SNOW SCHOOL

Whether you’re a seasoned shredder looking to take your skiing or snowboarding to the next level or you’re hitting the slopes for the first time, Sasquatch has got the lesson for you!

Determine your skill level below and start your snowsports journey enhanced with exceptional highly-qualified instructors, customized lessons and terrain for everyone to enjoy here at Sasquatch Mountain.

Beginner

First Timers: First Timers introduces the basics to first-time skiers and snowboarders. Learn essential turns and stopping techniques and kick off a new snow-filled adventure!

Beginners: Level up your beginner skills! Beginners advances your existing techniques to support you in moving on from greens to blues with confidence.

Intermediate

You are comfortable turning and stopping on beginner runs. You want to develop these skills on more challenging terrain, progressing from green to blue runs.

Intermediate lessons open up your potential and equip you with the know-how to ski or snowboard throughout most of the resort safely and comfortably.

Advanced

You’re already a capable skier or boarder, confidently coasting on blues and even checking out some groomed blacks.

You’re ready to take it to the top to skillfully shred black diamonds, try out some freestyle, riding through trees and gullies and carving up the steepest and deepest off-piste terrain you’ll find in the Fraser Valley!

***LIFT TICKET AND RENTALS MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY***

Make the most of your Sasquatch Mountain Resort experience with a private lesson tailored specifically to you! Your instructor will customize lessons to suit individual needs and goals and provide exercises to improve your skiing or snowboarding skills. Our instructors will prepare you to explore Sasquatch Mountain’s legendary terrain whilst learning in a fun, safe and engaging setting.

|| Terms & Conditions: Helmets ARE mandatory. Please arrive a minimum of 60 mins before the scheduled lesson if you require an RFID card and rentals pick-ups. All products are non-refundable. Minimum 48hrs notice required for rebooking. Lessons can only be rebooked through contacting Guest Experience. Limited Day Tickets Available. Pre-purchase is required. || $59 addon for extra participants.

***LIFT TICKET AND RENTALS MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY***

Group Lessons are available for anyone who wishes to learn in a social setting.

  • Group lessons are 2 hours (AM or PM). Book a single lesson or a multi-week program (4 single day lessons over 4 weeks).
  • Learn in a fun environment with peers of similar ability.
  • Maximum of 6 people per lesson.
  • Group lessons are available for all ages (children, youth and adult).
  • Lessons are based on ability level as follows:
    • Tiny Tots (Ski Only): Learning how to ski, ages 3-5
    • First Timers: New to snowsports! Skiing or snowboarding for the first time.
    • Beginners: Have tried snowsports but still need assistance with turning on beginner runs.
    • Intermediate: Confident in turning on beginner runs and looking to push skills into blue terrain.
    • Advanced: Able to ski/ride on all blue terrain and working on progressing into blacks, off-piste, freestyle or carving.

|| Terms & Conditions: Helmets ARE mandatory. Please arrive a minimum of 60 mins before the scheduled lesson if you require an RFID card and rentals pick-ups. All products are non-refundable. Minimum 48hrs notice required for rebooking. Lessons can only be rebooked through contacting Guest Experience. Limited Day Tickets Available. Pre-purchase is required. || $59 addon for extra participants.

***LIFT TICKET AND RENTALS MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY***

Multi-week programs run every Sunday from 10am – 12pm for four weeks.

Programs include First Timers, Beyond the Basics and Rippers (NEW!)

Programs:

First timers: This is for guests who have never been skiing or snowboarding before. First Timers introduces snowsport basics for example how to use equipment, mountain etiquette and understanding the sport. Focus on fundamental skills such as stopping and turning are key elements of First Timers.

Beyond the Basics: Designed for beginner to intermediate ability levels, Beyond the Basics is for guests who can already turn and stop on beginner terrain and want to take their skiing or riding onto harder terrain. This product has been created as a natural next step for guests who have completed the First Timers Multi-Week Program in the same season. Beyond the Basics continues to develop skills and fosters more control to take this onto blue terrain safely.

Rippers (NEW): Rippers is for those who can ride blue terrain comfortably and want to push themselves to the next level. This is natural progression for students who have previously completed Beyond the Basics program within the same season. Rippers is an advanced program where the main goal is to expand skills into freestyle, freeride and black terrain.

Guests that have skied/snowboarded at SMR previously may take part in advanced programs. Snow School staff can assist in determining ability level.

|| Terms & Conditions: Helmets ARE mandatory. Please arrive a minimum of 60 mins before the scheduled lesson if you require an RFID card and rentals pick-ups. All products are non-refundable. Minimum 48hrs notice required for rebooking. Lessons can only be rebooked through contacting Guest Experience. Limited Day Tickets Available. Pre-purchase is required. || $59 addon for extra participants.

***LIFT TICKET AND RENTALS MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY***

Tiny Tots is for the youngest shredders out there looking to get comfortable with snowsports.

