2023 - 2024 Aspen Snowmass
Advance Purchase Ski School Rates
Aspen - Snowmass - Buttermilk - Aspen Highlands
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At Aspen Snowmass, one run on the ski hill can change your day, your week—even your life. Our Ski & Snowboard Pros aren’t just instructors, they’re your guides, helping you hone your skills while showing you all that our four mountains have to offer. Secure space now so you can level up this winter and save up to 10% when you lock in your group lessons seven days ahead of time, all season long.
Whether you’ve never slid on snow before, or you’re looking to level up your skills on the slopes, take a lesson with Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School—you'll have more fun.
When you book any Aspen Snowmass Ski School products through Ski Trip Advisors, you will receive up to a 10% discount off of the walk-up rate.
Lessons must be booked at least 7 days in advance.
CHILDREN’S GROUP LESSONS (ages 2.5 – 17 years)
Bears / Pandas (potty trained ages 3-4), Max 5 Group Lesson
Full Day, starting at $284
Includes: Lesson, Lift Ticket and Lunch. (Offered at Snowmass and Buttermilk
Lesson Times: Full Day: 9:30am - 3pm.
Ages 3 – 4 Group Lesson – All levels, Ski Only Offered daily at Snowmass and Buttermilk, 9:30-3:00pm.
This small group, fun, and nurturing program is staffed with experienced professionals specializing in early childhood education as well as ski instruction. The youngsters have their own private learning area right outside of the Treehouse at Snowmass or The Hideout at Buttermilk and spend the majority of their day out on the hill. Our Pros love working with younger kids and utilize games and play to encourage learning, including the Skier Responsibility Code. Maximum of five children per group. Equipment rentals not included.
Grizzlies (ages 5-6), Group 1-Day Max 5 Lesson
Full Day, starting at $284
Includes: Lesson, Lift Ticket and Lunch. Offered at Snowmass and Buttermilk
Lesson Times: . Full Day: 9:30am - 3pm.
Our 5 & 6 year old program is designed for little rippers that are on a snowboard for the first time as well as for those who have been shredding it up their entire short lives. It's all about small-group fun and safety on the slopes for this energetic group. Our instructors are specially trained in kids snowboard lessons and love to make learning fun. Our Pros also incorporate the Skier Responsibility Code in every lesson. Maximum of five children per group. Equipment rentals not included.
Kids (ages 7-12), Max 5 Group Lesson
Full Day, starting at $284
Includes: Lesson, & Lunch. Offered at Snowmass, Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands for intermediate abilities & up.
Lesson Times: Full Day: 9:30am - 3pm.
Experienced instructors share their wealth of knowledge and instill an appreciation for the mountain environment. Their passion is contagious and this small group of kids enjoy perfecting their skills while they develop a love for the sport. Beginners to experts learn in a supportive and fun environment while developing confidence and life skills. Your child will gain a solid understanding of the safety aspects involved with snow sports as our Pros incorporate the Skier Responsibility Code in every lesson. Maximum of five children per group.
Teens (ages 13-17), Max 5 Group 1-Day Lesson
Full Day, starting at $284
Includes: Lesson, and Lunch (full day only). Offered at Snowmass, Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands for intermediate abilities and up.
Lesson Times: Full Day: 9:30am - 3pm.
Ages 13 -17 Teen Group Lesson – All levels, Ski & Snowboard Offered daily at Snowmass (ski & sb), 9:30-3:15pm.
Coaching happens and skills develop – but half the time they won’t even know it’s happening because they are having so much fun! This small-group program is structured to accommodate the personalities of the individuals within the program. Based on conditions and group ability levels, daily lessons can include learning the basics, cruising the groomers to coaching for pipe & park, big mountain, bumps, carving, racing and freestyle. Teens may choose to compete with new friends at school race day and NASTAR. Maximum of five teens per group.
ADULT GROUP LESSONS (ages 18 years & Up)
Adult (ages 18+), Max 5 Group First Timer Lesson Package
Full Day, starting at $361
Includes: Lesson, Beginner Lift Pass and Beginner Rental. Offered at Snowmass & Buttermilk
Lesson Times: Full Day: 10:00am - 3pm.
Experience your first day on skis in a stress-free, small group learning environment with our industry-leading instructors while on specialized beginner equipment and terrain. Learning takes time, so we recommend 3 days for any first-timer to get truly comfortable on snow. Lessons run from 10am - 3pm. Rate includes lesson, specialized beginner equipment and beginner-area lift ticket. Maximum of five guests per group.
Adult (ages 18+), Group Max 5 Lesson
Full Day, starting at $284
Includes: Lesson Only. Offered at Snowmass , Buttermilk, Aspen (Blue to Black Zone) and Aspen Highlands (Blue to Black Zone).
Lesson Times: Full Day: 10:00am - 3pm.
Whether you are ready to graduate from greens to blues, or you love to shred double black diamonds, we have an adult group lesson tailored just for you. Skill development may include: Learning the basics, skills for all-mountain skiing and riding, carving groomers, bump technique, exploring powder, progressing to steeps, racing, terrain park and pipe skills. Max of 5 guests per lesson.
PRIVATE LESSONS (all ages)
Half Day (all ages) Private Lesson, starting at $806
Includes: Lesson. Offered at Aspen, Highlands, Snowmass & Buttermilk
Half-day Privates are offered daily at all mountains, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m.
We accommodate up to 5 guests per lesson, and the guests set the agenda. From beginning turns to hitting the steeps and deeps or jibbing in the park & pipe, we teach it all, and guarantee it! Guests will enjoy privileges that include custom-tailored teaching, priority lift access, mountain guiding, and overnight ski/snowboard storage.
Full Day (all ages) Private Lesson, starting at $1041
Includes: Lesson. Offered at Aspen, Highlands, Snowmass & Buttermilk
Full-day Privates are offered daily at all mountains, 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. or by special arrangement.
We accommodate up to 5 guests per lesson, and the guests set the agenda. From beginning turns to hitting the steeps and deeps or jibbing in the park & pipe, we teach it all, and guarantee it! Guests will enjoy privileges that include custom-tailored teaching, priority lift access, mountain guiding, and overnight ski/snowboard storage.
RESERVATIONS
Reservations may be required based on prevailing state and local Covid-19 metrics as determined by health and government agencies. Should these metrics show an increased rate of community spread that initiates additional restrictions and regulations, we may implement a reservations system across all products. If this happens we cannot guarantee that every passholder will be able to obtain a reservation on the days they want. The system can flex based on changing metrics.
CANCELLATION POLICY
All completely unused Ski & Snowboard School lessons are refundable at 80% of the value paid up until 48 hours of the lesson start date. Alternatively, you may received the full amount paid in the form of a Aspen Snowmass credit which may be used towards future purchases. Lessons cancelled inside of 48 hours are non-refundable.