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Arapahoe Basin: More Info »

Guarantee to Succeed

Learn how to love winter! We guarantee you'll be skiing or riding on intermediate blue terrain by the third lesson or we will provide you with more lessons until you do, at no extra cost!

This program is for beginner skiers and riders only, ages 7+. It includes a 2009-10 A-Basin Only Season Pass, 3 half-day group lessons and 3 full-day equipment rentals with every lesson.

Lessons available any day Snowsports School is open during the 2008-2009 season.
Call 888-ARAPAHOE (888-272-7246) for more information or to purchase this program.

Learn to Ski & Ride Month deal for January ONLY:

Take advantage of Learn to Ski & Ridae month with Arapahoe Basin's Super Sunday Learn to Ride Deals! On January 10 and 24, treat yourself (or your child) to a half day beginner ski or snowboard lesson for only $65, beginner hill lift ticket and rental included. Reservations are recommended, call 888-ARAPAHOE or click here to book your life-changing experience today!

Aspen/Snowmass: More Info »

Skiing or Snowboarding, Levels 1-4

Specifically designed to meet the needs of beginner-level skiers and snowboarders, Beginner's Magic utilizes a teaching method that promotes peak performance, confidence and mountain awareness. Our fully trained pros will familiarize you with the use and feel of the specialized beginner equipment and how it works with the snow surface. As you progress, you will learn how to use the chairlift and will access more and more of the mountain. Your progress will astonish you… it's guaranteed.
The Beginner's Magic package includes instruction, lift ticket and specialized equipment rental voucher. Extensions are encouraged and are available through level 4. Lessons are available every day at Snowmass and Buttermilk. Arrive at the meeting place at 9:45 a.m. with your lift ticket, lesson ticket and equipment.

TIP: Save time and hassle by picking up your Beginner's Magic equipment after 2p.m. the day before at the Beginner's Magic Store in Base Village (open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or at any of our five other Four-Mountain Sports rental locations (open 9 a.s, in Snowmass and Aspen). Allow one hour prior to lesson start time for equipment rental if renting the morning of the lesson. Beginner's Magic SKIERS at Snowmass may also choose to pick up their equipment the morning of thier first lesson at Beginner's Magic rental location at the top of the Elk Camp Meadows Gondola, allow one hour before class time.

3 Days (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) $352
1 Day (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) $169
EXTENSIONS (through level 4) $125/day

MEETING PLACE FOR SKIING:
Snowmass - Elk Camp Meadows at the top of Elk Camp Gondola (Allow 10 minutes to ride the gondola)
Buttermilk - Base of Summit Express lift

MEETING PLACE FOR SNOWBOARDING:
Snowmass - The Treehouse plaza
Buttermilk - Base of Summit Express lift

Echo Mountain: More Info »

Everyday deals - these great deals are good all season long:

Learn to Ski or Ride at Echo Mountain, Denver's closest and cheapest! The Echo Mountain Ski & Ride School offers quality instruction programs for beginning skiers and riders of ALL ages less than an hour from Denver. Two learning centers with dedicated surface lifts provide the ideal environment for safety, fun and learning.

Ski and snoboard group lessons are offered daily (except Tuesday) at 10:15a, 1:15p, 3:15p and 5:15p (5:15p not available Sundays). Lessons are noe hour and 45 minutes, and advanced reservations are required to guarantee space. While walk-ups will be accommodated if space is available, classes do fill on weekends and holidays. Please book early to guarantee your spot.

GROUP LESSON PRICING
Lesson/Lift: $60.00
Lesson/Lift/Rental: $75.00 (add rental helmet for additional $5)

January Learn to Ski & Ride Deals - these great deals are available ONLY in January:

Mini Mountaineers - Ages 4-5
Echo's BEST program for the littlest skiers! Focus on beginning skill development and most importantly, fun. Start in our Learning Center One on the Thumper Magic Carpet, which is designed for a safe learning environment. Three consecutive lessons starting in January on either Wednesdays or Thursdays are ideal for first timers and beginners. Morning or afternoon sessions are available, and reservations are required. Space is filling quickly, so visit echomtn.com for more information and to reserve your space online.