Tailored specifically for 3–5-year-olds, group lessons run for one hour and foster ski-skills through dynamic games and exercises.

Make your child’s first tracks on the snow count with professional instructors specifically trained to teach younger children. We are aware that children can get tired quickly and by capping Tiny Tot’s lessons to one hour we’ll keep them engaged and ensure meaningful progress.

|| Terms & Conditions: Helmets ARE mandatory. Please arrive a minimum of 60 mins before the scheduled lesson if you require an RFID card and rentals pick-ups. All products are non-refundable. Minimum 48hrs notice required for rebooking. Lessons can only be rebooked through contacting Guest Experience. Limited Day Tickets Available. Pre-purchase is required. || $59 addon for extra participants.

***LIFT TICKET AND RENTALS MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY***

SMR reserves the right to refuse this product or make alternative arrangements if guest ability level does not match lesson criteria. This is for the safety and well-being of the guest. 

Feeling stoked about your skiing and riding? Confident in all terrain and looking for your next big challenge? It’s time to hit park!

Intro to Park is facilitated by our highest-qualified instructors. We offer quality training that gets you in the air, learning how to spin and tackling your first box/rail feature in a safe and fun lesson. Intro to Park is tailored specifically for our most advanced guests and runs every Saturday from 12pm – 4pm.

|| Terms & Conditions: Helmets ARE mandatory. Please arrive a minimum of 60 mins before the scheduled lesson if you require an RFID card and rentals pick-ups. All products are non-refundable. Minimum 48hrs notice required for rebooking. Lessons can only be rebooked through contacting Guest Experience. Limited Day Tickets Available. Pre-purchase is required. || $59 addon for extra participants.

***LIFT TICKET AND RENTALS MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY***

Let’s get the ladies together and have a great time! 

Looking to develop confidence while learning in a safe, supportive, and motivating environment? Tuesdays and Wednesdays are for you!

With the guidance of our top female instructors, you will develop your skiing and riding skills while exploring Sasquatch’s varied range of terrain and making new friends.

We would love to train you if you’re struggling to link your turns, looking for new challenges and keen to explore all corners of the mountain from groomers to off-piste chutes and fresh powder pockets.

Our student-focused approach and excellent instructors provide a fun, relaxed environment that fosters confidence and growth. It’s ideal for those who want to feel more empowered and uplifted in achieving their goals.

Includes:

  • 3 week session
  • 2 hour group lesson with women of similar ability

|| Terms & Conditions: Helmets ARE mandatory. Please arrive a minimum of 60 mins before the scheduled lesson if you require an RFID card and rentals pick-ups. All products are non-refundable. Minimum 48hrs notice required for rebooking. Lessons can only be rebooked through contacting Guest Experience. Limited Day Tickets Available. Pre-purchase is required. || $59 addon for extra participants.

 

Want to kick off a career in ski or snowboard instructing?

Become an apprentice instructor!

With guidance and instruction from our experienced instructors, dedicated on-snow training and time shadowing lessons you can begin your journey to becoming a qualified CASI or CSIA instructor this season.

Hours spent in the program can also be used to complete mandatory secondary-school volunteer hours!

CAMPS

Camps are a fun-filled way to strengthen young skiers’ and riders’ skills and confidence. Not only will they improve technique but they will gain invaluable experience, spend time outdoors and make new friends and memories!

Sasquatch Mountain Resort’s Winter Holiday camps run for 4 consecutive days and provide 2 hours of focused training.

Spring Break camps run for 2 to 4 consecutive days based on the lesson level selected.

Camps are offered to children and youth from 6-18 years of age. Programs offered include First Timers and Beyond the Basics.

First Timers suits guests who have never been skiing or riding before. It provides fundamental instruction on how to use equipment, the rules and on-hill etiquette and the basic skills such as safely turning and stopping.

Beyond the Basics is for guests who can already turn and stop on beginner terrain and want to take their ability further. Beyond the Basics will foster development of existing skills and provide participants the necessary guidance and coaching to safely move on to more challenging terrain.

Please contact snowschool@sasquatchmountain.ca for more information or general inquiries.

Start the winter holidays early!

This winter, holiday camps run from December 18th to December 22nd, 2023. Camps take place over 4 consecutive days for 2 hours from 10am – 12:00pm.

Sasquatch Mountain offers two options for Winter Holiday camps: First Timers and Beyond the Basics.

First Timers is for those trying skiing or snowboarding for the first time and Beyond the Basics is for those ready to take their intermediate skills to the next level.

*Tiny Tots, Advanced and Intro to Park lessons aren’t available for camps*

Spring Break is longer at Sasquatch!

This year, First Timers camps are offered on the following days:

March 16-19th, 2024

March 23 – 26th, 2024

March 30 – April 2nd, 2024

Beyond the Basics camps are offered on the following days:

March 20th & 21st, 2024

March 27th & 28th, 2024

*Tiny Tots, Advanced and Intro to Park lessons aren’t available for camps*

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