Ski and Snowboard Lessons
It is the easiest, quickest, safe way to learn and it's fun. Take a lesson from one of our certified Pro's today!
Download our lesson form here: Lesson Registration Form (PDF)
Please fax your completed registration form to 905-649-3752, and please note that your lesson is not guaranteed until you have received confirmation from a Lakeridge representative.
4 Person: Beginner Special
Held only on weekends and you need 4 persons per group.
- This program is designed for people who have never skied or snowboarded before. It includes a 1-hour lesson and 4 hour handle tow ticket, and a 4 hour rental.
- Hourly upgrade at the handle tow area: Ski - $9.00/Snowboard - $10.20
- Our other trails can be accessed by upgrading to an area ticket for $18.20, following the 1 hr lesson.
- You must call the Ski & Ride School to book your Beginners Special package prior to arriving at the hill. All prices are quoted per skier/ snowboarder.
- You must arrive a minimum 1 hour prior to your scheduled lesson time. Your lesson must be paid in advance.
- If you wish to cancel, you must do so within 24 hours prior to your lesson or the full amount of the lesson will be charged to your credit card.
| Age 7 & up (Min 4 per class) | Skiing | Snowboarding |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday & Sunday - 10:45am and 1:45pm | $58.60 p/p + HST | $66.25 p/p + HST |
2 Person: Beginner Special
- Held only on weekends and you need 2 persons per group.
- This program is designed for people who have never skied or snowboarded before. It includes a 1-hour lesson and 2 hour handle tow ticket, and a 2 hour rental.
- Hourly upgrade at the handle tow area: Ski - $9.00/ Snowboard - $10.20
- Our other trails can be accessed by upgrading to an area ticket for $18.20, following the 1 hr lesson.
- You must call the Ski & Ride School to book your Beginners Special package prior to arriving at the hill. All prices are quoted per skier/ snowboarder.
- You must arrive a minimum 1 hour prior to your scheduled lesson time. Your lesson must be paid in advance.
- If you wish to cancel, you must do so within 24 hours prior to your lesson or the full amount of the lesson will be charged to your credit card.
| Age 7 & up (Min 4 per class) | Skiing | Snowboarding |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday & Sunday - 10:45am and 1:45pm | $40.00 p/p + HST | $40.00 p/p + HST |
Freestyle Club
Jumps and Bumps (Ages 6-18)
If your children are intermediate to advanced skiers or snowboarders, Jumps & Bumps is for them. Ripping through moguls, buttering rails, spinning off jumps and airing out of the pipe is the focus of this 8 week program that takes place on Saturday's.
* Helmets are Mandatory
Program Begins: January 8, 2011
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Price: Regular $442.25 + HST | Full Season Members $262.90 + HST
Racing House League (Ages 6-18)
Entry level for new racers. The program includes 2 hrs of training each Sunday plus an area ticket for the day.
*Helmets are Mandatory
Program Begins: January 9, 2011
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Price: Regular $442.25 + HST / Full Season Members $262.90 + HST
8-Week Group Lessons
- Programs begin Saturday January 8 or Sunday January 9 and run for 8 weeks.
- All programs will have one make up day with a lesson if the hill closes during the scheduled lessons. If the hill does not close a bonus day without a lesson will be provided.
- Programs include a 1 1/2 hour lesson per day plus area ticket for day of the lesson. (Lessons are not transferable)
- When Lakeridge is open, lessons will run.
