Adult Ski and Snowboard School

Whistler Adult Ski and Snowboard Lessons

Whistler Blackcomb's ski and snowboard lessons offer the best techniques and terrain to suit any ability level. Choose from private, semi-private and group lessons, with multilingual instructors available upon request. For some serious fun, try a race clinic or specialty camp.

Find out more information about kids ski & snowboard lessons and teen ski & snowboard lessons at Whistler Blackcomb.

Contact Us or call toll free 1.800.944.7853 for reservations.

Select your preferred dates, learn more about camps and find your ability level:

Discover Whistler Days

Discover Whistler Days
  • Opening to Dec 16, 2012
  • Jan 7 - Feb 8, 2013
  • Feb 25 - Mar 8, 2013
  • Apr 8 - 21, 2013.

Receive 30% OFF selected lessons during these special value periods of the season.

All lessons are MAX 4. Having a maximum of 4 people in a group lesson creates the perfect environment to build your confidence while you learn and discover the incredible mountains.

Prices below include discount

Daily Lessons Level Price  Location
Half Day Ski/Ride Lesson Levels 1-6 $94.50 Whistler or Blackcomb
Half Day Learn to Ski/Ride Lesson & Lift Ticket Levels 1-3 Only $109.20 Whistler or Blackcomb
Full Day Ski/Ride Lesson Levels 1-6 $129.50 Whistler or Blackcomb
Full Day Learn to Ski/Ride Lesson & Lift Ticket Levels 1-3 Only $144.20 Whistler or Blackcomb
Third Day Free Special Lesson
(Consecutive Days)
Level   Price  Location
3 Full Day Ski/Ride Lesson Levels 1-6 $259 Whistler or Blackcomb
3 Full Day Learn to Ski/Ride Lesson & Lift Ticket Levels 1-3 Only $288.40 Whistler or Blackcomb
Multi Day Ski Camps - Monday start only Level   Price  Location
4 Full Day Ski Lessons Levels 3-6 $346.50 Whistler or Blackcomb
Private Lessons: Opening - Dec 9 Level   Price  Location
Half Day Private Ski/Ride Lesson Levels 1-6 $389 Whistler or Blackcomb
Full Day Private Ski/Ride Lesson Levels 1-6 $549 Whistler or Blackcomb

All participants are required to sign a waiver prior to the lesson.

Lesson Information

Times:Full day lessons begin at 9 AM. Half day lessons begin at 8:45 AM & 12:30 PM.

Half Day Learn to Ski/Ride Levels 1-3 available PM only

Half Day Ride Lesson Levels 4-6 AM only

All program days must fall wholly within the Discover Whistler Days time-frame in order to qualify for the discounted pricing.

Learn to Ski & Ride - Whistler Blackcomb's teaching method is customer centered to ease the learning curve. Beginners only. No pressure zone. Specialized, easy to handle terrain. You can relax and learn at the same time.

4 Day Ski Camps - Program replaces Ski Esprit. Maximum 4 participants in each group. Ski with the same group and pro all week. Attend après with your pro daily. View weekly video at the final après. Lessons begin at 8:45am on Whistler Mountain.

Private Lessons - Ski, telemark or ride the park and pipe with video analysis and language choice. The ultimate mountain learning experience. Cut the lift line-ups, ski or ride the best places (including the secret ones), plus get one-on-one instruction to take you to the next level. Go one-on-one or form a group of up to five friends or family members of similar ability.

All Ski and Snowboard School programs must be booked at least 56 hours prior to your arrival to take advantage of the listed rates.

Regular Season

February 9 - February 24, 2013 & March 9 - April 7, 2013

All lessons are MAX 4. Having a maximum of 4 people in a group lesson creates the perfect environment to build your confidence while you learn and discover the incredible mountains.

Daily Lessons Level Price  Location
Half Day Ski/Ride Lesson Levels 1-6 $135 Whistler or Blackcomb
Half Day Learn to Ski/Ride Lesson & Lift Ticket Levels 1-3 Only $156 Whistler or Blackcomb
Full Day Ski/Ride Lesson Levels 1-6 $185 Whistler or Blackcomb
Full Day Learn to Ski/Ride Lesson & Lift Ticket Levels 1-3 Only $206 Whistler or Blackcomb
Third Day Free Special Lesson
(Consecutive Days)
Level   Price  Location
3 Full Day Ski/Ride Lesson Levels 1-6 $370 Whistler or Blackcomb
3 Full Day Learn to Ski/Ride Lesson & Lift Ticket Levels 1-3 Only $412 Whistler or Blackcomb
Multi Day Ski Camps - Monday start only Level   Price  Location
4 Full Day Ski Lessons Levels 3-6 $495 Whistler or Blackcomb
Private Lessons:
Dec 10-16, Jan 7-Feb 8, Feb 23-Mar 22, Apr 6-21
Level   Price  Location
Half Day Private Ski/Ride Lesson Levels 1-6 $449 Whistler or Blackcomb
Full Day Private Ski/Ride Lesson Levels 1-6 $624 Whistler or Blackcomb

All participants are required to sign a waiver prior to the lesson.

