Discovery Ski Day Lessons

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DISCOVERY Ski Day Lessons

Quickly develop your skills under the expert care of our professional ski instructors. Whether learning for the first time or refining your technique, you will be on your way to a whole new level.

Discovery Day Lessons are available for Levels 1 - 3 only.

Discovery Day lessons are for ages 7+ and age groups may be mixed together.

dISCOVERY DAY LESSON INFO

Lesson Dates and Times:

Day lessons are all 2 hours in length.

Availability (not including holidays*)

Wednesday –Sunday: 2:30pm

*Holiday Availability:

Winter Break (Dec. 18 - Jan. 2): 2:30pm

Family Day, February 15, 2021: 2:30pm

Spring Break (Mar. 14 - 25): 2:30pm

Pricing	Adult (19-64)	Senior (65+)	Youth (12-18)	Child (7-12)
Lesson	$70	$70	$70	$70
Lesson + Lift	$134	$118	$118	$94
Lesson + Rental	$113	$98	$110	$94
Lesson + Rental + Lift	$177	$146	$158	$118

Helmets

We strongly recommend that all students wear helmets while skiing or snowboarding. All students under the age of 19 are required to wear a helmet. If your child does not have their own helmet, one may be rented for $5 per day. Helmets are also available for purchase from Outfitters Store.

Booking

Advanced registration is available online. Day of registration is available by phone at (604) 980-9311 or at Guest Services at the base of the mountain at least 2 hours prior to the session start time. If you are already on the Mountain, please drop in to Alpine Guest Services on the main floor of the chalet 30 minutes prior to the lesson. Please have all required information ready prior to registration. This includes the student's ability level and measurements of the student's height, weight and shoe size if rental equipment is required. Day Lessons meet at the Snow School Meeting Area ten minutes before the lesson start time.

Equipment Rentals

Left your gear at home? Want to try out premium skis or snowboards or snowshoes? The Outpost Rental Shop has you covered from helmets and clothing to the latest gear. You can save time and book your rental online.

Ability Level

Discovery Day Lessons are available for Levels 1 - 3 only

FAQ Display

+Level 1: First Time Rider

Put on and take off snowboard, safety strap
Able to sidestep up and down slight inclines
Able to straight run on gentle slope
Introduced to and understands the Alpine Responsibility Code

+ Level 2: Beginner Rider

Begin to develop a balanced body position
Able to link turns on Paradise
Able to ride the Greenway Chair and offload under control
Able to stop easily on green runs
Able to get up

+ Level 3: Novice Rider

Links Novice turns with some vertical movements
Increased use of edges for changes of direction
Able to ride the Cut confidently

+ Level 4: Intermediate Rider

Links both long and short radius turns with obvious vertical motion
Basic carved turns on green terrain
Able to confidently turn all the way down to all chairlifts
Able to absorb small bumps and rolls with lower body while upper body remains quiet

+ Level 5: Cruising and Carving Intermediate

Demonstrates intermediate sliding and intermediate carving turns on blue and black terrain
Looking to ride more difficult terrain and conditions
Would like to ride moguls
Wants to develop other riding skills (i.e switch, terrain park)

+ Level 6: Advanced Riding

Links medium radius, fully carved turns on all groomed runs
Rides confidently on all terrain, on and off groomed runs
Introduced to various approaches to riding bumps and steep terrain
Developing timing and pressure control skills