Hey, Mom and Dad, Uncle Bob or Great-Granny, let’s learn to ski! With great guides, gear (and deals), more adults are hitting the slopes than ever, often for the first time. So, put down that pickleball paddle for a few moments and head to the mountains for more excitement and better scenery. As famed ski filmmaker Warren Miller said, “If you don’t do it this year, you will be one year older when you do!”
Note: Prices do not include gratuities. See resort websites for lesson and program details, requirements and blackout dates. Terms, prices and availability are subject to change.
Alta Ski Area (skiing only)
Adult Learn-to-Ski Program ($485)
(4) two-hour lessons
(4) days of rental skis, boots & poles
Beginner area lift ticket included
Gear rental not included
Fridays 1:30–3:30pm (Session 1: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023; Session 2: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024)
Adult Beginner & Novice Class Lessons (Single Lesson $150; Three-Pack $375)
Available daily from 1:30-3:30pm
No advance reservation required
Lift ticket and gear rental not included
Beaver Mountain
Learn-to-Turn Beginner’s Lessons ($80)
No minimum/maximum age
Two-hour beginner group lesson
Rental gear included
All-day Little Beaver lift pass included
Lesson only, $45
Learn-to-Turn 1-2-3 Program ($220)
No minimum/maximum age
(3) two-hour beginner group lessons,
Rental equipment included
All-day Little Beaver lift pass included
Upon completion of all three lessons, the participant receives a Little Beaver Season Pass, good for the remainder of the season
Brian Head Ski Resort
2.5-hour beginner or intermediate group lessons
Daily at 10am and 1:30pm
Reserve lesson in advance
Pricing varies, depending on ability level, lesson length, and holiday season
Lift ticket and gear rental not included
Brighton
Intro Package ($160-170, depending on date)
2-hour beginner group lesson (lessons with only one student will last one hour)
Ages 13+
Advanced registration is preferred. Walk-in lessons may be available day of. Check for availability inside the snowsports school at least 30 minutes prior to lesson start time.
Lift ticket (Explorer & Majestic Lifts only) included
Rental gear included
Adult Group Lessons ($85-$95, depending on date)
Two-hour group lesson
Mornings (10:30am-12:30pm)
Afternoons (1:30pm-3:30pm)
All levels
Ages 13+
Advanced registration required
Lift ticket and gear rental not included
Big Mountain Mondays ($360)
Series of (4) 2.5-hour group lessons for intermediate-advanced skiers
Monday afternoons (1:15-3:45pm) (if only one student, then 1.5 hours)
Session #1: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
Session #2: Feb 5, 12, 26, Mar 4
Ages 18+
Advanced registration required
Parking reservations are required. However, all multi-week participants receive free parking vouchers
Includes a lift ticket for the duration of the lesson PLUS discounted lift tickets for parents on lesson days
Gear rentals are not included
Women’s Workshop ($270-$360)
Series of morning group lessons for all skill levels
3-day Session ($270)
(Thursdays, 9:30am-noon, November 30, December 7, 14)
4-day Sessions ($360)
#1 (Wednesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm, January 10, 17, 24, 31)
#2 (Thursdays, 9:30am-12:30pm, January 11,18, 25, February 1)
#3 (Thursdays, 9:30am-12:30pm, March 7, 14, 21, 28)
Ages 18+
Advanced registration required
Parking reservations are required. However, all multi-week participants receive free parking vouchers
7-hour lift ticket for day of lesson included
Gear rentals not included
Cherry Peak
First Timer Group Lesson Special ($75)
Half-day group lesson ($85 value)
Full-day ski or snowboard rental ($25 value)
Full-day ski pass at Cherry Peak Resort ($45 value)
Beginner Super Pack ($375)
(5) Half-Day group lessons ($225 value)
(5) Full-Day equipment rentals ($125 value)
(5) Full-Day ski passes ($225 value)
(1) All-Access 365-day season pass (Silver Individual) upon completion of 5 lessons, good 365 days from date of issuance ($259 value)
Deer Valley Resort (skiing only)
Adult Group Lessons ($260-$310, depending on date)
Three-hour group lesson
Daily, 9am-noon or 1-4pm
Advance reservations required
Grouped by skill level
Maximum four participants per group. If only one student converts to a two-hour lesson beginning at the original start time
Lift ticket and gear rental not included
Eagle Point
Adult Group Lessons ($128-178, depending on date and time)
Ages 15+
Two-hour group lesson
Daily, 10am-noon or 1:15-3-15pm
Helmet rental included with lesson
Lift ticket not included
Reservations must be booked at least 48 hours in advance. All online reservations save 10% off the in-person rate
Nordic Valley
Sunday Rookie Senders ($39)
Two-hour beginner group lesson (Sunday, 1-3pm)
Rental gear
Lift ticket, valid from 1pm – 4pm
Ages 17+ only
Advance online purchase required
Blackout dates: 12/31/23, 1/14/24, 2/18/24
Adult Group Lessons ($89-109, depending on date)
Two-hour group lesson, any level
Daily (10am-noon or 1-3pm)
Ages 18+ only
Must register at least 24 hours in advance, online or by phone. Same-day registration is accepted only if space is available.
