Learning Quickly One on One

Without a doubt, one-on-one instruction is the fastest way to improve your skills and lead you quickly to the next level! Your private instructor, who becomes a new-found friend before you realize it, will lead you quickly to higher achievement. All levels of skiers and snowboarders can benefit from the years of experience from some of the most highly skilled and professional instructors in the country.

Dollar vs Baldy: Pick a Mountain, Any Mountain

We offer private lessons on both Dollar and Bald Mountain for ages 2 and up. We suggest beginners and low intermediates skiers and snowboarders start at Dollar Mountain. Dollar offers gentle, treeless terrain and provides the beginner to intermediate skier with the perfect environment to learn. We suggest intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders take a lesson at Bald Mountain, which offers more challenging and diverse terrain.

You can have a group of up to 4 additional family members or friends join your private lesson for no additional charge. You'll experience the best time if your group likes to ski or board on similar terrain and with closely matching speed.

Find Your Level

 

The Beginner

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  • Never skied or snowboarded before
  • Skied or snowboarded a few times or a few years ago
  • Have never ridden a lift or have trouble getting on or off the chair

The Advanced Beginner

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  • Linking turns and feeling confident on green terrain
  • Confident getting on and off the chairlift

The Intermediate

 

Skiers

  • Skiing mostly parallel, using poles and can hockey stop
  • Refining skills and exploring new terrain
  • Pole planting and gaining confidence on un-groomed or blue terrain and bumps

Snowboarders

  • Confident on most groomed blues
  • Beginning to carve turns and ride switch
  • Refining skills and exploring new terrain
  • Gaining confidence on un-groomed or blue terrain and bumps

The Expert

 

Skiers

  • Rhythmic short radius turns on blues and blacks (groomed or ungroomed)
  • Ski the entire mountain
  • Working on more technical lines, advanced carving and speed

Snowboarders

  • Dynamic turns on varied terrain and snow conditions
  • Riding the entire mountain
  • Working on a variety of tactics and techniques

Private Lessons

Private lessons on Dollar or Bald Mountain are available every day of the week and ensure special attention for an epic Sun Valley experience. Private lesson participants enjoy priority lift access and morning lessons offer first track early ups. You may request a specific instructor or have our supervisors select the right person based on your goals. Private lessons allow up to five people in the party. Advanced reservations are available for three hour and all-day lessons.

A Family Affair

You and your family can build your own unique all day lesson experience with one of our instructors. Maybe Dad wants to take an early-up for first tracks. Mom isn't into bumps but wants to improve her carving. The kids are ready to have their first big mountain experience. The Family Private is design to fill all those needs. The whole family can come together with their instructor to enjoy the last runs of the day together. Let us help you to design that special day on Dollar, Baldy or both. One day, one price, one instructor, great value, good times!

Bald Mountain Experience

Don't need a lesson, but don't know the mountain? Unlock the secrets of Baldy that only experienced locals know. Our professionals will show you the hidden trails, the best terrain for the conditions and your skills. Advanced reservations are available for three hour and all-day.

Tiny Tracks

Specialized private instruction is available for children ages 2 to 4. Either with or without a parent, these one-hour private lessons make skiing a fun and positive experience. Our instructors place your child on the right tracks to enjoying a lifetime of snow sports. Reservations requested.

Reservations

Advance reservations are recommended for all Sun Valley SnowSports School private lessons throughout the winter season. Advanced reservations are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED during the December holiday and Presidents' Day week.

Private Instruction Schedule

3-Hour Private Lesson
Dollar Mountain: Beginner – Intermediate, Baldy Mountain: Intermediate – Expert
Daily
All Day (6 hours) Private Lesson
Dollar Mountain: Beginner – Intermediate, Baldy Mountain: Intermediate – Expert
Early-ups available

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Daily 
 
Advanced reservations are accepted for 3 hour and all day lessons only. Walk ups welcome for 1 and 2 hour private instruction.

Private Instruction Rates

Two Hours (not available 11am - 1pm)
1 - 5 people TBD
 
Three Hours
1 - 5 people between 9:00 AM - noon TBD
1 - 5 people starting at 12:00 pm or after TBD
 
All Day (6 Hours)
1 - 5 people between 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM TBD
 
Tiny Tracks (1 Hour Private at Dollar)
(Ages 3 & 4) 9-10 AM or 3-4 PM Daily TBD
Reservations are required  
   
3 Lesson Bundles
Three Hours AM TBD
Three Hours PM TBD
All-Day TBD
 Tiny Tracks TBD
   
Bald Mountain Experience
Three Hours  
1 - 5 people between 9:00 AM - noon TBD
1 - 5 people starting at 12:00 pm or after TBD
All-Day TBD
   
Bald Mountain Bundle
Three Hours  
1 - 5 people between 9:00 AM - noon TBD
1 - 5 people starting at 12:00 pm or after TBD
All-Day TBD

Lift ticket prices not included in lesson prices.
Prices subject to change.

Cancellations / Changes / Refunds

Sun Valley SnowSports School schedules your private lesson with a professional instructor to match your specific abilities and interests. Private lesson reservations may be modified or cancelled at no penalty up to 72 hours before the start of your lesson. Changes and cancellations made 72 to 24 hours before the start of your lesson are subject to a $100 administration fee. Changes and cancellations made within 24 hours of the start of your lesson are non-refundable and your credit card will be charged 100% the cost of the reserved lesson.

Please call the Sun Valley SnowSports School at (208) 622-2289 or email us at snowsports@sunvalley.com for more information

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