January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month

WOLF CREEK – Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) member ski areas will celebrate Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month this January by offering special programs and promotions for beginners learning to ski or ride.

Whether guests are new to Colorado, new to skiing or riding entirely or returning to the sport after a break, CSCUSA ski areas offer children, adults and everyone in-between a low-stress, fun learning environment. Visitors to CSCUSA member resorts in January will find discounted lessons, lift tickets and gear rentals that will make learning Colorado’s signature winter sports easy and affordable.

With more terrain opening across Colorado throughout December and professional instructors across the state ready to create lifelong skiers and snowboarders, January is the perfect time to hit the slopes for the first time or to introduce a friend or family member to Colorado Ski Country. 

Below is a summary of the Learn to Ski and Snowboard activities and offerings at CSCUSA member ski areas in the San Luis Valley area:

Colorado Ski Country USA

5th and 6th Grade Passport Coupons

For families participating in CSCUSA’s 5th and 6th Grade Passport Program, January is a great time to take advantage of the passport coupons, which provide discounts on lessons, rentals, parent or friend lift tickets, lodging and other great deals for Passport holders and their families. It’s not too late to register for the Passport Program, which offers fifth graders three days of free skiing at 22 CSCUSA member resorts, while sixth graders can receive four days of skiing at the same 22 resorts for $125 until January 31. To register or see the passport coupons visit www.coloradoski.com/passport.

Monarch Mountain

Learn to Ski Lesson Packages

For Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, Monarch will offer a Learn to Ski Lesson Package for juniors ages 7-12. For only $73, the package will include a lift ticket, equipment rentals and a 3-hour lesson with a snack. Advanced reservations are recommended. For more information, visit www.skimonarch.com.

Wolf Creek Ski Area

Guarantee Learn to Ski or Board

Wolf Creek Ski Area’s Ski School will continue to offer a “Guarantee Learn to Ski or Board” initiative for the 2017-18 season. 

This initiative provides guests who have participated in the First Day Beginner Ski/Snowboard Package with up to an additional hour of one-on-one instruction if the student does not feel confident after the lesson.

Specialized Lesson Programs

For skiers and riders looking for different types of lessons at Wolf Creek, there are many options for learning to ski and ride. Youngsters ages 4 through 8 can participate in the Wolf Pups program for skiers or the Wolf Rider program for snowboarders. For kids between the ages of 9 and 12, Wolf Creek will offer Hot Shots, available in half-day or full-day lessons for intermediate skiers and riders. Telemark Clinics,

Ladies’ Clinics, and Baby Boomer Clinics will all be hosted in January as well. The clinics will include a discounted all-day, all-mountain lift ticket accompanied by a discounted two-hour morning lesson.

Clinics are open to any ability and pre-registration is not required to participate.

For more information, visit www.wolfcreekski.com.