Kinder Snowboard School For 6-7 Year Olds

Mini-Rider Online Registration

Our Kinder Program is designed to teach beginning snowboard technique to children ages 6 to 7 years of age. (We offer private instruction  to accommodate children of this age with more advanced skills.)  Children must possess the necessary muscle strength to maneuver properly on the snow.

The Little Nip terrain area was expanded in 2010 and two new carpet lifts were installed.  The new Kinder Snowsport Learning Center  was cordoned off, separating the beginner area for young children from our older guests.  Both Little Nip and Bunny terrain areas are located at the base of the slopes so you can watch your little ones learn a new sport while you enjoy a hot chocolate on the back deck, or sneak a peek as you enjoy cruising the slopes yourself.    

The easiest way for children to get straight to the slopes is by using our ONLINE REGISTRATION. That way, all the paperwork will be completed when you arrive and you can just sign and ski.

Each three hour Kinder Snowboard Session includes:

• Lift ticket

• 1 1/2 hours of snowboard instruction*

• Indoor Activities

• Hot Chocolate and snack break

* Actual time on the snow may vary depending on weather conditions or your child's willingness to participate.  Our philosophy is to encourage children to snowboard, to let them enjoy themselves, and to boost their confidence so they want to keep trying. Most children respond positively to the reassuring attitude of our young instructors and want to join their new friends on the snow.

The Kinder School Snowboard program is designed for First Time and Beginner level students. Classes take place in our newly designed Children's Area and lower slopes.

We accept a maximum of five students per instructor on a first-come, first-served basis.  You may sign up for half-day or full-day sessions, but full-day students should be picked up at Noon to enjoy lunch with your family. Please check-in at the Ski School front desk located at the base of the Little Nip ski slope.  For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Kinder School Snowboard is only available on weekends and holidays.

 Weekend Kinder Snowboard ONLINE REGISTRATION

First Time Packages For All Those 8 Years Old And Up

This three-part package is available for first-time skiers and snowboarders ages eight years and older.  Younger children age 4 - 7 should enroll in the Kinder snowsport programs.  The package includes equipment rental, a 1 1/4 hour group lesson, and a carpet lift/slope use ticket.  First-time Ski & Snowboard Packages are restricted to the beginner area; however, after three hours of skiing/riding, the ticket may be upgraded to a chair lift ticket. Weekday upgrade $10, weekend & holiday upgrade $15. The lift ticket is good until the lifts close. At this time, this package is not available for online pre-registration.

Sign up for First-Time Ski and Snowboard packages in the ski rental area.  1 1/4 Hour Group Instruction Classes meet on the slope in front of the Ski School Office.  Signs are posted in the snow designating appropriate meeting place for First-Time Skiers or First-Time Snowboarders.  For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Classes begin at the following times:

Weekdays: 10:00am, 11:00am and 1:00pm

First-Time Ski/Snowboard Package Rates

*2011/2012 Season Holidays

Christmas Period:   Dec 24th - Jan 2nd

Martin Luther King Weekend: Jan 14th - 16th

President's Day Weekend;  Feb 18th - 20th

Advanced Beginner & Intermediate Group Lessons 8 yrs & up

OK, you have mastered skiing wedge turns, snowboarding toe turns and stopping manuevers.  Time to move on!  Intermediate group ski classes will focus on improved balance through proper stance, implementation of parallel turns, and pole planting techniques.  Intermediate Snowboarding lessons also focus on improved balance, pointing the board downhill, and executing heel turns.  Getting down the mountain safely is the first step, doing it with style is the next step.

Start your season out right with a group lesson to improve your skiing and/or snowboarding technique.  Must be eight years or older to participate.  Group lessons for two or more persons last 1-1/4 hours.  Sign up for lessons in the Ski School desk.  Group lessons meet on the snow in front of the ski school.  Look for signs in the snow indicating ' Intermediate Skier Lesson' or 'Intermediate Snowboarder Lesson'.

Intermediate Group Lessons are held daily at 11:00am & 1:00pm.

Rate: $30 per person

Private Lessons - All Ages And Levels

Private Lesson Online Registration

A private lesson is the perfect way to get quality one on one time with a qualified instructor who will tailor a session to meet your specific needs.  Subject to instructor availability, private lessons are offered for every  ski and snowboarding ability, and to anyone five years or older.  For an additional fee you can pair up with a friend, spouse or sibling; however, the lesson will be more productive if both students ski or snowboard at approximately the same level.

Private Instruction Rates

The easiest way to get to the slopes quickly is by using our ONLINE REGISTRATION. That way, all the paperwork will be completed when you arrive and you can just sign and ski.