“For over 20 years of owning Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School, giving back to the Twin Cities Metro Area has been a priority. We value supporting local communities, organizations and individuals through sponsorships, donations and scholarships.” – Jeff & Jen Lewin
The Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School Foundation is committed to supporting socioeconomic diversity in youth ski & snowboard programs and to making skiing and snowboarding financially accessible to all families. The Foundation is fueled by donations from Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School and its staff and members, and grants from other organizations.
Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School Foundation is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit! This gives you the opportunity to put your dollars to work and deduct 100% of donations. Consult your tax advisor for details.
The Blizzard Family Assistance Fund receives support from the Foundation and has awarded nearly $90,000 to get over 150 Minnesota youth involved in skiing and snowboarding — lifelong activities the entire family can enjoy!
2025-26 SPOTLIGHT PROJECT: LAURA JEFFREY ACADEMY
For the first time, Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School collaborated with schools and non-profits to get more kids on the slopes. We proudly partnered with Wilderness Inquiry and Laura Jeffrey Academy to bring the entire school (120 students in grades 5-8, most of whom are urban and low-income) to experience skiing or snowboarding for the first time. All students participated at no cost and received:
- Lift, rental and one-hour lesson on January 13, January 27, and February 3, 2026 at Afton Alps
- Lunches and chaperones (Laura Jeffrey Academy)
- Outerwear and outdoor education (Wilderness Inquiry)
- On-hill guides (Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School)
- Discounted bus transportation (MN Coaches)
- Fiscal sponsor: Minnesota Ski Areas Association Foundation
- Programming grant from the American Snowsports Education Association – Central Education Foundation