Private Lessons // Dodge Ridge

All Lesson Programs are Unavailable

In adhering to the guidelines set forth by the CDC and the White House, we’ve put into place significant modifications to limit the gathering of people. We have been successfully achieving this goal as we set limits on visitation and parking while closing our food & beverage services, lesson programs and rental operations. In addition, we limited all indoor operations to no more than 10 people at a time.

Tailor fit to your learning style

Reservations Are Recommended for Snowsports Lessons

Please arrive 1 hour prior to your lesson reservation to allow for lesson check-in and instructor assignment. Please note, on weekends and holidays we highly recommend arriving more than 1 hour before your lesson reservation for your check-in convenience.

Private Lessons

Private lessons are available for guests of all abilities, ages 4+ in Skiing or Riding.

Please select a lesson program based on: Ski or snowboard | The length of your lesson | The number of people in your group | The group’s ability level (lessons are taught at the level of the lowest level student in the group)

For additional questions please give us a call at (209) 965-3474 or send an email to info@dodgeridge.com

Be sure to review the lesson level descriptions, what to bring for your day at Dodge Ridge and the rescheduling and cancellation policies.

RESCHEDULING & CANCELLATION POLICY (Please Read)

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 Private Lesson reservations are subject to these rescheduling, cancellation and non-refundability policies.

HOW TO PREPARE & WHAT TO BRING FOR YOUR LESSON (Please Read)

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)

HOW TO CHECK-IN FOR YOUR PRIVATE LESSON (Click To Open)

STEP 1

Register & Check-in at Guest Services, located inside the Family Lodge at our Base Area

PRIVATE LESSON CHECK-IN TIME

WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS
- (Need Rentals) Arrive In Guest Services for check-in at least 90 Minutes prior to your lesson.
- (No Rentals Needed) Arrive In Guest Services for check-in at least 45 Minutes prior to your lesson.
WEEKDAYS (NON-HOLIDAY)
- (Need Rentals) Arrive In Guest Services for check-in at least 60 Minutes prior to your lesson.
- (No Rentals Needed) Arrive In Guest Services for check-in at least 30 Minutes prior to your lesson.

Helpful Tip: Our Guest Services department opens for check-in as early as 7:30am on weekends and holidays and as early as 8:00am on weekdays (non-holiday).

Helpful Tip: While checking in for your lessons, you can purchase everything needed for everyone in your party from our Guest Service representatives, including day passes, rentals, additional lessons, etc.

Helpful Tip: When taking lessons or renting equipment on consecutive days, it can save time on your check-in each day if you have our rental staff keep your rental skis and snowboards off to the side with your name attached to them overnight to avoid the need for refitting equipment each day.

Helpful Tip: Your most convenient parking will be located as close to the Family Lodge as possible. If you find that you’re running behind schedule, a member of your party can get dropped off in the unloading zone directly in front of the Family Lodge to get in line for check-in, while the rest of your party locates the desired parking and gathers up their gear.

On weekends and holidays, daily preferred parking passes are available from the preferred parking lot attendants at our Base Area in front of the Family Lodge. Season-long Preferred Parking Passes can be purchased online prior to your visit (Parking passes can be picked up the day of your visit from Guest Services inside the Family Lodge.

STEP 2

Fill out your lesson liability form (found on the wall displays at Guest Services inside the Family Lodge).

Fill out a Blue Form for each person taking a lesson (or renting equipment) for ages 12 & under
Fill out the a Red Form for each person taking a lesson (or renting equipment) for ages 13+ lesson
These same forms are used for anyone purchasing rentals for the day.

STEP 3

Take your completed form(s) up to the Guest Service Representatives.

Helpful Tip: There will be a designated counter for guests with existing lesson reservations.

STEP 4

Once you’ve checked in with the Guest Service Representatives,

they’ll direct you to the Rental Center to get fitted for your rental equipment. After you’ve gotten fitted for your equipment, you’ll proceed to the “Private Lessons Meet Here” A-Frame sign (located on the snow behind the Family Lodge), where you will your instructor. If you already have your own equipment, you’ll proceed directly to the “Private Lessons Meet Here” A-Frame sign.

STEP 5

Once you’ve completed your lesson,

be sure to ask your instructor what skills you should be practicing throughout the remainder of the day and on your next visits. Lucky for all of us, practicing skiing and riding is one of the greatest things on earth to do. At least we think so…

Helpful Tip: Gratuities for instructors are not a requirement, but an appropriate and appreciated gesture.

Private Lessons

Private lessons ages 4+
Customize your lesson for the best possible experience.
Learn together with a group of up to 5 family or friends
To ensure availability, reservations are recommended by calling (209) 965-3474.
Private lessons are offered in 2, 4, or 6 hour increments beginning at 9:30am, 12:00pm or 2:00pm.
Private lesson prices below do not include Day Pass or Rental Gear.

Lesson Only	Ability	2 Hours	4 Hours	6 Hours
Private Lesson price does not include Day Pass or Rental Gear.
1 Person	All Levels	$240	$400	$560
2 People	All Levels	$280	$440	$600
3-5 People	All Levels	$320	$480	$640

Reservations are highly recommended prior to your visit

All prices subject to change without notice. All sales are final. Same day lesson reservations are not available by phone or online and are only available on a first-come, first-served basis in person from Guest Services in the Family Lodge.

*Gratuities for instructors are not a requirement, but an appropriate and appreciated gesture.

Call (209) 965-3474 To Reserve Private Lessons