The best time to learn to ski or snowboard is when you are a
kid.  Mt. Hood Meadows has several multiday programs to ensure
that your children get the best snowsports education possible.
One option is the Sno-Blasters program that is aimed at
elementary school children and provides all-day supervision.
The kids enrolled in this program get the same instructor for
four consecutive weekends, guaranteeing the children and the
teacher get to know each other well and that helps accelerate
the learning process.  For older kids, i.e. middle school age,
there's a similar TrailBlazers program, which is aimed at young
skiers and snowboarders who don't need all-day supervision -
after a two-hour morning lesson, the ‘Blazers are free to
explore Mt. Hood Meadows on their own or with family and
friends.  The Sno-Blasters program costs $250 for lessons only,
$325 for lifts and lessons $390 for the works (lifts, lessons
and gear rental) and are available on four consecutive Saturdays
(Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28) and Sundays (Feb.