Student Education Trips

2022-2023

Hours of Operation

Closed until 2023/2024 Season

Mount St Louis Moonstone believes everyone should enjoy the wonders of the winter season through skiing/snowboarding. The Resort’s Education program rates are based on a group size of 25 students or more. Teachers/Parent Supervisors one complementary lift ticket and rental equipment per every 10 students attending the trip.

 

Hours Lift/Lesson
Skiing or Snowboarding
Helmet Rental Only Equipment Rental
Skis/boots/poles or Snowboard & boots & Helmet
MSLM Podium Season Pass Holder Lesson Only

Day 9am – 4:00pm

$32

$5

$20

$14
 

Afternoon
12:00pm – 4:00pm

 


$32

$5

$20

$14

Night 4:00pm – 9pm (when night operations begin through to March 19, 2023)

$26

$5

$20

$14

All prices subject to HST
Pricing is subject to change at any time without notice.

Please ski and ride with care. Abide by the alpine responsibility code and all COVID-19 protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mount St. Louis Moonstone Education rate requires a minimum of 25 people no maximum number is required.

What is my ability?

In order to properly put yourself into a session category, here are some simple guidelines which will help you out.  Being honest with your ability will quicken your progress on the snow.

Beginner: First time skiing/boarding.  Most comfortable starting on the beginner slopes.

Novice: Ski/board a little bit, can turn both directions. Is comfortable on green and some blue slopes. May need assistance with getting on or off lifts.

Intermediate: Ski/board with confidence on blue slopes and possibly some black slopes

Advance: Ski/board with confidence on any slope, terrain, or conditions on the Mountain

Mount St. Louis Moonstone understands that the weather can cause cancellations without much notice.  Please email groupsales@mountsltouis.com as soon as possible so that your trip can be rescheduled.

Mount St. Louis Moonstone Education price can include lift ticket, lesson, rentals and helmet if required. One complimentary lift ticket and rental package is offered for every 10 students attending the day of your trip for your teachers or supervisors. Find more about rates here

Mount St. Louis Moonstone recommends to reserve your school's transportation first. Please email groupsales@mountsltouis.com to reserve your school trip dates.

Mount St. Louis Moonstone’s Education Program provides lessons, rentals and a fantastic learning environment for school groups. Our focus is on safety and fun.  A part of Mount St. Louis Moonstone’s Education Program requires that everyone take a one-hour mandatory group lesson regardless of ability. Certified CSIA or CASI instructors teach all of our lessons. Mount St Louis Moonstone also has cafeteria facilities for your convenience.

School Registration

To register your school, please fill out the form below.
Once received, our group sales coordinator will contact you to complete the registration.

School Details

Coordinator

  • Rates are based on a minimum school group size of 25 students.
  • Mt. St. Louis Moonstone podium season pass holders are not valid with an Education program.
  • One complimentary lift and rental package (skis/boots/poles or snowboard /blades) is given to the Teacher/Supervisors for every 10 students attending the day of the trip.
  • Helmet rental is not included in the complimentary rental package.
  • Rental of day lockers – $5.00 deposit with a $1.00 refund when the key is returned.
  • Helmets are mandatory for all participants.
  • The Outback Terrain Park and Super Pipe are off limits to participants.
  • Mandatory leashes required on all snowboard equipment.

Track 3 Assistance

For Track 3 assistance, arrangements can be made through Jim Morris (Snow School Director).

Jim can be reached through email snowschool@mountstlouis.com

Arrival Procedure

General

2 chalets! Moonstone (North) & St Louis (South) areas. Full services at each lodge.

All School Trip participants must wear a helmet including students, parents, teachers and/or volunteers.

Mount St Louis Moonstone is a proud member of OSRA (Ontario Snow Resort Association), and all programs satisfy OSBIE & Ontario PE Curriculum guidelines.

Mount St Louis Moonstone’s Education Program provides

  • Immediate comprehensive Instruction Activity Centre for Entry Level Skiers and  Snowboarders
  • Ski and Snowboard improvement sessions for experienced riders and skiers
  • Full Rental package
  • Mount St Louis Moonstone’s focus is on SAFETY FIRST and then FUN!
  • Lesson plans for before, during and after the school trip

Bus

Students STAY ON THE BUS! MSLM Snowschool Staff board the bus to:

  • Conduct a brief safety overview
  • Explain important organizational procedures
  • Enter the chalet as a group using our RENTAL Entrance!
  • Non-Renters: Please leave your equipment outside

Lift Tickets/Louis Xpress RFID Card

Teachers/Trip Supervisors:

  • Proceed to Guest Services and obtain lift tickets/Louis Xpress RFID card to distribute to students. The Louis Xpress RFID cards are reloadable for future visits. Do NOT THROW AWAY.
  • Students place the Louis Xpress RFID card in a upper left side sleeve or left side pocket prior to departing the bus.

