Mt. La Crosse Lessons
Mt. La Crosse Snowsports is committed to providing a safe and fun learning environment for all participants and staff!
Please read through the SNOWSPORTS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES at the bottom of the page.
Taking a lesson can make the difference between a fun day on the slopes and a frustrating one.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL LESSONS.
Dates, times, prices, and programs are subject to change without notice.
2024-2025 Lesson Info & Pricing
Private Lessons
Ages: All ages
Times: Available during open hours with advanced reservations.
Lesson Length: One Hour & Two Hours Private Lessons offered!
Private lessons are individualized with one-on-one instruction to help you reach your goals more quickly!
- Complimentary lesson lift ticket for duration of lesson
- Half-price lift ticket offered after lesson for remainder of your stay!
- Discounted rentals during lesson
- Ski rental package: $21
- Snowboard rental package: $26
- Free helmet rental with private lessons!
Family Add-on
Make it a family outing! Add-on family members (ages 6+) to your private lesson if you are looking for a semi-private or small group lesson!
- $30 Per person
- Participants must be at the same ability level
One Hour Private Lesson | $71 |
Two Hour Private Lesson | $111 |
Season Passholders receive 15% off
Private Lessons!
One Hour Private Lesson Six Pack | $355 |
Buy 5, Get 6!
Adaptive Private Lessons
- Ages: 6+
- Times: Lesson availability is subject to instructor availability!
Downhill skiing is for everyone, and we want to help you get outside and on the snow this winter! Select instructors are available for private lessons every week and lesson costs are covered thanks to the support of the North American Squirrel Association (NASA). Call or email us at the information listed below to set up your ski lesson today!
Call (608)-788-0044 Or Email: snowsports@mtlacrosse.com
Adaptive Day Dates: January 12, February 1 & 2
Snow Bears
Ages: 6 – 10
Times: Holidays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Children will have fun learning in a supportive, kid-friendly environment for 3 hours! Students will enjoy the morning in a fun class based on ability, followed by lunch with their instructor, and then finish the day with more learning on the slopes!
- Ability classes: Bunny Hill class for Never Evers and Chair Lift class for beginners!
- A minimum of 3 participants, and a maximum of 8 participants to run each class.
- Classes are subject to change based on sign-up demand and instructor availability.
- Lift ticket is valid until 4pm for additional practice time
- At parents discretion, based on students ability to ski/board on their own
Lift, Lesson, Rental and Lunch | $105 |
Lift, Lesson, and Lunch | $88 |
*All lesson prices include tax
Snow Bears Six Pack | $525 |
Season Passholder Six Pack | $475 |
Snow Bears Six Pack – No Rentals | $440 |
Season Passholder Six Pack – No Rentals | $390 |
Polar Pals: First-Time Ski Racers
- Level: Beginner
- Ages: 6 & up
- Learning objective: Learn the basics of ski techniques that will provide a good base for future racing
- Skills Required: Stopping, turning, ability to ride all chairlifts unassisted, willing to explore terrain
- Dates: Saturdays starting January 4 – February 22
- (No Class February 15)
- Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Cost: $200
- Season Pass or valid daily lift ticket required to participate.
* Previously Hans’ Kids
Grizzly Gliders: Beginner – Intermediate Ski Racers
- Level: Intermediate
- Ages: 7 & up
- Learning Objective: Graduates of Polar Pals, that want to learn more about ski techniques and racing. Some NASTAR races included during class time to help gain some gate experience!
- Skills Required: Stopping, turning, ability to ride all chairlifts unassisted
- Dates: Saturdays starting January 4 – February 22
- (No Class February 15)
- Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- Cost: $240
- Season Pass or valid daily lift ticket required to participate.
* Previously Bamboo Bashers
Kacy’s Kids: First-Time Snowboard Racers
- Level: Beginner
- Ages: 7 & up
- Learning Objective: Learn the techniques in carving, speed control and building confidence on the slopes
- Skills Required: Stopping, turning, ability to ride chairlifts unassisted
- Dates: Saturdays starting January 4 – February 22
- (No Class February 15)
- Time:10 a.m. – 12p.m.
- Cost: $200
- Season Pass or valid daily lift ticket required to participate.
Saturday Series
- Ages: 10 and up!
- Instruction: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Practice: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Dates:
- January 4, 11 and 18
- February 1, 8 and 22
Learn how to ski or snowboard in a small group setting over 3 course dates! You’ll learn the skills it takes to get out on the slopes and get consistent practice to help those skills stick!
With this program you get access to:
- 3 Lift Tickets
- 3 Rental Packages
- 3 One Hour Lessons
- 6 hours of practice time!
Lift, Lesson and Ski Rental Package | $207 |
Lift, Lesson and Board Rental Package | $217 |
Lesson Procedures
- We encourage guests to come dressed and ready!
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of your lesson time.
- Check-in at the Ski School desk in the Sitzplatz with your barcode (from purchase email) to scan in and get tickets.
- If rentals are needed, you’ll be directed to the rentals lesson line to get geared up.
- Lesson takers will meet their instructor at the educational meeting place sign outside.
- All personal gear that isn’t needed for lessons will be left with parents, stored in the boardroom, or dropped off at vehicle before the start of lesson.
- To pick up participants at the end of the lesson time, please meet the instructor by the educational meeting place sign or discuss your pickup plan before the lesson begins.
Lesson Policies
- ALL CLASSES are subject to instructor availability.
- Mt. La Crosse reserves the right to reschedule or cancel any lessons for any reason at our discretion. In the case of a hill closure, lessons can be rescheduled or returned in full.
- Rescheduling Policy
- To reschedule lessons, please call (608) 788-0044 and ask for ski school. You must do so at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled lesson date. If you fail to do so, you will forfeit your lesson credit and the ability to reschedule.
- Cancellation Policy
- Cancel 48 hours or more prior to scheduled lesson date = Full lesson credit considered
- Cancel within 48 hours prior to scheduled lesson date = No lesson credit / No refund
- All lessons begin promptly at their designated times. Please allow enough time to arrange for lift tickets and equipment rentals prior to the lesson’s start time. Due to the size of the Resort and the number of children enrolled in our activities, we are not able to accommodate late arrivals.
- Mt. La Crosse does not issue credits, refunds, or exchanges for: No-shows, late arrivals, schedule conflicts, weather conditions, traffic, changing your mind, etc. Showing up late to a lesson is considered a no-show.
- Children must be completely potty-trained, able to communicate and willing to ski/ride in order to be enrolled in lessons.