Group lessons are a great way to improve your shredding skills while making new friends!
If it looks like the weather will be cold, please keep an eye on our website or call the Snowline at (867) 667-7547, updated each morning at 7:30 am.
Lessons will run unless we are closed due to weather. Please see our Cold weather Policy.
Helmets are mandatory to participate in all Snow School programs.
Ability Chart
Check your ability level to help you enroll in the right Mt. Sima Snow School program.
Ski Ability Chart
LEVEL 1 – FIRST TIME SKIER/BEGINNER
Who: I have never skied or; I have tried skiing but I am not yet able to stop with confidence on a gentle slope.
What: I want to start with the basics – learn to glide on snow, and control speed and direction.
Where: Session will begin on snow near the lodge and will progress to the Bunny Hill.
LEVEL 2: NOVICE
Who: I can stop with confidence on a gentle slope (Lower Bunny Hill).
What: I want to work on turning and control to progress to the chairlift and more varied terrain.
Where: Session will begin on the handle tow/Bunny Hill and may progress up the chairlift (Hailey’s or Pokey).
LEVEL 3: COMFORTABLE NOVICE
Who: I can control my speed and turn on easy green runs (Upper Bunny Hill). I may or may not have ridden a chairlift before. Steeper sections on green runs are challenging (Hailey’s, Pokey).
What: I want to ride the chairlift and work on conquering the green runs.
Where: Session will take place up the chairlift, on groomed green runs (Hailey’s or Pokey).
LEVEL 4: INTERMEDIATE
Who: I can ski in control on green runs and may have begun to explore blue runs.
What: I want to explore blue run terrain and improve my skills on steeper slopes and varied terrain.
Where: Session will take place on a mix of green and groomed blue runs (Hailey’s, Pokey, Dan’s Descent, Gold Rush).
LEVEL 5: ADVANCED
Who: I can ski in control on all blue runs.
Steep blue sections (Upper Dan’s Descent) or ungroomed snow may be challenging.
What: I want to refine my skills to master steep blue terrain and start to explore black and/or ungroomed terrain.
Where: Session will take place mainly on blue terrain (groomed or ungroomed) and may venture into black runs or gladed areas (Chilkoot, Friends Zone, Dream Weaver).
LEVEL 6: EXPERT
Who: I can ski everything that Mt. Sima has to offer with control and confidence.
What: I want specialized instruction to improve my skiing ability to tackle specific terrain and conditions (e.g., carving, moguls, trees, ungroomed/crud).
Where: Anywhere and everywhere. Terrain selection will depend on the goals of the lesson.
Snowboard Ability Chart
LEVEL 1 – FIRST TIME SNOWBOARDER/BEGINNER
Who: I have never snowboarded before or; I have tried snowboarding a few times but I want to learn the fundamentals.
What: I want to start with the basics – learn to slide on snow, and control speed and direction
Where: Session will begin on snow near the lodge and will progress to the Bunny Hill.
LEVEL 2: NOVICE
Who: I can slide on the snow with both feet attached and prefer one edge (either heel or toe side).
What: I want to develop skills to ride both edges (heel side/toe side) and to steer the board downhill.
Where: Session will begin on the handle tow/Bunny Hill and may progress up the chairlift (Hailey’s or Pokey).
LEVEL 3: COMFORTABLE NOVICE
Who: I can comfortably ride my heel edge and toe edge separately.
What: I want to learn to link heel side and toe side turns and learn to turn with confidence.
Where: Session will take place on the Bunny hill and groomed green runs (Hailey’s or Pokey).
LEVEL 4: INTERMEDIATE
Who: I can link turns in control on green runs and may have begun to explore blue runs.
What: I want to explore blue run terrain and learn the fundamentals of board performance.
Where: Session will take place on a mix of green and groomed blue runs (Hailey’s, Pokey, Dan’s Descent, Gold Rush).
LEVEL 5: ADVANCED
Who: I can snowboard in control on all blue runs. Steep blue sections (Upper Dan’s Descent) or ungroomed snow may be challenging.
What: I want to refine my skills to master steep blue terrain and start to explore black and/or ungroomed terrain (possibly learn to ride Terrain Park).
Where: Session will take place mainly on blue terrain (groomed or ungroomed) and may venture into black runs or gladed areas (Chilkoot, Friends Zone, Dream Weaver).
LEVEL 6: EXPERT
Who: I can snowboard everything that Mt. Sima has to offer with control and confidence.
What: I want specialized instruction to improve my snowboarding ability to tackle specific terrain and conditions (e.g., trees, trees, ungroomed/crud, moguls, park).
Where: Anywhere and everywhere. Terrain selection will depend on the goals of the lesson.
Child Saturday Group Lessons
Join us on Saturdays! These lessons are for children ages 6–10 who are looking to improve their ski and snowboarding skills while making new friends. Children will be divided into groups based on ability level and ski vs snowboard.
