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Snowmass
Max 5 Adult First Time Group Lessons
First Time Ski
Location: Top of Elk Camp Gondola. Lesson starts at 10am and ends at 3pm.
Pick up rental equipment: At the top of the Elk Camp Gondola.
Give yourself one hour before your lesson to get your Aspen Card, ride the Elk Camp Gondola, and complete the rental process at the top of the gondola. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:45am.
Pro Tip: Pick up your Aspen Card at a Pickup Box using your QR code and skip the Ticket Office.
First Time Snowboard
Location: Base Village Plaza by the Base Camp fire pit. Lesson starts at 10am and ends at 3pm.
Pick up rental equipment: From the Snowmass Base Village Four Mountain Sports. Lesson starts at 10am
Give yourself one hour before your lesson to get your Aspen Card and snowboard rentals. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:45am. Look for the Snowboard Check In.
Pro Tips: Save time by renting equipment after 2pm the day before and have it stored overnight with Four Mountain Sports. Pick up your Aspen Card at a Pickup Box using your QR code and skip the Ticket Office.
Max 5 Adult Group Lessons and Clinics
Group Lesson Ski
Location: Top of Elk Camp Gondola. Lesson starts at 10am and ends at 3pm.
Give yourself one hour before your lesson to get your Aspen Card and rentals before you ride the Elk Camp Gondola. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:45am.
Group Lesson Snowboard
Location: Base Village Plaza by the Base Camp fire pit. Lesson starts at 10am and ends at 3pm.
Give yourself 45 minutes before your lesson to get your Aspen Card and snowboard rentals. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:45am. Look for the Snowboard Check In.
Group Clinic Ski
Location: Top of Elk Camp Gondola. Clinic starts at 10am and ends at 3pm.
Give yourself one hour before your clinic to get your Aspen Card and rentals before you ride the Elk Camp Gondola. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:45am.
Group Clinic Snowboard
Location: Base Village Plaza by the Base Camp fire pit. Clinic starts at 10am and ends at 3pm.
Give yourself 45 minutes before your clinic to get your Aspen Card and snowboard rentals. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:45am. Look for the Snowboard Check In.
Locals Clinic Ski & Snowboard
Location: Base Village Plaza out front of the ASPENX store. Clinic starts at 10am and ends at 3pm.
Give yourself 45 minutes before your lesson to get your Aspen Card and ski rentals. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:45am. Look for the Locals Clinic Check In.
Max 5 Teen Group Lessons
Teen Ski Lesson
Location: Base Village Plaza, above the steps on the snow, next to the Village Express Chairlift. Lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before your lesson if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency medical card filled out (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:15am.
Teen Snowboard Lesson
Location: Base Village Plaza by the Base Camp fire pit. Lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before your lesson if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency medical card filled out (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:15am.
Max 5 Child Group Lessons
Age 7-12 Ski Lesson
Location: Base Village Plaza outside the Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center. Lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the lesson if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency/medical info completed (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:15am. Look for the Kids Ski School Check In.
Age 7-12 Snowboard Lesson
Location: Base Village Plaza by the Base Camp fire pit. Lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the lesson if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency/medical info completed (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:15am. Look for the Kids Ski School Check In.
Age 5-6 Ski Lesson
Location: Outside the Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center on the snow by the Magic Carpet. Lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the lesson if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency/medical info completed (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:15am. Look for the Kids Ski School Check In.
Age 5-6 Snowboard Lesson
Location: Base Village Plaza by the Base Camp fire pit. Lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the lesson if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency/medical info completed (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:15am. Look for the Kids Ski School Check In.
Age 3-4 Ski Lesson
Location: Inside the Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center. Drop off at 9am. Lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Check in is on Level 2. Participants will be fitted with rental equipment after drop-off/check in. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency/medical info completed (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their Aspen Card, and be dressed in their ski clothes at drop off.
Pro Tip: Lesson starts at 9:30 and so please drop off your child by 9am so they will have adequate time to be fitted prior to the lesson.
Age 2.5-3 Program
Location: Inside the Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center. Program starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Check in is on Level 1. Participants will be fitted with rental equipment after drop-off/check in. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency medical card filled out (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their Aspen Card, and be dressed in their ski clothes at drop off.
Private Lessons
Full Day and Half Day AM
Location: Base Village Plaza, Ski meets between Base Camp and Four Mountain Sports. Snowboard meets at the fire pit by Base Camp. Lesson starts at 9am and ends at 12pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the Private Lesson if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area at 9am. All participants under the age of 17 should have the Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed prior to arrival area. Look for the Private Lesson Sign.
Half Day PM
Location: Base Village Plaza, Ski meets between Base Camp and Four Mountain Sports. Snowboard meets at the fire pit by Base Camp. Lesson starts at 12:30pm and ends at 3:30pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the Private Lesson if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area at 12:30pm. All participants under the age of 17 should have the Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed prior to arrival area. Look for the Private Lesson Sign.
