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Choices for all ages: 6 weeks to 3 years old 2.5 to 3 years old 3 to 4 years old5 to 6 years old 7 to 10 years old 11 to 15 years old 16 to 20 years old
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Trail Blazers Children's Programs
Choices for all ages: 6 weeks to 3 years old 2.5 to 3 years old 3 to 4 years old5 to 6 years old 7 to 10 years old 11 to 15 years old 16 to 20 years old
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Ski & Snowboard Lessons

Trail Blazers - Focused development with delight for Kindergarteners & First Graders — Ages 5 - 6

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Please read the following programming descriptions carefully.

Due to low demand, group lessons are discontinued for the remainder of the season. Private lessons, First Timer Packages, and Night School are available February 22 - April 4, 2021.

All participants and instructors will be required to wear masks when closer than 6 feet. Guests will be able to ride the lifts with their travel group only. When in a lesson if no one from their travel group is present they will ride the chairlift by themselves. Adults can ride the lift with their children while their child is in a lesson, if needed. All participants in Snow Sport University programs will be required to adhere to the Vermont State Travel Guidelines. Participants are also required to fill out a release form online at smuggs.com/ssuattestation

To book online go to www.smuggs.com/bookfun or call 1-800-523-2754.

Available December 11, 2020 - April 4, 2021

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As children progress in their skills, our coaches continue to develop a sound structure of skills and knowledge on Sir Henry's Learning Hill and through guided exploration of the beginner terrain on Morse Mountain. Coaches add to the day's entertainment, engaging the kids with countless games.

2020-2021 Non-holiday rate**: 10:00 am lessons $85 per person, per lesson. 1:00 pm lessons $59 per person, per lesson.
2020-2021 Holiday* rate: 10:00 am lessons $105 per person, per lesson. 1:00 pm lessons $79 per person, per lesson.

A lift ticket is required for all Snow Sport University programs. Discounts are available when families purchase our Mountain Experience Package.

*Holiday time periods: December 26, 2020-January 1, 2021, January 16-18, 2021 & February 13-21, 2021

**Due to limited demand for group lessons, we will only have private lessons and First Timer programs available February 22 - April 4, 2021.

Top 10 reasons to take a Smugglers' Notch Private Lesson:
  1. To completely focus on YOUR goals and aspirations.
  2. To get better faster, by learning from the best.
  3. To stay friends with your friends (friends don’t let friends teach friends).
  4. To learn to ski and ride along with your friends and family (semi-private lessons).
  5. To look better and feel more confident on the slopes.
  6. To learn to teach your kiddos.
  7. To conquer your fears.
  8. To be in control of your day on the mountain, with flexible lesson times.
  9. To master steeps, trees, bumps, powder, technical or flat and forgiving terrain.
  10. To build mountain memories that'll last a lifetime.
Taking a professional lesson is the best way for you to learn, or to improve your current skills, so you can join, or keep up with, or surpass your family and friends on the slopes this season.
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Additional Winter Fun Options

Alpine Ski and Snowboard Private Lessons

Beginner to expert, individual attention will help you take your skills to the next level.

Private Lesson Information

Night School for Boarding & Jibbing

Available: Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm, Sir Henry's Learning Hill. Ages 6 - adult.

Night School Information

Snow Sport University is proud to be a member school of the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors.
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