Day: Saturdays
Time: 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Length: 2.5 hours over 3 consecutive Saturdays
Age: 6–10 years old
Ability: Level 1–5 (Check the Ability Chart to find the appropriate group)
- Children learn best when they ski or ride with peers of a similar ability level.
- If you’re unsure of which group, it’s best to start your child in a lower group so they can be rewarded with progress rather than setbacks.
Requirements
- Children should be able to move around on their skis or snowboard by themselves.
Lift tickets and rentals are not included in the lesson price. Lift tickets are required for all lessons.
Lesson | Dates | Lesson Price | Add half-day Rentals | Add half-day Lift Tickets | Registration Status |
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Child Group Ski Lesson | Jan 7th, 14th & 21st | $170 | +$47 | +$59 | Registration Closed |
Child Group Snowboard Lesson | Jan 7th, 14th & 21st | $170 | +$47 | +$59 | Registration Closed |
Child Group Ski Lesson | Feb 4th, 11th & 18th | $170 | +$47 | +$59 | Registration Closed |
Child Group Snowboard Lesson | Feb 4th, 11th & 18th | $170 | +$47 | +$59 | Registration Closed |
Child Beginner Group Lessons
These 2-day group lessons are for first-time skiers and snowboarders who are still learning the rope tow.
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Length: 2 hours over 2 days
Age: 4-6 years old
Ability: Level 1–2
- Check the Ability Chart to find the appropriate group
- If you’re unsure of which group, it’s best to start your child in a lower group so they can be rewarded with progress rather than setbacks.
Lift tickets and rentals are not included in the lesson price. Lift tickets are required for all lessons.
Lesson | Dates | Lesson Price | Add Rentals | Add Lift Tickets | Registration Status |
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Warm-up Weekend | TBD | $110 | +$32 | +$33 | TBD |
March | Thursday March 23 and Friday March 24 | $110 | +$32 | +$33 | Register Here |
Women & Non-binary Ski and Snowboard Group Lessons
These lessons are for all women and non-binary people who want to learn to ski/ snowboard or to improve their skills & technique in a social and supportive environment. Bring a friend(s) or come meet some like-minded individuals. Our instructors are all women or non-binary people who will support your ski/riding development in a safe and fun environment. Groups will be split up by ski/snowboard and ability level.
Check the Ability Chart to find the appropriate group.
Day: Sundays
Length: 2 hours over 3 consecutive Sundays
Age: 19+
Lift tickets and rentals are not included in the lesson price. Lift tickets are required for all lessons.
Group | Dates | Time | Regular Price | Add-on half-day Lift Ticket | Add-on half-day Rental | Status |
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Women & Non-Binary Beginner Ski | Jan 8th, 15th, 22nd | 11am–1pm | $138 | +$95 | +$75 | Registration Closed |
Women & Non-Binary Beginner Snowboard | Jan 8th, 15th, 22nd | 11am–1pm | $138 | +$95 | +$75 | Registration Closed |
Women & Non-Binary Intermediate Ski | Jan 8th, 15th, 22nd | 1:30pm–3:30pm | $138 | +$95 | +$75 | Registration Closed |
Women & Non-Binary Intermediate Snowboard | Jan 8th, 15th, 22nd | 1:30pm–3:30pm | $138 | +$95 | +$75 | Registration Closed |
Adult Ski & Snowboard Group Lessons
Are you new to skiing or snowboarding? Are you rocking the green runs but want to build up your confidence and move to the blue runs? Are you skiing/riding all over the hill but want to improve your technique and build confidence on steeper, more difficult terrain?
This course is designed for adult skiers and snowboarders (age 19+) who want to learn in a fun group environment. Groups will be split by ski/snowboard and ability level. We offer groups for all ability levels, from Never-ever Level 1 to Advanced Level 5/6
Day: Sundays
Age: 19+
Lift tickets and rentals are not included in the lesson price. Lift tickets are required for all lessons.
Group | Dates | Time | Regular Price | Add-on half-day Lift Ticket | Add-on half- day Rental | Status |
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Adult Beginner Ski (Level 1 & 2) | Feb 12th, 19th, 26th | 11am-1pm Feb12th 10am-1pm Feb 19th & 26th | $138 | +$95 | +$75 | Registration Closed |
Adult Beginner Snowboard (Level 1 & 2) | Feb 12th, 19th, 26th | 11am-1pm Feb12th 10am-1pm Feb 19th & 26th | $138 | +$95 | +$75 | Registration Closed |
Adult Comfortable Novice, Intermediate, Advanced Ski (level 3, 4, and 5) | Feb 12th, 19th, 26th | 1:30pm-3:30pm Feb 12th 1pm-3pm Feb 19th & Feb 26th | $138 | +$95 | +$75 | Registration Closed |
Adult Comfortable Novice Snowboard (Level 3) | Feb 12th, 19th, 26th | 1:30pm-3:30pm Feb 12th 1pm-3pm Feb 19th & Feb 26th | $138 | +$95 | +$75 | Registration Closed |
Adult Snowboard Intro to Park | Feb 5th | 11am-4pm | $96 | Registration Closed |