Ski & Snowboard Lessons
Learn to turn or take it to the next level. With expert coaching on two legendary mountains.
If you’re looking for the perfect place to get your kids started, the Schoolhouse at Lincoln Peak is just for skiers and riders ages 12 and under. With fun, dedicated learning terrain and specialized instructors, it's an ideal setting for young adventurers to fall in love with the mountain. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended. rich-text, responsive-table
Sugarbush offers daily ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and abilities, whether you're just starting out or refining your technique. Choose from group lessons or private coaching at Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen. Our professional instructors tailor every session to your goals, so you can build confidence, explore more terrain and enjoy the mountain to its fullest.
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The Schoolhouse at Lincoln Peak is designed just for kids ages 12 and under. With fun, dedicated learning zones and instructors who specialize in youth coaching, it's the perfect place for young skiers and riders to learn, grow and have a blast. Whether it’s their first day or they’re ready to take on the next level, the Schoolhouse is where it all begins.
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Helpful Information
Sugarbush offers lessons at both Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen, just 4 miles apart. Daily instruction takes place at Lincoln Peak, whereas Mt. Ellen offers limited lesson availability. New this year is Tommy’s Toy, a beginner-friendly surface lift that makes learning at Ellen even more accessible.
At Lincoln Peak, the Schoolhouse and Farmhouse are conveniently located side by side in the base area. Kids check in at the Schoolhouse, while adults and teens start at the Farmhouse, which also houses rentals and lift tickets. At Mt. Ellen all lessons and programs are based out of the Mt Ellen Base Lodge, along with rentals and lift tickets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are lessons for?
What are Schoolhouse Lessons?
What is the First Timer to Life Timer program?
What’s the difference between a private and group lesson?
Do I need to reserve lessons in advance?
Do lessons include rentals and a lift ticket?
Do I need a helmet?
Where do lessons meet?
Adult/Teen Group & Private Lessons (Lincoln Peak): Meet slopeside outside The Farmhouse
Mt. Ellen Lessons: Meet slopeside near the base lodge and lift corral
Full check-in details will be provided in your confirmation email.
What level am I?
The level descriptions we use here at Sugarbush are a guide that enables the Ski & Ride School to better accommodate guests’ needs. If you have specific goals, please share them with the Ski & Ride School staff so they may better accommodate you needs. Lesson levels are as follows:
Level One
Skiers & Riders: “Never-Ever” – first time skiers and riders.
Level Two
Skiers: Can stop using a wedge (a/k/a “snowplow”).
Riders: Can skid on both toe-side and heel-side and can traverse.
Level Three
Skiers: Can make turns using a wedge.
Riders: Can turn in both directions.
Level Four
Skiers: Can link wedge turns, working on different turn shapes and sizes.
Riders: Can link turns, working on different turn shapes and sizes.
Level Five
Skiers: Using turn shape to control speed, beginning to match skis in open-stance parallel.
Riders: Using turn shape to control speed, beginning freestyle maneuvers.
Level Six
Skiers: Matching skis earlier in turns and using little wedge, more refined ability to control speed and direction, and venturing to easy off-piste terrain.
Riders: Linking shaped turns on most groomed terrain, venturing into terrain parks and off-piste.
Level Seven
Skiers: Parallel on all but the steepest groomed terrain, skiing off-piste, including bumps and trees.
Riders: Confident on all but the steepest groomed terrain, riding off-piste, and beginning to do tricks in the terrain park.
Level Eight
Skiers: Making dynamic parallel turns, skiing fall-line moguls and consistently skiing on all terrain types including the terrain park and NASTAR.
Riders: Making dynamic turns, riding on all terrain and in all snow conditions, and performing tricks in the terrain park.
Level Nine
Skiers & Riders: Confident, in balance and in control using refined technique in all conditions, on all terrain, all of the time. Principal technical focus is tactical and skill blending activities.
What should I wear to my lesson?
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