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Best for Beginners

Sunday April 11 will be the last day of Instruction for the 2020-21 Season.

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED  Limited Walk-In Availability

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Best For Beginners

We make a special effort to keep our class size small with 5 participants. This means better personal attention and effective time spent learning. Our Best For Beginners sessions, grouped by age and ability, are for those who are new to the mountain environment or who have been a few times but would like more confidence with the basics.

  • FIRST TIME BEST FOR BEGINNER PACKAGE For First Time Skiers
    The Best for Beginners package is designed for first time skiers or those wanting to start fresh with the absolute basics of the sport. These lessons will prioritize getting to know your equipment and learning how to stay in control by turning and stopping. Lessons follow a beginner progression, learning one skill and building on it throughout the two hours.
  • NEXT STEPS BEST FOR BEGINNER PACKAGE  For participants who can slide and stop on easy green terrain. The Next Steps Best for Beginners package is designed for skiers who are able to consistently slide and stop in our beginner area (flat area and/or handle tow) and are ready to head towards the chair lift. Lessons follow a beginner progression that builds off of our "First Time" lessons, learning one skill and building on it throughout the two hours.

All Best For Beginners Packages include 2hr group lesson, rental equipment (skis, boots, and poles), and beginner chair lift ticket

CURRENT COVID-19  REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LESSONS: 
  • Participants and Instructors will need to be COVID-19 symptom free each day.
  • Participants and Instructors will need to wear face coverings at all times.
  • Participants and Instructors will need to maintain 6 feet of physical distance.
  • Please Note: We will not be able to offer Daily Instruction for students under the age of 10 at this time due to COVID-19

Reservations Recommended Daily Instruction Reservations

Best For Beginner Snowboard Lesson

AGE

10 & UP

ABILITY

1 ONLY

DURATION

2 HOURS

Rates

 

First Time Best For Beginner Package (Ability 1 Only)

Lesson, Rental,
& All Day Beginner Lift Ticket

$75

tax not included

Next Steps Best For Beginner Package 

Lesson, Rental,
& All Day Beginner Lift Ticket

$75

tax not included

Photos Kevin T McHugh

  • All prices subject to change up or down without notice.
  • Canadian rate subject to current exchange rate.
  • Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Debit, Interac, or Cash Only.
  • Must show Photo ID with Visa or MC.
  • Prices listed do not include WSST. Washington State Sales Tax is 7.9% where applicable.
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