Whistler Ski and Snowboard Lessons for Adults

Choose from private lessons and group lessons and learn to ski, snowboard or improve your technique with Whistler Blackcomb's expert and multilingual instructors. Choose to ski with your family or group in a private lesson or join a group lesson.

  • Snow School for Winter 24/25 is available to book! Secure your lessons now for the best availability!
  • A pass or lift ticket will be required for all lesson participants
  • Enjoy lift line priority on all lifts during your lesson
  • Daily Lessons must be booked online 2+ days in advance of start date, 5+ days for private lessons
  • For more information, call 1.800.944.7853 and speak with our Whistler-based Travel Consultants

Winter 2024/25

Importance of Advance Reservations:

We strongly recommend making a reservation well in advance of your lesson date to ensure availability and receive the best price. Making advance reservations during Holiday periods is a must to guarantee your preferred lesson type/time.

Regular Season

  • November 22 - December 13, 2024
  • January 6, 2024 - February 6, 2025*
  • February 24 - 27, 2025
  • March 31 - April 21, 2025

*All Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from January 10 - February 7, 2025 are considered Peak or Peak Holiday Season.


Daily Group Ski or Snowboard Lessons (18+ years)

Group lessons create the perfect environment to build your confidence while you learn and discover the incredible mountains.

  • Full Day lessons meet at 9:45 AM and end at 3:00 PM
  • Half Day lessons meet at 12:30 PM and end at 3:00 PM
  • Beginner Skiers/Snowboarders meet at the base of Fitzsimmons Express Chair or the base of Blackcomb Gondola
  • Alpine Advanced Skiers/Snowboarders meet in the alpine (intermediate skier to expert skier).

Half Day PM (Level 1 only)

  • $195 Lesson Only

Full Day (Level 1-6)

  • $329 Lesson Only

3rd Day Free Group Ski or Snowboard Lessons

To qualify for the Third Day Free Program, lessons must be on consecutive days. Blackout dates apply.

3 Full Days (Level 1-6)

  • $658 Lesson Only

Daily Ski or Snowboard Private Lessons

A Private Lesson is your most customizable option. Discover more of the mountains with your own personal guide, or share the cost with up to five of your friends and family, so you can enjoy the experience together. This is your day, and you are guaranteed to make the most of your valuable time here. Whistler Blackcomb's Privates instructors are all top pros from around the world who speak a variety of languages on a request basis. This truly is the ultimate mountain experience! Guests can choose to start from the base of Whistler, Blackcomb or Creekside (Level 3+ only).

Half Day (3 hours AM or PM)

  • $955 Lesson Only

Full Day (6 hours)

  • $1,195 Lesson Only

Full Day with an Olympian

  • $1,405 Lesson Only

Call 1.800.944.7853 to book.


Winter 2024/25

Importance of Advance Reservations:

We strongly recommend making a reservation well in advance of your lesson date to ensure availability and receive the best price. Making advance reservations during Holiday periods is a must to guarantee your preferred lesson type/time.

Peak Season

  • December 14 - 25, 2024
  • January 3 - 5, 2025
  • January 10 - 12, 2025
  • January 17 - 19, 2025
  • January 24 - 26, 2025
  • January 31 - February 2, 2025
  • February 7 - 13, 2025
  • February 28 - March 30, 2025

Peak Holiday

  • December 26, 2024 - January 2, 2025
  • February 14 - 23, 2025

Daily Group Ski or Snowboard Lessons (18+ years)

Group lessons create the perfect environment to build your confidence while you learn and discover the incredible mountains.

  • Full Day lessons meet at 9:45 AM and end at 3:00 PM
  • Half Day lessons meet at 12:30 PM and end at 3:00 PM
  • Beginner Skiers/Snowboarders meet at the base of Fitzsimmons Express Chair or the base of Blackcomb Gondola
  • Alpine Advanced Skiers/Snowboarders meet in the alpine (Intermediate skier to Expert Skier).

