Ski & Snowboard Lessons 2020-2021
Starting Monday, March 8, 2021. Simcoe/Muskoka is in the RED-CONTROL zone effective 12:01 a.m. and will be able to offer lesson requests again starting Wednesday, Mar. 10th. Please read below for the instructions on how to request a lesson. Thank you!
Please refer to our Opening Plan/Covid-19 Policies to learn about the changes we’ve made to our operations this winter.
Ski & Snowboard Private Lessons
Our certified snow pros will guide you through easy-to-understand steps guaranteed to improve your ski or snowboard skills. Get expert one-on-one instruction, from beginner to expert level.
For the weekend and holiday lessons, please book ahead. (Drop-ins are welcome, but instructors may not be always available. Pre-registering is strongly recommended.) Weekday lessons are by appointment only.
Lessons are available at 9:45am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm and 3:00pm.
| 12 Years and Under | 13 Years and Over | |
| 1 Hour Lesson per person | $80.00 | $85.00 |
| Additional person | $30.00 | $30.00 |
(All prices subject to HST)
Covid-19 Protocol
All lesson participants will be required to wear a mask/face coverings at all times during their lessons. We will ask people waiting for their lesson to please maintain social distance until the lesson supervisor has checked them in and paired them up with their instructor(s). Social distancing will be required at all times during, and if instructors need to assist a student personal protective equipment must be worn. Groups will be kept smaller in size and whenever possible group membership should be kept inside your social bubble.
Parent & Tot Lesson
One-hour of ski instruction with a qualified instructor for tot age 3-5. The accompanying parent must be able to ski in control and assist his or her child. This program is designed for parents to continue to work with their child even after the lesson is over.
One-hour lesson $90.00
(All prices subject to HST)
Lift Tickets and Rental Equipment are not included with Private or Parent & Tot lessons.
Please visit the Rates and Rentals pages for details.
Covid-19 Protocol
All lesson participants will be required to wear a mask/face coverings at all times during their lessons. We will ask people waiting for their lesson to please maintain social distance until the lesson supervisor has checked them in and paired them up with their instructor(s). Social distancing will be required at all times during, and if instructors need to assist a student personal protective equipment must be worn. Groups will be kept smaller in size and whenever possible group membership should be kept inside your social bubble.
Discover Ski and Snowboard Packages
Due to covid protocols, these packages are not available at the moment.
Discover skiing and snowboarding packages are perfect for first-time Skiers or Snowboarders.
All packages include a 2-hour beginner lesson, a rental package including a helmet & a two-hour lift ticket. Upgrade your lift ticket for $29.00 after your successful lesson. Pre-registration is necessary.
For first-time skiers or snowboarders only.
Weekends/Christmas/March Break at 9:45 am or 12:30 pm when available.
Please use the “Request a Lesson” button below to start the sign-up process.
Available for those 10 years old and up ONLY!
Discover Group Lesson – Minimum Lesson Size is 4 people.
$85.00 per person
Covid-19 Protocol
All lesson participants will be required to wear a mask/face coverings at all times during their lessons. We will ask people waiting for their lesson to please maintain social distance until the lesson supervisor has checked them in and paired them up with their instructor(s). Social distancing will be required at all times during, and if instructors need to assist a student personal protective equipment must be worn. Groups will be kept smaller in size and whenever possible group membership should be kept inside your social bubble.
Refund policy:
- Season passes are refundable for medical reasons only. 100% refund to December 10; 50% refund to January 1; 25% refund to February 29; no refunds will be issued after March 1.
- Refunds for medical reasons must be supported by a doctor’s certificate. All refunds will be considered after written notice and all passes are returned to the Customer Service desk.
- Camp lessons are refundable if cancelled 7 days prior to camp start. This is required to allow us to resell the spot. Participants who cannot continue due to illness or injury will be allowed a credit equal to the pro-rated value of the remaining lesson(s) in the form of a Hidden Valley Highlands gift certificate.
- Private/semi-private/group lessons are refundable if cancelled 72 hrs before the lesson time. No refund or credit will be given to participants that elect to miss their lessons for any reason. Cancelled lessons are subject to a $15.00 administration fee per lesson regardless of how far in advance the lesson is cancelled.
- Camps and lessons are held in all weather conditions. Refunds are not issued due to weather unless Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area cancels the camp or lesson.
- Refund requests may be faxed to (705-789-7140), by email (info@skihiddenvalley.ca) or by bringing in a letter in person to Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area.
- Telephone conversations with Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area employees do not constitute an official refund request.
- All non-lesson refunds (camps, passes, etc.) are subject to a $25.00 administration fee.
- Should the Government of Ontario, Ministry of Health, and/or other provincial or local public health authorities require/force the closure of regular ski resort operations at Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area (HVHSA) for longer than a 14-day consecutive period due to COVID19 State of Emergency guidelines; HVHSA will extend to its Night, Mid-Week and 3X3 Combo Season Pass holders a pro-rated refund. This refund will be calculated on the percentage of days that HVHSA is open compared to the total number of forecast days of operation. This refund will not be issued until after the end of the forecast regular season on March 28, 2021.
Refund Exclusions:
• Refunds will not be issued for weather, travel or snow conditions, an act of God, disregard for Alpine Responsibility Code or violation of Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area safety rules or Pass terms of use.
Refund Process:
• Refund requests may be faxed to (705-789-7140), by email (info@skihiddenvalley.ca) or by bringing in a letter in person to Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area.
• Telephone conversations with Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area employees do not constitute an official refund request.