Wintergreen offers ski and snowboard instruction for all levels of ability based on the American Teaching System. Sign up at the Snowsports School desk, on the middle level of the Skyline Pavilion Ski Center.Click here to view additional programs for children.

Snowsports School Programs for Adults and Children

Lessons

Beginner ski and snowboard group lessons (ages 6 and up) are for those who have never skied or who have only tried skiing once or twice. Intermediate and Advanced lessons are for those who have skied or snowboarded before and want to advance to the next level while improving their technique. Groups are organized according to age and ability levels.

GLS Guaranteed Learn to Ski / Ride

Attention first time skiers and snowboarders! We want your learning to ski or snowboard to be the absolute best experience possible. Click here to learn about our GLS Program.

Ski & Snowboard Lessons 2007-2008

Mountain Explorers
(Available weekends, holidays and midweek with two or more students of similar abilities. Please call to check for availability.)
For advanced beginners ages 7-14. Includes lift access, 5 hours of lessons and practice time, lunch and snacks. Reservations are required. Full Day $110; Half Day (morning session only) $75 (rentals not included) 434-325-8065

Blue Ridge Club
(Ages 6 and up)
Let our staff of PSIA/AASI trained and certified instructors take you to the next level with this five week program. Get your friends together and join us for some fun on the slopes. Space is limited so call ahead (lift tickets not included).
Lesson Length: 2 hours
Lesson Time: 9:30 - 11:30
Dates: January 5-6, 12-13, 26-27  | February 2-3, 9-10
Cost: $260

Women's Ski Seminar
(Jan 29-30, 2008)
A two-day course for women that want to improve their skiing ability and move up to the next level. This non-beginner program is held 9am - 4pm Wednesday and Thursday with a lunch break at noon. The $150 fee covers two days of instruction. Lodging, meals and lift tickets, if needed, are available from Wintergreen Resort. Call the Snowsports School desk at 434-325-8065 (lift tickets not included).

Over 30 Beginner Snowboard Clinics
A two-day course for adults only who want to try snowboarding for the first time. This is a beginner program held 9am - 4pm Saturday & Sunday with a lunch break at noon. Please call for available dates (434-325-8065). The $130 fee covers two days of instruction (lift tickets not included):

• Taught by certified adult instructors
• Focus on stretching & physical preparation
• Protective equipment provided for use
• Learn to read terrain
• Small class sizes
• Focus on Fun, Safety & Learning

Lodging, meals and lift tickets, if needed, are available from Wintergreen Resort. Call the Snowsports School desk at 434-325-8065.

Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing

Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing (WAS) is a nonprofit organization that encourages children and adults with disabilities to discover new abilities through alpine skiing and snowboarding. In its 13th season, over 90 instructors and 15 pieces of sit-down ski equipment will be used to give approximately 350 all-day lessons. WAS now offers lessons 7 days a week throughout the season except Christmas day and New Years Day. Both all-day and half-day programs include lesson, lift ticket and rental equipment.

All-day program - includes 5 hour private lesson $90
Half-day program - includes 2½ hour private lesson $50

Scholarships based on need are available as well. For more information, please call 434-325-2007 or visit www.skiwas.org.