Deals to Learn By
Learning to ski or ride is a great activity for both individuals and families alike. Take a look at these great learning packages offered by some of Colorado's best resorts.
Arapahoe Basin: More Info »
Guarantee to Succeed $309
(Ages 7+)
Learn to ski or snowboard in as few as 3 lessons. Programs
includes:
- 2008-09 Arapahoe Basin Only Season Pass
- Three half-day class lessons
- Full-day equipment rentals with each lesson
If you aren't skiing/riding blue terrain by your third lesson we
guarantee to provide you more lessons until you do - at no extra
cost! 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.
First Timer Complete Package (Half-Day): $85
Includes half day of instruction, equipment rental, beginner
hill lift ticket.
9:55 am - 12:30 pm or 1:15 pm - 3:30 pm.
Guaranteed to ride a chair!
First Timer Lesson Only Package (Half-Day): $60
Includes half-day of instruction.
9:55am - 12:30pm or 1:15pm - 3:30pm.
Guarantee to ride a chair!
Aspen Snowmass & Buttermilk: 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 (over $250 per day if
purchased separately)! 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.
3 Days (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) $352
1 Day (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) $169
Eldora: More Info »
First-Timers Package:
A full day lesson that is the best introduction to skiing or snowboarding. For First-Timers only! This flagship learn-to package lays a great foundation of the skills you will need to develop to move towards becoming an effective intermediate skier or snowboarder.
Adult First-Timer Lessons (ages 13 & up):
- First-Timers only (level red)
- Ski or Snowboard
- Includes a 4 hour group lesson, rental equipment and a Little
Hawk Mountain lift ticket
- Lesson meets at 9:45am and starts promptly at 10:00pm. Break at
noon for lunch (not included in the package). Lesson continues
again at 1:00pm (meet at 12:45pm) and ends at 3:00pm.
- $99
- Advance reservations are not available for adult lessons. Day of
registration only. Registration begins at 8:30am on weekdays and at
8:00am on weekends and holidays, downstairs in the Indian Peaks
Lodge at the ticket counter. First come, first serve basis. Classes
may fill up.
Children's First-Timer Lessons - Mountain Explorer Ski or Snowboard:
- Ski: Ages 4-12
- Snowboard: Ages 7-12
- A full day that includes a 4 hour group lesson, rental equipment,
lift ticket, supervised lunch and snacks
- Lesson starts at 9:45am and ends at 3:15pm
- $99
- Space is limited in Mountain Explorers. Reservation are
recommended and essential for weekend and holiday periods. Please
plan to reserve at least 48 hours in advance. Call 303-440-8700 for
reservations.
Monarch Mountain: More Info »
First-Time Lessons
For first-time skiers and riders (age seven and older) the
Monarch Ski & Ride School guarantees that our professional,
patient, friendly instructors will have you turning, stopping, and
even riding our beginner chairlift by the end of your first 4 hour
group clinic. If not, your next lesson is on us! If you've ever
thought about learning or are considering introducing your family
to skiing or snowboarding, you'll want to take advantage of the
Monarch Ski & Ride School offer.
All day ski or snowboard rental, full day lift ticket and 4 hour
group lesson for only $133!
To make your reservation call toll free: 888.996.7669 x 5196.
Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort: More Info »
First Time Skiers
Our talented instructors know what it's like to learn a new activity and will strive to make your first time safe, fun and memorable. One full day lesson with beginner lift ticket. For never ever skiers age 13 and up.
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First Timer
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Regular Season
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Holiday Season*
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First Timer (10-3:30)
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$89
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$91
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Learn to Ride
Purgatory has teamed up with Burton and instructors from around the world to offer the Learn to Ride Program (LTR). This specially designed program uses specific boots, board and bindings combined with our top instructors to have you riding from the top of the mountain in no time. This package includes rental equipment, beginner lift ticket and full day lesson.
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Burton LTR
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Regular Season
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Holiday Season*
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Ski Cooper: More Info »
Ski Cooper will not only teach you to ski and board but will teach you the fundamentals that are so important as to how fast you progress and how much fun you will have. We've been teaching skiing and boarding for years. As a matter of fact, many our instructors have nearly 25 years of teaching experience. We even have a few instructors who learned to ski and board at Ski Cooper.
Never Ever Ski Packages
- Two hour lesson + Equipment Rental + Beginner Lift Ticket - $50
- Two hour lesson + Equipment Rental + Full Mountain Lift Ticket - $60
Class times: 10, 12, and 1:30 daily
Ski Cooper's focus is having an enjoyable experience that is safe.
We will challenge you but still keep you in your safety zone. You
will learn about the Skier Responsibility Code, your equipment and
the fundamentals that are so important for an enjoyable and
successful learning experience.
