Adult Lessons - Book Ski Day Lessons | Grouse Mountain - The Peak of Vancouver

Learn to ski or snowboard this winter at Grouse Mountain.

Ski Day Lessons (ages 7+)

Whether you are just learning or want to sharpen your skills for winter, the Grouse Mountain Snow School has a small group day lesson for you.

Dates:

Lessons run 7 days a week throughout the season and are 2 hours in length.

Times:

Weekdays through March 13: Mon-Fri 12pm

Spring Break March 16-27: 10:30am, 1:30pm

Weekdays March 30 through April 12: 1:30pm

Weekends: 10:30am, 1:30pm

Pricing	Adult (19-64)	Senior (65+)	Youth (12-18)	Child (7-12)
Lesson	55	55	55	55
Lesson + Lift	113	97	97	77
Lesson + Rental	94	80	91	78
Lesson + Rental + Lift	152	122	133	100

Ability Level

FAQ Display

+Level 1: Introduction to Ski

Introduction to the Alpine Responsibility Code
Able to put on and take off skis
Can stand, walk and climb on skis
Show good balance while straight running
Able to get up from a fallen position
Able to make a gliding snowplow
Able to make a snowplow stop
Can use the Magic Carpet

+ Level 2: Beginner Snowplow

Braking snowplow to control speed
Able to side step on any hill
Can turn legs to show direction change
Can link snowplow turns down Paradise Bowl
Can skate along flats
Able to get on and off chairlifts and understands chairlift safety
Skis under control at all times

+ Level 3: Basic Parallel

Can use turn shape to control speed on all green runs
Stands centered on skis
Skis in a small snowplow
Skis become parallel at the end of the turn
Can balance on turning leg
Demonstrates the ability to bend and extend legs
Introduced to side-slipping and edging skills
Can ski the Cut confidently

+ Level 4: Parallel Skiing

Can vary turn shape
Controls speed with usage of turns
Matching skis parallel in the middle of the turn
Can make a hockey stop
Introduced to ski poles
Able to ski Expo and Centennial in control
Can recite the Alpine Responsibility Code

+ Level 5: Intermediate/Advance Parallel

Linked rhythmical turns
Can release both edges simultaneously at the start of the turn
Can make a parallel turn on blue terrain
Can ski various conditions on blue terrain
Begin to make short turns
Introduced to beginner bumps
Various radius of turns

+ Level 6: Advance Parallel & Bumps

Can ski with control and confidence on Black Slopes
Vary turn shape to match terrain and snow conditions
Makes strong pole plants
Improving edging to carve more
Maintain balance throughout the turn
Skis short radius turns
Ski blue bumps in the fall line

To book a 2 hour private lesson or for more info please call 604.980.9311.

Announcements

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances around COVID-19, Grouse Mountain has suspended all resort operations until further notice. Please see our latest update for details. Should you have questions, please send them by email to guestservices@grousemountain.com and we will do our best to respond in a timely manner. You can also refer to our latest update regarding Passes & Snow School credits for further details. Please also watch our website for ongoing updates about our resort operations.
We thank you for your support during these challenging times and look forward to welcoming you back to Grouse Mountain as soon as possible.

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