Ski & Snowboarding Lessons
Ski & Snowboarding Lessons for Adults and Children
Lessons are helpful to skiers of all levels. We recommend that all first-time skiers, as well as adults that want to brush up on their skills take a lesson.
Elk Mountain strongly recommends that new skiers take at least three group or private lessons.
Lift tickets may be purchased at the ski school desk when purchasing lessons.
Pricing updated August 2024
Group lessons for adults and children age 8 and older
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*For ages 8 and older. Meet on Beginners Slope 15 minutes prior to lesson time
adult & children's private lessons
For adults and kids age 6 and older
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* Private lessons meet at the large trail map outside the ski school office 5 minutes prior to the lesson start time
Parent/Child Lesson Clinic
For parent/guardian and one child age 3-5. 90 minute lesson. Parent/Guardian must be at at least level 3. Lesson times based on instructor availability. Objective: The instructor's goal is to teach the parent/guardian how to work with the child confidently and creatively and safely introducing them to the joy of skiing. Lesson plan will utilize PSIA techniques.
Elk Mountain Snow Camp December 26-30, 2024
Designed for skiers age 6-12 as a Learn to ski (better) program. Students will enjoy three hours of professional ski instruction with safe and structured lesson plans to improve technique and build self-confidence. Participants will be assigned to specific groups according to their demonstrated individual levels. All levels of proficiency will be accommodated - Beginner, Green/Blue trail skiers and those who are comfortable skiing all trails. This program is a recommended prior to pursuing Junior Race Training Programs )Christmas Camp.
Includes 5 days, 3 hours training with a professional ski instructor. Begins promptly at 9:30 a;m. and ends promptly at 12:30 p.m. with warmup/restroom breaks. For additional information, please call our ski school office at 570 679 4400 Option 4.
What is the skier/family responsible for?
Full ski equipment (week-long or seasonal rental recommended). LIft ticket (single or multi-day, season pass or Big and Friendly Pass. 9:00 a.m. check-in at the Childrens Program area in the main lodge, ready to ski at 9:30 a.m. parent pickup promptly at 12:30 p.m. at the Childrens Program area in the main lodge.
Mountain Rangers Season Long Children's Program for age 6-12
Children's Program - Saturdays and Sundays January 4 - February 23, 2025 excluding holiday weekends
Begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. and ends promptly at 12:30 p.m. with warmup/restroom breaks. A late fee will be charged if parents arrive after 12:30 p.m. Availiability is on a first come first served basis; additional signups after reaching capacity is not possible. For more information please call our ski school office at 570 679 4400 Option 4.
Program Details
This weekend program is designed for skiers age 6-12 as a "learn to ski (better) opportunity. Participants will enjoy three hours of professional ski instruction with safe and structured lesson plans to improve technique and build self-confidence. Participants will be assigned to their demonstrated individual levels. All levels of proficiency will be accommodated - Beginner (Green/Blue) trail skiers and those who are compfortable skiing all trails. This program is a recommended first step prior to pursuing Juniior Race Training programs (Cruisers).
What is participant/family responsible for?
Lift ticket (single day, multi-day, season pass or Big & Friendly pass). 9:00 a.m. check-in at the Childrens Program area in the main lodge, ready to ski at 9:30 a.m. Parents must meet child promptly at 12:30 p.m. at the Childrens Program area in the main lodge.