Mini Mountaineers Pricing
Session 1a (January 6, 13, 20): $99, includes FREE 5 & under lift ticket
Session 1b (January 7, 14, 21): $99, includes FREE 5 & under lift ticket
Rental add-on: $60, includes skis, boots and helmet

Mountaineers - Ages 6-14
Echo Mountaineers are encouraged to ski and ride all over the mountain playground. Carve it up on the groomers or through the trees, or hop and jump through the mountain features! Explore the entire mountain playground, and take your skills to the next level. It's a great way to build life long relationships and other participants.

The Mountaineers program starts January 9, and classes are from 9a-12p on three consecutive Saturdays on January 9, 16 and 23. The three-week Mountaineers session is $225 for Echo Pass Holders or $270 with lift tickets. Add rental equipment for $60. Reservationa are required and can be made at echomt.com.

Progression Session
Learn new moves and how to ride a wide variety of features and freestyle terrain with members of Team Echo. Topics will vary weekly allowing freestyle enthusiasts to get the latest inside scoop on taking your park skills to the next level.

Progression Sessions are offered every Saturday and SUnday on January at 3pm. The cost is $15.00 for a one-hour session, and a lift ticket or season pass is required for hill access. Reservations are not required. Sign up day of in the Echo Lodge.

Great deals in January for 5th & 6th Grade Passport Holders ONLY:

Hey 5th & 6th Grade Passport Holders!

Learn to ski or ride at Echo Mountain during the month of January for under $50. By using one of your free Echo Mountain lift tickets, you can purchase a group lesson for only $45. Ski and snowboard group lessons are offered daily (except Tuesdays) at 10:15a, 1:15p, 3:15p and 5:15p (5:15p not available on Sundays). Lessons are one hour and 45 minutes, and advanced reservations are required to guarantee space. While walk-ups will be accommodated if space is available, classes do fill on weekends and holidays. Please book early to guarantee your spot.

Eldora: More Info »

Adult First-Timer Lessons (ages 13 & up)

Adult First-Timers Ski Packages $99

• First-Timers ONLY (Level Red)
• Includes a 4 hour group lesson, rental equipment and a Little Hawk Mountain lift ticket.
• Lesson meets at 9:45 a.m. and starts promptly at 10:00 a.m. Break at noon for lunch (not included in package). Lesson continues again at 1:00 p.m. (meet at 12:45 p.m.) and ends at 3:00 p.m.

Adult First-Timer Snowboard package $99

• First-Timers ONLY (Level Red)
• Includes a 4 hour group lesson, rental equipment and a Little Hawk Mountian lift ticket.
• Lesson meets at 9:45 a.m. and starts promptly at 10:00 a.m. Break at noon for lunch (not included in package). Lesson continues at 1:00 p.m. (meet at 12:45 p.m.) and ends at 3:00 p.m.

Children's First-Timer Lessons (ages 4-12)

Children's Mountain Explorer Ski $99

• First-Timer (Level Red)
• A full day that includes a 4 hour group lesson, rental equipment, lift ticket, supervised lunch and snacks.
• Lesson starts at 9:45 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m.
• Reservations recommended, call 303-440-8700
  

Children's Mountian Explorer Snowboard $99

• First-Timers (Level Red)
• A full day that includes a 4 hour group lesson, rental equipment, lift ticket, supervised lunch and snacks.
• Lesson start at 9:45 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m.
• Reservations recommended, call 303-440-8700
  

Loveland: More Info »

3 CLASS PASS:

If you have never tried skiing or riding before but always wanted to, L:oveland has the deal for you! With Loveland's 3-Class Pass, you can learn an exciting new sport and receive a FREE season pass to work on your turns all season long!

