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Learn How to Ski and Snowboard at Monarch Mountain For as Little as $89 or $99 - We Make it Easy!

The first day on snow for any skier or rider is one they never forget. Whether it was a day in kids ski or snowboard lessons, with the family, or with college buddies, that first experience leaves exciting memories. It’s because skiing and snowboarding are among the most thrilling activities many of us will ever experience, and taking those first steps are unlike anything else. 

The following are suggested products for guests, ages 7+, that have never skied or snowboarded before. 

First Time Ages 7-12 Alpine Ski or Snowboard Package $89 Buy Now

(Includes All Day Lift Ticket, Equipment and Helmet Rental, Snack, 2.5 Hours of Group Instruction.  Lesson begins promptly at 9:30am and 11:30am).

First Time Ages 7-12 All Day Alpine Ski or Snowboard Package $145 Buy Now

(Includes All Day Lift Ticket, Equipment and Helmet Rental, Snacks, Supervised Lunch, 4Hours of Group Instruction.  Lesson begins promptly at 9:30am).

First Time Ages 13+ Alpine Ski or Snowboard Package $99 Buy Now

(Includes All Day Lift Ticket, Equipment & Helmet Rental, 2.5 Hours of Group Instruction.  Lesson begins promptly at 9:30am & 11:30am).

First Time Ages 13+ Alpine Ski or Snowboard Package $156 Buy Now

(Includes All Day Lift Ticket, Equipment & Helmet Rental, 4 Hours of Group Instruction.  Lesson begins promptly at 9:30am). 

PLAY TOGETHER-STAY TOGETHER

This experience was designed as an inclusive, on the mountain option for up to 6 friends or family members that want to stay together and share the day. All participants must be 7 or older, on the same type of equipment and skiing or snowboarding at the same level.

Six Person/3 hour "Stay Together" Package $678

(Includes all day lift tickets, equipment & helmet rentals, 3 hours of instruction with your coach/guide, and an 8 x 10" photo to document the memory.  Start times 9:30am-1:00pm)

Six Person/5 hour "Stay Together" Package $1040

(Includes all day lift tickets, equipment & helmet rentals, 5 hours of instruction with your coach/guide, lunch in the "Sidewinder Saloon", and an 8' x 10" photo to document the memory.  Start times 9:30am 10:00am). Packaging and pricing for this type of experience is also available for 2-5 people.  Please call 719.530.5196.

Please click here for a Ski School Release Form.  Review of Rental Types & Lesson Levels. 

Learn at Monarch’s Ski & Ride School 
Monarch’s Ski and Ride School offers ski and snowboard lessons for everyone in the family, and for every experience level.  The young ones (ages 3-6) can learn how to snowboard in the Children’s Center, where they’ll take kids ski or snowboard lessons, enjoy play-time and eat lunch in a comfortable, supervised environment.  Monarch’s Junior Mountain program - designed for 7-12 year olds - offers full and half day ski and snowboard lessons.  Both the Children’s Center and Junior Mountain programs are designed to give parents free time on the slopes, while their children are having fun while they learn. Breaks and lunch are included in the kids’ ski lessons because we like to keep them fresh and make sure they’re having a good time.

Want to learn how to ski together?  Monarch’s Ski School offers a special “Stay Together Play Together” ski or snowboard lesson where up to six friends or family members can learn how to snowboard or ski together, with a private instructor. At the Monarch Mountain Ski and Ride School, we make sure we offer the type of learning you want, so you’re sure to learn, and have fun while you’re at it.

For every ski or snowboard lesson, our professional, patient and friendly instructors start out by meeting with you to cover the basics: putting on gear the right way, getting up on the board or skis, stopping (one of the most important new skills) and a review of the Skiers’ Responsibility Code.  As the day progresses, everyone will learn how to ski or snowboard at their own pace.  The new Caterpillar conveyor lift (described below) makes it easy to get onto the mountain at first. Then, as you progress and become more confident, you’ll be ready to ride the chairlifts.  Our lift attendants make sure you’re comfortable and safely loaded on the lift as you get on, and they’re there to help at the top, where you simply stand up and glide down a gentle ramp.

Once your classmates have all made the trip up, your instructor will gather you together and begin the process of transforming you into a skier or snowboarder. During the lesson you’ll learn on smoothly groomed snow of the gentle beginner runs. Your instructor will teach you how to turn, control your speed and stop - and will keep smiling the entire time.  Your progress will go at a speed that’s comfortable for you and within your limits, because we want to keep the day you learn to ski fun!  When you’re ready for a break you can stop in at the Starbuck’s in the base lodge for a little pick-me-up.

The New Caterpillar Offers Beginners Easy Access
Monarch has a new lift designed just for beginners.  The new 450-foot-long covered conveyor lift - the Caterpillar - has been installed at the base of the mountain and  serves the Snowflake beginner run. This lift runs along the surface of the snow, which makes it easy for beginner skiers and snowboarders to load and unload.  A clear plexiglas cover protects you from the elements as you go up the mountain, making your snowboard lesson much more pleasant.  When you’re ready  to tackle the chairlift and ride up the mountain, the Tumbelina beginner double chair runs right alongside the Caterpillar.  From the top of Tumbelina you can ski some long, gentle beginner runs: Glade, Little Jo and Rookie.

Monarch‘s Lesson & Rental Center Streamlines Registration
Monarch’s major investment in our beautiful Lesson and Rental Center has really paid off. This large Sprung building houses the Ski and Snowboard School and Monarch’s state-of-the-art Rental Shop.  Once inside, if you’ve reserved equipment or pre-registered for ski lessons, you proceed straight to the “Will Call” window. This is where you pick up your equipment, or begin the registration process for the lessons, rentals, Childcare, or packages that you want. Our registration process has been streamlined, too, and requires less paperwork to get you on the slopes faster.

New Ski & Snowboard Rentals Right at the Base
Renting at the Monarch Mountain is fast and convenient - it saves extra stops on the way to the slopes. Our rental gear is new and well-maintained and storage is free. The Monarch Mountain Rental shop has over 800 pairs of new boots, skis and snowboards, which means you can learn to ski or snowboard on the most modern equipment. The HEAD ski rental system makes the rental process efficient and allows for fast accurate boot and binding adjustment. Helmet rentals area also available in the Rental Center, and if you need waterproof clothes, rental snow pants and jackets are available in the Sport Shop.  The Rental Center also has convenient coin lockers that can be used to keep your personal items safe while you’re on the mountain.

Life Long Learning and Friendship

Your instructor wants to know who you are and will do his or her best to tailor the experience to you. Instructors are kind and patient and will answer any questions that you may have about the mountain and the local community. Your new instructor friend will welcome you to Monarch and provide you with a safe, fun, learning experience that will open the door to future meetings and a life-long learning partnership.