Learn to Ski and Ride Package

Calling all first timers! This is your invitation to explore and play at Winter Park Resort in a judgment free and welcoming environment. Learn to ski or snowboard this winter with an all inclusive package. Included is a lift ticket, rental, and half day lesson, everything you need for an easy and fun first day on the mountain. Plus you'll receive 30% off your next two group lessons.
Package Details | Package Includes | Lesson Times | Book online early and Save | Blackout Dates |
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| Morning Lessons 9:15 am - 12:15 pm Afternoon Lessons 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | From $139 | None |
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Additional Information
Lift Tickets
One all day lift ticket is included with the purchase of First Timer Learn to Ski / Snowboard package for one participant. Lift tickets are required for mountain access. Lesson participants will only ride a lift if ability allows. First Timer Lessons take place on Magic Carpets on the bunny hill.
Rentals *
Ski or snowboard rentals are included with the Learn to Ski / Snowboard package for one participant. Rentals can be used for the entirety of the day of the lesson.
Learn to ski equipment includes: skis, boots, poles, helmet
Learn to snowboard equipment includes: snowboard, boots, helmet
All Winter Park rentals include a helmet. Helmets and eye protection are required for all child lessons.
Learn to ski equipment includes: skis, boots, poles, helmet
Learn to snowboard equipment includes: snowboard, boots, helmet
All Winter Park rentals include a helmet. Helmets and eye protection are required for all child lessons.
What to wear
As a first timer being prepared is the best way to ensure your experience is fun and enjoyable. Check out our blog post that breaks down all the best clothing options for visiting the mountains.
What to wear in the mountains.
What to wear in the mountains.
Flaik GPS
Every child in Ski + Ride School will be equipped with a GPS unit. At the end of the day instructors will hand out a Flaik code to parents and kids who can then go online to flaik.com to track vertical feet and map runs. Type in your child’s code, the date, and hit the “Relive your day” button.
Medication
Instructors can carry any medication/epi-pens in a specially marked pack with a form filled out by parents with specifics about the medication. Instructors cannot administer any medication but will call Ski Patrol if the Child cannot administer it. Please inform instructor of any food allergies.
Carefree Cancellation
Guests can cancel lessons penalty-free up to 7 days in advance of arrival or rebook for later in the season. Purchases become non-refundable 7 days prior to arrival. Up to 9am MT the day prior to arrival, purchases may be rebooked for a different date during the current season. There is no rebooking fee and price differences will be charged. Guests who are not able to use purchased product in the current season may request a resort credit that may be used within a year. Requests for modifications to dates and/or packages after 9am MT day prior to arrival can be requested by emailing kprograms@winterparkresort.com.
Contact
Email:Kprograms@winterparkresort.com
Phone: 800.729.7907
Phone: 800.729.7907
Ages
The Learn to Ski / Snowboard Package is available for first timers ages 4+.
Learn to Ski Guarantee
The Learn to Ski Guarantee (the “Guarantee”) is a limited guarantee offered during the 2024/25 Season (“Season”) when ski and snowboard lessons are booked directly through Winter Park Resort’s Ski and Ride School (“Ski School”). The Guarantee applies only to entry level skiers and riders who register for three (3) beginner level lessons with Ski School in the same season.
GUARANTEE: The Learn to Ski Guarantee means that an eligible Guest will progress in his/her skiing or riding ability in three (3)Ski School qualifying lessons in the same season, on designated Green Run(s), by the completion of their third (3rd) Qualifying Lesson. An Eligible Guest will be provided a complimentary fourth (4th) lesson, if in the opinion of the Ski School that the eligible Guest has not progressed at a satisfactory rate of progression.
QUALIFYING LESSONS: For purposes of this Guarantee, qualifying lessons are those booked directly with the Resort and including all entry level and beginner (defined as PSIA level 1-3 lessons) standard ½ or full day group and private lessons.
FREE LESSON: If, at the completion of the 3rd Qualifying Lesson, a Guest does not exhibit, to the satisfaction of their Ski School instructor, P.S.I.A. Level 2 - 3 skills and techniques, they may, in accordance with these Terms, redeem a 4th comparable lesson for free (“Free Lesson”). Free Lesson consists of one (1) full or ½ day lesson, comparable to what the guest had already taken, and only includes instruction and lesson taxes. Guest must provide equipment rentals, lift access, and all other costs, fees and expenses. Free Lesson may be given on any green run at the Resort in the Ski School instructor’s absolute discretion. For purposes of this Guarantee, the Free Lesson: (i) has no cash value and may not be refunded, replaced, substituted or redeemed for cash or otherwise for any reason, (ii) cannot be transferred or assigned in whole or in part, and (iii) will be void and not rescheduled if Guest cancels, misses, forgets or for any reason fails to otherwise properly, promptly participate in whole or in part in the Free Lesson as scheduled, or otherwise fails to avail themselves of the Free Lesson.
