Mini Mountaineers – Cannonsburg

Mini Mountaineers

Winter adventure team for boys ages 3-5

Per Session

$30

*Please note that this program does not offer lessons on how to ski or snowboard. Instead the program’s purpose is to teach the building blocks that come before lessons. ie: balancing on spooner boards, riding the magic carpet etc. The goal of the Mini Mountaineers is to empower boys in snow sports and get them outside having fun.

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Sports, superheroes and a mandatory hot chocolate break!

The Mini Mountaineers is a winter adventure team for boys ages 3-5. The program is designed to get boys outside and having fun in the snow! The Mini Mountaineers will spend the winter sledding, going on adventure hikes, playing games, drinking hot chocolate and more! Each session is one hour long and will have a different theme each week, incorporating sports, superheroes and a mandatory hot chocolate break!

Waiver

All participants must complete this form prior to joining. Copies are also available at Cannonsburg.

The Details/FAQs

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Parent Participation

The Mini Mountaineers are independent, adventurous, and fierce but let’s face it, every now and then it’s nice to wave at mom and dad in-between winter adventures. Since each session is only an hour long we recommend that a parent or family member remain on-site. While the Mini Mountaineers are off on one of their winter adventures, you’ll be able to have lunch by the fireplace up in the Cedar Lounge Restaurant.

Check-in & Check-out

The Mini Mountaineers will meet in the Bear Creek room. The closest entrance is on the West side of the lodge. We ask that you arrive 15 minutes early to meet the instructors and check-in your Mini Mountaineer! Please bring a driver’s license or passport for the check-in process. Pick-up will be in the same location as drop-off. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of time to make sure that you are there waiting for your Mini Mountaineer. They will be ready to tell you about their winter adventures!

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Mini Mountaineers Schedule

Dec. 28th: Hello 2025

Session #1: 10am-11am
Session #2: 11:45am-12:45pm

The Mini Mountaineers will head out on their final snowy hike of 2024. After the hike, the Mini’s will go on a tubing parade at the base of the hill with their instructors. Once they return inside, the Mini Mountaineers will grab their NYE noise makers and parade through the lodge, wishing everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR. The session will end with mini mocktails and a special treat!

Jan. 4th: Mini Detectives

Session #1: 10am-11am
Session #2: 11:45am-12:45pm

The Cannonsburg mascot was kidnapped and the Mini Mountaineers are left a ransom note. They must solve clues left behind to find the mascot before he is covered by snow. The Mini’s will embark on an outside adventure in the snow, solving clues as they go. Once they recover the mascot, they will head back to the base to get pulled in tubes by their instructors. At the end of the day, the Mini’s will head inside to warm up with hot cocoa and a special treat.

Jan. 11th: Mini Mountaineer Astronauts

Session #1: 10am-11am
Session #2: 11:45am-12:45pm

Welcome to Mini Nasa Headquarters. The Mini team will head outside across the snowy landscape of Cannonsburg. Once they reach their outdoor science research center, they will take turns looking for a new galaxy with their telescope. Afterwards they will take turns spinning on the base of the hill in tubes. They will finish the day with astronaut ice cream and drink hot cocoa while building star galaxies out of marshmallows.

Jan. 18th: Winter Olympics

Session #1: 10am-11am
Session #2: 11:45am-12:45pm

The Mini Mountaineers will start their day with an opening Olympic ceremony march throughout the lodge. Afterwards, they will head outside where the games will begin. Together as a team the Minis will participate in a relay passing a snowball, and practicing their long jumps. Once they get back inside, they will participate in a medal ceremony. The day will end with hot cocoa and cupcakes.

Jan. 25th: Jurassic Park

Session #1: 10am-11am
Session #2: 11:45am-12:45pm

Rumors are swirling around Cannonsburg that there was a dinosaur sighting. The Mini Mountaineers will head out on a hike in search of Jurassic Park. Once the Mini Mountaineers find the park, they will help excavate the site for dinosaur eggs. Once the Mini Mountaineers finish the hike, they will head back inside to decorate their own dinosaur eggs. They will finish the day with hot cocoa and a sweet treat.

Feb. 1st: Groundhog Day!

Session #1: 10am-11am
Session #2: 11:45am-12:45pm

The Mini Mountaineers will head out in search of Cannonsburg’s resident groundhog, named Bergie. Using clues, they will find out if he sees his shadow or not. Once the Minnies return back to the base of the hill, they will go on a tubing ride with their instructors! Afterwards, the Mini’s will head inside to decorate (and name) their own groundhogs. They will warm up with hot cocoa and Bergies favorite snack…rice krispie treats!

Feb. 8th: Be My (Mini) Valentine

Session #1: 10am-11am
Session #2: 11:45am-12:45pm

The Mini’s will celebrate Valentine’s Day early by heading out for a tubing spin at the base of the hill. After they are done, they will hike to Friendship Mountain, where they will collect friendship rocks. When they return from their hike, they will head back to the lodge to make Valentine’s Day cards, and warm up with hot cocoa and a snack.

Feb. 15th: Do You Want To Build A Snowman?

Session #1: 10am-11am
Session #2: 11:45am-12:45pm

The Mini Mountaineers will head outside for a mini session filled with snow! They will start out with a snowball toss, and then hike out to visit Olaf. Once they reach Olaf, they will take turns trying to pin a carrot nose on him. Afterwards, the Mini’s will return to the lodge for an inside parade, and then head back for an Olaf craft. They will finish the day with hot cocoa, and snowman dipping sticks!

Feb. 22nd: Mini Super Heroes

Session #1: 10am-11am
Session #2: 11:45am-12:45pm

The Mini Mountaineers will start the day by picking super powers out of a treasure chest. Once they are granted their superhero powers, they will head out to protect the hill! Using their combined powers (it’s called Mini Strength) they will work together to solve a few challenges like moving snow boulders out of the way, and making sure the skiers and snowboarders of Cannonsburg are safe! They will finish the day inside the lodge, decorating super hero shields.

Meet the Instructors

Danielle Musto

Program Director

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Cassidy Gale

Instructor

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Lauren Comstock

Instructor

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