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Preparing for Your Lesson

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Preparing for Your Lesson

Welcome to Sun Valley Ski & Ride School

Whether you're a first-time skier or ready to take your skills to the next level, we're here to make sure your time on the slopes is unforgettable. To make sure you feel prepared for your lesson, we compiled a guide of our best tips & tricks for ensuring a great lesson and day on the mountain.

Arrival Times By Lesson Type

Please arrive for lessons at the times listed below.

Important: For greatest convenience, reserve your rentals online 48 hours before your lesson. Same day walk-ins are also accepted.

*Please allow an additional 15–30 minutes if you need to pick up rental equipment the morning of your lesson. 

Private Lessons

Private lessons are available at both Bald Mountain and Dollar Mountain.

Program
Arrival Time
Early Up Private Lesson8:15 AM
Private All Day8:45 AM
Private AM Half Day8:45 AM
Private PM Half Day12:45 PM

Group Lessons

Program
Arrival Time
(Dollar Mountain)
Arrival Time
(Bald Mountain)
Kinder Cubs & Cubs Adventure Camps
9:45 AM
Bears Adventure Camp9:15 AM9:15 AM
Teen Adventure Camp9:15 AM9:15 AM
Adult Workshop — AM Half Day9:15 AM9:15 AM
Adult Workshop — PM Half Day12:45 PM 12:45 PM

Check-In Locations & Parking

River Run

Check-In: Look for Ski & Ride School staff in blue jackets and pants at:

  • The Ski & Ride podium located in River Run Plaza just across the bridge, OR
  • The Ski & Ride sales desk inside River Run Day Lodge

Parking: Skier drop-off is available at the entrance to the River Run Plaza. For parking, use the upper lot. The lower lot is permit parking only.

Bag Storage: Free bag storage is available outside the River View Room, under the bright blue canopies and on the upper floor of the lodge. Secure bag storage is available next to the ticket window.

Dollar Mountain

Check-In: Look for Ski & Ride School staff in blue uniforms inside the main entrance of Carol's Dollar Mountain Day Lodge on Elkhorn Road

Parking: Park in the lower lot for access the lodge for food, rental equipment, or to watch your child start their lesson. Most services are located on the top floor of the lodge.

Bag Storage: Free bag storage is available on the lower floor of the lodge.

Warm Springs

Check-In: Look for Ski & Ride School staff in blue jackets and pants at the Sales Desk outside Warm Springs Day Lodge (next to the Ticketing Window)

Parking: Use the Greyhawk Parking Lot.

Bag Storage: Free bag storage is available on the upper floor of the lodge.

 Questions?

Contact us at (208) 622-2289 or skiandride@sunvalley.com.

For Rental questions, call (208) 622-6123 or email rent@sunvalley.com.