Ski & Snowboard Lessons
Whether it's your first time on snow or you're ready to tackle something steeper, our instructors meet you exactly where you are. With 8 interconnected peaks and 884 acres to grow into, there's always more mountain waiting for you.
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Learning to ski or snowboard is one of those things that feels intimidating right up until it clicks. That's where we come in. Sunday River's SnowSports School instructors are patient, encouraging, and are good at breaking things down so they make sense on the hill.
No matter where you're starting from, you'll leave the lesson more confident and already thinking about your next run.
Kids Lessons
Ski and snowboard fundamentals, made fun. Small-group lessons grouped by ability for ages 2.5–14.
Kids Lesson Pack
Five or ten days of lessons for skiers and riders ages 3–14, building skills all winter long.
1-Hour Private Lessons
One instructor, one hour, all yours. Personalized private ski or snowboard coaching at 8AM, for any age or ability.
Private Lessons
From a couple hours to a full day, bring up to three friends of the same ability along. One instructor, all yours — choose your length and build real progress at your own pace.
Adult First Experience Lessons
Never skied or ridden before? This one's just for you. One instructor, a lift ticket, and rentals: everything needed for a first day on snow.
2-Hour Adult Group Lessons
Two hours of coaching, grouped by ability, alongside other adults working on the same skills.
Adult Lesson 3-Pack
The Adult 3-Day Lesson Pack gives you three 2-hour lessons to use throughout the 2026/27 season.
More Mountain, More Confidence
A good lesson changes the way you see the mountain. Here's what you can expect when you ski or ride with us.
No Experience Needed
Whether it's your first time clicking into bindings or you've been at it for years, there's a lesson that fits where you are right now.
One-on-One Attention
When it's just you and your instructor, the lesson moves at your pace. You get real feedback, real time on snow, and real progress by the end of the lesson.
Unlock More Terrain
Better skills open up more of the mountain. Our instructors help you build the confidence to explore terrain you might not have tried on your own.
Your Day, Your Way
Choose from one hour to a full six hour day on snow. Morning, midday, or afternoon, there's a lesson time that fits your schedule.