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Adult Group Lessons

A world-class ski & ride school.

Group of new snowboarders listening to their Sugar Bowl instructor give a friendly lesson.
Group Lesson Package  |   $175

Beginner to Advanced

For those who want full access to the amazing slopes of Sugar Bowl but are also looking for coaching from one of our professional instructors.

Includes a half day group lesson, rental equipment and an all-mountain lift ticket.

Morning Half Day      |   Starts at 9:45am
Afternoon Half Day   |   Starts at 1:00pm

To ensure availability of instructors prior to your arrival reservations are required. Lessons will sell-out most weekends and holidays.
Call to Book Now: (530)426-6772
Group of new skiers learning from their experienced Sugar Bowl Ski instructor.
First Time Package   |   $107
Get coaching from the best instructors. Our team can take you from "never ever" to making turns on the slopes in no time.

Includes a half day group lesson, rental equipment and beginner lift ticket. Lift ticket valid on White Pine and Nob Hill lifts. Available for skiing or snowboarding. Ages 13+.

Morning Half Day      |   Starts at 9:45am
Afternoon Half Day   |   Starts at 1:00pm

To ensure availability of instructors prior to your arrival reservations are required. Lessons will sell-out most weekends and holidays.
Call to Book Now: (530) 426-6772
Two women snowboarders following a Sugar Bowl snowboard instructor on top of beautiful Mount Disney.
Adult Lesson Only   |   $145
Already have your own gear and lift ticket? No problem, we have a lesson only package so you can continue learning from some of our top instructors.

Includes a half day group lesson; rentals and lift tickets are not included.

Morning Half Day      |   Starts at 9:45am
Afternoon Half Day   |   Starts at 1:00pm

To ensure availability of instructors prior to your arrival reservations are required. Lessons will sell-out most weekends and holidays.
Call to Book Now: (530)426-6772

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Parents must sign a release of liability for any minor under the age of 18 who is participating in any lesson program. Please bring this form with you on the day of your visit.

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What To Pack
  • Sunscreen - We recommend parents apply sunscreen to their children because our staff is not allowed to.
  • Gloves
  • Goggles/glasses
  • Socks
  • Snow-pants
  • Jackets
Private Ski Lesson
Where to Park & When/Where To Meet

At Sugar Bowl we offer two dedicated lessons centers, one from our Village Base Area and another from the Judah Base Area. Midweek all guests taking lessons should park at the Gondola portal off Donner Pass Road, ride the Gondola across, then head to Village Rentals (Adult Lessons) or Village Kids (Children Lessons).

On weekends and holidays guests may choose to park at the Gondola or a the Judah Base Area. If parking at the Judah base area, head to Judah Rentals (Adult Lessons) or Judah Kids (Children Lessons).

If getting rentals, plan to arrive at the rental shop at least 1 hour prior to your lesson time (1 1/2 hours on weekends/holidays). Please arrive to the meeting area at least 15 minutes prior to your lesson. Private lesson meeting areas are behind the Mt. Judah Lodge or at the base of Mt. Disney by the Schull House.

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Refunds, Change Fees and Cancellations

As a small, family-owned resort, Sugar Bowl occasionally experiences capacity constraints on its inventory of ski/snowboard instructors and rental equipment, especially on peak weekends and holidays. As a result, we strongly encourage our guests to make advance reservations to ensure these perishable resort services are available upon your arrival. Should your plans require a change or cancellation to an advance reservation, the following policies shall apply and will be strictly enforced with all guests, including season pass holders.

Refund Policy:

  • All purchases are non-transferable and non-refundable, subject to the provisions below.
  • There will be NO refunds due to weather, snow conditions or not showing on the reservation arrival date.
Changes and Change Fees:
  • All advance reservations may be changed, without penalty, if changes are made prior to 5:00 pm PST 3 days in advance of arrival (i.e. change made by 5:00 pm PST on Wednesday for a Saturday reservation).
  • Changes to an advance reservation made inside 5:00 pm PST 3 days in advance of arrival AND prior to 5:00 pm PST 1 day prior to arrival are subject to a $50 change fee (i.e. changes for a Saturday reservation from 5:01 pm PST Wednesday through 5:00 pm PST Friday are subject to the $50 change fee).
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
  • Advance reservations may be cancelled and refunded if made prior to 5:00 pm PST 3 days in advance of arrival for a cancellation fee of $20 (i.e. cancellation made by 5:00 pm PST on Wednesday for a Saturday reservation).
  • NO cancellations or refunds are permitted after 5:00 pm PST 3 days in advance of arrival. See above for permitted changes subject to a $50 change fee.
  • Advance reservation “no-shows” or changes and cancellations after 5:00 pm PST 1 day prior to arrival will be subject to full forfeiture.
  • Only in the event of a resort-wide CLOSURE will the above policy terms be subject to review and modification at the sole discretion of Sugar Bowl | Royal Gorge.