Know Before You Go
Prepare for your lesson
What to Expect
- Your premier private lesson instructor will co-create a plan with you for your lesson based on your individual needs and goals.
- Your instructor will help you have fun and learn – and develop the skill needed to unlock more of the mountain at your pace.
- Instructors will provide guidance for tips to use until your next lesson at the end of the session.
What's Your Skill Level?
Beginner Levels 1 - 4
Level 1: This is your first time skiing or snowboarding and you need to learn the ropes.
Level 2: You know a thing or two like how to put equipment on and how to move around the flats. But you’re ready to move on from comfortable gliding, stopping, and making simple direction changes on the easiest learning terrain.
Level 3: You’re comfortable gliding and making turns on beginner terrain and are ready to try easy green runs on the mountain.
Level 4: You ski or ride comfortably and confidently on beginner terrain. You can ride chairlifts and link smooth, gliding turns.
Intermediate Levels 5 - 7
Level 5: You’re comfortable and confident on all greens and some blues. Linking turns of varying sizes and controlling speeds by adjusting your line with little need for braking is not a problem.
Level 6: Blue terrain is no longer challenging. You’re comfortable, confident, and capable of skiing or riding the easiest ungroomed and moguled blues. Linking turns of varying sizes at moderate speeds is not a problem.
Level 7: Blues and easy blacks are comfortable for you. You can confidently ski or ride moderate moguls and ungroomed snow and can modify your technique like linking dynamic carved turns and stay in constant rhythm on groomed blues.
Advanced Levels 8 - 9
Level 8: Competent, confident, and consistent describes your speed and technique. You’re already skiing or riding with flair and offensive tactics on most terrain, carving arc-to-arc turns on easier groomed runs, and handling moderate mogul runs with good speed and rhythm. Ungroomed conditions are not a problem and you can handle all but the most extreme inbounds terrain.
Level 9: You’re one step away from “expert” level with your offensive movements and tactics. You can ski or ride with confidence and flair, almost anywhere, almost any time.
What You Need
Your comfort and safety is our number one priority, so review the following items to ensure you are fully equipped for your ski or snowboard lesson.
All guests must have a pass or a lift ticket to participate in a lesson. Best pricing is available online, in advance.
A winter sport helmet is required for all lesson participants aged 14 and under, and 18 and under in designated children’s lessons. We strongly encourage helmet use for all ages. Helmets can be included along with a rental order or rented separately.
What We Recommend
- Base Layers: These fall under snow gear to provide an extra level of insulation while keeping your skin dry from sweat. Recommended to be a tighter fit for comfort and to wear both top and bottom.
- Neck Gaiter: This is normally a tube of fabric worn around your neck and face to protect you from sun the sun and cold conditions.
- Snow Socks: Should go to just under the knee. Generally labelled to keep your feet warm and should be breathable.
- Layers and/or Jacket: Based on comfort level, it is recommended to have one fleece layer and/or a snow jacket on top of your base layers.
- Sunscreen: Even on cloudy days, it is recommended to apply sunscreen to any areas of exposed skin with high attention to the nose, lips, and neck.
- Children: It is recommended to choose clothing in which children can slip in and out of independently for bathroom breaks.