Lessons

Whether you choose to SKI or SNOWBOARD, we have the right program for you! Our skilled Snow Pros will create fun and exciting lessons to meet your individual needs, while providing plenty of guided practice time. Standing around on the side of the hill while others zoom by can be a thing of the past. How do you know what level you are? Click here to find out.

Lesson prices are listed below followed by a more detailed explanation of each type of lesson that Mad River Mountain offers. These prices, times, and programs are for ages 7 and older. If you are interested in our Adventure Place Kids Program for children ages 4 to 12, click here.

Adult Lesson Pricing

Group Ski: $15
Group Snowboard: $15
Private Ski: $43
Additional Person Ski: $22
Private Snowboard: $47
Additional Person Snowboard: $24
Never Ever Ski Package: $66
Never Ever Snowboard Package: $79
Adaptive: $35

Adult Lesson Info

GROUP LESSONS
Help to minimize your expense and maximize your on-snow enjoyment! Join other skiers or snowboarders of similar ability and have fun with new friends as your skills noticeably improve.

SKI LESSONS 2006/2007

Regular and Advanced Lesson Times:
Monday-Friday: 11:00am, 1:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm, & 8:00pm
Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays*: 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:30pm
Midnight Madness: 11:30pm

Group Ski Lesson Price: $15

Never Ever Ski Package: $66
A great way to try out the sport if you've never tried it before. Package includes a general admission, all area lift ticket, Level I Group Lesson, and ski rental. Available on the weekends and holidays.*

SNOWBOARD LESSONS 06/07

Regular and Advanced Lesson Times:
Monday-Friday: 11:00am, 1:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm, & 8:00pm
Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays*: 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:30pm
Midnight Madness: 11:30pm

Group Snowboard Lesson Price: $15

Never Ever Snowboard Package: $79
If you've never tried snowboarding before, here's your chance! Package includes an all area lift ticket, Level I Group Lesson, and snowboard rental with boots. This package is available on weekends and holidays.*

*Holidays include the period from Dec. 16, 2006 to Jan. 2, 2007; Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 15, 2007), and Presidents' Day (Feb. 19, 2007).
Except where noted, lift tickets and rental are an additional charge.

PRIVATE LESSONS 2006/2007

Hit the slopes with your own personal Pro with our Private Coaching Sessions!

Individualized attention will accelerate your achievement potential and with our pricing, provide the best value.

Whether you're looking to improve your snowboarding, or Skiing skills, your private coach will customize each run to improve your style and technique. Opt for a semi-private lesson if you have two people of similar abilities.

Private Coaching Lessons
Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities have benefited from private instruction with a Snow Pro from the Mad River Learning Center. What's so special?

• You choose the skills you want to develop.
• You pick the terrain.
• You can even control the group size by inviting friends and family members to join you.
• Schedule hourly sessions at your convenience.

Private Ski Lesson Prices:
1 hour $43
Each additional person $22

Private Snowboard Lesson Prices:
1 hour $47
Each additional person $24

ADAPTIVE INSTRUCTION PROGRAM

Adaptive Instruction is available for physically and mentally challenged children and adults. All programs are privately taught by specially trained Snow Pros. Pre-registration is required for all adaptive lessons. Contact 800-231-7669 ex.265.

• Adaptive Program Price: $35
• By appointment only.
• Includes lift ticket, instruction, and specialized equipment.

ELITE COMPETITION TRAINING

Be a part of the New MRM Lesson Program Elite Competition Training “E.C.T.”. Open to Master The Mountain group members who would like to advance their racing and competition skills. Lessons will be provided through the MTM Program and are a part of the “Unlimited Lesson” package. You must sign up for the E.C.T. program when you buy your MTM membership. Program is offered at 6:30pm everyday by the Mad River Mountain race and competition coaches. Participants must also be at Advanced Intermediate Level of skiing or snowboarding. Competition at end of program, sponsored by The Skismith of Columbus. Must have completed a minimum of 3 lessons (1 per week) to participate in competition

Learn the skills that will help you win!

Racing: For skiers and snowboarders

• Learn to race through gates on a Slalom and Giant Slalom course while improving your technique.

Freestyle: For skiers and snowboarders

• Learn how to approach jumps and landings on man-made snow jumps and rails & boxes in the Terrain Park. You’ll also learn balance and style along with safety & etiquette in the Terrain Park.

Lesson Section Q & A

How should I prepare for a lesson?

• Allow yourself plenty of time to get your lift tickets and pick up your rental equipment before meeting at your scheduled time.
• When you purchase your lift ticket, pick up a brochure with a trail map. This will help you find where to go.
• Keep an open mind and try to enjoy the time out on the slopes. Skiing and snowboarding are very "mental" sports. If you think you can do it, you should be able to. If you think you can't, you may make it harder on yourself. Except where noted, lift tickets and rental equipment are an additional charge.

Are lessons just for beginners?
Of course not! Lessons are for anyone that is interested in becoming better at the sport. Even if you are already an expert, you can push the envelope! Come and test your abilities against one of our top guns in an advanced session. Whether it's steeps, bumps, carving, prevailing conditions, terrain park or trees, we've got people that can do it!

What kind of release or permission form is needed for kids prior to coming to Mad River?
We do not require any signed releases for snowboard lessons or to purchase a lift ticket. In our rental department, renter's are required to give us their correct height, weight, and ability level so that we can properly adjust the equipment to the person. Snowboard rentals require contact information. There are no age requirements. Some reading or writing is required, but we can also help anyone that is unable. The process is pretty easy and worry-free.