Our award-winning Ski and Ride School inspires children to actively learn skiing and snowboarding in a fun and safe environment. Children are grouped by age and ability, with dedicated instructors tailoring lessons around the needs and abilities of each child. Lesson pricing and programming information for the 2023-24 season will become available in late summer.
"Welcome to Snowbasin and our snowy playground. We are glad to have you with us. Our instructors are excited to help you learn new skills, build your confidence, and get you to the terrain you want to play on.
Connecting with you and your family in a fun, safe, environment is a step in forming a lifelong relationship with the sport and people. We have programs and lessons to suit every age, ability, and desire. I look forward to seeing you on the slopes."
- Krista Clayton, Snowbasin Snow Sports Director
Daily Lessons
Sign your child up for our single-day lessons with our award-winning instructors. Whether you're trying to introduce your kids to skiing and snowboarding, or just want to sharpen their skills, our daily lessons will have a meaningful impact on your child.
Kinder Cubs (Age 3) Sun Valley Mountain Activities
For our youngest skiers and snowboarders, we offer a one-hour private lesson with personalized instruction. It's available daily at 10am and 1pm.
Cubs (Ages 4-6) Sun Valley Mountain Activities
Formerly known as Dinos, this all-day program features small class sizes at just three children per instructor to give your young child the attention they need. It runs from 9:30am to 3pm with lunch provided at noon in the learning center.
Bears (Ages 7-12) Sun Valley Mountain Activities
Formerly known as Raptors, this all-day program runs from 9:30am to 3pm with lunch provided at noon in the learning center. It features up to eight children per instructor, grouped by ability level.
Weekend/Seasonal Programs
Our seven-week programs provide your kids a fun time on the slopes all season! Lessons do not include lift access and requires a lift ticket or pass. Space is limited for each program and sells out quickly!
Future Busters (Ages 3-4)
New for the 2022-23 season, Future Busters offers lessons at our youngest age with small class sizes at just 2-3 children per instructor.
Available on Wednesday or Friday afternoons from 1pm to 3:30pm, with a break at 2:15pm for snacks and activities.
PROGRAM HAS CONCLUDED FOR THE 2022-23 SEASON.
Little Busters (Ages 5-6) Sun Valley Mountain Activities
Formerly known as Littlecats, Little Busters offers kindergartners and 1st graders weekly sessions with small class sizes of 2-3 children per instructor.
Available on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. A snack will be provided.
PROGRAM HAS CONCLUDED FOR THE 2022-23 SEASON.
Basin Busters (Ages 7-12) Sun Valley Mountain Activities
Formerly known as Wildcats, Basin Busters offers weekly classes with class sizes of seven children per instructor.
Available on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. A snack will be provided.
PROGRAM HAS CONCLUDED for the the 2022-23 Season.
Winter Camp (Ages 7-12) Sun Valley Mountain Activities
An intermediate to advanced program during Christmas Break for skiers or snowboarders.
Runs from December 26th to 29th from 9am to 3pm with the same instructor each day. This program includes lunch and lift access, so a season pass or lift ticket is not required. Not available for beginners.
PROGRAM HAS CONCLUDED for the the 2022-23 Season.
Adventure Team (Ages 13-15) Sun Valley Mountain Activities
Designed to develop your teenager's skills into an all-mountain skier or snowboarder.
Available on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. A snack will be provided.
PROGRAM HAS CONCLUDED FOR THE 2022-23 SEASON.
Lesson Day Information
Please arrive dressed and ready for your lesson 15 to 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time. You'll check in outside the Learning Center in the meadow with our lesson staff wearing red coats.
If you have reserved ski or snowboard rentals with your lesson you may come into the Learning Center to pick them up. For children, a guardian will need to come in to pick up their rental equipment. We ask for only one adult to accompany minors. Most importantly, if you are sick or your kids are sick stay home and reschedule your lesson.
