Community Learn To Ride Program Application

All information is confidential and used only for eligibility review.

If not currently employed, please list your most recent working expierience:

Participating in this program is a privilege, and we are committed to creating a positive, inclusive, supportive environment on and off the mountain for all participants, staff, instructors, and volunteers.

By joining the Community Learn To Ride Program, you agree to uphold the following expectations:

• Be on time to the Rental Fitting(s)
• Be on time to the Lesson(s)
• Attend ALL SIX Lessons*

*We understand that emergencies come up and overall life happens.  If those situations arise, we will do our best to accomadate.

Our Community Learn To Ride Program will be a full-day program. 

Lessons will begin at 9:00 am and go until 3:00 pm

We ask that Participants get to the mountain by 8:15 am, to insure adequete time for Rental Fittings.

There will be a break during the day for Lunch.  

Tentative Schedule 1
(Preferred Model – Includes Mid-Program Break)

Begins: January 2026 (after Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend)

Lessons: Saturdays or Sundays (Jan 24–Mar 8)

Mid-program break over Presidents Day Weekend

Make-up date: March 14–15

Tentative Schedule 2
(No Mid-Program Break)

Begins: February 2026 (after Presidents Day Weekend)

Lessons: Saturdays or Sundays (Feb 21–Mar 29)

No make-up date

 

We are still working to finalize our Community Learn To Ride Program Schedule.  We will have a finalized schedule as the season begins (Dec. 2025).

Learning to ski or snowboard is physically demanding. Staying fueled throughout the day is essential for health, safety, and comfort.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch and snacks each week.
We recommend packing:

• Water
• High-energy snacks (granola, nuts, fruit, bars, etc.)
• A packed lunch (sandwich, wrap, leftovers, etc.)
• Warm beverages (optional)

 

If you are unable to provide lunch, please let us know.
We never want food insecurity to be a barrier, Friends On Hill will do our best to support you.

Your dignity, privacy, and comfort matter to us.

Thank you for your interest in participating in the programs offered by Friends On Hill. We are grateful for your desire to engage with our mission and contribute to the community we serve. As part of our commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and trustworthy environment for everyone involved, we require all participants to undergo a standard background check before joining our programs.

This policy is in place to help ensure the well-being of vulnerable individuals we serve.  It also protects our staff, volunteers, and fellow participants. Conducting background checks helps us uphold the integrity of our organization and maintain compliance with insurance policies, legal standards, and best practices in nonprofit governance.

Please know that the background check process is handled with the utmost confidentiality and respect for your privacy. It is not intended to exclude individuals unfairly, but rather to identify circumstances that may pose a risk within the context of our work. If concerns arise, we are happy to discuss them with you directly and fairly.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this important step. Your willingness to engage in this process reflects a shared commitment to the safety and success of our mission.

Participating in this program is a privilege, and we are committed to creating a positive, inclusive, supportive environment on and off the mountain for all participants, staff, instructors, and volunteers.

By joining the Community Learn To Ride Program, you agree to uphold the following values and expectations:

1. Respect

I will treat instructors, volunteers, mountain staff, fellow participants, and members of the public with kindness, courtesy, and respect.
I will support a welcoming and positive environment for all.

2. Inclusion

Friends On Hill is a community for everyone.
I will help create a safe space free from discrimination, harassment, and exclusion based on:

• Race or ethnicity
• Age
• Gender identity or expression
• Sexual orientation
• Ability
• Religion
• Socioeconomic background
• Hate speech, bullying, or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.

3. Safety First

I agree to follow all safety rules including:

• Wearing a helmet at all times
• Following instructor direction and mountain rules
• Using equipment responsibly
• Staying in terrain appropriate for my skill level

 

If I feel unsafe, I will communicate with instructors or program staff.

4. Commitment & Participation
I agree to:

• Attend all scheduled program sessions
• Arrive on time and prepared
• Participate actively and with a positive attitude
• Communicate if I need help or will miss a session

 

5. Substance Abuse

Alcohol, marijuana, or illegal drugs are not permitted before or during program activities.
Arriving intoxicated or using substances during the program may result in removal from the program.

Medication disclosure is not required; however, participants should be physically safe and responsible on the hill.

6. Gear Care

I will respect and properly care for all equipment provided.
If something breaks or doesn't fit, I will communicate promptly. Mistakes and accidents happen, and honesty is valued.

7. Confidentiality & Community Respect

Stories shared within the group are private.
I will respect the privacy and dignity of every participant.

8. Growth Mindset

Snow sports take patience, humility, and practice.
I agree to:

• Be coachable and open to learning
• Be patient with myself and others
• Celebrate effort, not perfection
• Falling is part of learning.

9. Feedback & Communication

If I have concerns, challenges, or feedback, I will communicate respectfully with program staff.
Friends On Hill is here to support me, communication strengthens the community.

10. Removal Policy
Failure to follow the Code of Conduct may result in:

• Verbal warning
• Meeting with program leadership
• Removal from the program, if necessary
• 
  We aim for support, accountability, and compassion — not punishment.
  However, safety and community well-being come first.

I certify that all information provided is true to the best of my knowledge.

 

Thank you for applying to the Friends On Hill Community Learn To Ride Program. We will review your application and contact you shortly.