Beginner Lift Tickets
NOT READY FOR THE UPPER MOUNTAIN? NO PROBLEM.
Conquer the lower slopes with confidence. Our beginner lift ticket gives full access to our learning terrain, so you can learn at your own pace.
Need to Know
- Available for Online Purchase Only
- Valid Only on Beginner LiftsSundance Surface lifts, South Ridge Express, and the Little White Cap Quad.
- Pricing Based on Age
- Full-Day TicketValid from opening until closing.
- Includes Twilight SkiingValid until 6PM on Fridays, Saturday, and holidays when Twilight skiing is open.Twilight Skiing Dates
Pricing
Beginner lift tickets for the 2025/26 season are no longer available.
| Category | Age Range | Midweek | Holiday + Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 6-12 | ||
| Teen | 13-18 | ||
| Adult | 19-64 | ||
| Senior | 65-70 |
First Time Skiing or at Sunday River?

Beginners Guide
For NEW OR NOVICE SKIERS AND RIDERSTake your pizza to french fries! Everyone starts as a beginner, no matter how old you are.
Beginner Resources

Take a Lesson
So worth itLet one of our SnowSports School pros give some pointers and take your pizza to a french fry.

We’re Here to Help
Peace of MindHave questions about Easy Change or need to find your Easy Change vouchers? Here are a few options to get you to the right place.

Snow Guarantee
We got youPlans change, so book with confidence thanks to our snowmaking and Snow Guarantee.

RFID
How to Use your Go CardLearn everything you need to know about Sunday River’s RFID Go Card—how to get it, reload it, and use it for lift access all season long.
