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What's Your Skill Level?
Beginner Levels 1 - 4
Level 1: This is your first time skiing or snowboarding and you need to learn the ropes.
Level 2: You know a thing or two like how to put equipment on and how to move around the flats. But you’re ready to move on from comfortable gliding, stopping, and making simple direction changes on the easiest learning terrain.
Level 3: You’re comfortable gliding and making turns on beginner terrain and are ready to try easy green runs on the mountain.
Level 4: You ski or ride comfortably and confidently on beginner terrain. You can ride chairlifts and link smooth, gliding turns.
Intermediate Levels 5 - 7
Level 5: You’re comfortable and confident on all greens and some blues. Linking turns of varying sizes and controlling speeds by adjusting your line with little need for braking is not a problem.
Level 6: Blue terrain is no longer challenging. You’re comfortable, confident, and capable of skiing or riding the easiest ungroomed and moguled blues. Linking turns of varying sizes at moderate speeds.
Level 7: Blues and easy blacks are comfortable for you. You can confidently ski or ride moderate moguls and ungroomed snow and can modify your technique like linking turns and stay in constant rhythm on groomed blues.
Advanced Levels 8 - 9
Level 8: Competent, confident, and consistent describes your speed and technique. You’re already skiing or riding with flair and offensive tactics on most terrain, carving arc-to-arc turns on easier groomed runs, and handling moderate mogul runs with good speed and rhythm. Ungroomed conditions are not a problem and you can handle all but the most extreme inbounds terrain.
Level 9: You’re one step away from “expert” level with your offensive movements and tactics. You can ski or ride with confidence and flair, almost anywhere, almost any time.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What ski and snowboard lesson offerings will you provide this year at your resorts?
We are pleased to offer a range of ski and snowboard programming including group and private lessons as well as season long and specialty programs. Specific details can be found on our Ski and Ride School pages.
When will season long programs be available for enrollment?
Season long programs became available mid-September.
What is included with a ski or snowboard lesson?
Each lesson will include professional instruction from one of our instructors. If offered, full day lessons will include a break for lunch, and full day group lessons for children will include lunch.
Do lessons Include rentals and lift tickets?
No, lessons do not include lift tickets or rentals. These items must be purchased separately, and all lessons require a valid lift ticket. While purchasing a group lesson, you can add-on lift tickets and rentals at a discounted rate. You may bring your own equipment. Passes are available to purchase here. Buy in advance and online for the best rates.
What should I bring to my lesson?
Weather conditions will vary and remember you will spend the day outside! We recommend dressing in layers including warm clothes, googles/sunglasses and sunscreen. For complete details on what to bring and where to go, read more here.
What if I have special needs or requests, e.g. Drug or Food Allergies?
While we do our best to accommodate dietary needs and offer different options whenever possible, severe allergy concerns or specific circumstances would be best discussed with the school staff directly prior to visiting.
Will face coverings be required in Ski and Ride School this season?
No. Face coverings are not required to ski and ride, or in gondolas or indoor spaces at this time, unless required by local public health or CDC designation. This includes restaurants, lodging properties, restrooms, retail and rental locations, and base areas. Check local guidance for face covering requirements on buses and shuttles.
What is the cancellation and refund policy for Ski & Ride School lessons?
Changes or cancellations can be made in advance of your lesson date by contacting the Ski & Ride School conducting your lesson. Any Ski & Ride School group or private lesson product that is cancelled prior to 48 hours of the lesson start time will be issued a full refund. Group or private lesson cancellations within 48 hours of the lesson start time will be charged a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the cost of the lesson in the case of a single day reservation.
Lessons are never cancelled due to weather while the resort is operational. For more detailed information on refunds and cancellations, please refer to the Terms of Sale.