Where do lessons meet?

All lessons meet on snow at the Ski School Meeting Place, located at the base of the Learning Center Quad.

Do lessons include rentals and lift tickets?

No. Rentals and lift tickets are not included with lessons. These can be purchased in advance online.

Can my children join a group lesson?

Yes. We offer a two-hour morning group lesson and a full-day lesson for children ages 4–10. Check-in is at 9:45 am, and lessons begin at 10:00 am on Fridays, Saturdays, and select holidays.

Does the full-day program include lunch?

Yes. Lunch is included in the full-day program.

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Alpine Ski & Snowboard Lessons

Build Your Skills on the Slopes

The Bretton Woods Ski and Snowboard School is proud to offer expert instruction from our PSIA and AASI-certified ski and snowboard instructors. Strengthen your abilities with private, semi-private, and group lessons tailored to your needs.

- Participants must have a lift ticket or season pass visible before the lesson starts.
- Please meet at the Ski School Meeting Place 10 minutes prior to your lesson ready to go.
- Children must be at least four years old and able to use the restroom on their own.
- Please see info below and store for lesson-specific information.
For full Terms & Conditions including cancellation, please view our Cancellation & Refund Policies page here.

Booking Lessons

Lessons do not include lift tickets unless otherwise noted. Please note that while a limited number of same-day lessons are available, we strongly recommend booking your lesson in advance.

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Kids Lessons

From group to private lessons, our programs help kids, starting at four years old, build confidence and have fun on the snow. Group lessons focus on skill development through play and progression, with small class sizes and instructors who make learning exciting and approachable. For a more individualized approach, private lessons provide one-on-one coaching in skiing or riding, designed to match each child’s pace and comfort level.

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Group of young children in taking a ski lesson on a snowy slope, guided by instructors at Bretton Woods.

A ski instructor helps a young student balance on skis near the lodge at Bretton Woods.

Adult Learn to Ski & Ride

Discover the thrill of skiing or snowboarding in a supportive group setting designed for first-timers. Our two-hour group lesson includes equipment and a Learning Center lift ticket. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the basics, from getting comfortable on your gear to learning how to slide, turn, and stop. You’ll gain confidence, meet new people, and take your first steps toward a lifetime of winter fun.

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Private Lessons

Need a little extra one-on-one coaching? Our private ski and snowboard lessons allow you to focus on what matters to you, whether that’s learning the basics, improving your form, or levelling up to take on more challenging runs.

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A snowboarder carves through fresh snow on the mountain slope at Bretton Woods.

The Half-Day & The Full-Day

Take your skiing to the next level with a lesson tailored to skiers and riders ages seven and older. The Half-Day Lesson is from 9 AM to 12 PM and offers personalized coaching, while the Full-Day is from 9 AM to 3 PM and provides instruction for up to four people, perfect for building skills, exploring new terrain, or refining technique on steeps and trees. Each session includes two short breaks for rest and refueling, and participants should be at the same ability level.

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Three skiers carve down a snowy slope lined with tall evergreen trees covered in heavy snow at Bretton Woods.

All lessons meet on snow at the Ski School Meeting Place, located at the base of the Learning Center Quad. You should arrive 15 minutes prior to your lesson ready to go with your purchased lift tickets or season pass visible.
We offer multiple group lessons daily for children. Please visit the eStore for more info.
Adult Learn to Ski & Ride lessons include rentals and lift tickets for the Learning Center Quad only. The children’s full-day and half-day group lessons include lunch and a lift ticket. Rentals must be purchased separately. All other lessons require the purchase of lift tickets and/or rentals separate from the lesson.
- Red Zone: First time skiing or riding. Still working on turning and stopping.
- Learning Center Green: Turning and stopping in a wedge for skiers and heel and toe-side for snowboarders. Working on linking turns.
- Mountain Green: Linking turns and maintaining speed control on all green trails. Mountain Green riders must be able to link a variety of turns on all green and some blue terrain before moving to the Blue Zone.
- Blue Zone: I am skiing and riding mostly blue trails, using a variety of turn shapes to control my speed. I challenge myself with some black trails. Blue Zone must be able to ski and ride all blue and some black terrain before moving to the Black Zone.
- Black Zone: I am skiing parallel and riding a variety of black trails (bumps, trees, and steeps) and exploring basic freestyle movements.