Winter Park Ski + Ride School

Winter Park Ski + Ride School offers group lessons and private lessons for kids 4 and up. The program also offers half- or full-day options, multi-week lessons spread over four consecutive weekends, Flex Lesson 5-Packs with five half- or full-day lessons, Skills Clinics, a Spanish Clinic, and Learn To Ski And Ride, an all-inclusive package with a lift ticket, rental, and half-day lesson. Kids group lessons include snacks, water, bathroom breaks, and lunch for full-day lessons, and Kids Ski Free includes a free kids lift ticket with the purchase of a kids group lesson, including lesson packs and multi-week lessons.

Programs

• Winter Park Ski + Ride School — kids 4 and up · Half- or full-day options; group or private instruction. Kids ski free with a lesson.
• Group Lessons — Kids full-day lessons meet at 9:00 AM and run 9:15 AM-3:00 PM; adult morning half-day lessons meet at 9:00 AM and run 9:15 AM-12:15 PM; adult afternoon half-day lessons meet at 12:45 PM and run 1:00 PM-4:00 PM · Sharpen your abilities in a group of peers and learn new skills from coaches.
• Private Lessons — Private instructor and up to four friends.
• Multi-Week Lessons — Four full-day lessons spread over four consecutive weekends · Establish a routine for your child or teen.
• Early Season Private Lessons — Start-of-the-season private lesson for you and up to three friends.
• 60-Minute Pro Tips — Starts at 8:00 AM · 1:1 session for intermediate and advanced skiers.
• Learn To Ski And Ride — All-inclusive package including a lift ticket, rental, and half-day lesson.
• Flex Lesson 5-Packs — Choose when and how you learn this winter; five half- or full-day lessons.
• Skills Clinics — Focused technique development and small group support.
• Spanish Clinic

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old

About the provider

• Kids Ski Free — Free kids lift ticket with the purchase of a kids group lesson, including lesson packs and multi-week lessons.

Book at least 72 hours in advance to score the best value. Kids group lessons meet outside Sorensen Park, next to the Gemini Lift. Adult group lessons meet on the snow outside West Portal Shop, adjacent to the bottom of the Arrow Lift at Winter Park base. Winter Park is pleased to partner with the National Sports Center for the Disabled and offers adaptive recreation programs in over 20 sports.

Last updated November 4, 2026.