Take a Series of Lessons
A season of lessons = a lifetime of fun!
There’s no better way to build your skills than through a series of lessons during the season. We offer programs for all ages and abilities, lasting from four to ten weeks. Plus, you’ll meet other skiers and riders of your ability along the way. It’s no wonder why The Summit has been known as THE place to learn for 70 years!
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Summit West Programs – The Place to Learn – Best for Families and Beginners
| FUN FOUR ADULT – SUMMIT WEST – The Place to Learn | |
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| Get together with your friends or family for this fun and affordable series. This four week program is intended to initiate or extend your snow sports education in a fun and easy environment. Our groups of 6-8 students offer you the perfect setting for continued personal growth and development on the slopes. Extra Convenient – Adult Fun 4 makes it easy for you to improve your skills while your kids are in lessons! Students will be grouped by ability. | |
| Abilities | Skiing Levels 1-7; Snowboarding Levels 1-6 |
| Ages | 16+ |
| Base Area | West |
| Discipline | Skiing or Snowboarding |
| Session #1 | Saturdays: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012 OR Sundays: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012 |
| Session #2 | Saturdays: Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012 OR Sundays: Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012 |
| Session #3 | Saturdays: Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 2012 OR Sundays: Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012 |
| Times | 10:15am to 11:45am |
| Lesson Only Prices | $124 per person, per 4 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |
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| FUN FOUR YOUTH – SUMMIT WEST – The Place to Learn | |
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| This convenient program gives kids, youth and young adults four consecutive weeks to hone their skills, smooth out their style, or try something new. Get friends or family together for this fun and affordable series. Develop skills in the morning and put new techniques to use in the afternoon. Session 2 will run on Presidents’ Weekend. | |
| Abilities | Skiing Levels 1-7; Snowboarding Levels 1-3 |
| Ages | 4-16 for skiing; 7-16 for snowboarding |
| Base Area | West |
| Discipline | Skiing or Snowboarding |
| Session #1 – (WAITLISTED FOR SKIERS) | Saturdays: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012 OR Sundays: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012 |
| Session #2 | Saturdays: Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012 OR Sundays: Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012 |
| Session #3 | Saturdays: Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 2012 OR Sundays: Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012 |
| Times | 10:00am to 12:00pm OR 1pm to 3pm |
| Lesson Only Prices | $155 per person per 4 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |
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| ADVENTURE CLUB – SUMMIT WEST – The Place to Learn | |
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| This is a great program specifically designed for the 7-13 year old. Whether your child is a beginner or is already a ripper, our team of snow sports professionals will provide just the right amount of learning, challenges, fun and most importantly ADVENTURE! You can sign them up for the supervised lunch period (lunch NOT provided – please pack a brown bag lunch) or you can pick them up and share lunch with them while you hear about their morning adventures! | |
| Abilities | Skiing – All Levels |
| Ages | 7-13 |
| Base Area | West |
| Discipline | Skiing Only |
| Six weeks of 4 hour lessons | Saturdays: Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18 2012 Or Sundays: Jan 15, 22, 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 2012 |
| Times | 9:00am to 11:00am AND 12:00pm to 2:00pm |
| Lesson Only Prices | $390 (includes supervised lunch time) or $345 (lesson only – lunch with parents) per person per 7 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |
| WEDNESDAY TELEMARK OR AT/RANDONEE SERIES – SUMMIT WEST – The Place to Learn | |
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| With the new boots and shaped skis, there’s never been a better time to learn to telemark or AT/randonee. Score the best powder out-of-bounds. Make the coolest turns in-bounds. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert wanting to hone your skills, we’ve got a class to match your ability. Start your lunges now. | |
| Abilities | All |
| Ages | 13 and older |
| Base Area | West |
| Discipline | Telemark or AT/Randonee |
| 6 week program | Wednesdays: Jan 11, 18, 25; Feb 1, 8, 15, 2012 |
