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Snowsports School

Ready to hit the slopes for the first time or looking to hone your skills but not sure which program is the best fit? Check out all the great ski and snowboard lesson programs we offer below.


Private Lessons

Individualized instruction is the best way to progress and learn. Our experienced instructors can tailor a lesson to meet your goals and take your skills to the next level. Rentals and lift access (RFID) are sold separately.

Who: Ages 3+ and any level of skier or snowboarder.

For questions about lessons, please email snowsports@blacktailmountain.com


Group Lessons

Group lessons are offered at the Ticket Window Only for both skiing and snowboarding. Whether it’s your first time on snow or you are an experienced learner, we will help take you to the next level. These are 90-minute classes, offered daily as available. Lessons must be purchased at least 30 minutes prior to the lesson time.

Group Basic:

  • Includes a 90-minute lesson for all levels of skiers (ages 5+) and snowboarders (ages 8+).
  • Lift access and rentals are sold separately.
    Purchase all lessons at the Ticket Window first come, first served.
  • Lessons go out at 9:30am, 11:45am, and 2:00pm

Skill Builder Package:

  • Includes a 90-minute lesson for all levels of skiers (ages 5+) and snowboarders (ages 8+)
  • Full-day rental, and full-day lift access included.
  • Purchase all lessons at the Ticket Window first come, first served.
  • Lessons go out at 9:30am, 11:45am, and 2:00pm

For questions about lessons, please email snowsports@blacktailmountain.com.


2024/2025 Programs

Lesson Program registration for the 2024/2025 winter season is now open!

We offer a variety of lesson programs for all ages and skill levels. Alpine Bambis is perfect for beginner and novice 4-year-old skiers, featuring one-hour ski-only lessons. For children aged 5-7, we have the Alpine Young Fawns and Snowboard Young Fawns programs, offering two-hour lessons. Older kids can join Alpine Young Blacktails and Snowboard Young Blacktails for more extensive three-hour sessions, or the Young Bucks Technical Team and Cadets programs, which provide advanced training and junior instructor opportunities for ages 10-15. Explore our programs to find the right fit for your child!

For full Program information, click the link below.


Ladies Clinics

What could be more fun than a ladies’ day on the slopes of Blacktail?! Ladies Clinics are a great way to make new friends while improving turns on your favorite runs. Come and ski in a supportive and fun group with our PSIA certified instructors. These clinics are great for those who have experience skiing but are looking to hone some skills, increase your confidence, get outside and have fun! At the end of the afternoon, we invite you up to Muley’s Bar & Grill (located on the 3rd floor of The Lodge) to share a drink together (on us) and enjoy a live performance by local artists each week for our Mountaintop Music from 3pm until 5pm. Ladies Clinics are every Friday through March.