Ski & Snowboarding Lessons
Snow School programs feature top industry instructors and offer the chance to enhance your skills and build confidence. Enroll today and enjoy the benefit of skipping lift lines as part of your tailored program. We partner with certified professional instructors who cater to your language, ability, and learning style. Both private and group lessons are available.
Lesson Pricing For 2024 - 2025
Private or Group lessons? You choose... Need some new tips? Want to learn how to ski and make it fun? Ski schools offer Full day, half-day, group, or private lessons that suit your needs. Instructors focus on making it fun and safe so you are a pro in no time. Age has nothing to do with it. If you want to learn, we'll teach you.
- Available at all resort locations including Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass.
- Ages: All ages
- Disciplines: Skiing, snowboarding, telemarking, and park-and-pipe lessons available
- Ability Level: All ability levels are welcome
- Hours: Full Day: 9 am to 3 pm; Half Day: 9 am to 12 pm or 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
2024 - 2025 Lesson Pricing
Pricing for ski lessons at Aspen varies based on the type of lesson, the season, and group size. Private lessons generally cost more, offering personalized instruction and flexible schedules, while group lessons are more affordable and provide a social learning experience. Aspen's world-class instructors cater to all skill levels, and pricing often includes access to exclusive learning areas.
Call Us At (303)-420-9963
Experience the thrill of skiing and snowboarding like never before, regardless of your age or skill level! Our tailored instruction ensures that everyone—from first-time snow enthusiasts to seasoned riders seeking to refine their technique—receives the perfect guidance. In a Private Lesson, you’ll benefit from personalized coaching designed to enhance your experience on the slopes, making every moment enjoyable and fulfilling.
To ensure you get the most out of your adventure, we highly recommend booking in advance, especially during peak seasons. Secure your spot ahead of time and enjoy exclusive savings!
Elevate your skiing or snowboarding experience to new heights by customizing your day with one of our top-tier ski or snowboard professionals. Enjoy priority lift access, personalized coaching tailored to every skill level, and flexible meeting times and locations. Plus, benefit from complimentary overnight ski and board storage, along with seamless transfers between mountains. This lesson is valid for up to five guests of your choice, ensuring an unforgettable adventure together!
- Full or Half-Day Options.- Available for mornings, afternoons, or all day.
- Choose Your Mountain - Available at Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass
- Select Your Discipline - Available to skiers and snowboarders
Whether you’re a complete beginner taking your first steps on the slopes, eager to transition from greens to blues, or a seasoned pro who thrives on double black diamonds, we offer adult group lessons and clinics perfectly designed for you. Skill development focuses on all-mountain skiing and riding, carving groomers, mastering bumps, discovering powder, tackling steeps, racing techniques, and honing terrain park and pipe skills. All adult lessons and clinics are capped at a maximum of five guests per group.
- New Skier - These lessons are the perfect way to start building confidence
- Rentals Included - Lift tickets, equipment rental, and helmets are included in this lesson.
- Choose Your Mountain - Available only at Snowmass and Buttermilk.
Child and Teen Lessons
Child and Teen Group Lessons for skiing and snowboarding are offered at Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass. No matter your child or teen's skiing or riding level, we have a lesson tailored to them. From smooth groomers to terrain park tricks and mastering glades and steeps, these lessons will inspire a love for winter in your child.
Our dedicated instructors excel at connecting with all ages, blending skill development and instruction with on-mountain adventures and creative expression. Lessons for beginners and those aged 4 and under take place at Snowmass and Buttermilk.
Designed to be safe, fun, and nurturing, this program 2.5 to 3-year-o features experienced professionals specializing in both early childhood education and ski instruction. The little ones have their own private learning area conveniently located outside the Treehouse at Snowmass or The Hideout at Buttermilk, where they will engage in a one-hour ski experience each morning. Indoors, your child will enjoy age-appropriate rooms and a low child-to-instructor ratio, ensuring personalized attention and care.
- Full or Half Day Options - Available for mornings half dat, or all day. Skiing only, no snowboarding.
- Choose Your Mountain - Available at Buttermilk and Snowmass.
- Included in the Package - Lesson, child care, lift ticket, equipment, (including required helmet), lunch, and snacks.
PREPARING FOR YOUR SKI OR SNOWBOARDING LESSONS - What to bring
Check-in the day your lesson begins: If you have all of your ski rental equipment including skis, boots, poles, and helmet, we ask guests to please check in 30 minutes before a lesson begins. If you need to be fitted for equipment, please check in at least 1-hour before lesson start time.
GETTING READY FOR YOUR LESSON
Other things that make for a smart start include:
- Get enough sleep the night before your lesson
- Eat a light breakfast
- Drink a lot of water in the morning
- Apply sunscreen in the morning to any exposed skin