Looking to become a skier or snowboarder?  Belleayre has some great packages to that comes with everything you need to get started.  We know how intimidating it can be to learn something new, so we designed this portion of our site to answer all of your many questions before you come to our mountain.  Make sure to check out our Beginners Guide to help prepare you for your fist day out on the slopes.

LEARN TO SKI WITH PARALLEL FROM THE START – Ski Only

INCLUDES BEGINNER LOWER MOUNTAIN LIFT TICKET, GROUP LESSON, & BEGINNER SKI RENTAL PACKAGE

This all-inclusive program is perfect for the first-time skier ages 13 & up! The package includes a beginner lift ticket, 1.5-hour class lesson, and beginner rental (110 cm learning skis). We highly recommend our 3-day program, which guarantees you'll get to the top of the mountain, plus you'll receive a Frequent Skier Card* giving you discounts and bring-a-friend perks all season long. *First day free is not included in the Frequent Skier Card for Parallel from the Start participants but all other discounts apply.

Lesson Times: Daily at 10am and 1pm.  Please plan on being at the lineup station 15 minutes prior to your lesson time.

1 Day Price: $79
3 Day Price: $169 - The 3 day program can be used non-consecutively anytime during the season at Belleayre, Gore and Whiteface mountains. 

LEARN TO SNOWBOARD – Snowboard Only

INCLUDES BEGINNER LOWER MOUNTAIN LIFT TICKET, GROUP LESSON, & SNOWBOARD RENTAL PACKAGE

Learn to snowboard with this all inclusive program designed to make snowboarding easy and fun for anyone ages 13 & up. We have a special approach and equipment that will teach you how to ride. This program includes a beginner lower mountain lift ticket, 90 minute group lesson, and snowboard rental. We highly recommend our 3-day program, and as an added bonus, upon completion you'll receive a Frequent Skier Card* giving you discounts and bring-a-friend perks all season long. *First day free is not included in the Frequent Skier Card for Learn to Snowboard participants but all other discounts apply.

Lesson Times: Daily at 10am and 1pm.  Please plan on being at the lineup station 15 minutes prior to your lesson time. 

1 Day Price: $79
3 Day Price: $169 - The 3 day program can be used non-consecutively anytime during season at Belleayre, Gore and Whiteface mountains.

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THE LEARNING ZONE FOR FIRST TIMERS – Ski or Snowboard

FOR FIRST TIME SKIERS & RIDERS THAT ALREADY HAVE THEIR EQUIPMENT AND LIFT TICKET

The Learning Zone is for first time skiers or snowboarders! Purchase a required mountain use ticket at the Discovery Lodge and add the learn-to-ski or learn-to-snowboard lesson.  Instructors in The Learning Circle will teach you the basics – your equipment, balance in motion, sliding, turning, control. Staff is available seven days a week to guide you through the Learning Zone stations. The Learning Zone is first come, first served.  Reservations are not required.

Lesson Times Weekends & Holidays: Groups form continuously between 10:00am and 2:00pm for a un-timed lesson.  Skiers & Snowboarders are free to progress at their own pace.
Lesson Times Midweek: Groups meet at 10am and 1pm and lessons last for 1½ hours.  Please plan on being at the lineup station 15 minutes prior to your lesson time.

Price: $33 

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PRIVATE LESSONS

This pro one-on-one session focuses on you, whatever your age or ability level in skiing, snowboarding, telemark skiing or cross-country. A private clinic can teach you the basics, help you advance to the next level, even correct a nagging problem. Work on something specific like high-performance moguls, steeps, glades, race techniques or the terrain park. Reservations are recommended and reservations are required for cross country lessons.

PRIVATE LESSON INFORMATION »