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8 weeks | ages 4 – 5 | all ability levels

(Lift tickets oR SEASON PASS are required and must be purchased separately for all 8-week programs)

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ski + Snowboard beginner to intermediate program | L1,l2

Give your little one a fun and exciting introduction to skiing or snowboarding! This one-hour session is designed for our youngest riders, with plenty of sliding and beginner-friendly activities to build confidence, coordination and a love for the slopes. Riders start on the flats of our beginner area before progressing to the magic carpet when they’re ready, with support from our friendly Snow School instructors and parent involvement encouraged. For added convenience, drop-off is available at the beginner hill, where a Snow School supervisor will greet you and take care of sign-in. Perfect for Never-Evers and Level 1–2 riders.

SKI | BEGINNER – INTERMEDIATE (L1 – L2)

Day

beginner – intermediate ski PROGRAM dates

timeslots (1hr)

Price

WEDNESDAYS

Wed Jan 6th – Feb 24th, 2027

6:00PM – 7:00PM

$499.00

SATURDAYS

Sat Jan 9th – Mar 6th, 2027 – SOLD OUT

9:30AM – 10:30AM

$499.00

SATURDAYS

Sat Jan 9th – Mar 6th, 2027 – SOLD OUT 10:45AM – 11:45AM $499.00

SATURDAYS

Sat Jan 9th – Mar 6th, 2027

12:45PM – 1:45PM

$499.00

SATURDAYS

Sat Jan 9th – Mar 6th, 2027

2:00PM – 3:00PM

$499.00

SUNDAYS

Sun Jan 10th – Mar 7th, 2027

9:30AM – 10:30AM

$499.00

SUNDAYS

Sun Jan 10th – Mar 7th, 2027 – SOLD OUT

10:45AM – 11:45AM $499.00

SUNDAYS

Sun Jan 10th – Mar 7th, 2027

12:45PM – 1:45PM

$499.00

SUNDAYS

Sun Jan 10th – Mar 7th, 2027

2:00PM – 3:00PM

$499.00

Please note: classes do not run over the Family Day Weekend

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SNOWBOARD | BEGINNER – INTERMEDIATE (L1 – L2)

Day

beginner – intermediate snowboard PROGRAM dates

timeslots (1hr)

Price

WEDNESDAYS

Wed Jan 6th – Feb 24th, 2027

6:00PM – 7:00PM

$499.00

SATURDAYS

Sat Jan 9th – Mar 6th, 2027

9:30AM – 10:30AM

$499.00

SATURDAYS

Sat Jan 9th – Mar 6th, 2027 10:45AM – 11:45AM $499.00

SATURDAYS

Sat Jan 9th – Mar 6th, 2027

12:45PM – 1:45PM

$499.00

SATURDAYS

Sat Jan 9th – Mar 6th, 2027

2:00PM – 3:00PM

$499.00

SUNDAYS

Sun Jan 10th – Mar 7th, 2027

9:30AM – 10:30AM

$499.00

SUNDAYS

Sun Jan 10th – Mar 7th, 2027

10:45AM – 11:45AM $499.00

SUNDAYS

Sun Jan 10th – Mar 7th, 2027

12:45PM – 1:45PM

$499.00

SUNDAYS

Sun Jan 10th – Mar 7th, 2027

2:00PM – 3:00PM

$499.00

Please note: classes do not run over the Family Day Weekend

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ski + Snowboard advanced program | L3+

Designed for Level 3+ skiers and snowboarders ready to build their skills, confidence and independence on the slopes! Midweek sessions offer a shorter after-school format, while weekend programs provide more time on snow to learn and progress. Riders will be assessed during the first week to ensure they’re placed with a compatible group. Participants must be able to put on their own equipment, have experience using the chairlift and confidently ski or snowboard green runs independently. The season wraps up with a special team event to celebrate their progress and new friendships!

SKI | ADVANCED (L3+)

Day

advanced ski PROGRAM dates

timeslots

Price

WEDNESDAYS

Wed Jan 6th – Feb 24th, 2027

6:00PM – 7:30PM

$549.00

SATURDAYS

Sat Jan 9th – Mar 6th, 2027

10:00AM – 12:00PM

$699.00

SATURDAYS

Sat Jan 9th – Mar 6th, 2027 1:00PM – 3:00PM $699.00

SUNDAYS

Sun Jan 10th – Mar 7th, 2027

10:00AM – 12:00PM

$699.00

SUNDAYS

Sun Jan 10th – Mar 7th, 2027

1:00PM – 3:00PM

$699.00

Please note: classes do not run over the Family Day Weekend

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SNOWBOARD | ADVANCED (L3+)

Day

advanced snowboard PROGRAM dates

timeslots

Price

SATURDAYS

Sat Jan 9th – Mar 6th, 2027

10:00AM – 12:00PM

$699.00

SUNDAYS

Sun Jan 10th – Mar 7th, 2027

10:00AM – 12:00PM

$699.00

Please note: classes do not run over the Family Day Weekend

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*All prices plus HST

Is the program you’re looking for full?

