Young skier high fiving the lifty
Young skier high fiving the lifty
Price:
$95-$155

Dates:
Daily through April 2025

Check in:
Once lessons are booked, kids will meet their instructors at the Ski and Ride School meeting area, located near the clock tower in the village, 10 minutes prior to the lesson time. If you need rental equipment, please arrive at the Ski and Ride Center at least 1 hour prior to your lesson time

Lesson Times:
2-hour Lessons | 9:30am OR 1:00pm
4-hour Lessons | 2 hours at 9:30am and 2 hours at 1:00pm with a break for lunch in between. Parents/guardians must pick up children for lunch.

Abilities:
Beginners | Please refer to chart below to know which class to book

Your Child's First Turns

Enroll your child (ages 5-6) in a group ski lesson that ensures a safe and smooth introduction to skiing. Whether your kid is brand new or already linking their turns on beginner slopes, group lessons are the perfect way to make their first memories of the mountain. Our expert instructors will provide simple, individualized instruction in a group environment filled with skiers who are the similar age and ability level.

Looking for a childcare and lesson combo through the Children's Center? Click Here for more information.

Below, you will find a chart listing the options for your child depending on their capabilities. It is very important to book your child under the correct lesson! If the lesson your child is needing is unavailable, please do not book any available lesson. Instead, please call (208) 603-5542 for further assistance.

LevelsCurrent AbilityKids (5-6) Lesson Options
Level 1 | First TimerNever skied/snowboarded before
  • Private
  • 2-hour Learn to Turn Group Lesson at
    9:30am or 1:00pm
  • 4-hour Learn to Turn Group Lesson at
    9:30am and 1:00pm
Level 2-3 | Carpet RidersCan balance, slide and/or change direction
on a gentle slope
  • Private
  • 2-hour Basic Turns Group Lesson at
    9:30am or 1:00pm
  • 4-hour Basic Turns Group Lesson at
    9:30 and 1:00pm
Level 4-5 | GreenCan confidently change direction and
control speed on green terrain
  • Private
  • 2-hour Beginning Parallel Group Lesson at
    9:30am or 1:00pm
  • 4-hour Beginning Parallel Group Lesson at
    9:30am and 1:00pm
Level 6-7 | BlueCan confidently link turns on blue terrain
using turn shape to control speed
Level 8-9 | BlackCan confidently ski/ride black terrain using a variety
of turn sizes and turn shape to control speed



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Select your lesson date, then select desired lesson type and age group using the chart above. Add more lessons to cart or proceed to checkout! If you're booking less than two days in advance, they will appear unavailable online. Instead, please call (208) 603-5542 to book.
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Additional Information

Depending on the lesson, lift tickets and rentals can be added during the purchasing process. For private lessons, lift tickets and rentals must be purchased separately.
At Schweitzer, we always do our best to keep class sizes at or below 8 students.
Up to 5 people can participate in private lessons at no additional cost.
You will need to bring your lift ticket or season pass, skis and poles or snowboard, and proper clothing. And don't forget to bring the excitement!
Be sure to check the weather and the Mountain Report page to adequately prepare for your day on the slopes. The most important thing for skiing and riding is to dress in layers. You can always adjust during the day! Wear your base layers (preferably no cotton), mid layers, waterproof outer layers, warm gloves, a helmet, goggles, and a face mask. If it's your first time on the mountain, you can also check out our First Timers Guide!
Lesson participants will meet their instructors at the Ski & Ride School Meeting Area, located near the clock tower in the village, 10 minutes prior to the lesson time. If you need rental equipment, please arrive at the Ski & Ride Center at least 1 hour prior to your lesson. We also recommend you allow 20 minutes for parking and shuttle services.
Kids (Ages 5-6) Group Ski Lessons are available in half- and full-day options and you have the choice to add a lift ticket and rentals for the day.

- The Full-Day option consists of two, two-hour lessons that start at 9:30am and 1:00pm with a lunch break in between.
- The Half-Day option consists of one, two-hour lesson that starts at either 9:30am or 1:00pm.
- You must arrive 10 minutes before the lesson start time so we can sort your child into the correct group.
Learn to Turn Lessons
Our Learn to Turn Lessons are designed for those who are hitting the slopes for the very first time or needing some extra assistance on the Musical Carpet! This class is designed to help you learn the basics you'll need to continue practicing even after your lesson is over!

Basic Turns Lessons
The Basic Turns Lessons are for beginner skiers who are able to stop and turn in both directions across the hill in a wedge or a "pizza"! This class is for those who may have been out riding a few times and are ready to continue fine tuning their turns, maintain balance, and work their way up to parallel turns.

Beginning Parallel
This class is exactly what it sounds like, you're ready for parallel skiing! This means you've graduated from the wedge or "pizza" skiing and are ready to start perfecting your parallel abilities, controlling your speed, and working up to other terrain like Midway off the Basin Express.
Ski & Ride School Cancellation Policy: Lessons are fully refundable if you cancel up to 2 full days before your lesson start time. Within 2 days, lessons are non-refundable.

Group Lessons are offered daily. However, they are subject to change based on instructor availability, group sizes, and events. For group lessons, please call (208) 603-5542. For private lessons, please call (208) 255-3070.