Lessons & Programs

Pick the lesson that’s right for you!

Remember to arrive 60 minutes prior to your lesson’s start time to ensure parking,

rentals pickup and to begin your lesson on time.

Private Lessons

***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.

2 Hour Session: $239 + GST

|| 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 add-on for extra participants.

Group Lessons

***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.
  • Max. 6 people per lesson.
  • Group lessons are available for all ages (children, youth and adult).

2 Hour Session: $219 + GST

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 add-on for extra participants.

Multi-Week Packages

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

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

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

4 Week Session: $349 + GST

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.

3 four-week sessions are running throughout the 2023/24 season. 

Session 1: January 6th – 27th, 2024

Session 2: February 3rd – 24th, 2024

Session 3: March 2nd – 23rd, 2024

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 add-on for extra participants.

Intro to Park

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

Snow School reserves the right to refuse this product or make alternative arrangements for a different lesson type if your 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 10AM – 2PM.

4 Hour Session: $339 + GST

|| 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 add-on for extra participants.

Tiny Tots (Ski Only)

***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.

1 Hour Session: $69 + GST

|| 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 add-on for extra participants.

LADIES DAY

Looking to improve your skiing or riding in an uplifting environment? Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Sasquatch are for you!

Get the ladies together and have a great time on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.

Develop your skiing and riding skills with our top female instructors. Our student-focused approach and excellent instructors provide a fun, relaxed environment that fosters confidence and growth.

Tuesdays: 10AM – 12PM

Wednesdays: 12:30PM – 2:30PM

3 Week Session: $219 + GST 

January Sessions: Tuesday, January 9th – Tuesday, 23rd, 2024 // Wednesday, January 10th – 24th, 2024

February Sessions: Tuesday, February 6th – 20th, 2024 // Wednesday, February 7th – Wednesday, February 21st, 2024

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.

2023/24 prices TBD

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

Includes a 2-hour group lesson with women of similar ability and a female instructor

Learn in a safe, supportive, and motivating environment.

Explore all corners of the mountain

Ladies Day is designed to get you comfortably exploring everything from steep groomers to off-piste chutes and fresh powder pockets like a pro.

Ski, snowboard & make new friends

Ladies Day uplifts participants and encourages them in achieving goals.

Start a new career journey!

Sasquatch Mountain’s

Instructor Apprenticeship

  • Skiers and snowboarders welcome!

  • Polish your technique and abilities with the guidance of experienced instructors

  • Cultivate leadership skills

  • Gain high school volunteer hours

  • Begin your journey to becoming a certified CASI or CSIA Level 1 instructor!

Our Instructor Apprenticeship is designed to segue snow enthusiasts into a career in ski and snowboard instructing.

If you want to experience life on a ski resort, live in the mountains and take the first steps to being a qualified ski or snowboard instructor, the apprenticeship program could be for you!

We’re currently accepting applications for the 2023/24 Season!

This program is an 8-week commitment with 2 hours (weekly?) of dedicated on-snow training.

Throughout the program you will shadow and assist qualified instructors during lessons to gain knowledge and experience that will enrich your personal development as an instructor.

2 hours of on-snow training will be held every Saturday evening from 5pm-7pm. Training focuses on improving skiing or riding technique to meet the Canadian Ski Instructor’s Alliance (CSIA) and Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructor’s (CASI) Level 1 standards. There will also be coaching provided to advance  teaching and assessment skills required to become a proficient instructor.

Program participants will have the opportunity to complete their required secondary school volunteer hours working with our group and multi-week programs on weekends.

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

  • You are a parallel skier and/or comfortably linking snowboard turns
  • You enjoy being around children between the ages of 6-15 years old
  • You can attend a virtual or face-to-face with the Snow School manager or supervisor
  • You are punctual and possess excellent communications skills
  • You can commit to a minimum of 3 days volunteering over Christmas holidays (days chosen are optional)
  • You can commit to training throughout the season on a Friday or Saturday (see dates listed below)

SMR’s goal for this program is to have a 100% certification rate for CSIA and CASI program participants. To pass, participants must demonstrate adequate progression in their skiing/riding and teaching skills.

Exam booking and fees will NOT be covered by Sasquatch Mountain Resort and will be at your discretion to book.

Our expectation is that the exam is booked prior to attending your first day as an apprentice.

Available Space: Ski Apprentice: 6 spots

Snowboard Apprentice: 6 spots

Cost for the Apprentice Instructor Program: $199

Training Dates:

Saturday night training | Times & Dates

  • Dec 26th,  28th and 30th
  • Jan 6th, 13th,  20th and  27th
  • Feb 3rd and 10th

5pm – 7:45pm

Participant requirements:

  • Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years old by December 1, 2023
  • Able to commit to 8 weeks and 2 hours (weekly?) of on-snow training Saturday evenings
  • Able to commit to a minimum of 3 days volunteering over Christmas break
  • Able to book and cover the cost of exams

For more information and to apply, please send an email to snowschool@sasquatchmountain.ca with subject line “Apprenticeship Program.”

Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) & Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA)

Instructor Courses

Apprentices will be required to complete their Level 1 evaluation courses with CASI or CSIA to teach at Sasquatch Mountain.

CASI (Snowboard) Level 1 Instructor Course

Cost:

Dates:

Location: Sasquatch Mountain Resort

CSIA (Ski) Level 1 Instructor Course (Ages 14+)

Cost: $460

Dates: December 20-22, 2023 | January 3-5 and 19-21, 2024 | February 8 – 10, 2024

Location: Sasquatch Mountain Resort

Register at https://www.snowpro.com/en/