Don’t worry, there may still be a chance to join! Call or email Guest Services to be added to the waitlist.

We also release new spots regularly, so be sure to check back often for updated availability.

Guest Services: 705-835-2790 ext. 1344

guestservices@horseshoeresort.com


What you Need to Know

Students should meet outside the main chalet beside the Après Patio stage. Signs will indicate gathering points for each program (i.e. Snowflakes, High Flyers, etc.). Please wait at the appropriate sign where an instructor will meet you. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program start time to ensure you can locate the appropriate group and meet your instructor. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, please report to the Lessons desk at guest services and they will radio a supervisor who can connect you with your group.
Lift tickets are not included in the program price. Please make sure your child has a valid lift ticket or seasons pass when they begin their program. Students will not be permitted on the lifts until they have a valid pass/ticket. Parents will be called to come back to get their child and attain a ticket if they do not have one. No time will be made up for forgotten passes/tickets. All lesson participants must have a season pass or lift ticket valid during the timeslot of their lesson. Example: a 5 Day | 7 Night season pass is not valid during Saturday morning lessons. We highly recommend purchasing all 8 lift tickets at once. Ask our team about this option when booking 8-week programs. Please note, Horseshoe Valley Resort uses RFID cards for lift tickets & season passes. Learn more
Within each program, students will have varied abilities and will therefore be grouped with others at a similar ability level. The first week will be used for assessing the students and making sure everyone is in the correct group. If a student is in a group too hard for them or that is below their abilities, they will be moved accordingly to ensure they get the most out of their program. Ability levels are organized by colour (see chart below).
Within each program, students are assessed and grouped with the same ability level to ensure they get the most out of their program. Please use the table below to help identify the level you or your child may be during lessons.
Please note that lessons do not run over the Family Day Weekend.
Helmets are mandatory for students of all ages in our Snow School programs. Students should come prepared for their ski or snowboard lesson with skis/snowboard, ski boots/snowboard boots, ski poles (if applicable) and a helmet. Students should wear proper snowpants, a winter jacket, gloves or mittens, and other close-fitting garments as necessary for the conditions. Dangling scarves or other loose garments should not be worn as they pose a risk for the student and other adventurers.
A minimum 5 participants are required for programs to run for the season. All prices are subject to applicable HST and resort fees. A parent/guardian must remain on site during lessons for those ages 12 or under. Please review our full terms and conditions.

 

Ski Ability Levels

Skill level

Colour

Attributes

Beginner

RED | L1

Student has never skied before

GREEN | L2

Student has skied before and is comfortable on beginner terrain (Green trails). 

They should be able to:

  • Stop and turn both ways linking snowplow turns
  • Walk and climb uphill with skis on
  • Get up unassisted
  • These students are ready for the chairlift

Intermediate 

BLUE | L3

Student has taken lessons for one season or is able to do all of  the following: 

  • Able to stop & turn linking mixed radius snowplow turns
  • Ski Green runs while in a wide parallel stance
  • Working on or able to do “hockey stops”
  • Use chair lifts without assistance
  • These students are ready for Blue terrain

Advanced 

BLACK | L4

Student has taken lessons or is able to do all of the following:

  • Can stop and link parallel turns on blue terrain 
  • Skis parallel on black terrain with pole plants. 
  • Turn shape is symmetrical and rhythmical.
  • Can carve turns on blue runs with edging at the fall line

 

Snowboard Ability Levels

Skill level

Colour

Attributes

Beginner

RED | L1

Student has never snowboarded before

GREEN | L2

Student has snowboarded before, are comfortable on beginner terrain (Green trails) and can do the following:

They should be able to:

  • Straight run and stop
  • Toeside & Heelside slipping and pendulum controlling speed and direction
  • Walk and climb uphill with snowboard on
  • Get up unassisted
  • Use beginner carpets. These students are ready for the chairlift

Intermediate 

BLUE | L3

Student has taken lessons for one season or is able to do all of  the following: 

  • Able to stop & link toeside and heelside turns
  • Complete varied radius turns on both toe and heel side
  • 360 flat spins
  • Confidence at higher speeds
  • Comfortable on varied terrain, bumps and rollers
  • Use chair lifts without assistance
  • These students are ready for Blue terrain

Advanced 

BLACK | L4

Student has taken lessons or is able to do all of the following:

  • Can carve, increasing edge angle
  • Can do switch turns (riding with opposite foot forward) and ride at moderate speed
  • Comfortable on Black terrain

*All prices plus HST