Whether it’s a child’s first time on snow or an adult looking to refine technique, your instructor tailors the lesson to your group’s goals and pace!
All Snow Valley Ski Club Ski and Snowboard instructors are nationally certified through the Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance, Professional Ski Instructors of Canada or the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors.
Lesson Participants
Private Lessons are great for individuals, families, and friends of similar ability levels. The lesson price is the same regardless of group size. Mixed abilities can be accommodated, but the pace will be adjusted to support the least experienced participant.
Maximum group sizes by age:
- Ages 4 to 6: Maximum 3 participants
- Ages 7+: Maximum 7 participants
Keeping groups small for younger children ensures safety, focus, and a better learning experience.
What is Included
- The Private Lesson Price (below) includes the lesson instruction ONLY.
- Private Lessons DO NOT include lift passes or equipment rentals. A valid lift pass product is required for every lesson participant.
- Discounted full-day list passes (prices below) are available if bought in conjunction with a Private Lesson
- Equipment rental information & pricing can be found on our Rentals page.
To Book
- Fill in our Booking Request Form to book in your time.
- A member of our team will contact you by phone to confirm lesson details and receive payment over the phone.
One Hour Lesson (Age 4+)
Two Hour Lesson (Ages 6+)
1h Lesson Bundles
2h Lesson Bundles
Private Lesson Lift Tickets (Full Day)
Important: Complimentary, discounted, or third-party lift tickets and passes cannot be used in conjunction with Private Lessons.
Private lesson bundle details
Save up to 20% when you buy a Private Lesson Bundle. Use the Booking Request Form to confirm your preferred times, then purchase your bundle via our booking representative or online HERE.
Private Lesson Bundles are fully transferrable between people.
All lessons purchased in a 'Bundle' must be booked in advance, are subject to availability and must be used prior to the end of the 2025-26 season.
Any unused lessons will NOT transfer to the 2026-27 season, nor be credited/refunded.
Please click here to view the full refund policy.
Please check out the FAQ below for answers to our most common questions.
For boooking requests, we kindly ask that you use the Private Lesson Form instead of emailing or phoning. Thank you!
If you still require assistance, please contact our Private Lesson team at 587-416-2503 and leave a message or email lessons@snowvalley.ca.
Third Party Lessons
Snow Valley Ski Club reminds you that ALL lessons taken at our facility must be provided by Snow Valley's own instructors ONLY
- Teaching unauthorized lessons at Snow Valley is prohibited.
- Those offering unauthorized lessons on the premises, as well as their clients/students, will not be granted access and will have lift privileges permanently revoked.
- If you or your business would like more information, please contact Snow School
Please be advised that unauthorized Instructors are held legally liable and consequences for violation can include criminal charges
Safety Information
Helmets are required for all lesson participants.
Private Lesson FAQ's
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Do we need lift tickets?
- Yes. All participants in Private Lessons must have a valid lift ticket or season pass for the duration of their lesson. Even access to beginner areas requires a valid lift ticket to pass through the gates and access the lifts.
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Can we request a specific instructor?
- Instructor requests are welcome but not guaranteed. We do our best to accommodate requests based on availability. Please note that requesting a specific instructor may limit the lesson times available to you.
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Do you offer terrain park lessons?
- Yes. Terrain park lessons are only available to advanced riders. Participants must be confident on all runs and able to ski or ride independently. When submitting your request form, please indicate that you are looking for a park lesson. Please note that park lesson requests may limit the lesson times available to you.
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Do lessons run in cold weather?
- Yes. Lessons run in most winter conditions. Closures and cancellations only occur during severe weather events. Please dress appropriately for the conditions. Please find our cold weather policy here.
Private Lesson Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
- We require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice if you are unable to attend your lesson for any reason.
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What does cancellation mean?
- A cancellation means you are unable to attend your scheduled lesson time. Upon confirmed cancellation request (request form here), the lesson will be removed from that time slot and you will reschedule the lesson for a later date.
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For individual private lessons:
- The lesson value can be held on your account as a resort credit to use toward a future lesson or purchase with Snow Valley. Resort credits do not expire.
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For lesson bundles:
- These lessons cannot be converted to resort credits and must be rescheduled within the same season. They do not transfer to the following season.
- Private Lessons are non-refundable.
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Late Cancellations (Less Than 24 Hours)
- If you cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice, a $50 cancellation fee will apply in order to reschedule the lesson. Otherwise, the lesson may be forfeit.
- Please contact our Private Lesson Coordinator at lessons@snowvalley.ca if you are cancelling.
- No shows will not be compensated.
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Rescheduling Policy
- Each Private Lesson includes one free rescheduling so long as it respects our cancellation policy laid out above.
- Additional reschedules beyond the first will be subject to a $50 administrative fee per change.
- View full refund policy here.
The Snow Valley Snow School is proudly supported by Sundance Ski & Board Shop