| Times | 7:30pm to 9:30pm |
| Lesson Only Prices | $169 per person, per 6 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |
Summit Central Programs – Something for Everyone
| SPRING IT ON! – SATURDAYS OR SUNDAYS – SUMMIT CENTRAL | |
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| Earlier time for better snow! Join us on the hills of Summit Central. Students may be of any ability, age 4 and above for skiing; 7 and above for snowboarding. Students will be grouped with others of similar age and ability. | |
| Abilities | All |
| Ages | 4 and UP |
| Base Area | Central |
| Discipline | 4-6 SKIING ONLY; 7+ SKIING OR SNOWBOARDING |
| 2 week program | SATURDAYS: FEB 25, MAR 3, 10, 17 2012 OR SUNDAYS: FEB 26, MAR 4, 11, 18 2012 |
| Times | 10AM TO NOON |
| Lesson Only Prices | $130 per person, per 6 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |
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| 6WK CENTRAL – FRIDAY SNOWPLAY – SUMMIT CENTRAL | |
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| Snowplay is a friendly and gentle introduction to snowsports. Children spend time with our snowplay staff, who provide supervision and fun, both outdoors and indoors. Great for homeschool students. Participants will need appropriate outdoor clothing and changes of clothes each week of the program. Children must be age 3 by January 1st, 2012 and must be potty trained. Please bring ID for age verification on first day of the program. | |
| Abilities | N/A |
| Ages | 3 year olds |
| Base Area | Central |
| 6 weeks of 4-hour supervised snowplay | Fridays: Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 2012 |
| Times | 10:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm (12:00pm-1:00pm, 1 hour lunch break with parent/guardian/chaperone) |
| Lesson Only Prices | $300 per child, per 6 week session (Prices are for supervised SNOWPLAY ONLY. Lunch is to be supervised and provided by parent/guardian/chaperone during 12:00pm-1:00pm daily lunch hour.) |
| 6WK CENTRAL – FRIDAYS – AGES 4-6 – SUMMIT CENTRAL | |
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| Take advantage of your midweek freedom while the kids are in 4 hours of Friday lessons. Great for homeschool students. Alpine students may be of any ability, ages 4 through 6. Skiers will be grouped with other students of similar age and ability. | |
| Abilities | All |
| Ages | 4-6 |
| Base Area | Central |
| Discipline | Skiing Only |
| 6 week program | Fridays: Jan 13, 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 2012 |
| Times | 10am-3pm (12:00pm-1:00pm, 1 hour lunch break with parent/guardian/chaperone) |
| Lesson Only Prices | $282 per person, per 6 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |
| 6WK CENTRAL – FRIDAYS – AGES 7-12 – SUMMIT CENTRAL | |
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| Take advantage of your midweek freedom while the kids are in 4 hours of Friday lessons. Great for homeschool students. Alpine students may be of any ability, ages 7 through 12. Skiers will be grouped with other students of similar age and ability. | |
| Abilities | All |
| Ages | 7-12 |
| Base Area | Central |
| Discipline | Skiing or Snowboarding |
| 6 week program | Fridays: Jan 13, 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 2012 |
| Times | 10am-3pm (12:00pm-1:00pm, 1 hour lunch break with parent/guardian/chaperone) |
| Lesson Only Prices | $240 per person, per 6 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |
| 6-WEEK CENTRAL – FRIDAY ASSISTANT PROGRAM – SUMMIT CENTRAL | |
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| Great for homeschool students. This is the first step to becoming an instructor. Half your day is spent assisting with a class of real students. The other half is spent skiing or riding with your personal coach. This program develops teamwork, self-esteem, teaching skills, and improves your own skiing or riding skills. Coaches’ assistants receive an Unlimited Big S Pass and a uniform for the season. Skiers ages 13 to 18 should have a skill level of 4 and above. | |
| Abilities | Intermediate to Advanced, L4+ |
| Ages | 13 through 18 |
| Base Area | Central |
| Discipline | Skiing or Snowboarding |
| 6 week program | Fridays: Jan 13, 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 2012 |
| Times | 10am-3pm (12:00pm-1:00pm, 1 hour lunch break with family) |
| Lesson Only Prices | $275 per person |
| FREE RIDE/SKI FRIDAYS – SUMMIT CENTRAL | |
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| Make the most of your weekend. Escape to the mountain on Friday night and improve your skiing or snowboarding. Show off your new skills on the weekend! | |
| Abilities | All |
| Ages | 7 and up |
| Base Area | Central |
| Discipline | Skiing or Snowboarding |
| 6 week program | Fridays: Jan 13, 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 2012 |
| Times | 7:30pm to 9:30pm |
