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Lessons | 26/27 Season

Red River Ski & Summer Area provides excellent ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your technique, our experienced coaches are here to guide you every step of the way. With a variety of lesson options, including group, private, and adaptive lessons, you can choose the format that best suits your learning style and comfort level.

Buckaroo Camp

The Buckaroo Camp is a ski program designed for children aged 3-4 years old. It aims to make the kids comfortable in a new environment and have fun while learning the basics of skiing. The program is specifically tailored to suit the needs of the children of this age group. They will learn to move with their equipment and gain independence on low-angle terrain. While this program is designed for first-time skiers, if your child has the experience, we will do our best to accommodate them. 

• Children must have independent toilet skills. Diapers or pull-ups are not accepted.
• Please remember to label all personal items, including coats, shoes, snow boots, hats, and mittens or gloves. We suggest a labeled extra change of undergarments. 
• Lessons do not include Lift Ticket(s) or Rentals. These must be purchased separately for the number of days you want to ski or snowboard, including the day of your Lesson. A Lift Ticket is required to participate in a Lesson. Children 5 & Under with a paying Adult receive a free Lift Ticket.
• Helmets are included to be worn during all Youth Lessons. 
• Buckaroo Camp is either a morning or afternoon program.  While a full-day program is not an option, parents can book children in both the morning and afternoon programs if available.
• Skills covered include familiarity with ski equipment, developing balance in boots and on skis, basic movement such as the wedge, gliding, and stopping in a wedge.
• The lesson will be taught by one of our qualified and specifically trained coaches. The Buckaroo Camp's focus is on introducing and creating a passion for skiing to children. When checking out, parents will receive an accomplishment card of their child’s on snow development for the program.
• Morning program check in is at 8:30am in the Youth Center.
• Afternoon program check in is at 12:15pm in the Youth Center.
• Morning program concludes at 11:30am.
• Afternoon program concludes at 3:00pm.
• Lunch is not provided.
• Weekday rates are Monday - Friday, excluding Holidays. 
• Weekend rates are Saturdays and Sundays.
• Holiday rates are December 26, 2026 - January 2, 2027, February 13-14, 2027, and March 10-19, 2027.

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Youth Lessons

The Youth Ski & Snowboard Center is focused on providing programs for skiing or snowboarding that relate specifically to youth ages 5 through 12. The lessons have been built around our Mountain Accomplishment Program (MAP), a progress report system that records the student's growth of their skills through our programs. After each lesson, the MAP progress report is presented to the parents and student, allowing both to understand the development of skills. Each time a student returns for a lesson, we recommend bringing back the original MAP progress report, allowing our coaches to focus on continuing to develop the student's skills moving forward in the programs.

• Children must have independent toilet skills. Diapers or pull ups are not accepted.
• Please remember to label all personal items, including coats, shoes, snow boots, hats, and mittens or gloves. We do not have storage for extra clothing, with the exception for children ages 5-6 where we suggest a labeled extra change of undergarments. 
• Lessons do not include Lift Ticket(s) or Rentals. These must be purchased separately for the number of days you want to ski or snowboard, including the day of your Lesson. A Lift Ticket is required to participate in a Lesson. We encourage those who are new to skiing or snowboarding and are taking a Lesson to purchase the Beginner Lift Ticket for the day of your Lesson. This Lift Ticket is valid for one day from 9:00am-4:00pm on Gold Chair and Little Blue Carpet only. 
• Helmets are included to be worn during all Youth Lessons. 
• All lessons include morning and afternoon instruction. Half day lessons are not available.
• Lessons over Thanksgiving are for first time skiers and snowboarders only.

The 5-6 year old lesson is specifically tailored for children of that age group. With more structured breaks and dedicated indoor space than older age groups. 5-6 year-old lessons are designed to give your child the best opportunity to learn in a fun and safe environment. Children will be grouped based on ability at the start of the lesson. 

• Check in is at 8:30am in the Youth Center.
• Children must be picked up for lunch at 11:30am in the Youth Center and returned for the afternoon lesson at 12:15pm. Lunch is not provided.
• Lessons conclude at 3:00pm.
• Weekday rates are Monday - Friday, excluding Holidays. 
• Weekend rates are Saturdays and Sundays.
• Holiday rates are December 26, 2026 - January 2, 2027, February 13-14, 2027, and March 10-19, 2027.

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The 7-12 year-old lesson is specifically tailored to children of those ages. With lessons going to snow sooner and spending less time on breaks. 7-12 year-old lessons are designed to give your child the best opportunity to learn and be challenged in a safe and fun environment. Children will be grouped by ability first. then by age at the start of the lesson. First time skiers and snowboarders can expect to be placed mostly with same aged students. Children who have skied before may be in groups with more of an age gap based on their skiing ability.

• Check in is at 8:30am in the Youth Center.
• Children must be picked up for lunch at 11:30am in the Youth Center and returned for the afternoon lesson at 12:15pm. Lunch is not provided.
• Lessons conclude at 3:00pm.
• Weekday rates are Monday - Friday, excluding Holidays. 
• Weekend rates are Saturdays and Sundays.
• Holiday rates are December 26, 2026 - January 2, 2027, February 13-14, 2027, and March 10-19, 2027.

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Adult Lessons

Our Adult Lessons are designed to introduce first time skiers or snowboarders to the sport. Students learn about equipment usage, speed control, and turning in a fun, interactive setting. 

• Adult Lessons are for first time skiers or snowboarders only. If you have skied or snowboarded before, please take a Private Lesson.
• Lessons do not include Lift Ticket(s) or Rentals. These must be purchased separately for the number of days you want to ski or snowboard including the day of your Lesson. A Lift Ticket is required to participate in a Lesson. We encourage those who are new to skiing or snowboarding and are taking a Lesson to purchase the Beginner Lift Ticket for the day of your Lesson. This Lift Ticket is valid for one day from 9:00am - 4:00pm on Gold Chair and Little Blue Carpet only. 
• All lessons include morning and afternoon instruction. Half day lessons are not available.
• Lessons over Thanksgiving are for first time skiers and snowboarders only.
• Check in for the morning is at 8:45am with a lunch break from 11:30am to 12:15pm. Lunch is not provided.
• Lessons conclude at 3:00pm.
• Weekday rates are Monday - Friday, excluding Holidays. 
• Weekend rates are Saturdays and Sundays.
• Holiday rates are December 26, 2026 - January 2, 2027, February 13-14, 2027, and March 10-19, 2027.

Lessons will be available for purchase in mid-September.

Booking Lessons

Lesson availability is limited and we often sell out during holiday periods. We highly recommend purchasing prior to arrival. Lessons are available for purchase prior to arrival online or upon arrival in person. Online purchases can be made up to 11:59pm the day prior to the Lesson date if there is availability. In person purchases can be made up to 8:15am the morning of the Lesson date if there is availability. 

Arrival & Check In

1. If purchased online, pick up the Red Card with Lift Ticket(s) from a Red Card Kiosk. If you haven't purchased Lift Ticket(s) prior to arrival, please visit the Sales Counter to purchase. 
2. If purchased, pick up your rental equipment from the Rental Shop in the Main Chalet.
3. Bring your Red Card to check in for your Lesson at the Youth Center with your boots on and ready to learn.
4. Enjoy your lesson and have a blast at Red River Ski & Summer Area!

Please allow for adequate time to complete the arrival and check in process particularly during holiday periods. We recommend one hour to complete the whole process including checking in for your Lesson. To save time the morning of your Lesson, you may pick up your Rentals after 2:00pm the day before your Rental date begins.