Whether you’re a first-timer or an adventurous expert, our snow sport professionals can help you have more fun on the slopes. Don’t be a burden to friends or loved ones. Let the experts at the Olympic Ski School get you going! Our instructors guide thousands of new skiers and riders each year.
The Olympic Ski School also offers lessons for 1st timers, beginners, advanced skiers and riders and kids.
Classes
School Office Hours
- Mon – Tue: 3p-7p
- Wed -Thu: 3p-7pm
- Fri – Sat: 8:30a-7p
- Sun: 8:30a-5p
- Holidays: 9a-6p
For more details: 503 272-3206 x 1131
Groups Lessons for ages 8 and older.
1st Timer (Level 0) – For those who have never skied or snowboarded before
90 minutes lesson, rental and with surface tow – $42 ski/board
Lesson Times:
| Monday/Tuesday: | 4 PM |
| Wednesday/Thursday: | 5 PM |
| Friday: | 10 AM & 5 PM |
| Saturday/Holidays: | 10 AM, 12 Noon, 2 PM and 5 PM |
| Sunday: | 10 AM, 12 Noon and 2 PM |
| (Lower Bowl lift ticket available after completion of class for additional $10.) | |
Learn to Ski/Ride 1-2-3 – For those who have never tried skiing or riding and can commit to three progressive lessons
Lessons with 3 visits, tow/lift and rentals – $99.00
1st Lesson:
- Join a 1st Timers Class (schedule above)
2nd & 3rd Lessons:
- Wednesday – Friday: 12 Noon
- Sat/Sun: 11AM & 3 PM
Bonus: After completion of the 1-2-3 Lessons, rider will receive a $50 coupon to apply toward purchase of rental equipment and a $20 coupon off cost of spring season pass.
Beginner (Level 1) – For those who have taken a lesson but can’t quite conquer the Lower
Bowl. Focuses on techniques to make proper turns and speed control.
90 minutes lesson, rental and surface tow
With surface tow and Lower Bowl chair lift – $52 ski/board
Lesson Times:
- Friday: 12 Noon
- Sat, Sun and Holidays: 11 AM and 3 PM
Intermediate (Level 2 or 3) For skiers and riders who can turn both directions and are comfortable on all Green terrain and are ready to move to Blue slopes.
90 minute lesson
All Mountain Lift/Lesson/Rental – $72 for Adults/$61 Juniors
All Mountain Lift & Lesson – $51 Adults/$45 Juniors
Lesson only – $29
Lesson Times:
- Friday: 12 Noon
- Sat-Sun and Holidays: 11am and 3pm
Advanced Ski/Ride Clinic in the Upper Bowl and Outback
Come ski with the best instructors on Skibowl’s most advance terrain. This lesson takes intermediate skiers to the next level, helping them overcome skill plateaus that hold them back. After this lesson, you will ski or board with confidence at any ski resort in the world.
Lesson Times:
- Sat & Sun: 1 PM Ski / Board
Private Lessons
Olympic Kids Club Group Ski lessons for kids age 4-8; snowboarding for kids 6-8.
Three hour lesson with snack. Small groups with instructors who specialize in teaching kids.
Lessons $100
Lessons with ticket $109
Lessons with ticket and rental $124
Lesson Times Sat / Sun / Holidays: 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm.
Private Lessons
Private one hour lesson $50
Additional hour $31
Each additional person (age 9+) $36
Lesson Hours: Private lessons are scheduled on the hour during Ski School operating hours.
3- Visit Private Lesson Package For any level including the Terrain Parks and Outback
Three one- hour lessons, three all- day lift tickets and rentals
1 person/private $224 Ski/Board
2 person/semi private $220 Ski/Board
Walk–in Classes
Walk into any existing group lesson or skiers and boarders
Lesson Price $29
Tele-Tuesdays For people who want to learn telemark skiing– known as “free heel skiing.”
For details, contact Jeremy at the Mountain Shop, 503 -288-6768
Clinic: 7 p.m., select Tuesdays tba; registration at the Outback Lodge at 5 p.m.