Welch Village is the only licensed PMTS Direct Parallel®ski school in the country.  PMTS Direct Parallel® is unique -it's a complete teaching system that does not use the wedge or "snow plow."  All movements taught in our system utilize modern ski design and create and maintain balance.   The system teaches expert skiing movements to all ability levels using Student Centered Ski Instruction™ which uses a student's needs and motivations to design a learning environment.  Most of our ski instruction programs will feature PMTS Direct Parallel®.

Daily Lesson Schedule ages 11+

Group lessons are offered daily at the following times for the First Run Package, Beginner Starter Kit Package and walk-in group lessons.  All group sizes are limited to less than 6 students.  All group lessons are 1.5 hours.  Group Lessons are $30 per person.  If you need a lift ticket and rental equipment, one of the packages listed below is the best option.

*15% off Season Pass Holder Discount is available with group lessons in the SkiLink Learning Center!  This discount is for the Pass Holder only.

Daily Group Lesson Schedule:

*Reservations are highly recommended for all Weekday Lessons in March.  Please call ahead before you arrive to make a lesson reservation.  Call 651-258-4567 ext. 133.  Thank you!

Groups Lessons Only will be available at 12pm Only on Saturday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 24th.

*Monday - Friday:  12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm

Saturday:  10:30, 12:30, 2:30 and 5:00

Sunday:  10:30, 12:30 and 2:30

Programs for ages 11+

First Run Package

A one-day package which includes a lift-ticket, ski or snowboard equipment rental, and a beginner group lesson. You can add a helmet rental for only $5 more. Beginner lessons are available according to the daily lesson schedule above.  This package is available at the Skilink Learning Center desk and ticket windows only.

One hour beginner lesson, lift ticket and rental package - $72 ($59 for the 4:00pm or later packages)

1.5 hour group lesson only - $30

Private Lessons

Get the undivided attention from one of our professional instructors.  Your personal coach will teach movements used by experts and refine them to fit your motiviations and needs.  Private lessons are available at noon on weekends and holidays and by reservation only on weekdays.  Space is limited.  Please call 651-258-4567 ext. 133 to make your reservation.    

One hour Private Lesson - $55 per

Each additional hours - $35

Add up to 2 guests to a private lesson for $35 each per hour.

3-week Session

A progressive 3-week program that provides the highest value and results for those who wish to learn and/or become more profficient at the sport.  The 3-week Session program features the PMTS Direct Parallel® teaching system.  Students are grouped by ability and coached once a week for 3 consecutive weeks by the same coach.  Sessions are offered on Saturdays at Sundays at 10:30am and 1:30pm.  Advanced reservations and pre-payment via our OnLine Store are required for all Session Programs.  

Lessons, lift tickets and rental equipment - $179

Lessons & lift tickets - $139

Lessons only - $85

*15% off Season Pass Holder Discount is available with this program by using the Member's Only Tab in our Online Store. This discount is for the Pass Holder only.

Age 11 and up Session Schedule:

     Session 1:  January 5, 12, 19 @10:30am

     Session 2: January 5, 12, 19 @1:30pm

     Session 3: January 6, 13, 20 @10:30am

     Session 4: January 6, 13, 20 @1:30pm

     Session 5: February 2, 9, 16 @10:30am

     Session 6: February 2, 9, 16 @1:30pm

     Session 7: February 3, 10, 17 @10:30am

     Session 8: February 3, 10, 17 @1:30pm

All-Mountain Clinics

Are you headed out west for a mountain trip and would like to be able to ski steeper more challenging terrain?  Would you like to ski the steeps of the Back Bowl with more confidence?  Would you like to ski moguls? 

The Mountain Clinic series offers expert coaching in an exciting and welcoming environment.  Each clinic takes a student-centered approach around a specific focus and follows the type of lesson you would find at a mountain resort.  Mountain Clinics are open to skiers age 16 and older who are intermediate skiers or above.

Mountain Clinics include 3 hours of coaching and video analysis.  All clinics start at 10am and end at 2pm. There is a break for lunch during the clinic.  Clinics must be purchased in advance in our Online Store.  Space is limited.

Cost - $90 per person/per clinic 

*15% off Season Pass Holder Discount is available with this program by using the Member's Only Tab in our Online Store! This discount is for the Pass Holder only.

2012-13 Mountain Clinics: 

Saturday, Dec. 29th

Sunday, Dec. 30th

Saturday, Jan. 19th

Sunday, Jan. 20th

Saturday, Feb. 16th

Sunday, Feb. 17th

For more information, call the SkiLink Learning Center at 651-258-4567 ext. 133 or email us at Skilink@welchvillage.com.