Lesson Information

Times:Full day lessons begin at 9 AM. Half day lessons begin at 8:45 AM & 12:30 PM.

Half Day Learn to Ski/Ride Levels 1-3 available PM only

Half Day Ride Lesson Levels 4-6 AM only

Learn to Ski & Ride - Whistler Blackcomb's teaching method is customer centered to ease the learning curve. Beginners only. No pressure zone. Specialized, easy to handle terrain. You can relax and learn at the same time.

4 Day Ski Camps - Program replaces Ski Esprit. Maximum 4 participants in each group. Ski with the same group and pro all week. Attend après with your pro daily. View weekly video at the final après. Lessons begin at 8:45am on Whistler Mountain.

Private Lessons - Ski, telemark or ride the park and pipe with video analysis and language choice. The ultimate mountain learning experience. Cut the lift line-ups, ski or ride the best places (including the secret ones), plus get one-on-one instruction to take you to the next level. Go one-on-one or form a group of up to five friends or family members of similar ability.

All Ski and Snowboard School programs must be booked at least 56 hours prior to your arrival to take advantage of the listed rates.

Multi-day Camps or Specialty Lessons

Multi-day programs give you a great opportunity to improve your technique while exploring everything the mountains have to offer.

Lesson Details Price
Dave Murray 3 Day Camp Skiing ability is level 4-6. Monday start only. $439
Extremely Canadian 2 Day Camp Skiing ability is level 4-6. Mon, Thurs or Sat start only. $399
Roxy Womens 2 Day Ski/Ride Camp Ability level 1-6. Select weekend dates only. Call for details. $229

All participants are required sign a waiver prior to the lesson.


All Ski and Snowboard School programs must be booked at least 56 hours prior to your arrival to take advantage of the listed rates.

Lesson Information

Dave Murray Ski Camp - Longest running ski camp in North America. Three days of coaching by the most qualified & experienced coaches in the country. Video analysis. Private hill space for gate training. Great socials with prizes during the camp. Camps begin on Mondays on Whistler Mountain at 8:45 AM.

Extremely Canadian - Steep skiing clinic for intermediate to expert skiers. Small groups of similar ability, combined with a serious amount of vertical with guarantee improvement, tired legs and an unforgettable ski day. Après with beer and nachos at Merlins included. Clinic begins at 8:30 AM.

Roxy All Star Ski & Snowboard Camps - Camps run throughout the year on a variety of dates. All Women all the time! Roxy All Star Ski & Snowboard Camps accommodate all types of riding from beginner to expert and for those who like to dabble in park. Coaching from top level female skiers and riders. Après reception included. Prizes given out the final day. Camps begins at 8:30 AM at Merlins Bar & Grill, at the base of Blackcomb Mountain.

Showcase Progression Sessions - Progress your freestyle snowboard riding with day clinics run by Whistler's top coaches. Get an introduction to park and pipe or build your core skills and learn the latest tricks on jumps, boxes, rails, jibs & half pipe in the terrain parks.

Ski and Snowboard Ability Charts

To ensure you are taking the appropriate lesson for your ability level, consider the following information.

Ski Ability Levels

Level Description
 1 First Time Skier - Never skied before or not yet able to do a snowplow on a gentle slope.
 2 Novice - Can do snowplow turns in control on gentle slopes. Prefer to ski at a slow pace. Green runs remain a bit of a challenge.
 3 Comfortable Novice - Ability to link strong snowplow turns or wide stance parallel. Feel comfortable on green runs but rarely venture onto blue runs. May add poles at this level.
 4 Intermediate - Able to ski parallel turns with pole plant. Can ski most blue runs, more advanced blues remain a challenge. Would like to explore more varied terrain.
 5 Advanced - Able to ski strong parallel turns with a pole plant on all blue runs and easy black runs. Learning short turns, off piste, moguls, powder and more difficult terrain.
 6 Expert - Enjoy the challenge of skiing in control in all conditions and terrain and want to refine these skills.

Snowboard Ability Levels

Level Description
 1 First Time Snowboarder - Never snowboarded before.
 2 Novice - Able to slide and stop, both front-side, backside and attempting to link turns on gentle terrain.
 3 Comfortable Novice - Able to link sweeping pivot turns on gentle green terrain and ready to venture onto green runs.
 4 Intermediate - Can snowboard comfortably on all green runs and some blue runs. More difficult blue runs are sometimes a challenge. Would like to explore more varied terrain.
 5 Advanced - Able to link turns on blue runs and easy black runs. Learning short turns, off piste terrain, small jumps, powder and difficult terrain.
 6 Expert - Enjoy the challenge of snowboarding in control in all conditions and terrain and want to refine these skills.

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