Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe

KIDS SKI &
Ride School

Ages 4 – 12 Ski | 7+ Snowboard

It’s never too early to start having fun!

Kids Ski & Snowboard Lessons are specifically geared to our smaller guests. From kids who have never seen snow, to kids who yearn for steeps, our skilled instructors keep the day fun.

Half-Day LEsson

2 1/2 Hour Lesson, keep the equipment all day.

Lesson Details

AGES*	Ski: 4 – 12 years Snowboarding: 7 – 12 years
DURATION	2 ½ Hours
START TIMES	9:00 am & 12:30 pm Arrive EARLY – at least 30min before lesson

*Ages 4 & 5 are restricted to the conveyor lifts only

lesson PACKAGE includes:

EQUIPMENT	Ski Package: Skis \| Boots \| Poles \| Helmet Snowboard Package: Board \| Boots \| Helmet
LIFT TICKET	Includes full-day lift ticket
INSTRUCTION	Lessons are conducted by our professional staff of qualified instructors who have a passion for working with our young guests to learn and enjoy their day on the snow.

full-Day Lesson

Available on Weekends & Holidays ONLY

Looking for an all day experience? Get a morning and an afternoon lesson for one rate. Lesson includes lunch with their class and instructor and goes from 9 am to 3 pm.

Lesson Details

AGES	7 – 12 years Ski Lessons Only
ABILITY LEVEL	Not for first-time skiers – See Level Descriptions
DURATION	9:00 am thru 3:00 pm
START TIME	9:00 am Arrive EARLY – at least 30min before lesson
RATIO	6 to 1

lesson PACKAGE includes:

EQUIPMENT	Ski Package: Skis \| Boots \| Poles \| Helmet
LIFT TICKET	Includes full-day lift ticket
INSTRUCTION	Lessons begin at 9 am and return to the lodge for a lunch break.
LUNCH	Includes lunch with their instructors. Choice of Chicken Tenders, Pizza, or Turkey Sandwich with Milk, Chocolate Milk, Juice, or Soda.

SOLD OUT

Guided discovery
One-day camp

Ages 7-12

A limited time offer, all-day lesson on February 7th for kids who want to spend the day having fun on the mountain and improve their riding abilities. Package includes lift ticket and equipment rentals (if needed) and a choice of lunch options.

$135

$95 for Season Passholders

Lesson Details

AGES	7 – 12 years Ski or Snowboard
ABILITY LEVEL	Not for first-time skiers
DURATION	Drop-off 8:30 \| Pickup 3:30 pm
START TIME	9:00 am Arrive EARLY – at least 30min before lesson
RATIO	Up to 8 : 1

lesson PACKAGE includes:

EQUIPMENT	Includes: Skis \| Boots \| Poles \| Helmet Equipment is available if needed. There are no discounts if you already have gear.
LIFT TICKET	Includes full-day lift ticket
INSTRUCTION	Lessons begin at 9 am and return to the lodge for a lunchbreak.
LUNCH	Includes lunch with their instructors. Choice of Chicken Tenders or Pizza with Fries and a Drink

Need to Cancel your lesson?

If you are unable to make your lesson, please fill out the reservation refund form below. Please request a REFUND in the notes. Then to rebook, simply buy a new lesson at a later date. We ask that you do this 24-hours prior to lesson time in order to free up space in those lessons. If there is an unforeseen event prohibiting your travel on the same day, please contact Guest Services by calling 775-849-0704, ext. 215 to let them know that you will not be able to make it to the lesson.

REFUND REQUEST FORM

Lesson Essentials

Reservations & registration

All children must have an adult (18+) sign a liability release form.
Reservations NOT checked in 15 minutes prior to session start time will be rescheduled for a time later in the day if possible OR offered a refund.
A parent or legal guardian must remain at the resort when the child is in the lesson. Please allow for only one person escorting the child to registration.

Pickup

Timeliness is essential! The pickup time will be within a 10-minute window AFTER the lesson end time.
Rental Equipment may be used for the remainder of the day. Let your child know if you plan to ski after the lesson so they don’t turn in their gear after the lesson is over…

Note: Lesson time includes 30 minutes to fit equipment and organize classes and 2 hours of on-snow instruction.

What to Wear

• Waterproof Pants
• Waterproof Jacket
• Waterproof Gloves
• Goggles or sunglasses are REQUIRED. These items are not provided and cannot be rented at the resort.
Goggles and gloves are NOT INCLUDED – Available for purchase at 431 Sports.
Sunscreen & Lip Protection (DON’T FORGET)

Other tips

Please have your child fueled up with breakfast or lunch, and be sure they have used the restroom prior to the lesson.
Label your child’s gear. Names on jackets, gloves, goggles, helmets, and skis prevent confusion and lost items. If your child brings anything extra (backpack or water bottle) please label it.

teaching terrain

Surface Lifts: Little Mule & Magic
Beginner Lifts: Wizard & Galena
Intermediate Lift: Lakeview

Need to cancel or move a reservation?

To reschedule a lift ticket, lesson, or rental reservation, please follow this link and fill out the online request form.

What to wear

DO’s

Dress in Layers
(always easy to shed a layer if you get too warm)
Wear a Helmet
Be sun smart – Wear Sunscreen & Lip Protection
Keep hands & feet warm (especially with young kids)

DONT’s

Avoid cotton socks
Don’t tuck your pants into your ski boots
Don’t wear sunglasses when it is snowing
(goggles work much better)
Stay away from non-waterproof outer layers

Winter weather in the mountains can change quickly, so being dressed properly for the day is an important step to take before your visit. Here are some recommendations to ensure you have the right gear:

What level Is YOUR CHILD?

From beginners to little rippers – we strive to ensure that all kids have a blast on the snow
and go home itching for more days on the mountain!

The general level descriptions below help us to place your child in the appropriate class with other students of similar skills and abilities: