Lessons

We offer two-hour group ski and snowboard lessons twice a day, every day of the season. You will be grouped with peers of a similar level, fostering skill development and boosting your confidence in the sport!
Ages: 13 and older
Skill-Level: Never-Ever to Advanced-Intermediate
Start Times: 9:30am or 12:30pm - please arrive 30 - 45 minutes before your lesson start time

Rental Equipment includes boots, skis/board, and a helmet. Poles are not provided for never-ever and novice lessons.

Please note that all students must possess a lift ticket and equipment to participate in a lesson.

Personalized one-on-one sessions offer a level of attention and learning tailored exclusively to you. It’s an opportunity to start a new sport, enhance your skills, or finally tackle your dream run with undivided focus.

Private lessons are high in demand, but low in availability. They are not available to book online. Please contact us at lessons@sunlightmtn.com to inquire about private lesson rates and availability.
Ages: 13 and Older
Skill-Level: Never-Ever to Advanced
Start Times: 9:30am or 12:30pm - please arrive 30 - 45 minutes before your lesson start time
Semi-Private lessons are also available, please inquire. Students must be part of the same family/group.

All lesson times listed in our online store are the official start times of the lessons. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before your lesson to check in. If you need to pick up rentals or rent a locker, plan to arrive at least 45 minutes early to give yourself plenty of time to get ready (especially during Christmas and Spring Break).

Check-in locations:

Ages 7 and older: Check in at the Lesson Window, located at the top of the main stairs from the parking lot. Please be sure to check in so we can add you to the class roster.

Ages 6 and younger: Check in at the Kids’ Ski & Ride School, located down the stairs between the Yurt and the Rental Shop. Not sure where that is? Stop by the Lesson Window and we’ll point you in the right direction!

Walk-ups and late arrivals:
We’ll do our best to accommodate walk-up guests and late arrivals, but space is not guaranteed.

Selecting your ability level is key to placing you in the right group and ensuring the best learning experience. Use the descriptions below as a guide—we’ll also do a quick on-snow assessment at the start of your lesson to confirm your placement and make any needed adjustments. If you’re unsure which level fits best, please reach out—we’re happy to help!

Never-Evers: You’ve never skied or snowboarded before. Lessons start with equipment basics, learning to slide, and mastering how to stop.

Novice: You can stop, ride the lift, and control your speed. You’re working on consistent turns and building confidence on green runs.

Intermediate: You’re linking turns smoothly, controlling speed on green and easy blue runs, and developing confidence with varied terrain.

Advanced-Intermediate: You make strong parallel or linked turns, are comfortable on most blue runs, and are learning to handle steeper slopes and mixed snow conditions.

Advanced: You’re confident on all terrain, including black runs, and want to refine skills, improve efficiency, or explore high-performance techniques.

Still not sure where you fit? Please reach out to us at lessons@sunlightmtn.com; we'd love to talk through where you or your student are to make sure you're in the right lesson. We'll also talk with you before your lesson and do a brief on-snow assessment to make sure you're placed in the class where you'll progress most effectively.

Interested in an adaptive lesson? Please contact us at lessons@sunlightmtn.com so we can arrange a program tailored to your needs. Reaching out ahead of time helps us prepare everything you need for the best possible experience on the snow.

Our Learn-to-Shine and Pick 3 lesson packages are the perfect way to enjoy multiple days of lessons at a discounted price. These packages are sold online as lesson passes. Once you purchase a pass, you can log in to your Sunlight Online Account and reserve your specific lesson days.

Important: Purchasing a pass does not automatically reserve your lessons. You must select your lesson dates in advance to guarentee a spot.

How to Redeem Your Learn-to-Shine or Pick3 Lessons

1. Purchase your Learn-to-Shine or Pick 3 Pass Online
   • Be sure to select the correct pass. The Learn-to-Shine pass is designed for Never-Ever and Novice students only; higher level lessons cannot be reserved with this pass.
     • This restriction does not apply for the Learn-to-Shine pass for kids 6 and under. All levels can be reserved for this age group.
   • Be sure to select the correct discipline (ski or snowboard). If you need to change later, contact us directly and we can update it for you.
   • If you are booking for someone else (e.g. your child), make sure the pass is purchased under their name.
2. After completing your pass purchase, return to the Online Store and log in to the account you used (or created) when purchasing your pass.
3. Go to the "Member Benefits" tab at the top of the store.
   • Here, you can reserve your lessons and check how many you have remaining.
4. Select your desired lesson dates and follow the checkout instructions to confirm each reservationn.
5. Bring your confirmation email with you when you check in for your lessons.
6. Once logged in, access the Member Benefits tab to reserve your Lessons. Here, you can also see how many lessons you have remaining.
7. To reserve, select your desired item and follow the checkout instructions.

We are more than happy to help you reserve your lessons by email! Reach out to us at lessons@sunlightmtn.com.

All advanced lessons are offered as private lessons only, allowing our instructors to focus on the specific skills and improvements each student needs. Spots are limited, so contact us at lessons@sunlightmtn.com to secure your lesson.

New this season: We are adding intermediate to advanced clinics to give students even more opportunities to progress! Check out our clinic schedule to see the topics and sessions available.

Accessibility is at the heart of our mission. We firmly believe that the thrill of skiing and snowboarding should be for everyone, regardless of physical, cognitive, or learning challenges. That's why we proudly offer adaptive lessons, catering to individuals of all abilities.

Our dedicated team of instructors is trained to provide tailored support, ensuring that each learner can experience the pure joy of gliding down the slopes. We're passionate about breaking down barriers and opening up the snowy wonderland to everyone. Come join us, and let's create unforgettable mountain moments that redefine the meaning of inclusivity and adventure.

For inquiries about our Adaptive Lessons, please reach out to lessons@sunlightmtn.com.

Reservations can be refunded or rebooked* if requested 48 hours or more before your lesson day. Cancellation requests made with less than 48 hours' notice are non-refundable but may be rebooked within the current season*.

Changes to your lesson reservation cannot be made on the day of your scheduled arrival and will result in the forfeiture of the product. This includes no-shows and late arrivals.

Multi-week Club lessons are non-refundable. Each student is allowed one make-up lesson, which must be rescheduled* for another Club Day with at least 48 hours' notice. 

*Rebooked lessons are subject to availability and can only be rescheduled once. Any further changes will result in the forfeiture of the product.

Please email the appropriate Ski & Ride School at lessons@sunlightmtn.com (for ages 7 and older) or kids@sunlightmtn.com (for ages 3 – 6).