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Adult Ski/Ride Lessons

Snowsports age 12 and up

Holiday Valley Snowsports is all about learning and improving skiing and snowboarding skills. Learning is truly fun, and you're never too young or too old to enjoy the thrill of sliding on snow. Director, Ron Kubicki and his experienced ski and snowboard staff can make your skiing and riding even more fun and rewarding on our excellent teaching terrain.

Our award winning Beginner's Adult Ski and Snowboard School (ages 12 and up) is located in the Creekside Lodge, adjacent to the Clubhouse Chalet. Beginners can sign up for learn-to-ski or learn-to-snowboard packages that include lessons, equipment rentals and beginner lift tickets all in the same location. Experienced adult skiers and riders can sign up for group or private lessons in the Clubhouse Chalet, across from the main cafeteria. The desk is open until 7:00 PM daily.

Kids have their own school, Mountain Adventures for ages 3 to 11, which is located in the Creekside Lodge at the base of the School Haus slope. The Creekside Lodge is open from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM daily, and lessons are available from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The Lounsbury Adaptive Program offers specialized learn to ski programs for visually impaired or physically or mentally challenged children or adults. Lessons include equipment and lift ticket.. Headquarters for the Lounsbury Program is at the Sugar Plum Lodge, next to the Tannenbaum Lodge. Lessons require reservations, call 716-699-2345, ext. 4413.

Learn-to Ski/Ride Packages

Includes beginner's area lift ticket, equipment rentals and 1-1/2 hour group lesson. Private instruction also available. Offered daily at 10:30AM and 1:30 PM. Register and receive equipment at the Creekside Lodge. 
Learn-to-Ski Package $65Learn-to-Snowboard Package $65
Learn-to-Ski Private $109Learn-to-Snowboard Private $109

Learn-to Ski/Ride Better Packages

Includes an all area lift ticket, equipment rentals and 1-1/2 hour group lesson. Private instruction also available. Offered daily at 10:30AM and 1:30 PM. Register at the Ski School Desk and rent equipment in the Clubhouse Chalet. 

Learn-to-Ski Better $90

Learn-to-Snowboard Better $90

Learn-to-Ski Better Private $165

Learn-to-Snowboard Better Private $165



 


 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

Group Lessons

Ski or snowboard lessons for beginners, intermediates or advanced. Register at the Ski School Desk in the Clubhouse Chalet.

10:30 AM or 1:30 PM 1-1/2 hr lesson

$30

5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 PM 50 minute lesson

$22


 


 

 

 

 

Private Lessons

The ultimate in ski and snowboard instruction. Enjoy one on one instruction tailored to your needs. You can select the lesson content or let your instructor choose, based on your skiing or snowboarding skills.

 

Preferred Private 9 AM - 3 PM 1-1/2 hr lesson

$105

Private Xpress before 9AM or after 3 PM 1 hour

$70

Each additional 1/2 hour

$35

Each additional person per 1/2 hour

$35


 


 

 

 

 

 

Free Personalized Performance Evaluation


Let our instructors quickly evaluate your skiing at the top of Cindy's Run and the top of Morning Star. Available weekends and holidays at 10AM. 

 
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Route 219 PO Box 370
Ellicottville, NY 14731-0370
Ph. 716.699.2345
Fax: 716.699.5204