Teen & Adult Group Lesson (ages 13+)

Spaces fill up fast and often weeks in advance! Lessons must be booked online at least 24 hours prior to your lesson date.

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Bear Valley Resort is the ideal place to learn how to ski and snowboard, or simply improve your existing skills. Our professional instructors are trained to lead lessons in a supportive environment that emphasizes safety, fun, and learning.

Beginner’s Guarantee: Our Promise to You At Bear Valley, we understand the thrill of the first snow experience. Our unique Beginner’s Guarantee is designed to ensure that everyone, regardless of age or skill level, masters the essentials of skiing or snowboarding from day one. This promise reflects our dedication to making your initial mountain experience extraordinary. Pre-book your first lesson today and secure our best price guarantee!

Adult Ski/Board Beginner Lessons Our Ski/Board Beginner Lessons, priced at just $99/$109 (including lift tickets), are ideal for adults, young adults, and teens starting at age 13. These lessons are your first step towards conquering the slopes. Reserve your lesson now for a seamless start to your mountain journey.

GROUP LESSONS: Group lessons are available 7 days a week at 10 AM and 1 PM.  Ski or snowboard equipment and a lift ticket are required for all lesson participants. Equipment rentals are currently not available online but can be purchased once you arrive at the resort. If you plan to rent equipment at the resort, please plan to arrive at the resort at least 90 minutes prior to the start time of your lesson if you are renting equipment to allow plenty of time to go through the rental fitting process. 

SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDER ABILITY LEVELS (13+)

Beginner

This lesson is for students who have never been on a ski or snowboard before and/or for those who know the basics and would like to build skills and confidence for a solid skiing or riding foundation. 

Intermediate 

This lesson is for skiers and riders who are confidently linking turns on green terrain and making some turns on blue terrain. For students who would like to build techniques to confidently ride blue terrain, this lesson is for you!

Advanced 

For those who are comfortable riding on all terrain and have specific goals they would like to reach. 

Lesson cancellations can be made by emailing lessons@bearvalley.com at least 48 hours prior to the day of the scheduled lesson. Cancellations will be charged a $25 per lesson cancellation fee. Any cancellation requests received within 48 hours of the date of the lesson will not be refunded.

Group Lesson Pricing for ages 13 & up