Children’s Ski & Ride Lessons
Explore a variety of daily lesson and camp options for skiing and snowboarding!
Snow Sport University
At Smuggs, we offer exciting ski and snowboard group lessons, all-day camps, and more for kids ages 3-15! Whether your children are new to the sport or already an expert, our lessons are all about having a blast while you improve. Our friendly instructors make learning easy while kids make new friends and create unforgettable memories on the slopes.
Ski & Ride School
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Learn to Ski or Ride Program
Discover the joy of skiing or snowboarding with our specially designed Learn to Ski or Snowboard Program.
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Winter Adaptive Program
SNAP welcomes participants of all ages. We offer half-day and full-day programs tailored to each individual’s needs.
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WinterWomen’s Ski & Ride Program
Experience the ultimate personalized coaching with our women’s programs
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WinterJunior Instructor Development Program
This program is your first step toward becoming a Junior Instructor and working in the Snow Sports/Resort Community.
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Freeriders
This 8-week program is designed for teens eager to experience untracked runs and revel in thrilling descents
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Mitey Mites
This exciting program provides young skiers and riders, from first-timers to advanced, with professional instruction in a fun, supportive environment.
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WinterMini Mites
Designed to boost fun and confidence, our trained instructors guide children through skiing or riding on specially groomed, kid-friendly terrain.
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Night School for Skiing & Snowboarding
Ready to try a new winter sport? Join our Night School sessions to learn the basics of skiing or snowboarding under the stars!
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2-Hour Group Lessons
Whether you’re a first-time skier or snowboarder or looking to advance your skills, our group lessons cater to all levels, promising significant improvement.
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All-Day Ski or Snowboard Camp
Your kids will learn to ski or ride with our trained instructors who guide them on specially groomed terrain that’s fun and kid-friendly.
Learn to Ski & Ride Package
Available for ages 7 and up!
Ready to try skiing or snowboarding for the first time? Our Learn to Ski and Ride Package is the perfect starting point, bundling a first-time group lesson with a lift ticket to our beginner mountain and rental equipment. We want you to fall in love with winter sports, so we’ve made it easy and accessible for everyone!
Adaptive Programs
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Winter Adaptive Program
SNAP welcomes participants of all ages. We offer half-day and full-day programs tailored to each individual’s needs.
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SNAP Race Club
Race like a pro all winter long with SNAP Race Club. 8 days of award winning instruction in Smugglers’ Notch Adaptive Program.
What Level Am I?
Knowing your ability level is an important step in the process.
We offer seven levels of skiing and snowboarding to cater to all skill levels, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone in the family. From “First Time,” designed to complete beginners taking their first steps on the snow to “Master the Mountain,” where advanced skiers and riders can refine their techniques and tackle challenging terrain, we have something for everyone.
