All lessons are non-refundable. Lessons can be rescheduled to another date, or cancelled and issued to a resort credit. We do not issue refunds. Lessons are rescheduled or issued a resort credit as outlined below:

• • Lessons rescheduled or cancelled 3+ days prior to the lesson date may be done so without penalty. (ie. Saturday lesson rescheduled or cancelled before 5pm on Wednesday.)

• • Lessons rescheduled or cancelled 2 days prior to the lesson date may be done so for a $20 fee. (ie. Saturday lesson rescheduled or cancelled before 5pm on Thursday)

• • Lessons rescheduled or cancelled the day before the lesson date may be done so for a $60 fee. (ie. Saturday lesson rescheduled or cancelled before 5pm on Friday)

• • There will be no refunds due to weather or snow conditions or for those who are unwilling to participate in the class.

• • Anyone not showing up for the lesson will forfeit the full amount of the lesson.

You must call (209) 965-3474 to reschedule or cancel reservations. All Adult / Teen lesson programs, including Progression Pass Lessons and Master's Clinics, are subject to these rescheduling, cancellation and non-refundability policies.

Prepare for Your Lesson

• Get a good night's rest
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Drink plenty of water to make sure you're hydrated

What To Remember For Your Day At Dodge Ridge

• Goggles/Sunglasses - Goggles perform best in all conditions
• Don't forget the Sunscreen
• Water Resistant Jacket, Pants and Gloves
• Layers for varying weather - Sweatshirt, Long sleeve shirt, base layers, etc
• Ski/snowboard socks (you'll enjoy 2 pairs, 1 for your day on the mountain and a 2nd pair for your trip home)

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES THE SKILL LEVEL OF THE STUDENTS ENTERING EACH LESSON LEVEL, AND A LIST OF SKILLS TAUGHT IN EACH SPECIFIC LESSON.

Level 1 Skier - Beginner

"It is my first time or I have tried skiing before but have not yet learned to control my speed either by stopping or by turning."

• Introduction to equipment
• Sliding, balance, stopping, and gliding wedge
• Beginner lifts
• Turn in both directions

Terrain: Beginner

Level 2 Skier - Beginner

"I have learned to stop and make beginner turns most of the time.  Sometimes I accidentally stop when I am trying to turn."

• Review turning and stopping
• Introduction to linking wedge turns
• Varying wedge size and turn shape for speed control
• Introduction to flexion/extension movements

Terrain: Beginner

Level 3 Skier - Intermediate

"I can make turns without stopping and control my speed.  I comfortably can ski any green terrain."

• Foot steering from a wedge to a wedge Christie
• Progression of flexion/extension movements
• Introduction to intermediate terrain

Terrain: Beginner/Intermediate

Level 4 Skier - Intermediate

"I have started skiing on some blue terrain. My skis are parallel when I ski across the hill and at the end of my turn.  My skis skid a little through the end of the turn.  I have tried to hockey stop."

• Active foot steering movements for an earlier matching of skis
• Hockey stops and pole usage
• Exploring more challenging terrain

Terrain: Intermediate

Level 5 Skier - Advanced

"I am comfortable on blue and some black terrain. I'm starting to explore off-piste terrain and more dynamic carving techniques."

• Active foot/leg steering techniques for varied turn shape
• Pole plant with carving rhythm and flow
• Exploring off piste terrain

Terrain: Intermediate/Advanced

Level 6 Skier - Advanced

"I am comfortable skiing black terrain and I'm working to progress my ability to ski steeps, variable terrain, powder and dynamic carves."

• Short turns and carving on steeps
• Moguls, powder, and terrain park skills

Terrain: Advanced

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES THE SKILL LEVEL OF THE STUDENTS ENTERING EACH LESSON LEVEL, AND A LIST OF SKILLS TAUGHT IN EACH SPECIFIC LESSON.

Level 1 Snowboarder - Beginner

"It is my first time or I have tried snowboarding before but have not yet learned to control my speed either by stopping or by turning."

• Never snowboarded before
• Introduction to equipment
• Balance, sliding, stopping, and beginner lifts
• Turning left and right

Terrain: Beginner

Level 2 Snowboarder - Beginner

"I have been introduced to snowboarding equipment, learned the proper stance, posture and skating techniques, and have learned how to stop."

