - noon. 

Trollhaugen will be accepting gear for sale on Wed. Oct. 1, Thurs. Oct. 2 and Fri. Oct. 3 from noon - 5:30pm. 

Sale dates and times:

• Sat. Oct. 4 from 10:00am - 4:00.pm. 
• Sun. Oct 5 from 11.:00am  - 4:00pm.                                                               

More information can be found with Google.

The Midwest Sport/Ski Council www.mnski.org, offers people with hearing impairment the opportunity to learn how to downhill ski and snowboard.  The Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Learn to Ski/Snowboard Program for beginning to intermediate skiers, promotes self-confidence, physical activity, and skill set development.

We need your help.  Last season we brought the joy of snow sports to a record 60 students.  Our next classes start Sunday, Jan 12, 2025, and run five consecutive weeks from 9-11am. 

The program takes place at Hyland Hills Ski Area in Bloomington.  Equipment & lift tickets are provided for students at minimal cost, and lift tickets are free for qualified instructors who have completed the mandatory training clinic. The people involved in this program donate their time for teaching and other assistance as needed; non-council people are also welcome. There are many rewards for program participants, including the students’ smiles as they discover that they too can enjoy the sport of skiing and snowboarding.  We do not require your attendance at all sessions.

The training program for new instructors consists of two clinics.  Certification is not required; participants are taught step-by-step methods in the art of teaching people to ski/snowboard.  In addition, these clinics will substantially develop your own skiing skills.  Anyone with intermediate or better ability may qualify as an instructor.

Depending on the student’s level, there is one instructor per student, or there may be up to four students with two instructors assigned to each group.  Interpreters will be available on the hill to provide assistance during the lessons.

People with rusty or beginner skiing skills are welcome in the program, and at the clinic. These folks can be used in other areas of the program while they improve their skills to the point that they are capable of instructing.

Your prompt response is greatly appreciated so we know our capacity for student enrollment.

Training dates will be determined once Hyland is fully opened.

Jerry Schuster

MSC President

952-888-0860

MSC DHH 2024-25 Instructors Flyer.pdf

Big news, Mt Bachelor is opening this Friday. This will be the earliest opening since 1998 thanks to over 40 inches of early season snow with more on the way.

Are you still on the fence for joining the MN Skihawk's Mt. Bachelor Trip January 25-Feb 1? You have until November 25th to register.

You can register on our web Site: https://www.mnskihawks.org/event-5762097

MSC is hosting a Meet'n Ski February 8, 2025, at Spirit Mountain Recreation Area in Duluth MN. Click here for more details how to register.  Contact Paul Benkufsky, Trip Leader at pb3942@hotmail.com with any questions.

The MSC will be holding Winter Carnival January 09-12, 2025, at Snowriver Mountain Resort in Wakefield MI.  Check out the trip flyer for all the details or click here to register. Specific rooming requests are considered but not guaranteed by contacting Paul Benkufsky, Trip Leader at pb3942@hotmail.com.

Everything you need in a versatile Rooftop Carry Box.  Great for skiing, hunting, fishing, and camping.  

• Enough storage for large families or groups on the go
• Storage capacity 18.5 cubic ft.  Dimensions: 89" X 36" X 12"
• All Fiberglass construction with smooth hard gel-coat finish (black)
• Weight 65 lbs.
• Made in USA by Packasport

Contact John at 612-423-4616 if interested 

As many of you already know, Fred Fox passed away at the age of 79 on September 28th, 2023.  He was one of the co-founders of the Ski Hawks.  Here is a link to his obituary: Obituary

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4th from 3-7 p.m. at his home at 6581 Upper 28th St. N., Oakdale, MN.

 

Hey everyone!  We're excited to announce that it's time to register to attend this year's Kick-Off party.  We're set for Fri. Oct. 6 at 6:00 p.m at Patrick McGovern's Pub in St. Paul.

Don't forget to register here before Tues. Oct. 3rd to be able to attend:

Register Here

Hope to see you there!