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.
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.
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Beginner and Intermediate
Beginner to Intermediate (Green to Blue Zone) Ski & Snowboard
Whether you are a first-timer or a novice, learn to ski or snowboard in no time with Pros specifically trained in Beginner's Magic™ progression.
Dates & Location (Ski and Snowboard)
- Saturday, November 29, 2025 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard
- Sunday, November 30, 2025 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard
- Sunday, December 14, 2025 | Buttermilk | Ski and Snowboard
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 9, 2026 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard
- Sunday, February 22, 2026 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard
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 7, 2025 | Aspen Mountain | Ski and Snowboard
- Saturday, December 13, 2025 | Aspen Mountain | Ski and Snowboard
- Saturday, January 10, 2026 | Aspen Highlands | Ski and Snowboard
- Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Aspen Highlands | Ski and Snowboard
- Thursday, January 22, 2026 | Aspen Highlands | Ski and Snowboard
- Monday, February 2, 2026 | Aspen Highlands | Ski and Snowboard
- Saturday, February 28, 2026 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard
- Saturday, April 4, 2026 | Aspen Mountain | Ski and Snowboard
Bumps and Steeps
Introduction clinic available at Buttermilk (Green Zone). Intermediate to Advanced clinic available at Aspen Mountain and Aspen Highlands (Blue to Black Zone). Ski Only.
Challenge your skiing ability by working on the mechanics and tactics of navigating bumps and steeps.
Dates & Location (Ski Only)
- Sunday, January 4, 2026 | Buttermilk | Ski Only
- Monday, January 5, 2026 | Snowmass | Ski Only
- Thursday, January 15, 2026 | Snowmass | Ski Only
- Saturday, February 7, 2026 | Aspen Mountain | Ski Only
- Monday, February 9, 2026 | Buttermilk | Ski Only
- Thursday, February 12, 2026 | Aspen Highlands | Ski Only
- Sunday, February 22, 2026 | Aspen Highlands | Ski Only
- Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Aspen Highlands | Ski Only
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
- Saturday, November 29, 2025 | Snowmass
- Sunday, January 4, 2026 | Snowmass
- Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Snowmass
Highland Bowl Expedition
Advanced (Black Zone) Ski & Snowboard
The Highland Bowl experience is worth every hike. Ski and ride the Bowl with other locals as you work on your technique in the steeps and deeps.
Dates & Location (Ski and Snowboard)
- Thursday, January 8, 2026 | Aspen Highlands | Ski and Snowboard
- Sunday, January 25, 2026 | Aspen Highlands | Ski and Snowboard
- Sunday, February 8, 2026 | Aspen Highlands | Ski and Snowboard
Intro to Racing
Intermediate to Advanced (Blue to Black Zone) Ski Only
This clinic will introduce you to the basics of gate training and carving and how that can help your all-mountain skiing.
Helmet and googles are required to participate.
Dates & Location (Ski Only)
- Sunday, January 25, 2026 | Aspen Mountain | Ski Only
- Saturday, January 31, 2026 | Aspen Mountain | Ski Only
Double Diamond Expeditions
Black zone, Ski & Snowboard – Snowmass Only
Expeditions are designed to give advanced and expert skiers and riders a chance to discover some of the mountain's famous expert terrain with experienced, energetic Pros.
Dates & Location (Ski and Snowboard)
- Saturday, January 10, 2026 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard
- Saturday, January 24, 2026 | Snowmass | Ski and Snowboard
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 13, 2025 | Buttermilk
- Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Buttermilk
- Friday, February 13, 2026 | Buttermilk
- Saturday, February 28, 2026 | Buttermilk
Other Lesson Options, Child Care and FAQs
Private Lessons
Customize your experience with personalized instruction and a guided day on our slopes to find your inside edge and the inside scene.
Adult Group Lessons
Check out all of our adult group lesson offerings across all levels and all four mountains.
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.
