Let the Loveland Ski & Ride School help your little snow rider develop a lifelong love of snow sports. Our expert staff is trained specifically to help children build their confidence and skill while having tons of fun. Children are grouped based on ability to ensure the development of every child. Helmets are included in all children’s rental packages.
CHILDREN’S GROUP LESSONS AGES 7-14 (SKIING & SNOWBOARDING)
We want your child to have a positive, productive and fun learning experience. These 2.5 hour classes start at Loveland Valley. Children are grouped by ability for the safety, fun and learning of all with class sizes of no more than 6. Reservations are required. Cancellations and reschedulings are subject to a fee. Rental equipment includes skis or snowboard, bindings and boots, and helmet and goggles. Lunch, snacks and drinks not included with lesson.
First-Timers
(Level 1)
Designed just for the first time skier or snowboarder, our 2.5 hour half-day Newcomer Lesson Packages are the best way to begin your lifelong love of snowsports!
Half-day lesson, beginner lift ticket
$NA
Add equipment rental
$NA
- Start times 10:15am, and 1:15pm (2.5 hour lesson includes 15 minutes of organization)
- Check in at Loveland Valley
- Lift ticket is a full day beginner only ticket
- Helmets are strongly encouraged
- Rental equipment includes skis, boots and poles or snowboard, bindings and boots, and helmet and goggles
- Availability limited. Advanced reservations and payment required.
Learn to Turn, Green Run Novice
(Level 2-4)
If you are starting to get the hang of it but need some help to get to the next level, take a 2.5 hour half-day lesson and let our expert instructors help you improve your technique.
Half-day lesson, lift ticket
$NA
Add equipment rental
$NA
- Start time 10:15am only (2.5 hour lesson includes 15 minutes of organization)
- Afternoon Learn to Turn, Green Run Novice lessons not available
- Check in at Loveland Valley
- Lift ticket is a full day, full mountain ticket
- Helmets are strongly encouraged
- Rental equipment includes skis, boots and poles or snowboard, bindings and boots, and helmet and goggles
- Availability limited. Advanced reservations and payment required.
Intermediate and Advanced
Lessons
(Level 5-9)
Intermediate and Advanced lessons are only available as Private Lessons. Please refer to our Private Lesson options and pricing.
PARENTS: You must provide your child with waterproof gloves, waterproof snow pants, jacket and sunscreen. These items may be purchased in the slope-side Sport Shop at Loveland Valley.
Reservations are required for all lesson packages. Cancellations and reschedulings are subject to a fee. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
CLICK HERE to download the Ski & Ride School waiver.
Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
CANCELLATIONS
48 hours or more in advance = full refund
24 – 47 hours in advance = 50% refund
Less than 24 hours = no refund
RESCHEDULES
First reschedule 24 hours or more in advance = no charge
Subsequent reschedules = $20
Cancellations and reschedules must be COMPLETED at least 24 hours in advance. Attempting to call, leaving a message or emailing is not sufficient.
CHILDREN’S GROUP LESSONS AGES 4, 5, & 6 (SKIING only)
We introduce your young children to skiing in a positive and encouraging environment with just the right amount of skiing and tons of fun. Early drop off is available at 8:15am in our Children’s Ski & Ride School facility at Loveland Valley. These classes start at Loveland Valley Ski & Ride School Office and run from 10:00am until 3:15pm. First-timers begin their lesson indoors with special exercises designed to encouraging their success once they move on to the snow. Children are grouped by age and ability and classes are kept small with no more than 5 students for each group. 4 & 5 year old students ski mainly on our three Magic Carpets at Loveland Valley and are introduced to Lift #7 once they have mastered the terrain on the Magic Carpets. Students in this program do not ski at Loveland Basin. Private Lessons are recommended for any student in this age group that may have the skills necessary to ski Loveland Basin. Reservations are required, but walk ins will be accommodated as space permits. Cancellations without 24 hours notice are subject to a $15 cancellation fee. Rental equipment includes skis or snowboard, bindings and boots.
Full-day lesson, lift ticket and lunch
NA
Full-day lesson, lift ticket, lunch & equipment rental
NA
4 & 5 year old lessons will not be offered during the 2021/22 season. Please visit our private lesson page for more lesson options.
PARENTS: You must provide your child with waterproof gloves, waterproof snow pants, jacket and sunscreen. These items may be purchased in the slope-side Sport Shop at Loveland Valley.
CLICK HERE to download the Ski & Ride School waiver.
Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
CANCELLATIONS
48 hours or more in advance = full refund
24 – 47 hours in advance = 50% refund
Less than 24 hours = no refund
RESCHEDULES
First reschedule 24 hours or more in advance = no charge
Subsequent reschedules = $20
Cancellations and reschedules must be COMPLETED at least 24 hours in advance. Attempting to call, leaving a message or emailing is not sufficient.
