Ski & Ride School

Everyone here was a beginner once.

From a three-year-old's first snowplow to your first black diamond. Lessons for every age, every ability, every nerve level.

First time? Start here
The best deal on the mountain

First Time Lesson Package

Never skied or ridden before? One price covers a full day of lessons, all your rental gear, and a beginner-area lift ticket. Ages 7 and up, first-timers only.

Adults · 13+
$99
  • Morning and afternoon lesson, same instructor
  • All rental equipment included
  • Beginner area lift ticket included
  • On snow at 10 a.m.
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Juniors · 7-12
$115
  • Everything in the adult package
  • Lunch included
  • Same instructor all day
  • Arrive early: rentals open 8:30
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Graduate perk 1Free frequent skier card · every lift day $83 or less
Graduate perk 250% off group lessons, same discipline
Graduate perk 350% off gear rentals, same discipline

Finish both sessions and the perks are yours for the season. Blackout dates Dec 25 - Jan 4 and Feb 14-16. First-timers only, no exceptions, and yes, they can tell.

Kids · ages 3-12

Kids lessons

Little ones check in at the Kids Center on the second floor of the Base Lodge. Ages 7-12 meet at the school.

Ski/Ride & Play · 3-6
$165 half day
  • 9-12 or 1-4 · full day $240 with lunch
  • Lift ticket and gear storage included
  • 25% off rentals
  • Supervised breaks all day
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Junior Group · 7-12
$125 morning
  • Afternoon $110 · full day $205 with lunch
  • Grouped by ability
  • Morning starts 10 a.m.
  • Lift ticket sold separately
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Kids Private · up to 5
$470 half day
  • Full day $710 · price covers the whole group
  • Up to 3 kids ages 3-6, up to 5 ages 7+
  • Beginner lift ticket for each child
  • Your kids, your pace, one instructor
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Adults · 13+

Adult lessons

Grouped by ability, from second-day snowplow to steeps and trees. Privates take up to five friends at one flat price.

Group · morning
$135
  • 10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
  • Grouped by ability
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Group · afternoon
$120
  • 1 - 3:15 p.m.
  • Full day $210
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Private · up to 5
$470 half day
  • Full day $710 · whole group, one price
  • Beginner lift ticket for each guest
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Kids Center & Day Care

Second floor of the Base Lodge. Day Care takes little ones from 6 months to 6 years while you ski: infants $105 half day or $145 full, children $90 half day or $125 full with lunch. Napping rooms, snacks, low ratios, and a photo ID checked at every pickup. Reserve ahead online, there's no waitlist and spots go.

Drop off at 9, ski until 4, and the app pings you if the Kids Center needs you. One record, one pass, one place to check.

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Booking and cancellations

BookingOnline only · lessons can't be reserved by phone
School phone406-862-2909
Full refundCancel 2+ days ahead
1 day ahead$25 fee · $125 for privates
Day of / no-showNonrefundable
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