Multi-week lessons are a great way to improve your shredding skills while making new friends!
Lessons will run unless we are closed due to weather. Please see our Cold Weather Policy for more information.
Helmets are mandatory to participate in all Snow School programs.
Join us on Saturdays this winter! These lessons are for children aged 4-11, from first timers to advanced sliders, perfect for those looking to improve their skills while making new friends. Groups are split by discipline, ability and age.
Dates:
Length: 2 hours per day for 3 consecutive Saturdays
Ability: Level 1–4 (Check the Ability Chart to find the appropriate group)
Registration:
Children learn best when they ski or ride with peers of a similar ability level and age.
If you’re unsure of which group, it’s best to start your child in a lower group so they can be rewarded with progress rather than setbacks.
| Lesson | Ability Level | Times | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-11 Years old | Level 1 & 2 | 11 AM to 1 PM | $230 |
| 4-11 Years old | Level 3 & 4 | 2 PM to 4 PM | $230 |
Lift tickets and rentals are not included in the lesson price.
A lift ticket or a season pass is required for all lessons. Bunny hill tickets can be purchased separately for levels 1 & 2. These levels are likely to stay only on the bunny hill.
Are you new to skiing or snowboarding? Are you rocking the green runs but want to build up your confidence and move to the blue runs? Are you skiing/riding all over the hill but want to improve your technique and build confidence on steeper, more difficult terrain?
This course is designed for adult skiers & snowboarders who want to learn in a fun group environment. Groups will be split by ski & snowboard, and ability level.
Day: Sundays
Length: 2 hours per day for 3 consecutive Sundays
Age: 19+
Ability: Level 1–4 (Check the Ability Chart to find the appropriate group)
| Dates | Price | Add-on half-day Lift Ticket | Add-on half- day Rental |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 24 | $265 | $135 | $75 |
| January 31 | $265 | $135 | $75 |
| February 7 | $265 | $135 | $75 |
Lift tickets and rentals are not included in the lesson price.
A lift ticket or a season pass is required for all lessons. Bunny hill tickets can be purchased separately for levels 1 & 2. These levels are likely to stay only on the bunny hill.
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| LEVEL 1 – FIRST TIME SKIER/BEGINNER | Who: I have never skied or; I have tried skiing but I am not yet able to stop with confidence on a gentle slope. What: I want to start with the basics – learn to glide on snow, and control speed and direction. Where: Session will begin on snow near the lodge and will progress to the Bunny Hill. |
| LEVEL 2: NOVICE | Who: I can stop with confidence on a gentle slope (Lower Bunny Hill). What: I want to work on turning and control to progress to the chairlift and more varied terrain. Where: Session will begin on the handle tow/Bunny Hill and may progress up the chairlift (Hailey’s or Pokey). |
| LEVEL 3: COMFORTABLE NOVICE | Who: I can control my speed and turn on easy green runs (Upper Bunny Hill). I may or may not have ridden a chairlift before. Steeper sections on green runs are challenging (Hailey’s, Pokey). What: I want to ride the chairlift and work on conquering the green runs. Where: Session will take place up the chairlift, on groomed green runs (Hailey’s or Pokey). |
| LEVEL 4: INTERMEDIATE | Who: I can ski in control on green runs and may have begun to explore blue runs. What: I want to explore blue run terrain and improve my skills on steeper slopes and varied terrain. Where: Session will take place on a mix of green and groomed blue runs (Hailey’s, Pokey, Dan’s Descent, Gold Rush). |
| LEVEL 5: ADVANCED | Who: I can ski everything that Mt. Sima has to offer with control and confidence. What: I want specialized instruction to improve my skiing ability to tackle specific terrain and conditions (e.g., carving, moguls, trees, ungroomed/crud). Where: Anywhere and everywhere. Terrain selection will depend on the goals of the lesson. |
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| LEVEL 1 – FIRST TIME SNOWBOARDER/BEGINNER | Who: I have never snowboarded before or; I have tried snowboarding a few times but I want to learn the fundamentals. What: I want to start with the basics – learn to slide on snow, and control speed and direction Where: Session will begin on snow near the lodge and will progress to the Bunny Hill. |
| LEVEL 2: NOVICE | Who: I can slide on the snow with both feet attached and prefer one edge (either heel or toe side). What: I want to develop skills to ride both edges (heel side/toe side) and to steer the board downhill. Where: Session will begin on the handle tow/Bunny Hill and may progress up the chairlift (Hailey’s or Pokey). |
| LEVEL 3: COMFORTABLE NOVICE | Who: I can comfortably ride my heel edge and toe edge separately. What: I want to learn to link heel side and toe side turns and learn to turn with confidence. Where: Session will take place on the Bunny hill and groomed green runs (Hailey’s or Pokey). |
| LEVEL 4: INTERMEDIATE | Who: I can link turns in control on green runs and may have begun to explore blue runs. What: I want to explore blue run terrain and learn the fundamentals of board performance. Where: Session will take place on a mix of green and groomed blue runs (Hailey’s, Pokey, Dan’s Descent, Gold Rush). |
| LEVEL 5: ADVANCED | Who: I can snowboard in control on all blue runs. Steep blue sections (Upper Dan’s Descent) or ungroomed snow may be challenging. What: I want to refine my skills to master steep blue terrain and start to explore black and/or ungroomed terrain (possibly learn to ride Terrain Park). Where: Session will take place mainly on blue terrain (groomed or ungroomed) and may venture into black runs or gladed areas (Chilkoot, Friends Zone, Dream Weaver). |
| LEVEL 6: EXPERT | Who: I can snowboard everything that Mt. Sima has to offer with control and confidence. What: I want specialized instruction to improve my snowboarding ability to tackle specific terrain and conditions (e.g., trees, trees, ungroomed/crud, moguls, park). Where: Anywhere and everywhere. Terrain selection will depend on the goals of the lesson. |