• Student has learned how to stop and is starting to make turns
• Improving turns on both edges
• Balance and control

Terrain: Beginner

Level 3 Snowboarder - Intermediate

"I can control my speed on both edges in a falling leaf technique, and I am starting to learn how to link my ‘S’ turns."

• Student can stop and turn on both edges
• Linking ‘S’ turns and controlling speed
• Introduction to intermediate terrain and dynamic movement

Terrain: Beginner/Intermediate

Level 4 Snowboarder - Intermediate

"I can control my speed using various turn sizes and shapes on varying terrain. I am comfortable on all green terrain and I am starting to link turns smoothly and consistently."

• Student can link turns on both edges
• Working on varying turn shapes
• Linking turns on more challenging intermediate terrain
• Riding switch

Terrain: Intermediate

Level 5 Snowboarder - Advanced

"I can link ‘S’ Turns and control speed consistently on blue terrain.  I am starting to ride switch and am ready to learn short turns, carving, variable terrain, terrain parks, and more dynamic movements."

• Student is comfortable linking turns and controlling speed on intermediate terrain
• Short turns, carving, and dynamic movement
• Continued advancement in riding switch
• Introduction to terrain park and variable terrain

Terrain: Intermediate/Advanced

Level 6 Snowboarder - Advanced

"I am confident carving on all blue terrain and am starting to ride on blacks. My riding is smooth and consistent in off-piste terrain and in all riding conditions. I am ready to learn to ride steeps, and start learning rails, boxes, and straight airs in the terrain park."

• Student is comfortable on all terrain
• Development of short turns and carving on steeps
• Powder, rails, boxes, and straight airs

Terrain: Advanced

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES THE SKILL LEVEL OF THE STUDENTS ENTERING EACH LESSON LEVEL, AND A LIST OF SKILLS TAUGHT IN EACH SPECIFIC LESSON.

Level 1 Skier - Beginner

"It is my first time or I have tried skiing before but have not yet learned to control my speed either by stopping or by turning."

• Introduction to equipment
• Sliding, balance, stopping, and gliding wedge
• Beginner lifts
• Turn in both directions

Terrain: Beginner

Level 2 Skier - Beginner

"I have learned to stop and make beginner turns most of the time.  Sometimes I accidentally stop when I am trying to turn."

• Review turning and stopping
• Introduction to linking wedge turns
• Varying wedge size and turn shape for speed control
• Introduction to flexion/extension movements

Terrain: Beginner

Level 3 Skier - Intermediate

"I can make turns without stopping and control my speed.  I comfortably can ski any green terrain."

• Foot steering from a wedge to a wedge Christie
• Progression of flexion/extension movements
• Introduction to intermediate terrain

Terrain: Beginner/Intermediate

Level 4 Skier - Intermediate

"I have started skiing on some blue terrain. My skis are parallel when I ski across the hill and at the end of my turn.  My skis skid a little through the end of the turn.  I have tried to hockey stop."

• Active foot steering movements for an earlier matching of skis
• Hockey stops and pole usage
• Exploring more challenging terrain

Terrain: Intermediate

Level 5 Skier - Advanced

"I am comfortable on blue and some black terrain. I'm starting to explore off-piste terrain and more dynamic carving techniques."

• Active foot/leg steering techniques for varied turn shape
• Pole plant with carving rhythm and flow
• Exploring off piste terrain

Terrain: Intermediate/Advanced

Level 6 Skier - Advanced

"I am comfortable skiing black terrain and I'm working to progress my ability to ski steeps, variable terrain, powder and dynamic carves."

• Short turns and carving on steeps
• Moguls, powder, and terrain park skills

Terrain: Advanced

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES THE SKILL LEVEL OF THE STUDENTS ENTERING EACH LESSON LEVEL, AND A LIST OF SKILLS TAUGHT IN EACH SPECIFIC LESSON.

Level 1 Snowboarder - Beginner

"It is my first time or I have tried snowboarding before but have not yet learned to control my speed either by stopping or by turning."

• Never snowboarded before
• Introduction to equipment
• Balance, sliding, stopping, and beginner lifts
• Turning left and right

Terrain: Beginner

Level 2 Snowboarder - Beginner

"I have been introduced to snowboarding equipment, learned the proper stance, posture and skating techniques, and have learned how to stop."