Half Day PM (Level 1 only)

  • $215 Lesson Only (Peak Season)
  • $235 Lesson Only (Peak Holiday)

Full Day (Level 1-6)

  • $415 Lesson Only (Peak Season)
  • $439 Lesson Only (Peak Holiday)

3rd Day Free Group Ski or Snowboard Lessons

To qualify for the Third Day Free Program, lessons must be on consecutive days. Blackout dates apply from February 17 - 25, 2024. 3rd Day Free lessons are not available during Peak Holiday.

3 Full Days (Level 1-6)

  • $830 Lesson Only (Peak Season)

Daily Ski or Snowboard Private Lessons

A Private Lesson is your most customizable option. Discover more of the mountains, or use it as a way to ski with your family or group of friends. With up to five people of similar ability per guide for a fixed price, get more from your visit. This is your day, and we guarantee to make the most of your valuable time here. To top it off, our Privates instructors are all top pros from around the world who speak a variety of languages on a request basis. This truly is the ultimate mountain experience! Guests can choose to start from the base of Whistler, Blackcomb or Creekside (Level 3+ only).

Full Day (6 hours)

  • $1,375 Lesson Only (Peak Season)
  • $1,485 Lesson Only (Peak Holiday)

Full Day with an Olympian

  • $1,575 Lesson Only (Peak Season)
  • $1,725 Lesson Only (Peak Holiday)

Call 1.800.944.7853 to book.


Multi-Day Camps

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


Extremely Canadian Steep Skiing Clinic (Level 5-6)

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. Top guides will help adventurous skiers refine their off-piste technique on some of the most challenging terrain in North America. Clinic meets at 8:15 AM and begins at 8:30 AM.

1 Day Camp (Wednesdays only)
$329

2 Day Camp (Starts Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays from December 7, 2024 - April 19, 2025)
$655

Extremely Canadian Freeride Snowboard Clinic (Level 5-6)

Freeride Snowboard Camp is for intermediate to expert snowboarders. Intermediate - Advanced riders will maximize their experience on Whistler Blackcomb’s world-class, big-mountain terrain while being shown the best stashes and enjoying lift line priority.

This camp runs for two consective days on the following dates:

  • Dec 21/22
  • Dec 26/27
  • Jan 2/3
  • Jan 18/19
  • Jan 25/26
  • Feb 15/16
  • Feb 22/23
  • Mar 8/9
  • Mar 15/16
  • Mar 24/25
  • Apr 3/4
  • Apr 12/13
  • Apr 19/20

2 Day Camp
$655

Extremely Canadian Intro to Backcountry Tour

Step into Whistler/Blackcomb’s vast untracked backcountry ski & snowboard terrain that stretches to the horizon in every direction. At an enjoyable pace to be able to take in the awe-inspiring Coast Mountains, we will accustom you to the gear, terrain, and lifestyle of a backcountry skier/snowboarder. An adventure you’ll not soon forget, but will certainly want to repeat.

1 Day Course (Saturdays & Wednesdays only from December 7, 2024 - April 19, 2025)
$309

Extremely Canadian Avalanche Safety Training - Level 1

Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 course (AST 1+) provides an entry-level decision-making framework for recreational skiers and snowboarders in winter backcountry avalanche terrain. This comprehensive 2.5 day program is a blend of practical field days with indoor theory and review based on curriculum as established by Avalanche Canada.

This course runs over 2.5 days with a blend of practical field days with indoor theory starting on the following dates:

  • Every Friday from Nov 22 - April 18
  • Dec 1 - 3, 9 - 11, 17 - 19
  • Jan 8 - 10, 14 - 16, 20 - 22
  • Feb 16 - 18
  • Mar 3 - 5

Level 1
$369

Extremely Canadian Avalanche Safety Training - Level 2

The Avalanche Skills Training Level 2 course is designed for the serious and experienced winter backcountry user. This course expands on the theories and principles established at the AST 1+ level course or those who already have a solid understanding of snow avalanche principles. The program incorporates extensive practical field sessions in real avalanche terrain implementing a systematic approach for assessing and evaluating the potential avalanche hazard.