The Louis Xpress RFID card MUST BE be worn on the left side at all times when skiing/riding.

Don’t place RFID card near your phone, wallet, or other RFID devices.

Don’t bend or hole punch the RFID card.

Replacement fee if the RFID card is damaged, lost or stolen.

Rental

Students renting will be asked for their:

  • Weight
  • Height
  • Shoe size

Boots

The right Boot is key to comfort!  KNOW YOUR SHOE SIZE!  Take time on our comfy benches to try your ski or snowboard boots on.  Ask our helpful knowledgeable staff about how they should feel!

Make sure your buckles are done up properly!

Lockers

Love your boots? Love your belongings too! Store them in a locker.  Lockers are only steps away from the boot fitting area.

Board/Skis

Stored your beloved belongings in a locker? Now you’re ready to pick up your skis or snowboard!

Checklist

  • Jacket, gloves/mitts, helmet, and your lift ticket/Louis Xpress RFID card, wearing your ski or snowboard boots
  • Proceed to the board or ski counter. The attendant for properly adjusted equipment.

You’re geared up and ready to learn!

Snow School Meeting Area

Our Snow School professionals will be expecting you.

  • Beginner lessons start immediately after leaving the rental area.
  • All intermediate and advanced skiers/boarders/bladers must go through an initial ski-assessment to determine the appropriate level of lessons, where they will have their Louis Xpress RFID card upgraded.
  • Upgrading of the Louis Xpress RFID is possible at a scheduled time in the afternoon.
  • Please carry your equipment to meeting area

Lesson/Session

Our goal is to have you skiing/riding on beginner slopes (green slopes).

  • Focus on getting in and out of equipment, turning, stopping,
  • Learn to ride the magic carpet, and the Resort’s easy Sundance chairlift with loading carpet.
  • Lesson ends with advice on terrain you can tackle and tips on improvements
  • Entry-level skiers and riders will directly go through the MSLM Snow School’s Instructional Activity Centers.  Students flow through the centers at their own pace.

Things to know

Grab a trail map
Know slope locations and their difficulty

Become familiar with trails signs!
Know the Alpine Responsibility Code.

Staff at the Guest Service Desk are here to help!

First Aid

Safety First! Then Fun & Learning!

  • Canadian Ski Patrollers work to keep students safe!
  • Report incidents to Ski Patrol or Snow School Staff
  • Ski Patrol First Aid stations are located at both chalet areas.

Lost and Found

Located at Guest Services

Helpful Hints to Stay Warm

3-layer approach

  1. Insulating (middle layer that keeps the cold out and warmth in)
  2. Protection (exterior layer to guard against elements)

Good

  • Loose Insulating layer allowing a full range of movement
  • Long underwear & footless tights
  • Wool or acrylic socks
  • Goggles. Wearing eye protection with UV

Bad

  • Cotton. It will absorb sweat and make you shiver.
  • Bulky insulating layer
  • Wearing more than one pair of socks can lead to unwanted blisters, restrict circulation and result in cold feet.
  • Long scarves

Mountain Stats

  • Largest beginner terrain in Ontario
  • 36 Slopes
  • 8 chair lifts
  • 3 Magic carpet lifts
  • Adffordable rates
  • Located on Highway 400 just 20min north of Barrie
  • Rossignol and Burton brands in our rental department so students are skiing and boarding on the latest equipment
  • For every 10 students participant, teachers/volunteers receive a complimentary lift ticket and rental
  • Certified Ski/Snowboard Instructors
  • Certified Ski Patrol

Inclusion

Should your student benefit from personal instruction rather than our group based lesson setting due to emotional, intellectual or behavioral challenges or physically require special adaptive equipment and training

For Track 3 assistance please contact Snowschool Director Jim Morris snowschool@mountstlouis.com

or  705-835-2112 ext 216.

Racing

MSLM has designated terrain, expert coaching and complete support services for racing or training sessions. Please call for details.

Payment

MSLM requires Trip Supervisors to reconcile payment before 1:00pm for day programs and before 6:30pm for evening programs.