| Lesson Only Prices | $169 per person, per 6 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |
| SLIDE-IN SATURDAYS OR SUNDAYS – SUMMIT CENTRAL – (WAITLISTED) | |
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| Drop-in late morning for our newest two-hour program at Summit Central. Students may be of any ability, 4 through adult. Students will be grouped with others of similar age and ability. | |
| Abilities | All |
| Ages | 4 and up |
| Base Area | Central |
| Discipline | 4-6 Skiing only; 7+ Skiing or Snowboarding |
| 6 week program | Saturdays: Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 2012 OR Sundays: Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 2012 |
| Times | 11am to 1pm |
| Lesson Only Prices | $190 per person, per 6 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |
| 6WK CENTRAL – WEEKENDS – SUMMIT CENTRAL – (WAITLISTED) | |
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| Sleep in! Then join us on the hill in the afternoon. Students may be of any ability, 4 through adult. Students will be grouped with others of similar age and ability. | |
| Abilities | All |
| Ages | 4 and up |
| Base Area | Central |
| Discipline | 4-6 Skiing only; 7+ Skiing or Snowboarding |
| 6 week program | Saturdays: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb 4, 11 OR Sundays: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb 5, 12, 2012 |
| Times | 2pm to 4pm |
| Lesson Only Prices | $190 per person, per 6 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |
| SATURDAYS IN THE PARK – SUMMIT CENTRAL | |
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| Spend your day shredding the park with the Northwest’s Best Park and Pipe Coaches. Snowboard students must be intermediate or above, ages 8 through adult. Riders will be grouped with others of similar age and ability. | |
| Abilities | Intermediate and Above, L3+ |
| Ages | 8 and up |
| Base Area | Central |
| Discipline | Snowboarding Only |
| 8 weeks of 4-hour lessons | Saturdays: Dec 10, 17 Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 2012. |
| Times | 10am-3pm (12:00pm-1:00pm, 1 hour lunch break with family) |
| Lesson Only Prices | $376 per person, per 8 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) Can’t make all eight weeks? Single session cost $47. |
| WINTER FUN WEDNESDAY – SUMMIT CENTRAL | |
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| Winter Fun Wednesday is designed for those who can blow off work or school early. Get a two-hour lesson with the option to ski or snowboard on your own all night. Sign-up with friends, family or by yourself to meet other skiers/snowboarders of similar ability. | |
| Abilities | All |
| Ages | 6 and older for skiing; 7 and older for snowboarding |
| Base Area | Central |
| Discipline | Skiing or Snowboarding |
| 6 week program | Wednesdays: Jan 11, 18, 25; Feb 1, 8, 15, 2012 |
| Times | 4:30pm to 6:30pm |
| Lesson Only Prices | $169 per person, per 6 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |
| WILD WEDNESDAY NIGHTS – SUMMIT CENTRAL | |
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| Ski or ride with our top snowsports instructors on Wednesday nights. Improve your skills and impress your friends on the weekend. Classes are organized by ability. | |
| Abilities | All |
| Ages | 18 and older |
| Base Area | Central |
| Discipline | Skiing or Snowboarding |
| 6 week program | Wednesdays: Jan 11, 18, 25; Feb 1, 8, 15, 2012 |
| Times | 7:00pm to 9:00pm |
| Lesson Only Prices | $169 per person, per 6 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |
Alpental Programs – Weekend Adventure Awaits
| DEVELOPMENT TEAM – ALPENTAL | |
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| The Development Team is an expert-level skier program for 13 – 17 year olds. This new and unique program offers an all-mountain, multi-discipline experience for young skiers who have a passion and respect for winter sports and a desire to learn more. Participants will have an opportunity to explore big mountain free skiing, racing techniques, park & pipes as well as Nordic skiing under the guidance of coaches who foster the ethics of safety, sportsmanship and expert skiing skills. | |
| Abilities | SKIING LEVEL 5 AND UP |
| Ages | 13 – 17 |
| Base Area | Alpental |
| Discipline | Skiing ONLY |
| 8 week program | SATURDAYS: JAN. 14, 21, 28, FEB. 4, 11, 25, MAR. 3, 10, 2012 (PROGRAM SKIPS SATURDAY, FEB. 18TH, 2012) OR SUNDAYS: JAN. 15, 22, 29, FEB. 5, 12, 26, MAR. 4, 11, 2012 (PROGRAM SKIPS SUNDAY, FEB. 19TH, 2012) |
| Times | 9:30AM-2:45PM (11:30AM-12:45PM LUNCH WITH FAMILY – LUNCH NOT INCLUDED) |
| Lesson Only Prices | $400 PER PERSON, PER 8 WEEK SESSION (LIFT TICKETS AND EQUIPMENT RENTALS PURCHASED SEPARATELY) |
| FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE – ALPENTAL | |
