Ski & Snowboard Lessons 2020-2021
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Proof of vaccination is required for all participants in snow school lessons and programs ages 12 and up.
Please click here to read the full Dec.1st statement from our Snow School.
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 to improve your skiing or snowboarding skills. Get skilled one-on-one instruction for beginners to experts.
Each Private Lesson includes a complimentary Lesson Lift Ticket for the lesson participant.
During the lesson, the Lesson Lift Ticket is valid for all lifts at the discretion of the instructor. Outside of the lesson, the ticket is valid only on the Handle Tow.
You have the option to upgrade to a full area, 9am – 4pm lift ticket for $38.00/ person before or after the lesson at Guest Services. The upgrade lift ticket is not available for children 5 & Under.
For weekend and holiday lessons, please book ahead. (Drop-ins are welcome, but instructors may not always be available. Pre-registering is strongly recommended.) Weekday lessons are by appointment only.
Rental Equipment is NOT included with Private Lessons. Please visit our Rentals page for details.
Private lessons are available at 9:45am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm and 3:00pm.
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Ages 6 and up |
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| 1 Hour Lesson per person with Lesson Lift Ticket included. |
$90.00 |
| Additional person in a lesson with Lesson Lift Ticket included (max 3 persons) |
$45.00 |
| 2 Hour Lesson per person with Lesson Lift Ticket included. |
$170.00 |
| Additional person in a 2-hr lesson with Lesson Lift Ticket included (max 3 persons) |
$80.00 |
| Lift Ticket Upgrade to all lifts and all-terrain |
$38.00 per person |
(All prices are subject to HST)
Rental Equipment is NOT included with Private Lessons. Please visit our Rentals page for details.
Ski and Snowboard Lessons are currently sold out for the Family Day Weekend, (Friday, Feb. 18th, Saturday, Feb. 19th, Sunday, Feb. 20th and Monday, Feb. 21st).
A Waitlist is NOT available at this time.
Thank you!
Booking Payment Process
After sending your lesson request through the link above, our snow school team will review your request and make sure we have an appropriate instructor available. Once we have confirmed the details of your lesson, we will send you an invoice with a link to a pre-loaded cart in our online store for you to pay for your lesson(s). Please add any additional lift tickets and rentals before checking out.
Covid-19 Protocol
Proof of vaccination is required for all participants in snow school lessons and programs ages 12 and up.
All lesson participants will be required to wear a mask/face covering 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 lessons, 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.
Please click here to read the full Dec.1st statement from our Snow School.
Parent & Tot Private Lessons 2021-2022
One hour of ski instruction with a qualified instructor for tots ages 3-5, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Accompanying adults must be able to ski or ride in control and assist their child. This program is designed to give parents the skills to continue to ski/ ride with their child/children after the lesson is over. Instructors will share tools for assisting your child on the hill and lifts, and games and tactics to make skiing or snowboarding fun for the whole family
Parent and Tot Private Lessons include a complimentary 5-and-Under lift ticket and a complimentary Lesson Lift Ticket for the accompanying adult.
During the lesson, the Lesson Lift Ticket is valid for all lifts at the discretion of the instructor. Outside of the lesson, the ticket is valid only on the Handle Tow.
You have the option to upgrade to a full area, 9am – 4pm lift ticket for $38.00/ person before or after the lesson at Guest Services.
| One-hour lesson Parent and Tot Private Lesson with 5 and under and Lesson Lift Ticket | $99.00 |
| Lift Ticket Upgrade to all lifts and all-terrain | $38.00 |
(All prices subject to HST)
Rental Equipment is NOT included with Private Lessons. Please visit our Rentals page for details.
Booking Payment Process
After sending your lesson request through the link above, our snow school team will review your request and make sure we have an appropriate instructor available. Once we have confirmed the details of your lesson, we will send you an invoice with a link to a pre-loaded cart in our online store for you to pay for your lesson(s). Please add any additional lift tickets and rentals before checking out.
Rental Equipment is not included with Parent & Tot lessons. Please visit our Rentals page for details. Please note that we do not have rental snowboard equipment available for smaller tots, please check with our rental department or bring your own gear.
Covid-19 Protocol
Proof of vaccination is required for all participants in snow school lessons and programs ages 12 and up.
All lesson participants will be required to wear a mask/face covering 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 lessons, 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION –
All participants in lessons aged 12 and older must provide proof of vaccination upon check-in prior to the start of their lessons or programs.
Please note, your lesson is not secured until payment has been received. Pay your invoice as soon as you receive it.
Private, Semi-Private and Parent & Tot Lessons:
- Rental equipment, if needed, MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE online at https://skihiddenvalley.ca/store/
- All Private, Semi-Private and Parent & Tot Lessons include a Lesson Lift Ticket for each lesson participant (including the accompanying adult in Parent & Tot lessons). During the lesson, the Lesson Lift Ticket is valid for all lifts at the discretion of the instructor. Outside of the lesson, the ticket is valid only on the Handle Tow.
- You have the option to upgrade to a full area, 9am – 4pm lift ticket for $38.00 + HST per person on the day of at Guest Services.
- Children aged 5 and under will receive a 9am – 9pm 5 and under ticket
- Please arrive at least 1 hour before your lesson to check-in for your lesson, pick up your Lift Ticket(s) and, if necessary, be fitted for your rental equipment. There may be longer waits for lift tickets and rentals around 9:30 am and 12:00 pm. Consider arriving an hour and a half early on weekends and holidays.
- You may reschedule your lesson up to 72 hrs before the lesson time. Within 72 hrs, rescheduling is only available for medical reasons. Medical documentation is required.
- Lessons are refundable if cancelled 72 hrs before the lesson time. Cancelled lessons are subject to a $15.00 administration fee per lesson regardless of how far in advance the lesson is cancelled.
- See the full refund policy below
Camps and Programs:
- All camp and program participants require a valid lift ticket or season pass which may be purchased as a program add-on.
- On the first day, please arrive at least 1 hour before your lesson to check-in for your lesson, pick up your Lift Ticket(s) and, if necessary, be fitted for your rental equipment.
- Groups will leave promptly at the lesson start time. Please arrive on snow 5-10 mins before the lesson start time each day.
- Camp and program lessons are refundable if cancelled 7 days prior to camp start. This is required to allow us to resell the spot. Cancelled lessons are subject to a $25.00 administration fee per participant regardless of how far in advance the lesson is cancelled.
- Camp and program 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.
- See the full refund policy below.
Refund policy:
- Camps and lessons are held in all weather conditions. No refund or credit will be given to participants that elect to miss their lessons for any reason including but not limited to:
- Weather, travel and snow conditions (unless Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area cancels the camp or lesson)
- an act of God
- Violation of the Alpine Responsibility Code
- Violation of Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area safety rules or Pass terms of use
- Refunds for medical reasons including public health orders to isolate must be supported by medical documentation. All refunds will be considered after written notice is submitted to the Snow School.
Refund policy:
- Season passes are refundable for medical reasons only. 100% refund to December 10; 50% refund to January 1; 25% refund to February 28; 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.
- 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 must 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 27, 2022.
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 sent to leslie@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.