Lessons for Ages 11 and older

When you learn to ski and ride at Welch Village you'll be going with a pro. Each instructor is professionally trained to help you learn to turn, and each session is taught with enjoyment as a priority!  The programs listed below are the most popular at the resort and are for ages 11 and up.  For info on lessons for kids aged 4-10, click here.  Contact the SkiLink Learning Center for information on current lesson times.

Lesson Schedule:

Saturdays and holiday hours:  10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00

Sundays:  10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 3:00

Monday - Friday:  12:00, 2:00, 4:00, and 6:00


3-Day Starter Kit Program - New!

This is the most convenient and affordable program to help you start a lifetime sport. The Starter Kit is a beginner program that includes:  3 lift tickets, 3 standard equipment rental packages and 3 one-hour group lessons on Mondays through Fridays during the season; certain days excluded, see below.  Starter Kit Program lessons are available Monday – Friday at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm for skiers and snowboarders age 11 and older. This program is valid for one person and is non-transferable. At the completion of the Starter Kit program, you will receive a Freeze Card which offers discounted lift tickets and rental packages for the rest of season. Those who complete this program can purchase a season pass for the following season at the discounted renewal rate in the spring. 
Starter Kit Program - $99
*All Starter Kit Programs must be purchased in the SkiLink Learning Center. 
*The Starter Kit Program is not available on the following days:  Dec. 26 - 30, Jan 2nd, Jan 16th, and Feb 20th. 

First Run Package

This is our most popular one-day package.  This package 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 lesson schedule above.  

One hour beginner lesson, lift ticket and rental package - $69

Lesson Only - $25


3-Day Session Style - New!

A  new 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.  Students are grouped by ability and coached once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.  Sessions are offered on Saturdays at 10am and Sundays at 1pm.  Advanced reservations and pre-payment via our OnLine Store are required for all Session Style Programs.  

Lessons, lift tickets and rental equipment - $169

Lessons & lift tickets - $129

Lessons only - $70

Age 11 and up Session Schedule:

Session 2 - January 7, 14, 21

Session 3 - January 8, 15, 22

Session 4 - February 2, 9, 16

Session 5 - February 4, 11, 18

Session 6 - February 5, 12, 19

Session 7 - February 25, March 3, March 10

Session 8 - February 26, March 4, March 11


Private Lessons

The private lesson is all about you.  You will have a 1 on 1  lesson with a PSIA trained instructor.  For Private Lessons, a 48-hour reservation must be made.  To make a reservation call 651-258-4567 ext 133.   Private lessons are available at noon only on weekends and space is limited.

Private Lesson Rates:

One Hour - $55

Each additional hours - $35

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


Mountain Clinics - New!

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? 

Our new Mountain Clinic series offer 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 ages 16 and up who are intermediate skiers or above.

Mountain Clinics include 3 hours of coaching and video analysis.  Clinics must be purchased in advance in our Online Store.  Space is limited. 

2011-12 Mountain Clinics:

Saturday, January 14th: 10am - 2pm

Saturday, February 18th:  10am-2pm

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


Weekday lessons

Daily weekday group lessons are offered Monday through Friday at 12:00, 2:00, 4:00 and 6:00pm.  To ensure instructor availability, please call the Learning Center Desk at 651-258-4567 ext. 133.   

 

 


 

 

Web Cam Family Festival Days starter kit

UPCOMING EVENTS

Live Music at MaddJaxx
Chris Herriges
02/04/2012 // 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Samuel Adams beer tasting from 1-3pm, followed by live music from 4-8pm.


Free Beer Tasting
Summit Brewing
02/18/2012 // 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Free Beer tasting courtesy of Summit Brewing from 1-3pm


Mardi Gras Party
02/25/2012

Beer Tasting courtesy of August Schell Brewing, 1-3pm.

Live music by the Brian Naughton Band, 4-8pm


Next Family Festival Day
Mar 11th, 2012
03/11/2012
Email: skilink@welchvillage.com

The next Family Festival Day will be Mar 11th, so mark your calendars! Purchase of the Family Festival tickets must be made in our OnLine Store and must be purchased by Mar 10th, midnight.


Pond Skipping/Beer Tasting
Equipment Sale
03/17/2012

3rd Annual Pond Skipping in front of Madd Jaxx

Equipment sale in the main chalet by Wayne's Ski & Cycle both Sat/Sun.

Lagunita's Brewing beer tasting from 3-5pm


HOURS

Mon - Thu
  » 10am - 9pm
Fri - Sat
  » 9am - 10pm
Sun
  » 9am - 9pm

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