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Locals Pass & Clinics

Meet like-minded local skiers and riders for a variety of clinics this winter. From beginner clinics to days structured around improving technique to learning new lines, gain confidence on new terrain.

Dates: November 28, 2026 through April 3, 2027
Time: 10am to 3pm
Age & Ability: Ages 18 & up. All ability levels, see descriptions below.
Reservations: Required for clinics.
Meeting Locations: Snowmass: Base Village Plaza, Aspen Mountain: Top of Silver Queen Gondola, Aspen Highlands: Merry-Go-Round, Buttermilk: Bottom of Summit Express. Please arrive at meeting locations 15 minutes prior to start and look for the "Locals Clinic" flag at each location.

Pricing:

  • Local's Clinic Validation Pass: $134
  • Local's Clinic Lesson Validation Rate: $43
  • Local's Clinic Pass (Premier Discount): $107
  • Local's Clinic Lesson: $177

Locals Clinic Pass

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Join like-minded local skiers and riders for a variety of clinics this winter. From beginner clinics to days structured around building and improving technique and learning lines. Purchase a Locals Clinic Pass for access to discounted Locals Clinics throughout the 2026-2027 season.

Locals Clinic Schedule & Info

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Beginner and Intermediate

Whether you're stepping onto the snow for the very first time or building confidence as a novice, our beginner-to-intermediate ski and snowboard lessons are designed to help you progress quickly and safely.

Learn with Pros specially trained in Beginner's Magic™ progression, Our proven teaching method that makes learning fun, easy, and effective. Gain confidence, develop essential skills, and enjoy the slopes at your own pace as you advance from Green to Blue terrain.

Dates & Location (Ski and Snowboard)

  • Saturday, November 28, 2026 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard
  • Sunday, November 29, 2026 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard
  • Sunday, December 13, 2026 | Buttermilk | Ski and Snowboard
  • Monday, December 14, 2026 | Buttermilk | Ski and Snowboard
  • Monday, January 4, 2027 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard

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Intro to Park and Pipe

Intermediate to Expert (Blue to Black Zone) Ski & Snowboard

This coaching session prepares the advanced skier and/or rider to begin in the park and pipe focusing on terrain park etiquette and fundamental body alignment.

Dates & Location (Ski and Snowboard)

  • Friday, January 8, 2027 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard
  • Sunday, February 21, 2027 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard

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Womens Only

Intermediate to Advanced (Blue to Black Zone) Ski & Snowboard

Have a blast challenging yourself in a comfortable, yet exciting environment, improving aspects of skiing and riding.

Dates & Location (Ski and Snowboard)

  • Sunday, December 6, 2026 | Aspen Mountain | Ski and Snowboard
  • Saturday, December 12, 2026 | Aspen Mountain | Ski and Snowboard
  • Saturday, January 9, 2027 | Aspen Highlands | Ski and Snowboard
  • Sunday, January 10, 2027 | Aspen Highlands | Ski and Snowboard
  • Thursday, January 21, 2027 | Aspen Highlands | Ski and Snowboard
  • Monday, February 1, 2027 | Aspen Highlands | Ski and Snowboard
  • Saturday, February 27, 2027 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard
  • Saturday, April 3, 2027 | Aspen Mountain | Ski and Snowboard

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Bumps and Steeps

Take your skiing to the next level with our Bumps & Steeps Ski Clinic.

Whether you're new to bumps and steeps or looking to refine your advanced skills, this clinic will help you ski with greater precision and confidence. An Introduction Clinic is available at Buttermilk (Green to Blue Zone), while Intermediate to Advanced Clinics are offered at Aspen Mountain and Aspen Highlands (Blue to Black/Double Black Zone).

Dates & Location

  • Sunday, January 3, 2027 | Buttermilk | Ski and Snowboard
  • Thursday, January 7, 2027 | Aspen Highlands | Ski and Snowboard
  • Saturday, January 9, 2027 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard
  • Wednesday, January 20, 2027 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard
  • Saturday, January 23, 2027 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard
  • Sunday, January 24, 2027 | Aspen Highlands | Ski and Snowboard
  • Saturday, February 6, 2027 | Aspen Mountain | Ski and Snowboard
  • Sunday, February 7, 2027 | Aspen Highlands | Ski and Snowboard
  • Monday, February 8, 2027 | Buttermilk | Ski and Snowboard
  • Thursday, February 11, 2027 | Aspen Highlands | Ski and Snowboard
  • Sunday, February 21, 2027 | Aspen Highlands | Ski and Snowboard
  • Sunday, February 28, 2027 | Aspen Highlands | Ski and Snowboard
  • Thursday, March 4, 2027 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard
  • Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard

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Telemark

Beginner Telemark (Green Zone).

Prepare for those backcountry hut trips or just try something new! Beginners will learn the necessary basics and intermediate to expert telemarkers will focus on big-mountain techniques, bumps to steeps to trees.

Dates & Location

  • Sunday, January 31, 2027 | Aspen Mountain

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Intro to Racing

Introduction to Racing is designed for intermediate to advanced skiers looking to improve carving skills and elevate their all-mountain performance.

Through race-inspired drills and gate training, develop stronger skills while improving timing, coordination, and decision-making at higher speeds. Build confidence, precision, and control that translate to stronger skiing in any terrain and snow conditions.

Helmet and googles required.

Dates & Location (Ski Only)

  • Sunday, January 24, 2027 | Aspen Mountain | Ski Only
  • Saturday, January 30, 2027 | Aspen Mountain | Ski Only

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Uphilling

Intermediate to Advanced (Blue to Black Zone) Skiing & Snowboarding, Buttermilk

Experience the joy of the mountain from the bottom up! This one day clinic will cover everything from uphilling etiquette and policies, to how to use alpine or splitboard gear and travel up efficiently.

Dates & Location

  • Saturday, December 12, 2026 | Buttermilk
  • Sunday, January 10, 2027 | Buttermilk
  • Friday, February 12, 2027 | Buttermilk
  • Saturday, February 27, 2027 | Buttermilk

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Other Lesson Options, Child Care and FAQs

Whether you’ve never slid on snow before, or you’re looking to level up your skills on the slopes, take a lesson with Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School—you'll have more fun.
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Private Lessons 

Personalized instruction built around your pace, your goals, and the terrain you want to chase. Your day, your line, your Pro.

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Adult Group Lessons

Group lessons for every level across all four mountains—built to match your pace, whether you're finding your first turns or refining your best ones.

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Child and Teen Lessons

Lessons for ages 2.5 to 17, tailored by age and ability. Kids 7–17 receive discounted lift tickets with a lesson; kids 6 and under always ski free.