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Learn to Ski & Snowboard Programs
Every year New Hampshire ski areas put their best effort into making learning to ski or snowboard fun and affordable. These "learn to" programs put an emphasis on an enjoyable learning experience and helping the new skier or rider get used to the basics of the sport. Sessions include everything a first-timer needs to hit the slopes, and as an added incentive, many programs include a reward upon completion to help skiers and snowboarders enjoy their new sport as often as possible.
The following learn to ski or learn to snowboard programs are offered by ski areas all season long. In addition to these group lessons, private lessons are also available at every ski area. Be ready for your first day on the slopes by checking out our First Timer's Guide.
While many of these programs are offered to soon-to-be skiers & snowboarders as young as 6 years old, all Ski NH areas have dedicated learn to ski & learn to snowboard programs just for those ages 3-12. Click here for details on kids' learn to ski & snowboard programs.
Learn to Ski & Snowboard Lesson Packages:
- First Experience Ski or Ride (age 13+) - Package includes equipment rentals, beginner lift ticket & 3 hour group clinic for $85.
- Three Clinics (age 13+) - Package includes a 3-day novice lift ticket, 3 group lessons and a 3-day equipment rental for $155. At the completion of the program skiers/riders will receive a free Vertical Value Card.
- Learn to Ski or Ride (age 13+) - The package includes a lesson, all-day lift ticket, and rentals for $79.
- Red Carpet Learn to Ski or Ride (age 13+) - This package includes ski or board rental, a group lesson and unlimited access to the Learning Center Quad chairlift for $75.
- Family Private Lessons - This is a lesson for the first-time family to be introduced to skiing together. It's a one-hour private lesson for a family (from two to five people) with two instructors. Cost is $250; lift tickets & equipment rentals are additional.
- First Time Package (age 13+) - Package includes lesson, rental & beginner lift ticket for $67.
- Getting Started Package - Program includes a beginner area lift ticket, rental equipment, and a two hour group lesson for $89 anytime. Take three Getting Started packages and earn a Happy Trails Season Pass for the remainder of the season.
- Discovery (age 9+) - Program includes a beginner area lift ticket, rental equipment, and a lesson with a pro for $64 midweek non-holiday and $85 on weekends and holidays.
- 3-Session Discovery - Includes three Discovery packages to help you progress off of the beginners slopes for $169 midweek non-holiday and $239 on weekends and holidays.
- Intro to Snow Sports - Program is available midweek, non-holiday for $65.
- Mountain Magic (age 6+) - This nationally recognized & award winning learn to ski or ride program includes Head BYS System rental skis or Burton LTR Boards, prime time lift tickets and group instruction. Cost is $105.
- Three Day Package (age 6+) - For $200, you receive three days of prime time lift tickets, with a two-hour group lesson on each day, and ski or snowboard rental each day. Days can be used any time in the current season. At the completion of the third lesson, your "Magic Card" entitles you to 50% off all subsequent lessons during the current season, 50% off all rental equipment during the current season, $15 off any helmet from Mountainside Outfitters retail & demo center, 20% off ski wear in the Mountainside Outfitters retail shop, and choice of either 50% off your prime time or night lift tickets purchased during the current season OR the purchase of a Prime Time season pass valid to the end of the current season for just $199.
- Upgrade Package (age 6+) - Complete your Mountain Magic experience. Start with the first day for $105 & you get a prime time lift ticket (lower mountain only), with a two-hour group lesson and ski or snowboard rental for the day. Add two more days for just $95, and you will be entitled to all the benefits upon completion of the program!
- First Timer Package - Package includes an all-day beginner lift ticket, equipment rental and one group lesson. The cost is $69.
- Master the Mountain is a flexible three-session learning package, including three all-day lift tickets (beginner lifts only on day one, and all lifts ticket days two & three), three lessons and three days of rentals. Cost is $164 for adults and $131 for ages 8-12. Upon completion guests receive a pass good for 50% off lift tickets, lessons and rentals for the remainder of the season.
- Learn to Ski or Snowboard - Get a lift ticket, rental equipment and lesson for $165 for adults, $150 for ages 7-12 (also includes lunch).
- Learn-To Program - Package includes a 1-hour group lesson, rental equipment & beginner area lift ticket, and is available weekends and holidays between 11am-3pm. Cost is $55.
- Get Into Skiing or Snowboarding - The first day consists of a two-hour lesson, rental equipment and a South Peak Learning Area lift ticket for $85. Second and third days can be added for $110. Upon completion of the second day, guests are entered in a giveaway for Smith helmets. After the third day, participants receive a Mount Sunapee Flex Card, entitling the holder to discounts at the resort for the rest of the winter.
- Families First - This program allows families to learn to ski or ride together. Family members, age 8 and up, are placed in the same lesson group.
- Tag-A-Long Program allows a parent to join a private lesson for his/her 3-4 year old and learn the methods of teaching that instructors use in order to be able to reinforce the methods during future ski days.
- Starter Special - Program for ages 6+ includes a beginner group lesson, rental equipment and lift ticket to the Valley Area. The cost is $80.
- Passport Program - Beginner skiers or snowboarders purchase the Starter Special for three days and on the fourth day buy a lift ticket and receive a season pass for the rest of the season.
- Guaranteed Learn to Ski or Ride - Get a lift ticket, rental equipment, and lesson for $64.
- To the Top - Purchase another package the day of your first Learn to Ski or Ride visit for $100, for $110 on your second visit, or on the day of each visit for $64. These include a lower mountain lift ticket, rental equipment, and a 2 hour lesson. The lift ticket can be upgraded to an all mountain ticket depending on your progress. After you have completed the program you will be given a 50% off ticket for your next visit and offered discounts on a current year season pass and rental equipment.
- Learn to Ski/Ride Passport Program - Participants (ages 7 and older) receive a lesson, equipment rentals and beginner lift ticket on the first day for $75, along with incentives for second and third visits. Guests can also buy Take 2 ($130) and Take 3 ($150) packages that include multiple days for a discount.
- Learn to Ski or Ride Package - Program includes a lesson, equipment rentals and novice lift ticket for $79 (ages 13+).
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