Learn to Ski or Snowboard the Smuggs Way!

Vermonter Lessons & Programs

September 2010

Welcome to Winter Fun!

For over 50 years, we've strived to keep skiing and riding affordable for Vermont families. This year make fun of Winter at Smugglers' Notch Resort with the First Timer Ski or Snowboard Program, or one of our Multi-Week Kids' Programs.

First Timer Ski or Snowboard Program

The First Timer is Smuggs program for every first-time skier or snowboarder (age 6 through adult). Purchase your First Timer program directly at 3 Mountain Equipment located in the Smugglers' Village at the base of Morse Mountain. Each day of the First Timer experience includes:


		•	Full-day Morse Mountain lift ticket
		•	90 minute group lesson
		•	Full-day rental equipment

Group lessons are available daily at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm and are 90 minutes long.

NEW this year, beginning snowboarders will be set up with Burton Learn to Ride equipment. They'll enjoy the best possible introductory experience by combining this specially designed equipment with the teaching expertise of Smugglers' Snow Sport University professionals.

Special Vermont Resident Pricing!
Your 1st Day - only $59!
Your 2nd & 3rd Days - only $30 each!

All others: Only $99 per day

Complete 3 days of The First Timer Program and get a FREE Bash Badge! This will entitle you to $25 lift tickets, 50% discounts on group lessons, rental equipment and much more for the rest of the season. PLUS, pay just $15 per day for a half-day afternoon lift ticket! Click here for more details on the Bash Badge.

For best results we recommend 3 consecutive days but this is not required.

Available every day December 10, 2010 - April 2, 2011

To enroll in the First Timer Program, go directly to 3 Mountain Equipment. 3 Mountain Equipment is conveniently located at the base of Morse Mountain (1st right turn after entering Village entrance). One stop there will provide you with everything you need to get you on the mountain.

Pre-registration is not necessary, but please arrive early enough to allow us to outfit you with your rental equipment prior to the start of your lesson.

Pre-Registration required. Space is limited for all programs.

Mitey Mites
ages 6 to 12 years

This 8-week program, offered on Saturdays or Sundays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, is our most popular program. For first-timers and those with advanced skill levels, Mitey Mites is designed to develop skiers or riders by using fun, guided learning experiences.

Saturday session starts January 8, 2011
$309 for the season or $359 including equipment lease. (Excluding 1/15/11 & 2/19/11)

Sunday session starts January 9, 2011
$269 for the season or $319 including equipment lease. (Excluding 1/16/11 & 2/20/11)

Mini Mites
ages 3 to 5 years for skiing
ages 4 to 5 years for snowboarding

Our Mini Mites offers your child 8 days of our award-winning Discovery Dynamos camp program on either Saturdays or Sundays. Our specially trained instructors encourage skiing or snowboarding development for all abilities and build confidence through innovative teaching techniques. Each day the program starts at 9:00 am, includes lunch, and runs until 4:00 pm, with the last two hours being an indoor entertainment program.

Saturday session starts January 8, 2011
$449 for the season, or $499 including equipment lease. (Excludes 1/15/11 & 2/19/11)

Sunday session starts January 9, 2011
$449 for the season, or $499 including equipment lease. (Excludes 1/16/11 & 2/20/11)

Mom & Me... Dad & Me
ages 3 to 5 years

Share the precious learning experience with your child during this 5-consecutive Saturdays program from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. Mom or Dad, if you are intermediate or better, you can learn how to teach your child with one of our special instructors. Also includes children's rental equipment. (Child must be a first-time skier.)

Two, 5-session programs starting January 8, 2011 (excluding 1/15/11) or starting February 26, 2011. $199 for the season or $129 if parent is a Pass or Badge holder..

You can register for any of these programs on our Season Passes & Bash Badges page, or call the Ski & Ride Division at 1-800-523-2754.

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