
Whether you’re a seasoned powder lover looking to take your skills to the next level or a beginner ready to learn the ropes, the Ski & Snowboard School ensures that learning to ski or ride will be fun, safe, and affordable for all. Join the professional instructors for a group or private lesson for adults in Snowboarding, Alpine, Telemark, or Nordic Skiing. Get ready for a great time while you develop balance, learn technical skills, and gain confidence.
Advanced reservations are highly recommended as lessons will sell out.
Group lessons are great for any level skier or rider. Whether you are just starting out or looking to excel, our instructors will help you reach your ski and snowboard goals, while perfecting your technique.
Group Lessons | Ages 15+ | All Levels | Price | BOOK NOW | Waiver |
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Morning Group Lesson 10:00am – 12:00pm | $N/A | Unavailable | WAIVER |
Afternoon Group Lesson 1:00pm – 3:00pm | $N/A | Unavailable | WAIVER |
Full-Day Group Lesson 10:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 3:00pm Break for lunch and regroup at 1:00pm | $N/A | Unavailable | WAIVER |
Upgrade From Half Day To Full Day | $N/A | Unavailable | WAIVER |
If you are just learning how to ski or snowboard, then our Start Me Up Package is perfect and affordable. Our professional instructors, dedicated learning area, and beginner-specific equipment will grow your confidence and skills. Packages include a 2-hour group lesson, rental equipment, and an all-day lift ticket, good on Shoshone and Papoose. Lessons start at 10:00am or 1:00pm.
START ME UP | Ages 15+ | Beginner Lessons | Price | BOOK NOW | Waiver |
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Morning Start Me Up Package 10:00am – 12:00pm Full-Day Upgrade Available by adding on a morning or afternoon lesson to your purchase | $N/A | snowsportsschool@grandtarghee.com | WAIVER |
Afternoon Start me Up Package 1:00pm – 3:00pm Full-Day Upgrade Available by adding on a morning or afternoon lesson to your purchase | $N/A | snowsportsschool@grandtarghee.com | WAIVER |
Full-Day Start Me Up Package 10:00am – 12:00p, and 1:00pm – 3:00pm Break for lunch and regroup at 1:00pm | $N/A | snowsportsschool@grandtarghee.com | WAIVER |
Upgrade From Half-Day To Full-Day | $N/A | snowsportsschool@grandtarghee.com | WAIVER |
A one-on-one customized experience, our Private Lessons cater to your individual needs and abilities offering flexibility geared toward your skills. Bring a friend, your family, or keep it private; if availability allows, even request your favorite instructor. It’s your lesson! Maximum of 6 people in a private lesson. Lift ticket is not included.
Private Lessons | Ages 6+ | All Levels | Price | BOOK NOW | Waiver |
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1.5 Hour Private Lesson | $N/A | snowsportsschool@grandtarghee.com | WAIVER |
Half-Day Private Lesson – Up to 3 Hours | $N/A | Unavailable | WAIVER |
Full-Day Private Lesson – Up to 7 Hours | $N/A | Unavailable | WAIVER |
This is your time to experience Grand Targhee while receiving expert coaching and loading the lifts before the public. Your day will start at 8:30am, where you’ll enjoy runs off the Blackfoot chair until 9:00am. From here, take your lesson around the mountain and sharpen your skills on groomers and off-piste. This is your lesson, so make the most of it with professional instructors while expanding terrain with a hike up Mary’s and over to Peaked.
Perks of Your Early Start Custom Private
Maximum of 6 people in a private lesson. A lift ticket is not included.
Reservations are required and must be booked 24 hours in advance.
EARLY START CUSTOM PRIVATE | Price | BOOK NOW | Waiver |
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Half-Day Private Lesson – 3 Hours | $N/A | snowsportsschool@grandtarghee.com | WAIVER |
Full-Day Private Lesson – 7 hours | $N/A | snowsportsschool@grandtarghee.com | WAIVER |
We are very excited that you will be joining us for Snow Sports Lessons. Before you start the booking process, online or through our reservations team at 307-353- 2300 ext. 1800, please gather the following information for each skier/snowboarder:
NOTE: If you have a package that includes rental gear, please include height and weight.
Please email this information ahead of time to reservations@grandtarghee.com to expedite your booking process through the call center.
Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to the start of your lesson. Group lessons meet just outside the Ski and Snowboard School Office next to the climbing wall. Private lessons meet just outside the Ski School Office in front of the Naturalist Building
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the reservation to receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee. You may request a full-priced refund on a Grand Targhee Gift Card, or you may reschedule your lesson to a different day.
Cancellations made within 24 hours prior to their lesson results in a forfeit of payment.
LEVEL 1: FIRST TIME BEGINNER
First-time Skier or Snowboarder. Never been on skis or a snowboard.
NOTE: Qualifies for Start Me Up package
LEVEL 2: BEGINNER CARPET AREA
Students have skied or snowboarded once or twice but have not mastered stopping and turning or the chairlift. Likely riding the Papoose Conveyor, but not riding the chair lift yet.
NOTE: Qualifies for Start Me Up package
LEVEL 3: NOVICE
Students are skiing or snowboarding on green slopes and riding Shoshone chair lift. Students are able to stop independently. Snowboarders are exploring linking turns and skiers are linking basic turns.
NOTE: Qualifies for Start Me Up package
LEVEL 4: INTERMEDIATE
Students are mostly parallel skiing or linking turns snowboards on blue slopes. Building skills on tougher blue slopes.
LEVEL 5: ADVANCED/INTERMEDIATE
Students ski & ride confidently on blue and black slopes, on and off-trail. Skiers are making strong parallel turns. Snowboarders are linking turns confidently. Can vary turn sizes and competent in various snow conditions.
Contact Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard School for more details snowsportsschool@grandtarghee.com
While gratuities are not a requirement for ski and snowboard instruction, they are both appropriate and valued by your instructor. Typical gratuities are 15-20% of the cost of the lesson/camp.