Buttermilk
Pro Tip: The Guest Services building at the base of Buttermilk acts as a one-stop shop for guests to purchase tickets, rent gear, shop at Four Mountain Sports, and dial in everything needed before a lesson.
Max 5 Adult First-Time Group Lessons
First Time Ski
Location: Base of Summit Express Chairlift. Lesson starts at 10am and ends at 3pm.
Give yourself 45 minutes before your lesson to get your Aspen Card, and rental equipment. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:45am.
First Time Snowboard
Location: Base of Summit Express Chairlift. Lesson starts at 10am and ends at 3pm.
Give yourself 45 minutes before your lesson to get your Aspen Card, and rental equipment. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:45am.
Max 5 Adult Group Lessons and Clinics
Group Lesson Ski
Location: Base of Summit Express Chairlift. Lesson starts at 10am and ends at 3pm.
Give yourself 45 minutes before your lesson to get your Aspen Card, and rental equipment. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:45am.
Group Lesson Snowboard
Location: Base of Summit Express Chairlift. Lesson starts at 10am and ends at 3pm.
Give yourself 45 minutes before your lesson to get your Aspen Card, and rental equipment. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:45am.
Group Clinic Ski
Location: Base of Summit Express Chairlift. Lesson starts at 10am and ends at 3pm.
Give yourself 45 minutes before your clinic to get your Aspen Card, and rental equipment. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:45am.
Group Clinic Snowboard
Location: Base of Summit Express Chairlift. Lesson starts at 10am and ends at 3pm.
Give yourself 45 minutes before your clinic to get your Aspen Card, and rental equipment. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:45am.
Max 5 Teen Group Lessons
Teen Ski Lesson
Location: Base of Summit Express Chairlift. Lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the lesson if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency medical card filled out (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:15am.
Teen Snowboard Lesson
Location: Base of Summit Express Chairlift. Lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the lesson if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed emergency medical card filled out (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:15am.
Max 5 Child Group Lessons
Age 7-12 Ski Lesson
Location: Base of Summit Express Chairlift. Lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the lesson if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency medical card filled out (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:15am. Look for the Kids Ski School Check In.
Age 7-12 Snowboard Lesson
Location: Base of Summit Express Chairlift. Lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the lesson if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency medical card filled out (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:15am. Look for the Kids Ski School Check In.
Age 5-6 Ski Lesson
Location: Outside of the Hideout on the snow. Lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the lesson if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency medical card filled out (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:15am. Look for the Kids Ski School Check In.
Age 5-6 Snowboard Lesson
Location: Base of Summit Express Chairlift. Lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the lesson if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency medical card filled out (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:15am. Look for the Kids Ski School Check In.
Age 3-4 Ski Lesson
Location: Inside the Hideout. Drop off at 9am Lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Participants will be fitted with rental equipment after drop-off/check in. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency medical card filled out (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their Aspen Card, and be dressed in their ski clothes at drop off.
Pro Tip: Lesson starts at 9:30 please drop off your child by 9am so they will have adequate time to be fitted prior to the lesson.
Age 2.5-3 Program
Location: Inside the Hideout. Program starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Participants will be fitted with rental equipment after drop-off/check in. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency medical card filled out (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their Aspen Card, and be dressed in their ski clothes at drop off.
Private Lessons
Full Day and Half Day AM
Location: Buttermilk Plaza. Lesson starts at 9am and ends at 12pm (half day) or 3pm (full day).
Allow at least 45 minutes before the Private Lesson or Guided Experience if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area at 9am. All participants under the age of 17 should have the Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed prior to arrival area. Meeting area is by the private lesson banner at the base of the steps leading up to the Summit Express.
Half Day PM
Location: Buttermilk Plaza. Lesson starts at 12:30pm and end 3:30pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the Private Lesson or Guided Experience if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area at 12:30pm. All participants under the age of 17 should have the Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed prior to arrival area. Meeting area is by the private lesson banner at the base of the steps leading up to the Summit Express.
Aspen Highlands
Max 5 Adult Group Clinics
Group Clinic
Location: Top of Exhibition Lift. Lesson starts at 10am and ends at 3pm.
Give yourself one hour before your clinic to get your Aspen Card, rental equipment, and to ride the Exhibition lift. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:45am.
Pro Tip: Clinics meet by the ski racks outside Merry-Go-Round.
Max 5 Teen Group Lessons
Age 13-17 Ski Lesson
Location: Base of Exhibition Lift. Lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the lesson if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency medical card filled out (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:15am. Must be blue zone or higher.
Max 5 Child Group Lessons
Age 7-12 Ski Lesson
Location: Base of Exhibition Lift. Lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the lesson if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency medical card filled out (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:15am. Must be blue zone or higher.
Age 5-6 Ski Lesson
Location: Base of Exhibition Lift. Lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the lesson if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed, emergency medical card filled out (can be found under My Profile & Household here), as well as their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:15am. Must be blue zone or higher.
Private Lessons
Full Day and Half Day AM
Location: Private Lesson Desk Inside the Highlands Ticket Office. Lesson starts at 9am and ends at 12pm (half day) and 3pm (full day).
