1st Time Ski & Snowboard Lessons
Beginner Skiing and Snowboarding Lessons
Our 1st Time Skiing / Snowboarding Lesson Package
Our 1st Time Skiing / Snowboarding Lesson package is designed for ages 6 and up, who have never had a lesson from a professional, or those who have not been on the slopes in many years. This program provides everything you need for a day on the slopes including equipment rental, lift access and instruction. The program is run out of the Doc Maynard Building and utilizes specialized equipment, combined with Terrain Based Learning, to create a self-contained, dedicated learning environment. Our 1st Time Skiing / Snowboarding Lesson program makes learning quicker, easier and way more fun!
What’s Included?
Jiminy Peak wants to make it effortless for all of our guests to experience the thrills of snowsports. We’ve specifically designed our 1st Time Skiing / Snowboarding Lesson packages to make it easy for you to hit the slopes this season. Here’s what’s included in the package:
- All rental equipment including boots, a helmet for everyone, and wrist guards for snowboarders.
- 2 hour group lesson
- Lower mountain lift ticket (valid until 6 pm).
Note: The 1st Time Ski / Snowboard Lesson may only be taken once, unless approved by the program supervisor. Reservations and pre-purchase is strongly recommended. Please book a time by using the Buy Now button or by contacting us at 413.738.5500 x6207.
What is Taught?
Skiing
During your beginner skiing lesson you will learn:
- Putting on & taking off your skis
- Walking on skis
- Side-stepping uphill
- Body position
- Left & right turns
- Stopping on command
- Speed control
- How to load and unload a chairlift.
It is our goal to cover all beginner skiing skills. However, it is possible that not all participants will learn all skills mentioned. Instructors will reinforce positive progress and suggest next steps at the end of the beginner ski lesson.
Snowboarding
During your beginner snowboarding lesson you will learn:
- How to put on & take off your snowboard
- Skating & gliding with one foot in the binding & one foot out of the binding
- Toe-side & heel-side awareness
- Stopping on command either toe-side or heel-side
- How to load and unload a chairlift.
It is our goal to cover all beginner snowboarding skills. However it is possible that not all participants will learn all skills mentioned. Instructors will reinforce positive progress and suggest next steps at the end of the lesson.
2025/2026 Pricing
Level 1 lessons
Ages 6 and Up
Level 2 Lessons:
Need to Know
- Reservation or pre-purchase is strongly recommended. Please book a time by using the Buy Now button above, or by contacting us at 413.738.5500 x6207.
- The 1st Time Ski / Snowboard lesson program may only be taken once, unless approved by the program supervisor.
- The 1st Time program is self-contained in the Doc Maynard Building, located just to the east of the Drop-Off Zone, adjacent to the Cricket Slope. Early season & late season, the Doc Maynard
- Building is closed and the program runs out the Rental shop & main SnowSports Desk in JJ’s Lodge.
- Please report to the Doc Maynard Beginner’s Center at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled lesson time to be outfitted with specialized rental equipment, including helmets for all participants, wrist guards for snowboarders, and a lift ticket.
- Once outfitted you will report to your instructor right outside the building.
What’s Included?
Jiminy Peak wants to make it effortless for all of our guests to experience the thrills of snowsports. We’ve specifically designed our 1st Time Skiing / Snowboarding Lesson packages to make it easy for you to hit the slopes this season. Here’s what’s included in the package:
- All rental equipment including boots, a helmet for everyone, and wrist guards for snowboarders.
- 2 hour group lesson
- Lower mountain lift ticket (valid until 6 pm).
- Note: The 1st Time Ski / Snowboard Lesson may only be taken once, unless approved by the program supervisor.
Reservations and pre-purchase is strongly recommended. Please book a time by using the Buy Now button above, or by contacting us at 413.738.5500 x6207.