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 
• Rental Package: $25
• 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 for One Hour Lesson
• $40 Per Person for Two Hour Lesson
  • Participants must be at the same ability level

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!

• Ages: 6+
• Times: Lesson availability is subject to instructor availability!

Interested in a Lesson?

• Call (608)-788-0044 Or Email snowsports@mtlacrosse.com to get more information & book!

Adaptive Day Dates: January 12, February 8 & 9

Be the first to take a Ski or Snowboard lesson at Mt. La Crosse this season!

The Early Bird Lesson Program is made for students who are NEW to skiing or snowboarding (never skied/snowboarded before, or learning on the bunny hill).

This lesson program is used to teach our new instructors how to instruct! The participant’s lesson will be taught by a senior instructor along with a new instructor shadowing the lesson…twice the fun!

Jump on this great opportunity to get a quality lesson and rental package at a great cost…Early bird gets the worm!

• Dates: December 7th & 8th 
• Times: 1pm & 2pm
• Ages: 5+
• Ability: Never skied/snowboarded before or learning on bunny hill!
• Cost: $50 ($30 Lesson + $20 rentals!)

Ages: 6 – 10

Times: Holidays, Saturdays & Sundays 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

• Level: Beginner 
• Ages: 6 & up
• Learning objective: Learn the basics of ski techniques and foundational skills that will allow your skier to become more independent and provide a good base for future racing.
• Skills Required: Stopping, turning, comfortable on green runs & learning on blue runs, ability to ride chairlift unassisted, willing to explore new/difficult 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

• 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:  *Graduate of Polar Pals or proficient in Polar Pals required skills (see Polar Pals)
• Comfortable on blue runs & learning on black runs, willing to explore advanced terrain, and interested in learning racing specific skills 
• 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

• Level: Beginner
• Ages: 7 & up
• Learning Objective: Learn the techniques in carving, speed control and building confidence on the slopes
• Skills Required:  Stopping, turning, comfortable on green runs & learning on blue runs, ability to ride chairlift unassisted, willing to explore new/difficult terrain 
• 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.

• 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!

Introduction to Skiing or Snowboarding is your gateway to enjoying the thrill of the slopes in a supportive, fun, and encouraging environment! Whether you’re a complete beginner or have limited experience, this program is designed to help you build confidence, learn the basics, and have fun while discovering the joys of skiing and boarding! 

Bring some friends along for the fun or sign-up solo, either way you’ll be guided by experienced, patient instructors who are passionate about helping adult learners master the fundamentals of skiing and snowboarding  

If you are NEW to skiing or snowboarding, enjoy a beginner group ski or board lesson at a discounted rate for Mt. La Crosse’s Learn to Ski & Board Week! 

• Dates: December 16^th – 20^th  
• Times: 3pm & 4pm  
• Ages: 10+ 
• Price: $52  

The $52 package includes ski or snowboard rental, a lift ticket for the duration of the lesson, and a 1-hour beginner group lesson.  

*Half-priced lift tickets are available for the remainder of your stay!