• Student has learned how to stop and is starting to make turns
• Improving turns on both edges
• Balance and control

Terrain: Beginner

Level 3 Snowboarder - Intermediate

"I can control my speed on both edges in a falling leaf technique, and I am starting to learn how to link my ‘S’ turns."

• Student can stop and turn on both edges
• Linking ‘S’ turns and controlling speed
• Introduction to intermediate terrain and dynamic movement

Terrain: Beginner/Intermediate

Level 4 Snowboarder - Intermediate

"I can control my speed using various turn sizes and shapes on varying terrain. I am comfortable on all green terrain and I am starting to link turns smoothly and consistently."

• Student can link turns on both edges
• Working on varying turn shapes
• Linking turns on more challenging intermediate terrain
• Riding switch

Terrain: Intermediate

Level 5 Snowboarder - Advanced

"I can link ‘S’ Turns and control speed consistently on blue terrain.  I am starting to ride switch and am ready to learn short turns, carving, variable terrain, terrain parks, and more dynamic movements."

• Student is comfortable linking turns and controlling speed on intermediate terrain
• Short turns, carving, and dynamic movement
• Continued advancement in riding switch
• Introduction to terrain park and variable terrain

Terrain: Intermediate/Advanced

Level 6 Snowboarder - Advanced

"I am confident carving on all blue terrain and am starting to ride on blacks. My riding is smooth and consistent in off-piste terrain and in all riding conditions. I am ready to learn to ride steeps, and start learning rails, boxes, and straight airs in the terrain park."

• Student is comfortable on all terrain
• Development of short turns and carving on steeps
• Powder, rails, boxes, and straight airs

Terrain: Advanced

Master's Clinic Dates

CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON CLINIC DATES AS WE ARE PLANNING TO OFFER MASTER'S CLINICS ONCE AGAIN THIS SEASON.

Master's Clinics

This exciting program for intermediate to advanced skiers over the age of 50 will be geared towards the technical elements necessary for their success.

Focuses of the clinic will be on:

• Functional Stance providing an easier direction on the knees and back
• Efficient Balance for less stress on the skeleton and large leg muscles
• Increased Stamina for more energy throughout the day.

Our specialized Master's Instructors will guide everyone through efficient progressions for establishing a strong body position on skis while allowing for the least amount of resistance on our muscles and skeletal frame.

The Masters Program is a must for those excited to improve in a relaxed atmosphere, meet new friends and develop the skills and techniques to keep skiing for years to come!

Give us a call at (209) 965-3474 for more info or to sign up for the Masters program now!

All lessons are non-refundable. Lessons can be rescheduled to another date, or cancelled and issued to a resort credit. We do not issue refunds. Lessons are rescheduled or issued a resort credit as outlined below:

• • Lessons rescheduled or cancelled 3+ days prior to the lesson date may be done so without penalty. (ie. Saturday lesson rescheduled or cancelled before 5pm on Wednesday.)

• • Lessons rescheduled or cancelled 2 days prior to the lesson date may be done so for a $20 fee. (ie. Saturday lesson rescheduled or cancelled before 5pm on Thursday)

• • Lessons rescheduled or cancelled the day before the lesson date may be done so for a $60 fee. (ie. Saturday lesson rescheduled or cancelled before 5pm on Friday)

• • There will be no refunds due to weather or snow conditions or for those who are unwilling to participate in the class.

• • Anyone not showing up for the lesson will forfeit the full amount of the lesson.

You must call (209) 965-3474 to reschedule or cancel reservations. All Progression Pass Lessons and Master's Clinics are subject to these rescheduling, cancellation and non-refundability policies.

Prepare for Your Lesson

• Get a good night's rest
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Drink plenty of water to make sure you're hydrated

What To Remember For Your Day At Dodge Ridge

• Goggles/Sunglasses - Goggles perform best in all conditions
• Don't forget the Sunscreen
• Water Resistant Jacket, Pants and Gloves
• Layers for varying weather - Sweatshirt, Long sleeve shirt, base layers, etc
• Ski/snowboard socks (you'll enjoy 2 pairs, 1 for your day on the mountain and a 2nd pair for your trip home)