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Ski, Snowboard or Telemark Private Lesson or Guided Tour

Whether you’re stepping onto the snow for the first time or mastering the mountain, our personalized coaching sessions are tailored to elevate your alpine skiing, snowboarding, or telemark skills. Private lessons give you the confidence and expertise to become the skier or rider you’ve always dreamed of. The moment to make your winter sports goals a reality is here!

Our one-on-one coaching focuses entirely on you, aligning with your goals and needs to help you achieve new heights. Whether you’re building fundamentals or tackling advanced techniques, our dedicated coaches will guide you every step of the way. If you have a favorite instructor, just let us know—we’re happy to match you with them!

Demo with a Pro

NEW THIS WINTER!! All adult private lessons booked on Sterling for 3 hours or more, you’ll enjoy exclusive perks: demo equipment, unlimited demos for the day, and personalized guidance from your instructor to help you experience the gear to its fullest. Meet your instructor at the new Stache at the Madonna Sterling Base Lodge and set off on a transformative day of learning and adventure.

2024/2025 Private Lesson Rates

*2024/25 Holiday Season Dates: December 26, 2024 – January 1, 2025; January 18 – 20, 2025 & February 15 – 23, 2025

Duration of LessonRegular SeasonHoliday Season*
1-hour$150$225
2-hour$300$450
3-hour$450$675
6-hour$900$1,350
Private Lesson pricing includes up to 2 people in a lesson

Scheduling your private lesson

We offer a flexible schedule to fit your needs, with lessons available daily by appointment:

1 hour at 9:00 am & 3:00 pm
2 hours at 10:00 am & 1:00 pm
3 hours at 9:00 am & 1:00 pm
6 hours at 9:00 am or 10:00 am

Meeting Locations for Private Lessons

Meet at the Gazebo by the Village Lift on Morse Mountain for first-time, beginner, novice, and intermediate levels. Explore Blue and Master the Mountain levels meet at The Stache Deck at the Madonna/Sterling Base Lodge.

  • Ski, Snowboard or Telemark Private Lesson or Guided Tour

  • Gazebo on the Village Green

  • 2-Hour Group Lessons

  • Go Zone at FunZone 2.0

  • Lower Level of the Meeting House

  • Madonna Mountain

  • Madonna/Sterling Mountain Base Lodge

  • Morse Highlands

  • Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Adventure Center

  • All-Day Ski or Snowboard Camp

  • The Ozone at the FunZone 2.0

  • The Village Green

  • Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons

  • I-Did-A-Sled

  • The Friendly Pirate Breakfast

  • Night School for Jibbing

  • Family Cross Country Ski Group Lessons

  • Off-Site Ice Climbing Excursions

  • Weather

    Current Conditions

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    Presently making snow on Log Jam and Hibernator. Pre-purchase lift tickets online at www.smuggs.com/reload to guarantee your day on the slopes!

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    Extended Forecast

    Today

    1/22/25

    Clouds (broken clouds)
    Max 7°F / Min -10°F

    Thursday

    1/23/25

    Snow (light snow)
    Max 18°F / Min 4°F

    Friday

    1/24/25

    Snow (light snow)
    Max 13°F / Min -6°F

    Trail & Lift Status

    64 out of 78 open

    Trails Open

    26 out of 78 groomed

    Groomed

    5 out of 8 open

    Lifts Open

    Snow Totals

    1″inches

    New Snowfall

    172″inches

    Season Total

    Snow Depths

    Natural Snow Depth: 12 to 16″

    Man-Made Snow Depth: 20 to 42″

    Snow Surfaces

    Primary: Packed Powder

    Secondary: Machine Groomed