White Pass Ski & Snowboard Youth Programs

White Pass Ski & Snowboard Youth Programs offers group lessons, Nordic lessons, private lessons, lesson packages, Lil' Shredders, and First Tracks. Group lessons are for ages 6 and up, private lessons are for ages 3 and up, Lil' Shredders is for ages 4 and 5, and First Tracks is for ages 6 to 13. Private lessons are one-person lessons with 1-hour, 2-hour, and 3-hour options, and Lil' Shredders is a 90-minute ski experience with rental equipment included.

Programs

• Group Lessons — Ages 6 & up only · Fridays-Sundays and holidays at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, and 1:00 pm; Monday-Thursday at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm · Alpine Ski & Snowboard Group Lessons. Reserve in advance. Lift tickets or Nordic Trail Passes are not included.
• Nordic Lessons — Friday-Monday and holidays at 10:00 a.m. and Noon · Purchase in the eStore or at the Nordic Yurt. Lift tickets or Nordic Trail Passes are not included.
• Private Lessons — Ages 3 and up · 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, Noon, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm · $149–$329 per session · One person private lessons; 1-hour, 2-hour, and 3-hour options are available.
• Lesson Packages — Ages 6 & up only · Friday-Sunday and holidays; off-peak Monday-Thursday · $299 per session · 3-Day EZ123 Package. Includes equipment, a 90-minute lesson, and access pass to the Terrain Based Learning Zone for 3 days. Lift tickets are included in EZ & Cruiser Packages.
• Lil' Shredders — Ages 4 & 5 · Weekends and holidays beginning December 20th at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm · $129 per session · Special 90-minute ski experience for 4 and 5-year-old Alpine students. Rental equipment included. Students must be able to use the restroom independently.
• First Tracks — Ages 6-13 · Half-day, 6 weeks, alternating weekends; 9:30 am-12:30 pm · $499 per session · Beginning students only. Ski or snowboard. Includes season pass.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Price range: $129–$499 per session
• General schedule: Group lessons and Nordic lessons are offered on recurring weekday/weekend patterns. Private lessons are scheduled daily at listed times. EZ123 package lessons are offered Friday-Sunday and holidays, with off-peak Monday-Thursday availability. Lil' Shredders is available weekends and holidays beginning December 20th. First Tracks is a 6-week alternating-weekends program from 9:30 am-12:30 pm.

About the provider

White Pass is locally owned and operated since 1953. Its mission statement is: "Heart, Heritage and Hospitality. The White Pass Difference."

• Rental Equipment
• Rentals & Service — Equipment performance, fit and function checks, edge touch-ups, wax, and advice on other equipment options.

Book in advance to guarantee your spot. Walk-in lessons are possible only when space is available. Group lessons require ages 6 & up only. Private lessons are available for ages 3 and up. Lift tickets or Nordic Trail Passes are not included with group lessons. Lift tickets are not included with private lessons. Helmets are not included in the EZ3 package. Lil' Shredders students must be able to use the restroom independently. No First Tracks on Feb 13th and 14th, 2027.

What families say

“This was our family’s first ski trip. The wonderful, kind, friendly, helpful staff were amazing. After taking a group and private lesson, my never stepped foot on a mountain before children were skiing the bunny hills like pros. Thanks for a great day and I can’t wait to come back.” — Kimberly d. via facebook reviews

Last updated September 28, 2026.