Allow at least 45 minutes before the Private Lesson or Guided Experience if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the Lesson Desk at 9am. All participants under the age of 17 should have the Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed prior to arrival area.
Half Day PM
Location: Private Lesson Desk Inside the Highlands Ticket Office. Lesson starts at 12:30pm and ends at 3:30pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the Private Lesson or Guided Experience if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the Lesson Desk at 12:30pm. All participants under the age of 17 should have the Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed prior to arrival area.
Aspen Mountain
Max 5 Adult Group Clinics
Max 5 Adult Group Clinics
Location: Top of Silver Queen Gondola. Lesson starts at 10am and ends at 3pm.
Give yourself 1 hour before your clinic to get your Aspen Card, rental equipment, and to ride the Silver Queen Gondola. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, be dressed and ready at the meeting area no later than 9:45am.
Pro Tip: Grab a coffee from ASPENX to enjoy on your ride up the gondola.
Private Lessons
Full Day and Half Day AM
Location: Inside the Aspen Ticket Office. Lesson starts at 9am and ends at 12pm (half day) or 3pm (full day).
Allow at least 45 minutes before the Private Lesson or Guided Experience if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the Lesson Desk at 9am. All participants under the age of 17 should have the Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed prior to arrival area.
Half Day PM
Location: Inside the Aspen Ticket Office. Lesson starts at 12:30pm and ends at 3:30pm.
Allow at least 45 minutes before the Private Lesson or Guided Experience if an equipment rental is needed. Participants should have their rental equipment, Aspen Card, and be dressed and ready at the Lesson Desk at 12:30pm. All participants under the age of 17 should have the Ski and Snowboard School waiver completed prior to arrival area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Private Lessons limited to 5 people?
How can I complete waivers and registration forms ahead of time?
Are reservations required for Ski and Snowboard School Lessons or Clinics?
When I book a Private Lesson, what can I expect in terms of added perks?
Do child lessons still include lunch?
Are you still providing storage and transfer with Private Lessons this year?
What is your cancellation policy on Ski School?
Can you provide a review of the different Ability Zones for matching my skills to the right lesson?
Skier Ability Zones
First Time Skier
Level 1: “I’ve never skied.”
Green Zone Skiers
Level 2: “I can slide, slightly change direction, and come to a stop.” – Easiest green terrain
Level 3: “I can link turns together and stop where I want to on the easiest green terrain. My turns are usually all the same size.” – Green terrain
Level 4: “I am linking turns together smoothly on all green terrain. I can make narrow and wide turns” – All green and easiest blue terrain
Blue Zone Skiers
Level 5: “I am skiing mostly parallel in a couple different turn sizes and shapes on most blue terrain. I am beginning to use my poles and can hockey stop in both directions.” - All green terrain and most blue terrain
Level 6: “I am skiing parallel and confidently on all groomed blue terrain. I am exploring un-groomed trails and the easiest bumps. I usually make the same turn sizes and shapes on un-groomed trails.” – All groomed blues, easy blue bumps, easy groomed blacks
Level 7: “I am able to make parallel turns with a pole plant on all blue and black terrain. I am exploring un-groomed black terrain, including bumps. I can change my turn sizes and shapes for the different challenges.” – All blue terrain and most black terrain
Black Zone Skiers
Level 8: “I am making different turns sizes and shapes, including rhythmic short turns and large carved turns, on all blue and black terrain (groomed or un-groomed). I feel comfortable exploring harder blacks and easier double black terrain.” – All black and easy double blacks terrain
Level 9: “I can ski the entire mountain and am working on skiing faster, smoother, difficult lines, and learning different strategies in the hardest terrain and snow conditions.” – Entire mountain
Snowboarder Ability Zones
First Time Snowboarder
Level 1: “I’ve never snowboarded.”
Green Zone Snowboarders
Level 2: “I have experienced sliding, traversing both directions, and stopping.” – Easiest green terrain
Level 3: “I can control my speed. while moving across the hill, and can stop with confidence. I am starting to turn in both directions.” – Green terrain
Level 4: “I can link skidded turns on green terrain.” – All green and easiest blue
Blue Zone Snowboarder
Level 5: “I am confident and can connect different turn sizes and shapes on all green terrain. I make more or less the same size and shape turn on easy blue terrain.” - All green terrain and most blue terrain
Level 6: “I am riding most blue terrain by connecting various turn sizes and shapes. I am also exploring switch riding, easy bumps, and/or freestyle.” – All blue terrain
Level 7: “I am able to ride all blue terrain in varied conditions and working on easy black terrain, including bumps, trees, and terrain parks.” – All blue terrain and groomed black terrain
Black Zone Snowboarder
Level 8: “I am confident performing dynamic turns on varied terrain and snow conditions, including trees, steeps and powder.” – All black and easy double blacks terrain
Level 9: “I am confident riding the entire mountain. I am working on a variety of tactics and techniques that will take me to the next level.” – Entire mountain, all conditions