Nighttime Adult Group Lessons ($59)
Two-hour beginner group lesson (5-7pm)
Ages 13+ only
Lift ticket and gear rental not included
Must register at least 24 hours in advance, online or by phone. Same-day registration is accepted only if space is available.
Park City Mountain
Adult First Time Half Day Group Lessons ($209, or $167 with Epic Pass Mountain Rewards)
Three-hour lessons (daily, 9am-noon or 1-4pm) at Park City Village or Canyons
First-timer or Beginner/Intermediate lessons. Individuals grouped with others based on level and age
Ages 15+
Lift ticket and gear rental not included
Powder Mountain
Local's Program ($299)
Five-week, two-hour group lesson series (Saturdays,10am-noon)
Session #1: January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3
Session #2: February 10, 24, March 2, 9, 16
All levels
Ages 18+
Advance registration required
Lift ticket and gear rental not included (Price: $994 lesson series with lift tickets)
Women's Program ($399)
Four-week, three-hour group lesson series (1-4pm, plus après ski activities)
Session #1: January 6,13, 20, 27
Session #2: February 3, 10, 24, March 2
Women ages 18+
Women instructors
All levels. Participants with similar abilities grouped together
Lift ticket and gear rental not included (Price: $955 lesson series with lift tickets)
Snowbasin Resort
Learn & Earn Program (SELLS OUT EARLY)
Year 1 ($799)
(3) all-day, first-timers group lessons (10am-3pm)
Season gear rentals
Season pass provided after lessons completed
Year 2 ($899)
(3) Lessons
Seasonal Rental Package to Own
Season Pass provided for Winter 2023–24
Year 3 ($899)
One All-Day Private Lesson
Season Pass for Summer 2024 and Winter 2023-24
Ages 13+
Advanced registration required
See website for details and exclusions
Women on Wednesday ($699)
Four-week, four-hour group lessons (Wednesdays, 8am-noon, including one hour gondola access before public opening)
Session #1: January 10, 17, 24, 31
Session #2: February 7, 14, 21, 28
Grouped by ability with a minimum of three women per skill level
Each day includes early gondola access, hot cocoa and coffee breaks with pastries, discounts in the Retail Shop and a season-ending breakfast
Lift ticket, gear rental and lunch not included
Adult Group Lessons (TBA)
All-day group lessons
All levels
Ages 13+
Advanced registration required
Lift ticket and gear rental not included
Snowbird
Adult Beginner Special ($162)
2.5-hour group lesson for first-timers and beginners
Morning — 10am-12:30pm
Afternoon — 1:30pm-4 pm
Ages 16+
Advance registration required
Includes lesson, Chickadee lift ticket and gear rentals
Adult Workshops ($162)
2.5-hour group lesson focussing on technique or challenging terrain for intermediates—experts
Mornings (10am-12:30pm)
Afternoons (1:30-4pm)
Advanced registration required
Ages 16+
Lift ticket and gear rental not included
Senior Tuesdays ($924)
(6) 2.5-hour group lesson for intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders
Wednesdays (10am-12:30pm) (January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6)
Ages 60+
Advanced registration required
Lift ticket and gear rental not included
Women’s Wednesdays ($924)
(6) 2.5-hour group lesson for intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders who identify as women
Wednesdays (10am-12:30pm) (January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7)
Ages 18+
Advanced registration required
Lift ticket and gear rental not included
Adventure Team Parents ($650)
Series of 2.5-hour group lessons for advanced to expert skiers and snowboarders
Session dates coincide with child's Adventure Team session (10am-12:30pm)
Ages 18+ (must have a child on Adventure Team)
Advanced registration required
Lift ticket and gear rental not included
Solitude Mountain Resort
Adult Group Lessons ($90-$135, depending on date and time)
Half-day group lessons
Morning (9:30am-noon)
Afternoon (1:30-3:30pm)
All levels
Ages 14+
Lift ticket not included, but add-on available for $85 (weekday) or $95 (weekend/holiday)
Gear rental not included
Women on Wednesdays ($525)
Six-week sessions of beginner or intermediate/expert group lessons (Wednesdays, 9:30am-noon)
Session #1: January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14
Session #2: February 28; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3
Professional female instructors
Women 18+
All levels
Lift ticket and gear rental not included
Sundance Mountain Resort
Adult group lessons ($135 half-day, $230 full-day)
Morning (10am-12:30pm)
Afternoon (1:30-4pm)
Full-day (10am, 5 hours of instruction)
All levels
Ages 13+
Discounted lift tickets available for lesson participant
Gear rentals not included
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance
Ladies Day Clinics ($324)
Group lessons (10am-12:30pm)
Session #1: (Tuesdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30)
Session #2: (Thursdays, February 8, 15, 22, 29)
Session #3: (Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28)
Professional female instructors
Women ages 18+
All levels
Groups are arranged according to ability level and age
Lift ticket and gear rental are not included ($43 lift ticket for a participant can be purchased at the time of lesson checkout)
Review Parking Program before your visit. Parking is not guaranteed.
Woodward Park CityAdult Group Lessons (TBA)
Group instruction for first-timers and beginners
Half-day
Full-day
All ages
All-day lift ticket included
Full-day lessons include lunch
