Prepare For Your Lesson

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What to Expect

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Prep For The Lesson

Best pricing is available online, in advance. To book a group lesson within 24 hours or a private lesson within 48 hours, please visit one of our Ski & Snowboard sales locations or call ahead. Our cancellation policy is available here. Make sure all members of your group have a pass or lift ticket and rent gear if needed.
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Early Is On Time

Arrive 30 minutes before the lesson to allow time for check-in. If you or your child are picking up rental gear, arrive 60 minutes early.
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Check-In For The Day

Check-in for the lesson at the location or base area you selected while booking. 
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Meet Our World-Class Instructors

All group lessons will be sorted by ability level and child lessons will be sorted by age. The instructor will determine a plan for the day based on individual needs or group goals. 
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CONQUER THE MOUNTAIN

World-class instructors will help all participants have fun exploring more of the mountain by practicing new techniques at their own pace. All Full Day lessons will include a break for lunch, with food provided only for child lessons. Half Day and Bundled AM / PM lessons will not include lunch.
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PICK UP YOUR ADVENTURER

If you are dropping off a child, make sure to confirm location and pick-up time. The instructor will provide a summary of their lesson and your child's progress at pick-up. 

 

Gratuities: Instructor gratuity is at your discretion. Please note, a 15-20% gratuity based on the cost of the lesson will make your instructor feel very appreciated and valued. 

What to Bring

  • Face Coverings: Face coverings are not required during lessons, in gondolas, or indoor spaces at this time. However, face coverings are still required on busses and shuttles. 
  • Helmet: The use of helmets is strongly recommended. Children age 14 and under must wear a winter sport protective helmet while participating in ski & ride school, subject to local regulations. In addition, children and teens under age 18 who participate in designated children's classes or programs must wear a helmet. Rental helmets are available at our children's ski school locations for your convenience.
  • Warm clothes including moisture wicking base layers, mid layers to trap body heat, and water-resistant outerwear, warm calf-high socks, and gloves or mittens.
  • Goggles or sunglasses
  • Sunscreen is recommended, even on cloudy days.
  • Don’t have your own gear? Rent with Kirkwood and let our experts fit you with the best boots, skis or snowboard for your best day on the mountain.


Where to Go

  • If you are renting equipment and need to pick it up on the morning of your lesson, please arrive one to two hours before the start of your lesson. Please check-in at least 30 minutes before the start of your lesson if you do not need to pick up your equipment rentals. If you arrive late and cannot complete check-in including being fitted for your equipment prior to the check-in end time, we may not be able to accommodate you in a lesson for that day. 
  • The location of your lesson is selected at the time of booking and the check-in location will be listed on your confirmation email once a lesson is purchased. 
  • Where to check-in
    • Adult Group Lessons - Timber Creek Base Area
      • For 10:30AM Half Day Group Lessons: Check in at the Ski and Ride School desk at the top of the stairs from 8:30AM – 10:00AM.  
      • For 1:30PM Half Day Group Lessons: Check in any time before 1:00PM inside our Adult Ski School Office.  
    • Child Group Lessons - Timber Creek Base Area
      • For 3-4 year old “Mini Ripper” Lessons: Check in at the Ski and Ride School desk at the top of the Stairs from 8:30AM – 10:00AM.  
      • For 5-14 Year Old Kid’s 10:30AM Half Day and Full Day Lessons: Check in at the Ski and Ride School desk at the top of the stairs from 8:30AM – 10:00AM.
      • For 5-14 Year Old Kid’s 1:30PM Half Day Group Lessons: Check in any time before 1:00PM inside our Adult Ski School Office.   
    • Private Lessons - Your meeting place will be confirmed when you book through your confirmation email.  
      • If you are meeting at “Expedition Kirkwood”: Check in at the Village “Snowgun” between Chair 5 and 10 from 9:15AM to 9:30AM for morning and full day lessons and 12:45PM to 1:00PM for afternoon lessons.   
      • If you are meeting at “Timber Creek”: Check in at Private Lesson Meeting Flags between chairs 7 and 9 from 9:15AM to 9:30AM for morning and full day lessons and 12:45PM to 1:00PM for afternoon lessons.  
      • 1 hour “Early Bird” lessons: Meet at 9:00AM at Timber Creek at the Private Lesson Flags between chair 7 and Chair 9. 
    • Progressions Session and AllStar Clinics - Check in at the Village “Snowgun” between Chair 5 and 10 at 10:15AM.