Go full send with a Season Pass starting at just $329 (weekday). Save some cash, get stoked + we look forward to kicking off the 78th winter season with you very soon. 

ATTN: Sierra-at-Tahoe has joined Ikon Pass for the 2024/25 Season unlocking even more Tahoe access to Ikon Pass holders! Read on to learn more.

Welcome to Sierra's Snowsports School. We offer a wide range of options for all ages and all ability levels.

Learn a new sport, improve your technique, or explore new possibilities. Thanks to our world-class instructors and impressive terrain, learning to ski or ride at Sierra is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that can't be missed.

Sierra’s SMART TERRAIN® Program offers beginners an opportunity to experience the sport of skiing or snowboarding in an environment best suited for learning and improving skills. Our learning terrain, Easy Street, is 11 acres of sculpted terrain including gently banked turns and shaped features that naturally guide skiers and snowboarders into turns and stops so they are able to learn the fundamentals of skiing and riding more quickly. Two dedicated conveyor lifts make it a breeze to get up the hill, so beginners can focus on coming back down.

Benefits Learning to Ski + Ride With Us:

Lift Line Priority

Skip to the front of the line with lift priority access for every program.

Easy Learning Terrain

Access to 11 acres of beginner-specific sculpted terrain.

World-Class Instructors

Tailored lessons from North America's best instructors and coaches.

Children's Lessons are subject to availability. Online reservations are required. Walk-in's are not available at this time.

Use the filters below (Ages and Ability Level) to help you decide which lesson or lesson package is best for you:

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Adult Learn to Ski/Snowboard Online Special
Ages: Adults  
Age Range: 14+
Ability Level: First Timer  Beginner  
For first time skiers or snowboarders who have never taken a lesson or beginners who are learning to ski or snowboard. Introductory lifts, dedicated beginner slopes and gentle terrain.
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Private Lessons
Ages: Adults  Kids  
Age Range: 4+
Ability Level: First Timer  Beginner  Advanced  
Develop your technique and improve your skiing and snowboarding through personal support and hands-on guidance.
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Adult All Mountain Group Lessons
Ages: Adults  
Age Range: 14+
Ability Level: Intermediate  Advanced  
All Mountain Lessons cater to skiers and riders whose ability is anywhere between maintaining control on green circle terrain to looking to improve technique in powder, trees, bumps or the terrain parks.
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Cubbie Program Lessons (Ages 3-4)
Ages: Kids  
Age Range: 3-4
Ability Level: First Timer  
The Cubbie program is the place for your children to become comfortable within Sierra's winter wonderland! Our program is designed around getting your cubbie introduced and comfortable with the mountain environment.
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Pioneer Program Lessons (Ages 5-6)
Ages: Kids  
Age Range: 5-6
Ability Level: First Timer  Beginner  Intermediate  Advanced  
The Pioneer program focuses on teaching skiers and snowboarders new skills, elevating confidence on more areas of the mountain, and having fun!
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Explorer Program Lessons (Ages 7-10)
Ages: Kids  
Age Range: 7-10
Ability Level: First Timer  Beginner  Advanced  
The Explorer program focuses on teaching skiers and snowboarders new skills, slope etiquette, equipment knowledge and begin to master new types of terrain + conditions.
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Trailblazers Program Lessons (Ages 11-13)
Ages: Kids  
Age Range: 11-13
Ability Level: First Timer  Beginner  Intermediate  Advanced  
The Trailblazers program focuses on teaching skiers and snowboarders new skills, slope etiquette, equipment knowledge and begin to master new types of terrain + conditions.
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Sierra Adaptive Lesson Program
Ages: Adults  Kids  
Age Range: 7+
Ability Level: First Timer  Beginner  Intermediate  
We are proud to offer adaptive lessons for both physical and intellectual disabilities. We have PSIA/AASI certified instructors in both children and adult lessons, skiing and snowboarding.
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Sierra Joins Ikon Pass

Sierra-at-Tahoe has joined Ikon Pass for the 2024/25 season, offering even more Tahoe access to Ikon Pass holders. The proudly independent resort is the only South Lake Tahoe resort and the sixth California mountain destination on the Ikon Pass, joining Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley, June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, and Palisades Tahoe. 

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Season Pass Perks

Your Season Pass comes loaded with perks like Unlimited BFF tickets, bring a Friend for Free on select Fridays + 20% off around the mountain on things like rentals, dining + lessons. PLUS, much much more!

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