snow: ski school
Myth #1 Lessons Are Just for Kids While a lesson might be a great way to entertain Jr. for a few hours (wink, wink, see Lessons for Kids), it can also be the perfect way to start your vacation. You get out on the mountain and under the dreamy gaze of your instructor, you ease back into the sport, this time concentrating on form and technique. It’s both a warm-up and a way for you to establish a baseline for improving your abilities on the snow.
Myth #2 I Am Invincible No you are not. You are from out of town, at altitude and, seriously, did you gain weight? Unlike us lucky locals, you get maybe eight days a year on the snow. Taking the Snowbird Tram to the top and dropping into the Gad Valley on your fi rst run will cause you some pain, possibly cause you embarrassment and set you up for a season-ending injury. Remember the part where you’re not a kid? (See Myth #1)
Myth #3 I Have to Take Lessons in a Group Hey. This is America. You don’t have to do anything but object to paying taxes and die. Each of Utah’s resorts offers a vast menu of classes ranging from private lessons to group lessons. Group lessons come with an added bonus—new friends.
Myth #4 Lessons are Expensive For those who believe Myth #2, they are expensive. While private lessons may cost more, resorts have affordable options, many complete with a lift-ticket and equipment rental.
Myth #5 Your Friend or Spouse Can Teach You Yes, I know they have been skiing their entire lives and have mastered every trick in the book, but no, they cannot teach you. Trust us, you will have more fun showing off the skills you learned in a lesson than listening to their frustration escalate as they order commands. Not to mention, the results of your special someone showing you the ropes are often more expensive than the actual lesson itself (refer to Myth 4).
An adult lesson group practices the perfect turn at Canyons Resort.
BEGINNER
For skiers and snowboarders looking to start from scratch or hit the restart button.
Park City Mountain Resort: Kids Signature Program
Combine on-mountain instruction with activities in the Kids Mountain School to create the perfect mix of fun and learning. Classes are limited to three to fi ve kids to an instructor, to ensure they get more personal attention and the best opportunity to learn. A variety of classes, from skiers to snowboarders and all ability levels, make sure that kids are in the right group to learn, have fun and make memories that last well after their time on the mountain is done.
800-227-2754,
parkcitymountain.com
Deer Valley Resort: Max 4 Adult Ski Program Receive personalized attention and individual feed- back in a small group setting from Deer Valley’s famous “green team.” Ski instructors focus on tech- nique and skiing goals to assist skiers in improving their skills. Participants are grouped by skiing ability, comfort level and lesson goals. Maximum of four students per lesson and four lessons per person. Participants must be 18 years and older. 888-754-8477,
deervalley.com
INTERMEDIATE If you’re tired of singin’ the blues, these classes and camps will have you singin’ their praises in no time.
Canyons Resort: Women’s Workshops
January 4–6, 2013 February 1–3, 2013 March 1–3, 2013 Olympian and World Cup Champion Holly Flanders teams up with Canyons Ski School to offer special- ized ski workshops just for women. Whether you are an intermediate or advanced skier, these three days of top notch instruction and group camaraderie are sure to improve your ability.
877-472-6306,
canyonsresort.com
Deer Valley Resort: Mahre Training Center Ski Camp Conducted in part by Olympic medal winners Phil and Steve Mahre, these three- and fi ve-day sessions provide skiing fundamentals to all ability levels. Ses- sions include six hours of daily instruction by Deer Valley’s top ski instructors, indoor sessions, unique Mahre Training Center progression, video and other amenities. Advanced reservations are necessary. Participants must be 12 years or older.
888-754-8477,
mahretrainingcenter.com
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