Ski & sNOWBOARD
Lessons
Welcome to Sipapu’s
Ski & Snowboard School
Private and group lessons are available for all ages and skill levels.
Everyone, especially families, loves how fun and affordable it is to learn to ski at Sipapu. The Magic Carpet Beginner Area has a welcoming atmosphere and is a legendary family- and first-timers tradition. Sipapu ski lessons are a great way to learn how to connect with the mountain.
Had a beginner lesson already and ready to progress? Book the Beginner Advanced lesson to continue progression and avoid repeating the same lesson.
Quick Tip:
while tips to instructors are not required, they are very appreciated!
GROUP LESSON PRICING
| Morning Ski or Snowboard Group Lesson 2 Hour 10 AM – Noon | starting at $61 per person Ages 6+. Ticket & rentals must be purchased separately. Price reflects lesson cost only. |
| Afternoon Ski or Snowboard Group Lesson 2 Hour 1 PM – 3 PM | starting at $53 per person Ages 6+. Ticket & rentals must be purchased separately. Price reflects lesson cost only. |
PRIVATE LESSON PRICING
| Private Ski or Snowboard Lesson 1 Hour 9 AM 12 PM | starting at $92 per person Ticket & rentals must be purchased separately. Price reflects lesson cost only. Ages 3+. Parents must be available by cell phone. | ||
| Morning Private Ski or Snowboard Lesson 2 Hours 10 AM – Noon | starting at $179 per person Ticket & rentals must be purchased separately. Price reflects lesson cost only. Ages 3+. Parents must be available by cell phone. | ||
| Afternoon Private Ski or Snowboard Lesson 2 Hours 1 PM – 3 PM | starting at $136 per person Ticket & rentals must be purchased separately. Price reflects lesson cost only. Ages 3+. Parents must be available by cell phone. | ||
| Morning Private Family Ski or Snowboard Lesson 2 Hours 10 AM – 12 PM | starting at $262 per group Up to four people. Lesson teaches to the least experienced group member, ages 6+. Ticket & rentals must be purchased separately. Price reflects lesson cost only. Please note that Beginner Family Lessons are extremely limited during peak holiday seasons (Christmas, MLK and President’s Day). | ||
| Afternoon Private Family Ski or Snowboard Lesson 1 PM – 3 PM | starting at $220 per group Up to four people. Lesson teaches to the least experienced group member, ages 6+. Ticket & rentals must be purchased separately. Price reflects lesson cost only. Please note that Beginner Family Lessons are extremely limited during peak holiday seasons (Christmas, MLK and President’s Day). |
Sign up for Sipapu ski and ride lessons!
Ready to learn to ski or snowboard? Sipapu is a fantastic place to learn with our large magic carpet beginner area, and plenty of room on the mountain to grow your skills.
Sign up for private or group Sipapu ski or snowboard lessons today! We’ll teach you how to get on the snow, get on the lift, and connect with the mountain. Grow your skills to take your skiing and snowboarding up a notch.
Our legendary magic carpet beginner area is a family and first timers tradition.
Once you sign up for a lesson. you’ll be matched with other skiers or riders of a similar ability level. Check your ability level here.
LESSON SCHEDULE
| 9 AM – 10 AM | 1 HR AM Private Lessons |
| 10 AM – 12 PM | 2 Hour AM Lessons: Private, adult group lesson, kids group lesson, family private lesson |
| 12 PM – 1 PM | 1 HR PM Private Lessons |
| 1 PM – 3 PM | 2 Hour PM Lessons: Private, adult group lesson, kids group lesson, family private lesson |
| 3 PM – 4 PM | 1 HR PM Private Lessons |
Know Before You Go
- Registering at least 48 hours in advance is highly recommended. Lesson availability is limited
- Please obtain your rental equipment well in advance of your lesson time. Please plan on an extra 1 to 1.5 hours to get fitted and make it to the meeting place on time. The rental shop opens at 7:30 AM during the busy times of the year. Arrive early and get your gear!
- Please meet at the bell tower in the base area near the magic carpet for your lesson to begin.
- Please arrive at the base area 15-20 minutes before your lesson to check-in.
- Lessons are non-refundable.
What to Bring
Skis or Snowboard
Fully Functional & properly fitting gear is necessary. Reserve rental equipment here.
Helmets
Required for ages 12 & under, and highly recommended for all.
Appropriate Clothing/Gear
May include- warm layers, snow jacket, snow pants, neck gaiter, non-fleece mittens/gloves, goggles, and hand warmers. Applying sunscreen and lip balm is highly recommended. See a packable list here.
Sunblock & Lip Balm
It helps to apply these on kids prior to drop-off.
Water and snacks
Hydration and food will help maintain your energy levels during your lesson session.
Ages 6+
Group Lessons
Our instructors can help you reach the next level, whether it’s your first time or you’re looking to improve your technique.
Beginner skiers and snowboarders will experience hands-on instruction during our group lessons in our beginner terrain area, which includes a Magic Carpet and Beginner lift.
Take your first steps toward becoming a member of our ski and snowboard community or acquire new skills in a fun terrain area made specifically for learning!
Ages 3+
Private Lessons
Sipapu’s private lessons offer the most flexibility and the best learning environment. Private instruction is available to beginner, intermediate, and advanced skiers and snowboarders who want to focus on specific goals, build technique and have fun.
What Level Skiier am I?
SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
Beginner
- 1st time skiing/snowboarding
- Been skiing/snowboarding before, but not ready to load the chairlift
- Needs to work on stopping consistently
- Needs a 1st time lesson refresher
Advanced Beginner
- Green runs remain a bit of a challenge
- Prefers a slower pace
- Able to put ski/snowboard on/off with little or no help
- Can load and unload the chair-lift safely (or may need to learn how to)
- Can stand up alone after a fall
- Knows how to stop on demand and may know how to do minor direction changes
- Has been skiing/snowboarding for 1-3 days or hasn’t been in a long time
Intermediate
- Feel very confident and know how to comfortably control speed and link turns on green runs
- Able to take skis or snowboard on and off
- Can stand up alone after a fall
- Can load and unload the chair-lift safely
- Blue runs can be challenging
Advanced
- Feel very confident and know how to comfortably control speed and link turns on blue runs
- Advanced lessons are going to challenge your or your kids on blue terrain and will stay on groomed terrain
- Lessons start at the base area. Lesson may move over to lifts during the lesson
- Offered in private lessons only