TO REDEEM FREE LESSON: Guest must visit Ski School, in person, immediately following the completion of their 3rd Qualifying Lesson to schedule the Free Lesson. Free Lesson must be used in the same Season. If Guest fails to book immediately following their third qualifying lesson, the Free Lesson will be forfeited. No exceptions. There are no blackout dates for Free Lesson, but is subject to availability at time of booking. If Guest, for any reason, fails to avail themselves of the Free Lesson, it will be forfeited and not (re)scheduled.
GENERAL: This Guarantee is redeemable one-time only per Guest, is personal to each Guest, and cannot be transferred or assigned in whole or in part to any other Guest.
Winter Park Resort reserves the right to cancel or refuse the Guarantee to anyone due to actual or suspected deception, or unauthorized, invalid or ineligible participation. Winter Park Resort reserves the right to terminate, cancel or modify the Learn to Ski Guarantee, these Terms or any element thereof at any time without prior notice; and as applicable will apply such action proactively and not retroactively. In the event any provision of these Terms conflict with the provisions of any other terms applicable hereto, these Terms shall govern. By redeeming the Free Lesson, you agree to be bound to the Resort’s decisions and interpretations, which are final and binding. This Guarantee is void where taxed, prohibited or restricted by law, and to employees of the Resort.
*Qualifying Trails:
Bill Wilson’s Way
Ski Papa
Marmot Flats
Bobcat
Porcupine
Turnpike
Upper Parkway
Lower Village Way
Shoo Fly (MJ)
Tie Siding (MJ)
**Qualifying Lessons:
Half Day Group Lessons
Full Day Group Lessons
Half Day Private Lessons
Full Day Private Lessons
GUARANTEE: The Learn to Ski Guarantee means that an eligible Guest will progress in his/her skiing or riding ability in three (3)Ski School qualifying lessons in the same season, on designated Green Run(s), by the completion of their third (3rd) Qualifying Lesson. An Eligible Guest will be provided a complimentary fourth (4th) lesson, if in the opinion of the Ski School that the eligible Guest has not progressed at a satisfactory rate of progression.
QUALIFYING LESSONS: For purposes of this Guarantee, qualifying lessons are those booked directly with the Resort and including all entry level and beginner (defined as PSIA level 1-3 lessons) standard ½ or full day group and private lessons.
FREE LESSON: If, at the completion of the 3rd Qualifying Lesson, a Guest does not exhibit, to the satisfaction of their Ski School instructor, P.S.I.A. Level 2 - 3 skills and techniques, they may, in accordance with these Terms, redeem a 4th comparable lesson for free (“Free Lesson”). Free Lesson consists of one (1) full or ½ day lesson, comparable to what the guest had already taken, and only includes instruction and lesson taxes. Guest must provide equipment rentals, lift access, and all other costs, fees and expenses. Free Lesson may be given on any green run at the Resort in the Ski School instructor’s absolute discretion. For purposes of this Guarantee, the Free Lesson: (i) has no cash value and may not be refunded, replaced, substituted or redeemed for cash or otherwise for any reason, (ii) cannot be transferred or assigned in whole or in part, and (iii) will be void and not rescheduled if Guest cancels, misses, forgets or for any reason fails to otherwise properly, promptly participate in whole or in part in the Free Lesson as scheduled, or otherwise fails to avail themselves of the Free Lesson.
TO REDEEM FREE LESSON: Guest must visit Ski School, in person, immediately following the completion of their 3rd Qualifying Lesson to schedule the Free Lesson. Free Lesson must be used in the same Season. If Guest fails to book immediately following their third qualifying lesson, the Free Lesson will be forfeited. No exceptions. There are no blackout dates for Free Lesson, but is subject to availability at time of booking. If Guest, for any reason, fails to avail themselves of the Free Lesson, it will be forfeited and not (re)scheduled.
GENERAL: This Guarantee is redeemable one-time only per Guest, is personal to each Guest, and cannot be transferred or assigned in whole or in part to any other Guest.
Winter Park Resort reserves the right to cancel or refuse the Guarantee to anyone due to actual or suspected deception, or unauthorized, invalid or ineligible participation. Winter Park Resort reserves the right to terminate, cancel or modify the Learn to Ski Guarantee, these Terms or any element thereof at any time without prior notice; and as applicable will apply such action proactively and not retroactively. In the event any provision of these Terms conflict with the provisions of any other terms applicable hereto, these Terms shall govern. By redeeming the Free Lesson, you agree to be bound to the Resort’s decisions and interpretations, which are final and binding. This Guarantee is void where taxed, prohibited or restricted by law, and to employees of the Resort.
*Qualifying Trails:
Bill Wilson’s Way
Ski Papa
Marmot Flats
Bobcat
Porcupine
Turnpike
Upper Parkway
Lower Village Way
Shoo Fly (MJ)
Tie Siding (MJ)
**Qualifying Lessons:
Half Day Group Lessons
Full Day Group Lessons
Half Day Private Lessons
Full Day Private Lessons