Ski Lesson Levels: Ages 6+
Exploration Bronze: Can make snowplow turns
Exploration Silver: Starts turn in a wedge (pizza) becomes parallel (French Fries)
Exploration Gold: Basic parallel turns (on green runs)
Adventure Bronze: Basic parallel turns and basic pole plant (on blue runs)
Adventure Silver: Linking parallel turns and uses edging (on blue runs)
Adventure Gold: Edging and short radius turns on blue runs
Performance Bronze: Varies turn shape
Performance Silver: Centre stance and maintains constant speed and control on black runs
Performace Gold: Instructor Level
Juniors (Ages 6 - 18)
Regular $407.05 | Member $267.25 + HST
| Reference # | Day | Activity | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311 | Saturday | Skiing | 10:45am to 12:15pm |
| 312 | Saturday | Skiing | 1:45pm to 3:15pm |
| 313 | Sunday | Skiing | 10:45am to 12:15pm |
| 314 | Sunday | Skiing | 1:45pm to 3:15pm |
| 375 | Saturday | Snowboarding | 10:45am to 12:15pm |
| 376 | Saturday | Snowboarding | 1:45pm to 3:15pm |
| 377 | Sunday | Snowboarding | 10:45am to 12:15pm |
| 378 | Sunday | Snowboarding | 1:45pm to 3:15pm |
Ski Lesson Levels: Ages 3-5
A - Penguin: Skis with assistance (cannot ski on their own)
B - Panda: Snowplows with assistance (can make pizza at bottom of run on own)
C- Giraffe: Link snowplow turns on beginner slope
D - Zebra: Ski faster in a wedge (pizza) and becomes parallel (french fries)
Tots (Ages 3 - 5)
Regular $326.25 + HST
| Reference # | Day | Activity | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | Saturday | Skiing | 10:45am to 11:45pm |
| 318 | Saturday | Skiing | 1:45pm to 2:45pm |
| 320 | Sunday | Skiing | 10:45am to 11:45pm |
| 321 | Sunday | Skiing | 1:45pm to 2:45pm |
- Tots are restricted to handle tow area only, to access our other trails, tots must be accompanied by an adult skier with a valid area ticket.
- $30.25 for a 2 hour lift ticket for the parent of a child in the tot program on day of lesson only.
- Tot lessons are one hour in length.
*NEW* PARENT & TOT 8 PACK (LIFT TICKETS) PRICE: $242.00
Each ticket is good for 2 hours. Only available to parents with children 3-5 years old in lessons. Tickets are non refundable and must be used in the season they are purchased.
Private Lessons
Area tickets and rental equipment are not included.
| Length | Private | Semi-Private (Max 2 people) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Hour | $66.25 + HST | $91.50 + HST |
| 1.5 Hours | $91.25 + HST | $115.75 + HST |
| 2 Hours | $116.00 + HST | $149.00 + HST |
You can purchase a 2 hour rental and or lift ticket with your 1 hour private lesson.
| Lift | Rental | |
| Ski | $20.00 + HST | $18.00 + HST |
| Snowboard | $20.00 +HST | $25.00 + HST |
Custom Private
Lesson packages are available in consective 5 week sessions starting Saturday January 8th & January 9th. 24 hours advance notice must be given in order to reschedule a lesson, no exception (one reschedule per package without a doctors note). If proper notice is not given, the lesson will be forfeited. All lessons must be used in season of registration.
- Lesson packages include a 1 hour lesson per day and area ticket for each day of lesson.
- Weekend lesson times available at 9:30am, 12:30pm, and 3:30pm
- A maximum of two people to an Instructor.
- All of our instructors are CSIA/CASI certified. Our registration forms are available to download on the home lesson page.
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$30.25 for a 2 hour lift ticket for the parent of a child in the tot program on day of lesson only.
*NEW* PARENT & TOT 8 PACK (LIFT TICKETS)
Each tickets is good for 2 hours. Only available to parents with children 3-5 years old in lessons. Tickets are non refundable and must be used in the season they are purchased.
TAXES NOT INCLUDED
| 6 & up | Private | Semi-Private (Max 2 people) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Week | $633.35 / person + HST | $526.25 / person +HST |
| 5 Week | $430.40 / person + HST | $360.25 / person +HST |
| Tots (Ages 3 - 5) | ||
| 8 Week | $400.00 / person +HST | $320.00 / person +HST |
| 5 Week | $252.80 / person +HST | $207.80 / person +HST |
* For full season pass holders, deduct $160.00 from the 8 week program price and $100.00 from the 5 week program.