WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR FIRST LESSON: FUN!

SKIERS

After your instructor gathers his or her group, skiers will proceed to the A-Bowl where you will be introduced to each other and your equipment.

How will I even learn to stand up?

The first thing you will do is work on a series of exercises designed to create a balanced stance on the skis. Once you are comfortable with a gliding straight run, then the concepts of stopping and turning will be introduced, all within the flat and safe confines of our Beginner Area.

How do I know when I'm ready to go up the chairlift?

The criteria instructors use to go up EZ Rider, our beginner lift, are comfort gliding and the ability to control speed and stop. When all students in the group are competent in the above skills then the group will proceed up the lift, after a safety talk from the instructor.

What will my first run be?

The first run down the hill for first timers is generally on our flattest run, Lower Dude. There you will work on stopping, turning, and simply enjoying the sensation of gliding on snow--it's fun!

What will I ski or ride in a 2-hour lesson?

Frequently, but not always, new skiers are able to make one, sometimes two runs down EZ in a two-hour lesson; it all depends upon the group. For that reason, we highly recommend that all first timers take a full day lesson in order to receive the most for their money in terms of time spent under instruction.

What do we do in full day lessons?

The afternoon is spent practicing that which was learned in the morning in addition to developing new skills. The significant benefit of a full-day lesson is that the instructor can help the student nip ineffective habits in the bud so that the time spent on skis the first day helps to set the skier up to begin learning more advanced skills in their next lesson.