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Adult Group Lessons (Ages 13+)
The Ski & Ride School at Winter Park is dedicated to creating life long enjoyment of snowsports. Every instructor has been trained to use Guest Centered Teaching™ to ensure the best possible experience.
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Book your reservation at least 24 hours in advance by calling 800.729.7907 or online 48 hours in advance.
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First Timers
The Winter Park Ski and Ride School is known the world over for offering the best lesson value to beginners.
These unique programs for first time skiers and riders are guaranteed to get you exploring the mountain as quickly as possible.
LESSONS FOR 1ST TIME SKIERS
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Salomon Learn to Ski™ Available Daily at 9:30am |
Length |
Price |
Purchase |
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| Full Day Lesson/Lift Ticket/Rental |
4.5 hours |
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Easy Start – Ski Available Daily at 9:30am and 12:30pm |
Length |
Price |
Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day Lesson/Beginner Lift Ticket |
2.5 hours |
$69 |
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| Half Day Lesson/Beginner Lift Ticket/Rental |
2.5 hours |
$89 |
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All adult lessons meet at the Arrow chair lift at least 15 minutes before the lesson.
LESSONS FOR 1ST TIME SNOWBOARDERS
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Burton Learn to Ride™ Available Daily at 9:30am |
Length |
Price |
Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day Lesson/Lift Ticket/Rental |
4.5 hours |
$135 |
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Easy Start – Snowboard Available Daily at 9:30am and 12:30pm |
Length |
Price |
Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day Lesson/Beginner Lift Ticket |
2.5 hours |
$69 |
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| Half Day Lesson/Beginner Lift Ticket/Rental |
2.5 hours |
$89 |
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All adult lessons meet at the Arrow chair lift at least 15 minutes before the lesson.
Beyond Beginners
Lessons aren't just for beginners! The Winter Park Ski & Ride School is full of talented instructors that can help you reach your goals. Groomers, bumps, powder or pipe – there is something for everyone right here.
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Adult Ski & Ride School (ages 13 & up) - Lessons | |||
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Ski Available Daily at 9:30am and 12:30pm |
Length |
Price |
Purchase |
| Half Day Lesson |
2.5 hours |
$69 |
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| Half Day Lesson/Lift Ticket |
2.5 hours |
$99 |
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| Half Day Lesson/Lift Ticket/Full-Day Rental |
2.5 hours |
$125 |
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| Adult Ski & Ride School (ages 13 & up) - Lessons |
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| Snowboard Available Daily at 9:30am and 12:30pm |
Length |
Price |
Purchase |
| Half Day Lesson | 2.5 hours |
$69 |
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| Half Day Lesson/Lift Ticket | 2.5 hours |
$99 |
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| Half Day Lesson/Lift Ticket/Full-Day Rental | 2.5 hours |
$125 |
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Program Levels
Here is a guide to help you figure out where you belong, and it even lets you track progression.
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Ski |
Ride | |
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EASY START & SALOMON LEARN TO SKI™: |
EASY START & BURTON LEARN TO RIDE™: | |
| CONTROL BY TURNING: Focus is on building control and confidence using turns as the way to manage your speed. Learn new skills in Discovery Park and move to new terrain and lifts. |
INTRO TO TURNS: Our trained coaches will have you riding with new skills in Discovery Park. Then progress to new terrain and lifts. Learn to make single turns and then to link turns with skill. | |
| PARALLEL SKIING: This level builds on existing skills to make your shaped skis perform even better, allowing you to finish turns with your skis parallel. |
CRUISERS: This level is for those riders who are already linking turns on green trails and want to explore more of the mountain. | |
| PERFECTING PARALLEL: Improve your skills on changing terrain as you learn to maximize your equipment. Move from blue terrain to blue/black terrain. |
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BUMPS & STEEPS: |
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Winter Park Resort is Colorado's longest continually operated ski resort featuring over 3,000 acres of award-winning terrain including groomers, terrain parks, bumps, steeps, trees, and most definitely deeps. Last season, Winter Park Resort received 378 inches of snow much in part to its ideal location amidst the Rocky Mountains. Just 67 miles northwest of Denver, Winter Park Resort is the closest major destination resort to Denver International Airport and offers its guests an abundance of activities and events for the young and the young at heart. © 2009 Winter Park Resort, CO