Kids Lessons

Calling All Riders, Bandits, MinErs & Explorers!

Wild Mountain is the place for your children to explore Sierra's winter wonderland! From adventure zones to terrain parks, your children will have tons to cheer about. Our instructors have the training, personality and patience to get kids out on the slopes and keep them smiling. Our programs are categorized by age and ability level to ensure your kids get the most out of their mountain experience!  Reserve children's full day lesson packages online in advance and save $5!

Mountain Riders (Skiers ages 3 - 4)

Mountain Riders' Program is a learn-to-ski program catered to little ones with short attention spans.  Children learn the fundamentals of skiing in the morning and afternoon, mixed with snowplay and indoor activities. 

Mountain Bandits (Snowboarders ages 5 - 6)

Mountain Miners (Skiers ages 5 - 6)

Explorers (Skiers and snowboarders ages 7 - 12)

Terrain park experience is part of Explorer's daily lesson package.  We have beginner terrain features available for use in Thunder Gulch for 7-12 year olds.  Higher level classes may enjoy some class time in our small parks.

NOTE: Program eligibility is determined by children's age as of December 2, 2007.

Good things for parents to know

2007.08 Rates
Package	Age	Cost	Includes
Mountain riders
Ski Package	3 - 4		Lift ticket, 1.5 hr AM / 1 hr PM lesson, rental, indoor play, snowplay & lunch
3-Pak  - Best Deal!		$207 ($69/day)
Full Day		$108 / $114 holiday	Save $5!
Half Day AM/PM		$98
10-Pak		$450 ($45/day)
*Mountain Riders must be potty trained.
Mountain BANDITS
Snowboard Lesson Package	5 - 6		Lesson, lift ticket & rental
3-Pak  - Best Deal!		$210 ($70/day)
Full Day		$127 / $135 holiday	Save $5!
Half Day AM/PM		$106
10-Pak		$510 ($51/day)
Snowboard Lesson ONLY	5 - 6		Lesson only
3-Pak  - Best Deal!		$189 ($63/day)
Full Day		$115
Half Day AM/PM		$98
10-Pak		$440 ($44/day)
Mountain MINERS
Ski Lesson Package	5 - 6		Lesson, lift ticket & rental
3-Pak  - Best Deal!		$207 ($69/day)
Full Day		$108 / $114 holiday	Save $5!
Half Day AM/PM		$98
10-Pak		$450 ($45/day)
Ski Lesson ONLY	5 - 6		Lesson only
3-Pak  - Best Deal!		$168 ($56/day)
Full Day		$96 / $100holiday
Half Day AM/PM		$89
10-Pak		$390 ($39/day)
Explorers
Ski / Snowboard  Lesson Package	7 - 12		Lesson, lift ticket & rental
3-Pak  - Best Deal!		$207 ($69/day)
Full Day		$108 / $114 holiday	Save $5!
Half Day AM/PM		$98
10-Pak		$450 ($45/day)
Ski / Snowboard  Lesson ONLY	7 - 12		Lesson only
3-Pak  - Best Deal!		$168 ($56/day)
Full Day		$96 / $100holiday
Half Day AM/PM		$89
10-Pak		$390 ($39/day)

*All prices subject to change.  3-Paks and 10-Paks are valid any day, all season! They are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

2007.08 Holiday Periods

• November 23 - 24, 2007
• December 26 - 31, 2007
• January 19 - 20, 2008
• February 16 - 17, 2008

GOOD THINGS FOR PARENTS TO KNOW

• To save time at the resort, we recommend parents to please:

1. Call 530.659.7453 x270 to make reservations 48 hours prior to your arrival
2. Download and fill out the Wild Mountain Registration Form
3. Download and read the Wild Mountain Liability Release

Please note that reservations are not required, but strongly recommended.  Having the registration form filled out in advance does not allow guests to bypass the line when they get to Sierra Resort, but it does make the process move quicker.

• Dress child appropriate for weather, layers are best.
  
• Be sure your child has eye protection (goggles for snowy days and sunglasses for sunny days).
  
• Retail items are available at the Wild Mountain Children's Center.
  
• Bib and Helmet rentals are available at the Wild Mountain Children's Center.
  
• Be sure your child eats breakfast.  All full day packages or full day lessons only include lunch.
  
• Your child will be placed in a group according to their age and ability level. Although you will make a preliminary assessment, final placement is with consideration of the safety of your child and other class members.
  
• Arrive early.
  
• Adult Lesson Packages and lift tickets can be purchased at Wild Mountain Children's Center.