Mountain Sports School

Ski and Snowboarding Lessons

Lessons After Sunday, March 23rd, will be call-in to register ONLY. Please call our Mountain Sports School at 218.865.8017

Whether it is your first time on snow of you’re a seasoned skier looking to refine your skills, Giants Ridge Mountain Sports School has a lesson just for you. Our team of experienced instructors look forward to making your Giants Ridge experience a great one!

1 hour Private/Semi-Private Ski Lesson “Little Giants” – For ages 3-4 (Weekends/Holidays only)
2 hour Private/Semi-Private Ski/Snowboard Lesson – For ages 5+
Group Ski/Snowboard Lessons – For First Timers our Easy as 1-2-3 for ages 7+
Age requirements are as September 1, 2024
All Lessons require helmet & lift ticket

Please book your lessons at least 48 hours in advance. Instructor availability is not guaranteed without pre-registration. A lift ticket or season pass is requested for all lesson participates.

RESERVE YOUR LESSON

LIFT TICKETS

KNOW YOUR ABILITY LEVEL

EXPERIENCE THE DISCO TUBE

Your learning is made easy with our 210' SunKid Covered Conveyor Lift; with its gallery enclosure and fully lit multicolored LED lighting, makes learning FUN!

WEEKEND LESSONS (FRIDAY-SUNDAY) & HOLIDAYS

HOLIDAY DATES: DEC 23-24 | DEC 26-JAN 5 | JAN 18-20 | FEB 14-17

LITTLE GIANTS: 1 hour Private/Semi Privates | Ages 3-4
PRIVATE/SEMI-PRIVATE: 2 hour | Ages 5+
EASY AS 1-2-3 BEGINNER GROUP LESSONS: Ages 7+

ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR ALL LESSONS

<H2> LITTLE GIANTS <br><H4>AGES 3-4

Available on Saturday, Sunday & Holidays only

Ski Only

Our Private/Semi-Private lessons for skiers ages 3-4 as of September 1, 2024

In this one hour lesson your child will be introduced to skiing in a playful way. Our goal is to make learning a journey of self-discovery guided by our friendly & PSIA-C trained staff.

Does your child show an interest in skiing?
Does your child enjoy playing outside in the snow?
Students must be potty trained and able to communicate their bathroom needs.

Cost
1 hour Main Student: $60 (Does not include lift/rental)
1 hour Additional Student: $52/additional student (up to 2 additional, must be similar age and ability)

Times Available

9:30AM
12:00PM
2:00PM

<H2>PRIVATE/SEMI-PRIVATE SKI/BOARD <br><H4>AGES 5+

2 hour Private or Semi-Private Ski/Board lessons (Available Friday-Sunday & Holidays, must have advanced reservations)

Cost
2 hour Main Student: $95 (Does not include lift/rental)
2 hour Additional Student: $67/additional student (up to 3 additional, must be similar age and ability)

Times Available

9:30AM-11:30AM
12:00PM-2:00PM
2:30PM-4:30PM

<H2>EASY AS 1-2-3 <br><H4> AGES 7+

GROUP BEGINNER LEARN TO SKI/BOARD

Giants Ridge Core Learning Program for the first-time skier/snowboarder. A streamlined introduction to skiing/snowboarding using our “stations” teaching method. Our Mountain Sports Instructors will guide you through the basic 1-2-3s of skiing/snowboarding!

Cost
1 hour Main Student: $82 (Lesson, beginner hill access tickets, rental)

Times Available

10:00AM
12:30PM
2:30PM

1-2-3 BEGINNER ADD-ON

Full Access & Additional hour of instruction: $55

The Beginner Add Package includes a full access ticket, plus an additional hour of lessons. The Add on Package is only available the same day as lesson, the package extends 1 hour lessons into a 2 hour consecutive lesson.

WEEKDAY LESSONS (MONDAYS-THURSDAYS)

Unlock your full potential and experience the difference that personalized one-on-one instruction can make in your journey of skill development. Your goals, your pace, your adventure begins at Giants Ridge. Whether you’re a beginner looking to master the fundamentals or an experienced rider seeking to refine your techniques, guided by our friendly & PSIA-C trained staff.

<H2>PRIVATE/SEMI PRIVATE SKI/SNOWBOARD <br> <H4>AGES 5+

2 hour Private or Semi Private Ski/Snowboard lessons

Cost
2 hour Main Student: $95 (Does not include lift/rental)
2 hour Additional Student: $67/additional student (up to 3 additional, must be similar age and ability)

Times Available

9:30AM – 11:30PM
12:00PM – 2:00PM

MULTI-DAY PROGRAMS

<H2>HOLIDAY CAMPS <br> <H4>AGES 7-12

Three consecutive days of lessons focusing on FUN, skill development, safety. Active Kids are Happy Kids!