Steamboat: More Info »
LEARN TO SKI PACKAGE
Skiers Level 1
This is our premier, season-long clinic, where everything is taken
care of for first-time skiers. Three full days of instruction, gear
rental w/ 'In-Room' fitting, and lift tickets. We take care of
everything. You will have the same instructor for all three days.
We guarantee your success! We will get you skiing comfortably on
green runs or your next lessons are free until we get you
there!
- Cost: $299
- Lesson must be taken on consecutive days.
- Prices are package based and not subject to discount.
The Three day program is the BEST way to learn. The right
equipment, the right progression of skills, and, now, the right
terrain.
We've moved over 250,000 yards of dirt to re-shape our base area to
enhance the beginner experience. We made the terrain better for
first time and learning skiers/riders by diverting fast skiers and
riders, making the pitch consistent, and creating flatter
terrain.
Burton Learn to Ride
Learning to snowboard is easy and fun, especially with Steamboat's signature Burton Learn-to-Ride program, which incorporates special equipment with proven teaching methods. Three full days of instruction with the same instructor, gear rental with In-Room fitting and lift tickets are all included. The program runs daily from 10am to 3pm. We'll have you riding comfortably on green trails or your next lessons are free until we get you there. Your success is guaranteed!
- Cost: $299
- Lessons must be taken on consecutive days.
- Prices are package based and not subject to discount.
Learn to Ski/Ride Weekend
Adults and Kids*, Levels 1-3
Get started skiing and snowboarding with Steamboat's specially
priced half-day clinic programs offered two weekends this winter.
This program is designed to get first time skiers and riders
started toward enjoying exhilarating winter recreation. Packages
are available for Clinics and Lift Tickets, or throw in a
beginner's rental package for only $3 more. Clinics are offered
Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 6-7 from 12:30pm - 3:00pm each day.
Cost:
- Clinic and Lower Mountain Lift Ticket...................... $25
- Clinic, Lower Mountain Lift Ticket & Rental............... $28
Kids must currently be in 1st Grade and Older
Available only Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 6-7
Prices are package based and not subject to discount
Sunlight Mountain: More Info »
Learn to Shine
The Learn to Shine program is for never-ever skiers, Sunlight
makes access to the exciting winter sports of skiing and
snowboarding affordable. The program is three days of lift tickets,
two-hour lessons, and equipment rentals. At the end of the program,
"graduates" receive a free five-day pass to hone their new
skills!
Skiing Learn to Shine $250
Snowboarding Learn to Shine $265
At the completion of the program, you will receive a FREE 5-day
pass for the 2008-2009 season!
*This program is only available to those who have not skied or
snowboarded before.
Winter Park: More Info »
Learn to Ski
January is Learn to Ski and Ride Month and Winter Park has a
deal for parents looking to get in on the fun. Adults can enroll in
a half-day morning or afternoon lesson for only $25 with the
purchase of any kids' group lesson. Save an additional $10 on the
purchase of kids' lessons when you flash your season pass.
Call 800-729-7907 to book in advance or visit www.winterparkresort.com
to reserve your lesson now.
Specialty clinics are excluded, offer valid January 1-31, 2009.
Wolf Creek: More Info »
Best Learn to Ski & Ride Deals for 2008-2009:
Wolf Creek Ski Area offers a 1st Day Beginner Ski & Snowboard Package for new skiers and boarders. This combination package includes a four hour group lesson and a lift ticket to the Nova Chairlift priced at $52.00 for skiers and $62.00 for boarders.
A 2nd Day Beginner Package for both skiers and snowboarders is a
follow-up to the 1st Day and makes it even easier to plan your
second day of skiing or boarding. A two-hour morning lesson plus a
lift ticket for the Nova and Raven Chairlifts is included for
$63.00 for skiers and $73.00 for boarders. This 2nd Day
Skier/Boarder Ticket is designed for anyone who is ready to
ski/board more of the mountain but wants to have a review of the
previous day.
*1st and 2nd Day Packages are available everyday, no
reservations required.
The Wolf Pup Ski Program
For children 5 - 8 years old, is an on the snow program that teaches the fun of skiing for beginner through intermediate levels. A Full Day of Wolf Pups includes four hours of lessons, lift ticket, lunch and a snack for $60.00. A Half Day of Wolf Pups includes two hours of lessons, morning or afternoon, lift ticket and snacks for $50.00. Wolf Pup's meet in the Wolf Pup Building which has easy access to the Magic Carpet, Nova Lift, lessons, rentals, lunch, snacks and lots of fun! Wolf Pup lessons are available everyday, no reservations needed.
Special for Beginners:
Every morning the Ski School employees are stationed outside the Ticket Office where the shuttle drop off is located to greet and orientate new skiers and boarders to the mountain, help carry equipment and answer any questions. Rental Shop employees in the both the Main Rental Shop and Boarder Dome give extra attention to beginners to make sure ski and board boots are fit properly and comfortably for a positive first time equipment experience.