This course runs over 4 field days on the following dates:

  • Dec 5 - 8
  • Dec 14 - 15 & 21 - 22
  • Dec 19 - 21
  • Jan 6 - 9
  • Jan 11 - 12 & 18 - 19
  • Jan 17 - 20
  • Feb 15 - 18
  • Feb 24 - 27
  • Mar 6 - 9
  • Mar 28 - 31

Level 2
$749

Helly Hansen Women’s 2 Day Ski Camp (Level 1-6)

Camps run throughout the year on a variety of dates. These all-women weekend camps will help you master confidence at any level of skiing. Two days with top female coaching, in a safe and motivating environment, will help you expand your terrain and develop your skills. Après reception included. Prizes given out the final day.

This camp runs for two consecutive days on the following dates:

  • Dec 7/8
  • Jan 11/12
  • Jan 25/26
  • Feb 8/9
  • Feb 22/23
  • Mar 8/9
  • Mar 29/30

Camp Only
$505

Showcase Women’s 2 day Snowboard Camps (Level 1-6)

These all-women weekend ride camps will help you master confidence at any level of snowboarding. Two days with top female coaching, in a safe and motivating environment, will help you expand your terrain and develop your skills. Camps begin at 9:00 AM at Showcase Snowboards, at the base of Whistler Mountain.

This camp runs for two consecutive days on the following dates:

  • Dec 7/8
  • Jan 11/12
  • Jan 25/26
  • Feb 8/9
  • Feb 22/23
  • Mar 8/9
  • Mar 29/30

Camp Only
$505

The Camp - 4 Full Day Group Ski Program (Level 4-6)

Join The Camp for the ultimate multi-day ski experience at Whistler Blackcomb. Your goals for the week are our main focus. Whether you want to develop your skills and expand your terrain, or you're just looking for an incredible vacation experience, The Camp will help you reach your goals.

This camp runs for four consecutive days on the following dates:

  • Jan 6 - 9
  • Jan 13 - 16
  • Jan 20 - 23
  • Jan 27 - 30
  • Feb 3 - 6
  • Feb 10 - 13
  • Feb 24 - 27
  • Mar 3 - 6
  • Mar 10 - 13
  • Mar 17 - 20
  • Mar 24 - 27

Camp Only
$925

Lesson Information

Group Lessons (Ultimate Lesson): Adult Ultimate Full Day and Half Day AM Lessons meet at 9:45 AM. Half Day PM Lessons meet at 12:45 PM. All classes end at 3:00 PM. Learn the pleasures of skiing/boarding in a fun, safe environment from long term pros who know the best terrain to learn and improve on. Lift line priority including fast upload at the base of Whistler. A pass or lift ticket will be required for all lesson participants. Group lessons run from November 28, 2024 to April 21, 2025 and must be booked online at least 2 days in advance.

Private Lessons: Build your confidence and explore the mountains with a pro who matches your exact needs. Go one-on-one or create your own group with up to 5 family or friends of similar ability. You can request pros by specific languages, skill set, and certification level. Plus, we have the highest certified pros with the most teaching and guiding experience. Lift line priority including fast upload at the base of Whistler or Blackcomb. A pass or lift ticket will be required for all lesson participants. Private lessons run from November 22, 2024 to April 21, 2025 and must be booked online at least 5 days in advance. Guests can choose to start from the base of Whistler, Blackcomb or Creekside (Level 3+ only).

Lift Tickets - All guests must have a lift ticket or pass to ski or ride.

Before You Arrive:

  • Come dressed and ready to ski or snowboard.
  • Ensure that you are well rested and have eaten breakfast.
  • Remember to bring a credit or debit card to pay for lunch and snacks.

What To Bring:

Remember, weather conditions can change rapidly so dress accordingly. Please come equipped with the following:

  • Helmet
  • Warm hat and neck gaitor
  • Goggles and/or sunglasses depending on the weather
  • Sunscreen and lip balm applied
  • Waterproof & insulated gloves, jacket and pants
  • Long underwear and turtleneck
  • Warm dry socks
Women skiers at a women-only camp at Whistler Blackcomb

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