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 and make sure to pack a healthy lunch and snacks for all-day energy. (Lunch and snacks are not provided)
• Drink plenty of water to make sure you're hydrated
• Eat a healthy breakfast

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

• 7:45 am (Weekends & Holidays): Check-in at Guest Services in the Family Lodge
• 8:15 am (Weekdays Non-Holiday): Check-in at Guest Services in the Family Lodge
• Next Step: Rental Fitting
• Please Note: Be completely geared up for On-Snow Lesson Check-in
• 8:45 am: On-Snow Lesson Check-in by Private Lesson Area
• 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Private Lesson Instruction Time

• 10:00 am (Weekends & Holidays): Check-in at Guest Services in the Family Lodge
• 10:30 am (Weekdays Non-Holiday): Check-in at Guest Services in the Family Lodge
• Next Step: Rental Fitting
• Please Note: Be completely geared up for On-Snow Lesson Check-in
• 11:00 am: On-Snow Lesson Check-in by Private Lesson Area
• 11:15 am - 1:15 pm: Private Lesson Instruction Time

• 12:45 pm (Weekends & Holidays): Check-in at Guest Services in the Family Lodge
• 1:15 pm (Weekdays Non-Holiday): Check-in at Guest Services in the Family Lodge
• Next Step: Rental Fitting
• Please Note: Be completely geared up for On-Snow Lesson Check-in
• 1:45 pm: On-Snow Lesson Check-in at Private Lesson Area
• 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Private Lesson Instruction Time

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