First Timer Lesson Program for Skiers & Snowboarders

Lessons at Lincoln Peak

• Ages: Adults and teens over 13 years
• Ski/Ride, Ability: First Timers ONLY
• Lesson Type: Group Lesson
• Cancellation Policy: Click here for details.
• Starting Point: The Farmhouse at Lincoln Peak
• Contact Info: 888-651-4827, skiandrideschool@sugarbush.com
• At Sugarbush, we love introducing people to our sport and showing them how much fun it can be!

• At Sugarbush, we know that once you get the feel for sliding on snow, you'll be hooked. To help you discover the joy we all can find in skiing and riding, we offer our award-winning First Timer to Life Timer program. The program includes:

  • Rental of specially-designed beginner equipment
  • A 3-lesson series to take you from fitting and getting comfortable with the equipment, to sliding on snow for the first time, to making first turns and using lifts
  • Lift access in our beginner areas during the first lesson
  • Second and third lessons include upgraded lift passes
  • Includes a FREE Sugarbush All-Mountain Season Pass for the remainder of the 2012-13 winter season upon completion of the First Timer program**

  We’re excited to introduce you to our sports at Sugarbush!

  Lessons and Packages 2012/13	Prices
  Three-Day First Timer Package	$255 per person
  First Lesson Only	$99 per person
  Second Lesson Only	$105 per person
  Third Lesson Only	$115 per person

  Available for individual sale and cannot be taken multiple times by an individual unless deemed appropriate by the instructor.
  
  ** 2012/13 All Mountain Season Pass offer available only to those who had never skied or snowboarded prior to completing the three-day First Timer to Life Timer Package. Offer will be withdrawn from those with prior experience.

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  FIRST TIME SKIERS/SNOWBOARDERS - Lesson #1

  Includes:  Beginner area ticket (Welcome Mat, Village Double), and high quality, beginner-friendly equipment rentals. Meeting Place: The Farmhouse Lesson Meeting Place at Lincoln Peak. Start times:  Morning: 9:15 AM equipment fitting, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM lesson. Afternoon: 12:15 PM equipment fitting, 1:00-3:00 PM lesson (available daily).

  Example of your abilities:

  • This is my first time ever.
  • It has been so long ago that I really need to start at the beginning.  
  • I would like to learn about proper dress, putting on boots and equipment, the winter on-snow environment and on-snow basics like walking around, riding a surface lift, making turns, speed control and stopping.

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  FIRST TIME SKIERS/SNOWBOARDERS - Lesson #2

  Includes:  Mid-mountain lift access (Village Double and Gate House lifts) and rentals. Meeting Place: The Farmhouse Lesson Meeting Place at Lincoln Peak. Start Times: Morning: 9:45 AM meet, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM lesson. Afternoon:12:45 PM meet, 1:00-3:00 PM lesson.

  Example of your abilities:

  • I can ride the Welcome Mat surface lift.
  • (Skiers) I can slide down an easy Green run making linked turns (kind of) and stop.
  • (Skiers) It’s time for me to learn how to ride a chair lift.
  • (Snowboarders) I can toe skid and heel skid.
  • (Snowboarders) I can traverse and I am trying to learn how to link my turns.

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  FIRST TIME SKIERS/SNOWBOARDERS - Lesson #3

  Includes:  All-mountain lift access and rentals. Meeting Place: The Farmhouse Lesson Meeting Place at Lincoln Peak. Start Times: Morning: 9:45 AM meet, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM lesson. Afternoon:12:45 PM meet, 1:00-3:00 PM lesson.

  Example of your abilities:

  • (Skiers) I can now ride the Village Double Lift.
  • (Skiers) I am starting to feel comfortable on green slopes.
  • (Skiers) Take me to the next level! What’s this Wedge Christie thing all about?
  • (Snowboarders) I would like to ride the Village Double Lift.
  • (Snowboarder) I am working on linking my turns.
  • (Snowboarder) I would like to learn how to control my speed on Green terrain.

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  IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FIRST TIMERS

  When is the best time of year to take a First Timer Lesson?

  Sugarbush has blessed by Mother Nature with plentiful natural snow, which comdined with our exceptional snowmaking and grooming provides us with some of the most reliable conditions for skiing and riding in Vermont. If the weather at home leaves you concerned about conditions or you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to call our reservations desk at 888.651.4827 for specific information.

  What if I have equipment and/or a lift ticket?

  Here at Sugarbush, our friendly rental staff has beginner-specific equipment to help make your first experience on snow easier, more fun, and more successful. If you are bringing equipment with you to Sugarbush, our coaches can assist you in making sure that your equipment fits and functions well and is appropriate for you. Though our First Timer package includes lift tickets for each day, pricing is available for those guests arriving with a pre-purchased lift ticket.

  What to wear and how to prepare for your First Timer Lesson:

  • Water resistant snow pants and jacket suitable to weather and temperature
  • One pair of socks (polyester or ski designed socks)
  • Active-wear long underwear (anything cotton is NOT A GOOD IDEA)
  • Gloves or mittens (mittens better when cold)
  • Helmet (strongly recommended, available for purchase in the Adventure Gear Shop)
  • Goggles or sunglasses, hat (if not wearing a helmet), neck gaiter or face mask, sunscreen
  • Get a good night’s sleep, eat a hearty breakfast, and be ready to smile!