Ski School Information at Vista Ridge

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Ski School

Private Lessons

Sep

2010

Are you new to Skiing or Snowboarding?

Looking to hone your skills and progress to the next level?

Are you returning to Skiing or Snowboarding and looking for some help to get back into it?

Our Ski and Snowboard professionals will work with you to help improve both your skillls and enjoyment on the slopes.

Vista Ridge offers private lessons to individuals and groups on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.

Places are limited and advanced booking is required.

Please call (780) 799 - SNOW in advance to book your private lesson.

School Groups

Sep

2010

Each season Vista Ridge hosts over 6000 visits from local grade 4-8 school children.

Always check the vista ridge information line (780 799 SNOW) to ensure your group is coming out.

Adverse weather conditions can result in postponements of ski days.

Things to know:

All School Children must have their yellow forms completed and signed by a parent/guardian and returned to school by the required date. PLEASE ENSURE THAT FORMS ARE COMPLETE WITH ALL INFORMATION
Ensure the student is registered in the correct ability level, check out the information below to help you choose
Vista Ridge has Rental Equipment available
As safety is our primary concern, all children involved with school groups will take a lesson
Snowboarding is available to children in Grade 6 and above. Younger children who already are proficient snowboarders (can ride chairlift & green runs independantly) are also able to snowboard.
Helmets are available for all children, wristguards and helmets are mandatory for snowboarders at all times
For their safety all children must comply with Vista Ridge and School rules
All moneys are paid to your school, not to Vista Ridge
Snowblades are available for lvl 3 children

What to Bring:

Ski equipment (if you own it) or rent from us
Gloves, warm hat (no pompoms on top, they wont fit under helmets), goggles or sunglasses, sunscreen, ski pants or waterproof pants, warm jacket, layers of warm clothing underneath
Your completed school permission form and yellow card (to be handed back to your school before you go on the trip
A hearty lunch and plenty of fluids to drink, or moneys to purchase from the cafeteria
Ski socks or ice-skating socks or other THIN warm socks.
DO NOT wear jeans, woolen leggings or pajama pants are much better to wear under your ski pants
A big smile on your face, its going to be a fun day!

Ability Levels

Vista Ridge uses 4 levels to classify skier and snowboarder ability. For safety reasons, it is important that the child is registered in the correct level

NE - Student has NEVER EVER Skied/Snowboarded before
1 - Student has skied or snowboarded before.
2 - Intermediate Skier - Student may ski in snowplow/parallel. Student can Safely and Independantly ski down green runs (clearwater, christina) and has attempted blue runs. If you have only skied on clearwater once or twice at the end of last season, its better to go into the level 1 group to get your ski-legs back.
3 - Agressive skier. Student skis Parallel at all times, can ski all green and blue runs confidently and independantly.

Children and Youth Programs

Sep

2010

Snowbirds (3 & 4 yr. born 2006 or 2007)

Saturday or Sunday, 11:00AM

A program designed to give special attention to the first time 3 and 4 year olds. Small groups and special instructors will provide your child with a 45-minute lesson emphasizing fun and games.

3 session season pass holder $85

Non season pass holder (including lift pass) $99

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4 session season pass holder $110

4 session Non pass holder (incl. lift pass) $130

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Skiwi (5 yr. plus)

Saturday and Sunday 11:00AM and 1:30PM

For the young skier who wants to learn the basics or develop more advanced skills and have lots of fun! A one and half-hour lesson that uses games to develop skills. A lesson will contain at least one hour of on snow time. Children will be taught in groups based on experience and age. Sessions may include fun events and terrain parks.

3 session season pass holder $99

Non season pass holder (including lift pass) $130

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4 session season pass holder $130

4 session Non pass holder (incl. lift pass) $170

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Ridge Riders (8 yr. plus)

Saturday 11:00AM and 1:30PM

Looking to learn to snowboard? Tried snowboarding but haven’t mastered it yet? Wanting to improve your skills in the terrain park? Ridge Riders is a program designed for young riders of any ability and is dedicated to having fun on your board. Sessions are one and a half hour long and contain at least an hour of on snow time.

3 session season pass holder $99

Non season pass holder (including lift pass) $130

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4 session season pass holder $130

4 session Non pass holder (incl. lift pass) $170

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Fun Day Friday (Snowbirds & Skiwi)

Friday 1:30 PM

Unable to make it to Snowbirds or Skiwis on the weekend? Fun Day Friday is a great opportunity to get the little ones out on the snow. Designed for skiers’ 3-years and up, this eight week program will start in January and run throughout the winter.

8 session season pass holder $199

8 session Non pass holder (incl. lift pass) $249

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Vista Ridge Freeride Ski Program

Saturday or Sunday 1:30PM

Looking to get into tricks, jumps or rails? Or just want to enjoy the great parks at the Ridge then this program is for you. The program is designed for parallel skiers who are looking to either get into the park for the first time or refine their park skills. Sessions are 2 hours each for 10 weeks.

Season pass holder $175

Non season pass holder $275

Beginners – Saturday Advanced – Sunday

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Vista Ridge Freeride Snowboard Program

Saturday or Sunday 1:30PM

Want to enjoy the great parks at the Ridge then this program is for you. The program is designed for the younger rider who is maybe looking to take part in the Arctic Winter Games in the future.

Sessions are 2 hours each for 10 weeks.

Season pass holder $175

Non season pass holder $275

Beginners – Saturday Advanced – Sunday

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She Shreds (10 years plus)

Saturday and Sunday 1:30 PM

Hey Ladies! Keen to get on a snowboard for the first time, perfect your carving skills or enjoy the park? She Shreds is for you! A hugely popular ladies program for all abilities. Female coaches ensure your she shredder has fun while they improve their riding skills in a 2 hour weekly session for 10 weeks. (LIMITED SPACE)

Season pass holder $175

Non season pass holder $275

Beginners – Saturday Advanced - Sunday

Dates

Camp A: Dec 3 - Dec 19 (3 sessions)

Camp B: Dec 27 - Dec 29 (3 sessions)

Camp C: Dec 30, 31, Jan 2 (3 sessions)

Camp D: Jan 14 - Feb 5 (4 sessions)

Camp E: Feb 25 - Mar 18 (4 sessions)

FunDay Friday: Jan 13, 27, Feb 3, 17, March 2, 16, 23, 30 (7 sessions)