Bob Beverly was a Steamboat Springs native and a Colorado Ski Hall of Fame inductee who was passionate about bringing skiing to the Western Slope. Bob was a central figure in the opening and development of Powderhorn Mountain Resort, and desired for skiing and snowboarding to be affordable and accessible to everyone.

We honor his legacy with the Bob Beverly Free Learn-to-Ski program. For a limited time each winter, guests who have never skied and never snowboarded can try up to three days of a single discipline with free rentals, tickets, and group lessons.

Program Reguirements

Due to high demand and limited capacity, this program is open only to first-timers, limited to three lessons. If you have tried one sport or have previously used a season pass, you are ineligible for both ski and snowboard lessons.

Participant must be 8 years or older.
AND,
Participant cannot have tried skiing before.
AND,
Participant cannot have tried snowboarding before.

Please honor our terms so we can introduce as many new riders to the slopes as possible! If you have tried either sport before, we would be glad to help you book a private or group lesson with discounted lift tickets and rentals.

Program Cost

There is a $19 deposit to reserve your lesson and equipment for each session. This deposit will be refunded, or applied to your Graduate Pass, after your lesson ends and your equipment is returned.

Complete three sessions your first season and you’ll be eligible for a $99 Rookie Season Pass, valid only at Powderhorn without reciprocals or Buddy Tickets. The following year, Rookie Season Passholders can purchase an identical Sophomore Season Pass for $199.

If you had a Rookie Pass last winter, Sophomore Season Passes can only be purchased on-mountain—bring your Rookie Pass to the Ticket Office this winter, or the Administration Office in the preseason, to verify eligibility and purchase your Sophomore Pass.