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Adult Ski and Snowboard School

Please note:
Heavenly is closed for the 2007-2008 ski season.

The Gondola will be open for Memorial Day Weekend,
Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26
10:00am-4:00pm.

The Gondola re-opens for Summer operation Friday, June 13 and will continue to operate seven days a week through Labor Day weekend.




Our programs teach you to ski or ride...guaranteed! We start by outfitting you with state-of-the-art skiing and riding equipment by Rossignol. From there, our pros will take you through a carefully planned, step-by-step program that will teach you all of the basics like turning, maneuvering and having fun! In no time, you'll have turned your natural athletic ability into the skiing or riding skills you need to cruise the mountain.
 
 

Learn-to-Ski...Easy as 1-2-3 and guaranteed.

We take the fundamentals and combine them in a three-day package. These three ski clinics will teach you to walk, slide, turn, slow down and stop in a "wedge". Then you'll learn to control your speed by linking your turns. Finally, you'll learn to turn both skis in the same direction and execute tighter turns, controlling your speed while skiing the trails. We guarantee it or your next lesson is free.

Private Ski Clinics

If you prefer a one-on-one atmosphere or want your child to go with friends of similar ages and abilities, a private clinic* is the answer. Private clinics are available for Full or Half-Day clinics and do not include equipment or lift passes. Reservations are highly recommended. For more information, see our Private Clinics page.

Private clinic includes lesson only. Lift ticket and equipment rental must be purchased separately. All 6 hour Private Lessons pricing includes up to 6 people other lessons up to 2 people; each additional person will be charged $75.

Learn-to-Ski-or-Snowboard Group Clinics

These 2-3/4 hour clinics are designed to give you an introduction to skiing or snowboarding. You'll learn the fundamentals, meet others and have some fun while doing it! Programs begin at the Ski School area at the top of the Gondola, the California Lodge, and the Boulder Lodge at 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM. Reservations are not required, but please plan on arriving at least 1-1/2 hours prior to the lesson start time to register and to get equipment and up to 2 hours during Holiday periods.*

2007/08 Rates

Learn-to-Ski-or-Snowboard...Easy as 1-2-3

1-2-3 Three-Day Package Includes Lessons, Equipment and Lift Passes

  • Day 1: 2-3/4 Hr. Level 1 lesson, equipment, Limited slope access pass (begins at 10AM or 1PM)
  • Day 2: 2-3/4 Hr. Level 2 lesson, equipment, Limited slope access pass (begins at 10AM or 1PM)
  • Day 3: 2-3/4 Hr. Level 3 lesson, equipment, Limited slope access pass (begins at 10AM or 1PM)

$340

Ski or Snowboard First-Timers Two-Day Package
(Levels 1 & 2)

1-2 Day Package Includes Lessons, Equipment and Lift Passes

  • Day 1: 2-3/4 Hr. Level 1 lesson, equipment, Limited slope access pass (begins at 10AM or 1PM)
  • Day 2: 2-3/4 Hr. Level 2 lesson, equipment, Limited slope access pass (begins at 10AM or 1PM)

$232

Ski or Snowboard First-Timers One-Day Package
(Level 1)
  • Full-day limited slope access pass
  • 2-3/4 Hr. Level 1 lesson
  • All-day equipment rental

$128

Ski or Snowboard Second-Timers One-Day Package
(Level 2)
  • Full-day limited slope access pass
  • 2-3/4 Hr. Level 2 lesson
  • All-day equipment rental

$128��

Ski or Snowboard Third-Timers One-Day Package (Level 3)
  • Full-day limited slope access pass
  • 2-3/4 Hr. Level 3 lesson
  • All-day equipment rental
 
$128

Programs begin at the Ski School area at the top of the Gondola, the California Lodge, and the Boulder Lodge at 10AM or 1PM. Please make sure to check in at the Ski School at least 1-1/2 hours prior to register and to fit equipment, and up to 2 hours during Holiday periods.

Limited Slope Access

Limited slope access is designed for 1st, 2nd & 3rd day skiers/snowboarders. It is available as part of our "Learn To Ski/Ride" package and includes the access to the following lifts: Patsy's, Gondola, Boulder, First Ride, Gunbarrel, Big Easy, Pioneer Mitey Mite and the Gondola Mitey Mite. We do not sell this product "ala carte".

Mountain Adventures & Mountain Riders (Levels 4-9)

This 2-3/4 hour clinic is geared toward improving your skiing or riding skills, having fun and exploring the mountain with your coach. Topics are determined by each group's experience level, goals and preferences. Mountain Adventure clinics depart daily at 10:00 AM and 1:00PM at either the base of Gunbarrel Express in California or the top of the Gondola. No reservation is required, but please plan on arriving at least 1-1/2 hours prior to the lesson start time to register and to get equipment, and up to 2 hours during Holiday periods.*

Mountain Adventure Ski or Snowboard One-Day Package

  • All-day full access lift ticket
  • 2-3/4 hour lesson
  • All-day equipment rental

$155

Mountain Adventure Ski or Snowboard Clinic, No Equipment

  • All-day full access lift ticket
  • 2-3/4 hour lesson

$135

Mountain Adventure Ski or Snowboard Clinic Only

  • 2-3/4 hour lesson

$85

Mountain Adventure 3-Clinic Booklet

  • Lesson only, redeem vouchers for any combination of lesson dates or times

$193

Mountain Adventure 4-Clinic Booklet

  • Lesson only, redeem vouchers for any combination of lesson dates or times
$248�

Mountain Adventure 5-Clinic Booklet

  • Lesson only, redeem vouchers for any combination of lesson dates or times

$301

 
No reservations are required for any of the lessons listed above. Please plan on arriving at least an hour and a half prior to the lesson start time to register and to fit equipment, and up to 2 hours during Holiday periods*

To improve your technique and skiing and riding experience in a personal one-on-one environment check out our Private Lessons page.

*For adult rentals a credit card deposit is required.