 One of the best in the Midwest!
Lessons available for all abilities. We offer a large variety of programs for children and adults Daily Lesson Rate & Hours Mon-Thurs
| 11:30am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 6:30pm
| Fri, Sat, Sun & Holidays
| 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 6:30pm |
| Group lesson (skiers 6 & up, boarders 7 & up) | $20 per hour | | Private Lesson (reservations recommended) | $45 per hour | | Each additional person (private lesson) | $20 per hour |
Daily Complimentary** 1 hour beginner lesson
**Available only with purchase of lift ticket and full price rental package. (Must be 13 years of age and older)
Mountain Rookies
Beginner to Intermediate Kids ages 4-12 Ski and 7-12 Snowboard | Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. (Includes lift) | | 2 Hrs $40 Session | $50 Session with rental | | 5 Hrs $65 Session | $75 Session with rental |
Same Day Pricing is as follows: (without lift) | | 2 Hr session only $20 | 5 Hr session only $40 | Mountain Rookies is for the youth who would like to try skiing or snowboarding for the first time, or for those who have experienced the thrill of sliding around on the snow who would like to get better and have fun outdoors. Sign up for one day or sign up for several days, at your child’s pace and on your schedule. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required at least one week in advance of the date you desire to schedule. 4 & 5 year old skiers use only surface lifts, and must pay the full program fee. This program is also available with same day pricing, however Afton Alps and the Ski and Ride School reserve the right to limit class sizes to those who have pre-registered. Same day registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis and enrollment is not guaranteed. Lift tickets and Rental must be purchased separately, and can be done so at the Ski and Ride School Office in the Meadows.
Determine Your Ability... Level 1
Skiing & Snowboarding Let’s Get Started! We will show you the basics of skiing or snowboarding. Learn how to balance while in motion, and how to move around and stop.
Level 2
Skiing & Snowboarding Learn to Turn! Turns are introduced and you will learn to control your speed using the shape of the turn. Now you are ready to use the conveyor lifts and explore green terrain.
Level 3
Skiing & Snowboarding Linking Turns! You will learn how to use both feet and legs to link turns together and explore different turn shapes. Riding the chair lift opens new terrain possibilities to you at Afton Alps.
Level 4
Skiing We will begin to explore some of the blue runs. You are a more confident and comfortable skier who is beginning to match your skis parallel.
Snowboarding You are a more confident and comfortable rider who is beginning to explore some of the blue runs. You are beginning to carve your turns and trying some basic tricks.
Level 5
Skiing You are exploring more challenging blue terrain. Your parallel turns are improving and you are using more dynamic movements.
Snowboarding You are a more dynamic rider on blue terrain who is carving more than skidding. Your surface tricks are improving and you are beginning to get more air.
Level 6
Skiing & Snowboarding Experience what Afton has to offer: bumps, carving, racing or the terrain park. We will challenge your skills, giving you the ability to experience the thrill of skiing and snowboarding. |