Simply sign up for three ski or snowboarding lesson packages, starting with a newcomer lesson package. Lesson packages include lesson, all day lift ticket and equipment rental. Adult lesson packages are 1/2 day, children's packages are full day and include lunch. Once you have completed your third lesson, you are eligible for a FREE season pass! Call the Ski & Ride School for details - 303-571-5580 x170.

3 CLASS PASS FOR INTERMEDIATES:

Adults who complete 3 full intermediate - Master the Mountain - packages at $90 each may purchase an unrestricted season pass for only $100. Pre-purchase now for $370 and enjoy your season pass all winter long.

All children (6-14) who complete 3 full day, full lesson packages, regardless of ability, receive a FREE season pass. Each individual package is $96. Pre-purchase all 3 lesson packages now for $288 and your child may enjoy the season pass all winter long!

TELEMARK/ATAC 3 CLASS PASS:

Adults who complete 3 Telemark or All Terrain Al Conditions clinics are eligible to purchase a season pass for just $150. What clincsa little of both? Mix n' match any 3 offerings of either program for the same low price. Pre-purchase now for $405 and enjoy your season pass all season long! Telemark and ATAC clinics are offered on select dates throughout the season. Call The SKi & Ride School for details - 303-571-5580 x170

Monarch Mountain: More Info »

For great Monarch Mountain deals good ONLY during the January Learn to Ski & Ride Month, click here.

Deals anytime of the season:

Monarch Mountain wants to make it easy for you to begin your career as a skier or snowboarder. For first time skiers and riders (ages 7 and older) the Monarch Ski and Ride School guarantees that our professional, patient, friendly instructors will have you turning, stoping, and even riding our beginner chairlift by the end of your first 4 hour group clinic. If you don't make it to a chairlift after 4 hours, your next lesson is on us. You can look forward to developing new skills, making new friends and falling in love with a mountain to call your own. Package for participants ages 7-12 includes lesson, all day lift ticket, all day alpine ski or snowboard rentals and a supervised pizza party - $133

Package for participants ages 13+ includes lesson, all day lift ticket and all day alpine or snowboard rentals - $133

Powderhorn: More Info »

Learn to Ride Series

The perfect program for those new to skiing or snowboarding. Attend all 3 sessions and get a season pass FREE for the rest of the year! Just $300 and includes lessons, lift tickets and rentals. Get reservations now by calling the Powderhorn Ski & Ride School at 970-268-5700

Ski Cooper: More Info »

Ski Cooper Ski & Snowboard School 3 Lesson Pass Program is Available for FIRST TIME skiers and riders.

PAY AS YOU GO and upon the completion of the 3rd lesson you qualify to reveive your Ski Cooper 2009-10 Season Pass.

Skier 12 and older - 3 lesson pass. Available for FIRST TIME Skier 12 and older, Level 1
1st Lesson - $50: 2 hour Never-Ever group lesson, Beginning lift ticket (Printer Boy Surface lift), full rental package.
2nd Lesson - $75: 2 hour Technique Improvement Program (TIPS) group lesson, Full Mountain Ticket, full rental package.
3rd Lesson - $75: 2 hour Technique Improvement Program (TIPS) group lesson, Full Mountain Ticket, full rental package.

Rider 8 and older - 3 lesson pass. Avaialble to FIRST TIME Riders 8 and older, Level 1
1st Lesson - $80: 2 hour group lesson, equipment rental, Full Mountain Lift Ticket
2nd Lesson - $80: 2 hour group lesson, equipment rental, Full Mountain Lift Ticket
3rd Lesson - $80: 2 hour group lesson, equipment rental, Full Mountain Lift Ticket

Winter Park: More Info »

Salomon Learn to Ski - This all day, exclusive class is the fast track to becoming a skier. First time skiers learn on our specialized Salomon skis only available from Winter Park Resort Rentals. 4.5 hour lesson/lift ticket/rental is $135

Burton Learn to Ride - Winter Park Ski & Ride School and Burton offer this class for first timers that will get you basic techniques required for riding your board. Save the tricks until later. Top of the line Burton learning board included. 4.5 hour lesson/lift ticket/rentals is $135