| Level | Alpine Skiing | Snowboarding |
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| First Time 🟢 | You have not skied in the past or it has been a long time since you have. Lessons usually take place at the SSU greeting area but may move to Sir Henry’s Hill. Learning basics about equipment, movement, and balance. | You have not snowboarded in the past or it has been a long time since you have. Lessons usually take place at the SSU greeting area but may move to Sir Henry’s Hill. Learning basics about equipment, movement, and balance. |
| Beginner 🟢 | You have skied in the past but still need work controlling your equipment on beginner terrain. Lessons usually take place on beginner terrain located at Sir Henry’s Hill riding the Wonder Carpet but may move to mid-station on the chairlift. Mastering the basics of turning, stopping, and riding the chairlift. | You have snowboarded in the past but still need work controlling your equipment. Familiarity with controlling the heel and toe edges. Lessons usually take place on beginner terrain located at Sir Henry’s Hill riding the Wonder Carpet but may move to mid-station on the chairlift. Mastering the basics of turning, stopping, and riding the chairlift. |
| Novice 🟢 | You are familiar with riding the chairlift and are able to control your equipment to link turns and stop safely on green terrain accessed from Morse Mountain lifts. Lessons start by riding the chairlift to mid-station to access green terrain and may move to the top of Morse Mountain or Morse Highlands area as skill levels and surface conditions permit. | You are familiar with the chairlift and can control equipment to link turns edge to edge safely on green terrain. Lessons start by riding the chairlift to mid-station to access green terrain and may move to the top of Morse Mountain or Morse Highlands area as skill levels and surface conditions permit. |
| Intermediate 🟢 🟦 | You are able to control your equipment to ski parallel through some of the turn, some wedge is still present. Mastering skiing parallel on green terrain. Introduction to blue terrain as surface conditions permit. Participants can ski from the top of Morse Mountain. | Mastering linked turns on green terrain. Introduction to groomed blue terrain. Participants can ride from the top of Morse Mountain. |
| Explore Blue Terrain 🟦 | You are skiing completely parallel and can stop with equipment parallel across the trail on all green and groomed blue terrain. Participants may ride the Sterling, Madonna I, or Madonna II lifts. Mastering all blue terrain. Introduction to black, ungroomed, and off-piste terrain. | You can link turns on all green terrain and groomed blue terrain. Learning to ride switch. Participants may ride the Sterling, Madonna I, or Madonna II lifts. Mastering all blue terrain. Introduction to black, terrain park, and off-piste terrain. |
| Master The Mountain | You are confident on all groomed black terrain on Sterling and Madonna Mountains. Participants may ride the Sterling, Madonna I, or Madonna II lifts. Mastering all terrain, as surface conditions permit. This may include woods, terrain park, moguls, black, and double black terrain as skill levels and surface conditions permit. | You are confident on all groomed black terrain on Sterling and Madonna Mountains. Participants may ride the Sterling, Madonna I, or Madonna II lifts. Mastering all terrain. Including woods, terrain park, moguls, black, and double black terrain. |
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SNAP Race Club
Race like a pro all winter long with SNAP Race Club. 8 days of award winning instruction in Smugglers’ Notch Adaptive Program.
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Winter
Women’s Ski & Ride Program
Experience the ultimate personalized coaching with our women’s programs
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Winter
Junior Instructor Development Program
This program is your first step toward becoming a Junior Instructor and working in the Snow Sports/Resort Community.
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Freeriders
This 8-week program is designed for teens eager to experience untracked runs and revel in thrilling descents
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Mitey Mites
This exciting program provides young skiers and riders, from first-timers to advanced, with professional instruction in a fun, supportive environment.
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Winter
Mini Mites
Designed to boost fun and confidence, our trained instructors guide children through skiing or riding on specially groomed, kid-friendly terrain.
Private Lessons
Ski or snowboard with a
Snow Sport University pro!
Whether your child is stepping onto the slopes for the first time or they are an experienced skier or snowboarder looking to polish their skills, our lessons are customizable from a single hour to an entire day of focused and fun learning.
Helpful Hints
A lift ticket is required for all Ski & Ride programs. Be sure to explore our ticket options and purchase online in advance for the best rate. Hint: we offer tickets for Morse Mountain only!
There are various meeting locations for our ski & ride programs. Please be sure to read your booking confirmation for exact locations.
Students participating in the all-day camp will be provided a Flaik GPS as a way to capture their fun on the mountain. These devices track miles, vertical feet, and trails skied each day.
Don’t let morning stress get in the way of your fun! At the 3 Mountain Equipment Rental Shop, you can conveniently rent gear for the next day anytime after 2:00 pm at no additional charge. Enjoy a hassle-free start to your day and maximize your time on the slopes with our easy rental process.
Upon arrival to any Snow Sport University programs, adults will be asked to complete an emergency contact card for child participants. This card will be kept on the child at all times.
Cancellations made by 5:00 pm the day prior to the program/activity start date receive a full refund. Cancellations made after 5:00 pm are not eligible for a refund.
