First Timer Lessons for Skiers & Snowboarders
at Lincoln Peak
 Learning a new sport is exciting but can be challenging and sometimes scary. Our professional staff of coaches, certified by The Professional Ski Instructors of America, keep the adventure in learning while keeping you in your comfort zone!Our motto is, Be Better Here through Safety, Fun and Learning. First Timer PackageOur First-Timer package is a three-lesson series for those who have never tried skiing or riding. From guidance through our specially designed beginner equipment, booting up, skating and gliding, and first turns to using lifts. This program puts the fun into learning to ski or ride.
FREE Season Passes & FREE Group LessonsThe National Ski Areas Association predicts skier/rider visits could plunge to 40 million by 2019, down from a high of 60 million just two years ago. One of the main reasons: fewer than 2% of those who try skiing and riding for the first time return to the slopes. And if that prediction comes true, skiing and riding will be changed (for the worse) forever. But we think we can reverse this trend. ** This offer is only for people who have never skied or boarded before! No scamming...we can tell and we will withdraw this offer from you. Prices | ||
| Lessons & Packages |
Mid Week Non Holiday | Saturday & Holiday* |
| Three Day First-Timer Package | $TBD per person | $TBD per person |
| First Lesson Only | $TBD per person | $TBD per person |
| Second Lesson Only | $TBD per person | $TBD per person |
| Third Lesson Only | $TBD per person | $95 per person |
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Please note: First Time Skier and Rider 1st, 2nd, or 3rd lesson packages available for individual sale cannot be taken multiple times by an individual unless deemed appropriate by the instructor. First Time Lessons for Skiers | ||
| FIRST TIME SKIERS - Lesson #1 | ||
| Includes: Beginner area ticket (Welcome Mat, Village Double), and high quality, beginner-friendly equipment rentals. Meeting Place: Ski & Ride School House, Lincoln Peak Start times: AM - 9:45 for equipment fitting, 10:30 – 12:30 lesson. PM* - 12:15 for equipment fitting, 1:00 – 3:00 lesson. (*Available every day) Example of your abilities: "This is my first time ever or it has been so long ago that I really need to start at the beginning. I would like to learn about proper dress, putting on boots and equipment, the winter on-snow environment and on-snow basics like walking around, riding a surface lift, making turns, speed control and stopping."  | ||
| FIRST TIME SKIERS - Lesson #2 | ||
| Includes: Mid-mountain lift access (Village Double and Gate House Lifts) plus rentals. Meeting Place: Gate House meeting place, Lincoln Peak Start Times: AM – 9:45 meet, 10:00 – 12:00 lesson. PM* – 12:45 meet, 1:00 – 3:00 lesson (*Saturdays & Holidays only). Example of your abilities: "I can ride the Magic Carpet surface lift. I can slide down an easy green run making linked turns (kind of) and stop. It’s time for me to learn how to ride a chair lift." | ||
| FIRST TIME SKIERS - Lesson #3 | ||
| Includes: All mountain lifts plus rentals. Meeting Place: Gate House Meeting Place, Lincoln Peak Start Times: AM -9:45 meet, 10:00 – 12:00 lesson. PM* – 12:45 meet, 1:00 – 3:00 lesson (*Saturdays & Holidays only). Example of your abilities: "I can now ride the Village Chair Lift and I am starting to feel comfortable on green slopes. Take me to the next level! What’s this Wedge Christie thing all about?" | ||
First Time Lessons for Snowboarders | ||
| FIRST TIME SNOWBOARDERS - Lesson #1 | ||
| Includes: Beginner area ticket (Welcome Mat, Village Double), and high quality, beginner-friendly equipment. Meeting Place: Ski & Ride School House, Lincoln Peak Start times: AM - 9:45 for equipment fitting, 10:30 – 12:30 lesson. PM* – 12:15 for equipment fitting, 1:00 – 3:00 lesson. (*Available every day) Example of your abilities: "This is my first time ever or it has been so long ago that I really need to start at the beginning. I would like to learn about proper dress, putting on boots and equipment, the winter on-snow environment and on-snow basics like walking around, riding a surface lift, making turns, speed control and stopping" | ||
| FIRST TIME SNOWBOARDERS - Lesson #2 | ||
| Includes: Mid-mountain lift access (Village Double and Gate House Lifts) plus rentals. Meeting Place: Gate House meeting place, Lincoln Peak Start Times: AM – 9:45 meet, 10:00 – 12:00 lesson. PM* – 12:45 meet, 1:00 – 3:00 lesson. (*Saturdays & Holidays only) Example of your abilities: "I can ride the Magic Carpet surface lift. I can tow skid and heal skid. I can traverse and I am trying to learn how to link my turns." | ||
| FIRST TIME SNOWBOARDERS - Lesson #3 | ||
| Includes: All mountain lifts plus rentals. Meeting Place: Gate House meeting place, Lincoln Peak Start Times: AM -9:45 meet, 10:00 – 12:00 lesson. PM* – 12:45 meet, 1:00 – 3:00 lesson. (*Saturdays & Holidays only) Example of your abilities: "I would like to ride the Village Chair Lift. I am working on linking my turns and would like to learn how to control my speed." | ||
MORE IMPORTANT INFO FOR FIRST TIMERS | ||
When is the best time of year to take a First Timer Lesson?Mother Nature rules! Early in the season November – Christmas, depending upon weather and snow conditions, may not be a good time to take a First Timer Lesson. First Timer Lessons are given at the bottom of the mountain. This area is the last place on the mountain where enough snow builds up to slide on and run lifts, especially surface lifts. In late season, after April 1st, the bottom of the mountain is the first place to lose snow. If you are thinking of taking a First Timer Lesson early season or late season, we recommend that you first call our reservations desk at 888.651.4827 to get specific information about conditions in our beginner terrain.What if I have gear and a ticket?Q: What if I have a lift ticket and my own equipment (and my equipment is appropriate and safe for me), how much would any First Timer lesson cost?A: You can take any of our First-Timer lessons for $50. What to wear and how to prepare for your First Timer lesson:
What If I Arrive Late?Classes will not be held for late arrivals. Sorry but this isn’t fair to the people who have made the effort to arrive on time. If you are late, we will make an effort to put you in the proper group, but this can be difficult. You may have to come back and take a later lesson. | ||
