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!

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.