Best For Beginners

Learn to ski or snowboard at Mt. Baker with the Best for Beginners package! Best for Beginners is designed for first time skiers and snowboarders and those working towards turning and stopping on easy green terrain. Participants are grouped into lesson classes based on age and ability. Lessons follow a beginner progression, learning one skill and building on it throughout the two hours. Participants can expect to spend the majority of their first lesson on gentle beginner terrain and on the handle tow slope. Some lessons may use the handle tow lift while others may hike around to find the appropriate terrain for their ability. The lesson will prioritize getting to know your equipment, learning how to stay in control, and working towards the skills needed for riding the handle tow or beginner chair lift. This package includes a two hour group lesson, rental equipment (includes helmet and either skis, boots & poles or snowboard & boots) and beginner chair lift ticket. Ages 7 and up. If you’d like to pick your own lesson group, we recommend a private lesson.

Unsure of your ability level? Check our Ability Guidelines to self-assess your skiing or snowboarding level.

RESERVATIONS
We strongly encourage you to reserve your lessons in advance through our online store. Reservations will be available once we have set our Opening Day. Check back here then. This is the best way to ensure the type, day and time of the lesson you want.

WALK-INS
We offer limited walk-in availability for Daily Lessons. Availability varies from day to day and is on a first come, first served basis. We recommend signing up at our instruction desk at 8am for morning walk-in lessons and no later than 11am for afternoon walk-in lessons.