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| Beat the weekend crowds and learn under the lights with Friday Night Live. FNL offers weekly opportunity for a family adventure and a chance to hobnob with fellow snowsporters. We’ve got classes for all ability levels. | |
| Abilities | All |
| Ages | 7 and older |
| Base Area | Alpental |
| Discipline | Skiing or Snowboarding |
| 8 week program | Fridays: Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24, Mar. 2, 9, 2012 (program skips Friday, Feb. 17, 2012) |
| Times | 7:30pm to 9:30pm |
| Lesson Only Prices | $192 per person, per 8 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |
| ADULT PRIME TIME – ALPENTAL | |
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| When your kids start telling you to hurry up, it’s time to take a lesson. Sign-up for Adult Prime Time and learn in small groups (4-8) with others of your own age and ability. Build skills and confidence in the morning and free-ski in the afternoon. | |
| Abilities | Beginner or Intermediate (ski levels 1-5, snowboard levels 1-3) |
| Ages | 18 and older |
| Base Area | Alpental |
| Discipline | Skiing or Snowboarding |
| 8 week program | Saturdays: Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 3, 10, 2012 (program skips Saturday, Feb. 18th, 2012) OR Sundays: Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 2012 (program skips Sunday, Feb. 19th, 2012) |
| Times | 9:30am to 11:30am |
| Lesson Only Prices | $192 per person, per 8 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |
| MOUNTAIN PROS – ALPENTAL | |
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| Our top adult instructors help you improve your skiing or riding on Alpental’s extreme terrain. Moguls, steeps, deep snow, and even the backcountry under certain conditions. Emphasis on individual feedback, attention and fun! | |
| Abilities | Advanced or above (ski levels 6-9, snowboard levels 4-6) |
| Ages | 18 and older |
| Base Area | Alpental |
| Discipline | Skiing or Snowboarding |
| 8 week program | Saturdays: Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 3, 10, 2012 (program skips Saturday, Feb. 18th, 2012) OR Sundays: Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 2012 (program skips Sunday, Feb. 19th, 2012) |
| Times | 12:45pm to 2:45pm |
| Lesson Only Prices | $192 per person, per 8 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |
| MIGHTY RIDERS – ALPENTAL | |
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| Our experienced instructors will give beginner to novice riders the skills to master the gnarly terrain of Alpental. We’ll also expand your child’s vocabulary with words like nollie, mctwist and stalefish. | |
| Abilities | All |
| Ages | 7 – 13 (Students must be at least 7 by 1/1/2012) |
| Base Area | Alpental |
| Discipline | Snowboarding Only |
| 8 week program | Saturdays: Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 3, 10, 2012 (program skips Saturday, Feb. 18th, 2012) OR Sundays: Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 2012 (program skips Sunday, Feb. 19th, 2012) |
| Times | 9:30am-2:45pm (11:30am-12:45pm lunch with family – lunch not included) |
| Lesson Only Prices | $475 per person, per 8 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |
| MIGHTY SKIERS – ALPENTAL – (WAITLISTED) | |
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| Classes for all abilities. From first timers to full-on shredders. We’re dedicated to making sure every child has fun while building a foundation for a lifetime of skiing. Just don’t blame us if they grow up to be ski-bums. | |
| Abilities | All |
| Ages | 7 – 13 (Students must be at least 7 by 1/1/2012) |
| Base Area | Alpental |
| Discipline | Skiing Only |
| 8 week program | Saturdays: (WAITLISTED) Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 3, 10, 2012 (program skips Saturday, Feb. 18th, 2012) OR Sundays: (WAITLISTED) Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 2012 (program skips Sunday, Feb. 19th, 2012) |
| Times | 9:30am-2:45pm (11:30am-12:45pm lunch with family – lunch not included) |
| Lesson Only Prices | $475 per person, per 8 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |
| MINI SKIERS – ALPENTAL – (WAITLISTED) | |
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| Get ready for some serious snowsports fun. Our coaches will make sure your child comes home with a smile. Classes are small and formed by age and ability. | |
| Abilities | All |
| Ages | 4 – 6 |
| Base Area | Alpental |
| Discipline | Skiing Only |
| 8 week program | Saturdays: (WAITLISTED) Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 3, 10, 2012 (program skips Saturday, Feb. 18th, 2012) OR Sundays: (WAITLISTED) Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 2012 (program skips Sunday, Feb. 19th, 2012) |
| Times | 9:30am-2:45pm (11:30am-12:45pm lunch with family – lunch not included) |
| Lesson Only Prices | $500 per person, per 8 week session (lift tickets and equipment rentals purchased separately) |