Get your kids outdoors and watch their confidence soar as they learn new techniques from our experienced team of instructors. Our instructors will guide your children in learning while exploring the great outdoors, making new friends, and developing skills that will instill a lifelong love of the sport!

Ages 7-12 (as of September 1, 2024)
Skiers of all levels
Snowboarder (Beginner Level 1-3 only)

Cost
$190 (Lift/Rental not included)

Date
December 27th-29th

Time
1PM-4PM

<H2>RIDE LIKE A GRL! <br> <H4>AGES 18+

Women teaching Women, an afternoon of skiing or snowboarding, instruction and camaraderie! Put some FUN in your winter. Enjoy personalized coaching and confidence building skills led by Giants Ridge’s top female instructors.

For those of you who have skied for many years, “Ride like a GRL!” provides an opportunity for you to improve your skills, and get ready for that mountain vacation. It’s a chance to get out on the slopes with other ladies in a fun, social setting. After an afternoon of riding, head inside for hors d’oeuvres at the Burnt Onion.

Ages 18+

Date
January 17 | 24 | 31
February 7 | 14 | 21

Time
1:00PM-3:30PM

6 Pack Cost
Program with lift- $375
Program only- $275

Per Session
Program with lift- $79
Program only- $54

MORE INFORMATION

<H2> GROM ADVENTURE PROGRAM <br> <H4>AGES 5-6 </H2>

NEW YOUTH PROGRAM

The GROM Adventure Program is a weekly program for enthusiastic 5 & 6 year old skiers. This program provides skiers a one day a week program to further develop their downhill skiing skills. The emphasis for this program will be establishing balance over natural terrain elements, and an introduction to a structured training environment. Training aids are used to direct the athlete into a varied turn shapes relative to the fall line and challenge the athlete to increase confidence in a fun environment. The goal of this program is having fun on the mountain with friends and building turning and natural terrain skills. This group will primarily be utilizing the Sarajevo lift, but will venture to the others as well, athletes will have assistance on the lift when needed.

Through the duration of this program, if an athlete shows interest in Alpine Racing, are proficient at riding the Helsinki lift independently, and are able to confidently ski on Blue Runs, then their parents will have the opportunity to meet with D-Team coaches to discuss a skills assessment.

Not a program for First Timer Skiers

VIEW THE GROM PARENT HANDBOOK HERE

Minimum Requirements

Some Alpine skiing experience
Must be able to stop at will, link turns and control speed on ALL Green Runs.
Must be able to explore the Blue Runs
Athletes must be 5 by September 1, 2024

Cost
$250 per student
Lift Tickets not included in pricing

Ages 5-6 (as of Sept 1, 2024)

Practice times: Saturday 1PM-3PM

December 7 | Try it Day-Ski with Coaches
December 14
December 21
January 4
January 11
January 25
February 1
February 8
February 22
March 1 | End of Season Pizza Party following practice

No Practice Holidays: December 28 | January 18 | February 15

<H2>D-TEAM <br> <H4>AGES 5-18

Giants Ridge’s Alpine D-Team is a weekly program that offers a fun introduction to the world of skiing competition for alpine racing. The “D” stands for “Development” as our talented coaching staff focuses on more than just scores and times.

Our Coaches put an emphasis on rounding out the student’s skill set as all-mountain skiers while helping apply these skills to their speed and control on the racecourse. The D-Team is for skiers ages 5-18. The D-Team program is designed as an introduction to the more technical aspects of skiing, it is not a program for first-timers. All skiers must also be able to ride Helsinki chairlift independently.

Not a program for First Timer Skiers

VIEW THE PARENT HANDBOOK HERE

Our coaches are very goal oriented and place a lot of emphasis on the following areas of athlete development:

The fundamental and technical aspects of alpine skiing provide a solid platform as the elements of racing are introduced and refined
Safety awareness and slope-side courtesy
Physical and mental preparation, discipline and conditioning
Good sportsmanship, fair play, and respect for teammates and competitors

COME AND BE A PART OF THE GIANTS RIDGE TEAM THIS SEASON!

Cost
$250 per student
Lift Tickets not included in pricing

Ages 5-18 (as of Sept 1, 2024)

Must be able to confidently ski on all the green runs and know how to ride the Helsinki Chairlift independently.

Informational Meeting: November 14 | 6PM
Giants Ridge Main Chalet | 2nd Floor Great Room
For all new and returning D-Team Athletes, or anyone wanting to find out more information on our team.

Practice times: Saturday 1PM-3PM