Black Mountain's 26/27 Black Sheep Seasonal Program is a coached youth ski-and-snowboard progression program for ages 3-13. The current registration product schedules training from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, beginning December 19, 2026 and ending with a bonus celebration day on April 3, 2027. The official current-season schedule graphic marks 20 training days across 10 weekends, followed by the April 3 celebration. Small groups focus on progression, safety, teamwork and fun; age-appropriate terrain work ranges from foundational skills to all-mountain skiing or riding, with uphill and backcountry exposure for older participants. Registration is open at $999, payment plans are offered, and the resort says fewer than five spots remain. Lift access is not included: participants need a qualifying Gold-or-higher season pass or valid lift tickets for all program dates. The general snow-school page shows an older Dec 26-Mar 14 time block that conflicts with the live 26/27 product, so the live product and its current 26/27 schedule graphic control this listing.

Black Mountain Ski Area

Young skiers and snowboarders ages 3-13. The official program overview groups participants as U6 (3-5), U8 (5-7), U10 (7-9) and U14 (10-13). Terrain and skills are matched to age and ability; uphill/backcountry exposure is for ages 5+.

The program closes with a bonus celebration day on April 3; no competition prizes are advertised.

This is a progression program, not a scored competition; no results are expected.

Upcoming Black Sheep Seasonal Program 2026-27 Events

26/27 Black Sheep Seasonal Program at Black Mountain