Successful ski lessons are a result of a positive attitude and a willingness to lean. In addition to your mindset, there are several physical items you should check off your to-do list. No matter your skill or experience level, you should arrive at your ski lesson having prepared for the day ahead. Here’s how to […]
When planning a ski trip, families and individuals don’t often incorporate ski lessons into the budget. Unless a member of your group is a first-timer, you might not consider taking a lesson until day three of your trip—when you’ve bombed down every trail and know the mountain inside and out. Though you may not have […]
Some ski students prefer to utilize independent or freelance ski instructors. These teachers are not affiliated with a resort; they are often more flexible, more practiced, and slightly more expensive. Experienced ski instructors will opt to teach independently to set their own rates, determine their own schedules, and travel to different mountains, states, or countries. […]
Regardless of age or ability, the decision to take a ski lesson results in an important question: should you opt for a group lesson, or pay for a private session? To address this query, we have broken down results into three skill categories: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Beginner: Skiers and riders who identify as […]
It’s no secret—ski and snowboard lessons can be pricey, especially if you choose a private, one-on-one session. However, these talented professionals require skill, practice, and a host of certifications to teach. If you think lessons with a trained instructor are more or less the same as getting instruction from your lifelong skier husband, think again. […]
Ski lessons—both group and private—are an expensive addition to your trip or season. Unfortunately, for beginners, the only way to avoid these fees is to brave the mountain on your own—potentially with the guidance of a friend or family member. Though this may seem like a sufficient solution to an expensive question, it is often […]