FAQ

At Otis Ridge we require that children be at least 3 years old for private lesson skiing, 4 years old for private lesson snowboarding, 6 years old for group lesson skiing, and 8 years old for group lesson snowboarding. Group lessons also include our Kid's Program lessons. Private lessons are offered at 30, 60-minute , and 2-hour private lessons, group lessons are 1-hour, and Kid's Program lessons are 2.5 hours. Please keep in mind that there is no magic age so please consider your child's physical development, stamina, attention span and most importantly their desire to learn a new sport.

In a Group Lesson the student will be in a class with students of a similar age and ability and the lesson content will focus on a similar theme or a common skill need. Private Lessons allow for much more student input and individual attention, lesson content is based on the individual needs and desired outcomes of the student. Also with a Private Lesson you have the ability to request the instructor, depending on their schedule, if you so choose. Please keep in mind all Group and Kid's Program lesson sales end the day before by 4pm at the latest. There are no day-of group lesson or Kid's Program lesson sign ups, only private lessons are available on the day of.

You will need to do several things before the lesson begins. Most ski school registration is done on-line and prepaid with limited availability the day of. You will need to check in at the Ski School Desk located in the Main Lodge. The ski school desk can get very busy close to lesson times, so to be sure that you are ready for your lesson on time, be at the Ridge at least 45 minutes ahead of your class time, an hour during busy holiday periods. Next you will need to change into your ski clothes if you are not already wearing them and then proceed to the rental shop to rent your equipment if you are renting equipment. Be sure if you are renting equipment that you give yourself at least 45 minutes to get ready.

Private Lessons are generally scheduled for 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Kid's Program Lessons are at 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Group Lessons are at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Depending on our volume of business, we may be able to accommodate private lessons at other times; but again this is dependent on instructor availability.

We do not require that students in our lessons wear helmets; we do however strongly encourage it. There are a limited number of helmets available for rent through our rental shop and they are also available for sale in our full service ski shop.