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Youth Ski & Ride Center | Ages 7–12

youth skiers with instructor at diamond peak

Take a lesson with our professional instructors to learn or improve your skiing or snowboarding skills. Private lessons and Sierra Scout group lesson packages are available through the Diamond Peak Ski & Ride Center for youth ages 7 – 12.

Children ages 3 – 6 are taught through Diamond Peak’s Child Ski & Ride Center.

Lesson Reservations

All Ski & Ride Center lessons must be booked in advance. A paid reservation is necessary to guarantee all lessons. All products are subject to availability and may reach capacity at any time. Cancellation fees apply for all lessons. Parents must stay on property for the duration of the lesson.

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Group Ski/Snowboard Lessons

Book group lessons online at least two days in advance. 

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Private Ski or Snowboard Lessons

For private lesson requests, please send an email to ticketoffice@diamondpeak.com with the following information:

  • Participant(s) first & last name(s)
  • Participant(s) age(s) and date(s) of birth
  • Number of people in private lesson (up to 5 allowed for ages 7+, ages 3-6 are 1:1 lessons only)
  • Lowest ability level participating in the lesson
  • Ski or Snowboard lesson desired
  • Date(s) & Time(s) desired + duration of lesson desired.
    • Private lessons are generally only available 9:00AM – 10:00AM and 12:00PM – 2:00PM
  • Contact phone number
  • It is recommended that you email at least 72 hours in advance. It could take up to 48 hours for our agents to respond. 

    Note: Lessons are NOT booked until you receive a confirmation phone call from our staff.

    Rental Equipment

    Rentals are not included in lesson packages for ages 7+ so make sure you book your first day of rentals online. If you are using the rental equipment for more than one day you will pay for additional days at the Rental Shop when you pick up your gear on the first day.  

    Purchase Rental Packages Online

    Arrival Time

    All advance purchases with rentals should be redeemed at the Rental Shop. Skip the ticket line in the Plaza and go directly to the Rental Shop!

    We recommend that you arrive at the Rental Shop 1 hour before your lesson start time for midweek/non-peak (Monday – Friday) lessons, 1.5 hours on weekends (Saturday – Sunday) and 2 hours on peak periods (dates listed above). Please budget extra time to find a parking spot, get dressed, walk or take the tram from your car, and use the restroom before getting to the Rental Shop. Plan additional time and bring extra patience on snowy days and busy weekends. For afternoon lessons, please plan to arrive at the rental shop by 9:30 a.m. on weekends and peak days to ensure we have the appropriate size gear for you – after 9:30 a.m. we cannot guarantee all sizes will be available.

    After you pick up your rentals and lesson ticket, please proceed to the lesson meeting area on the snow (look for the colored flags and signs near Lakeview chairlift) to meet the Ski & Ride Center staff and instructors about 10 to 15 minutes before your lesson start time.

    Group Lessons & Levels

    Our staff will assist you in determining the correct level for you or your child, and evaluate at the beginning of the lesson to ensure you are in the proper level. Visit the Lesson Levels explained section for a description of all the levels offered.

    Lesson Levels Explained

    2023-24 Season Rates

    Pricing below includes value (midweek: Monday-Friday), weekend and peak rates.

    2024-25 PEAK PERIODS: Dec. 21, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025; Jan. 18 – 20, 2025; Feb. 15 – 23, 2025

    Sierra Scout Group Lessons (ages 7-12)

    This winter we will offer small group ski or snowboard lessons for all levels of children ages 7-12. Package includes a 1 hour 45 minute lesson and all-mountain lift ticket. Rentals are not included but can be booked online. 

    Sierra Scout Group Lesson Pricing
    PackageValueWeekendPeak
    1 hour 45 minute package$115$125$150
    Lesson Only$100$110$130

    Sierra Scout Group Lesson Schedule
    ScheduleMorning SessionAfternoon Session
    Redeem Rentals & Tickets8:00am8:00am - 12:00pm*
    Check In at Meeting Area9:45am1:45pm
    Lesson Period10:15am - 12:00pm2:15 - 4:00pm
    Pick Up Period12:00pm4:00pm

    *For afternoon lessons, please plan to arrive at the rental shop by 9:30 a.m. on weekends and peak days to ensure we have the appropriate size gear for you – after 9:30 a.m. we cannot guarantee all sizes will be available.

    Private Lessons (for ages 7+)

    Get the most from personal ski or snowboard instruction. All private lessons are available for 1-5 people of similar ability and same discipline. Includes instruction only – rental equipment and lift tickets must be purchased separately. All private lessons are subject to availability.

    Private Lesson Pricing
    Private LessonValueWeekendPeak
    1-hour session (9am-10am, 12pm-1pm or 1-2pm)$215$250$290
    3-hour morning session (9am-12pm)$570$605$645
    3-hour afternoon session (1-4pm)$470$505$545

    Multi-Week Programs

    Multi-week programs are conducted on weekdays in partnership with our local schools and youth programs. Please contact your site organizer for details and registration at the end of November.

    Insider Tips

    Make sure you read the tips on the Lesson FAQs page and the pre-arrival emails. Bonus tip….if you aren’t getting the emails, check your spam, junk, or promotions folder.

    Cancellation/No Show Policy

    Visit the Cancellation & Refund Policy page for details.

    100% Lesson Guarantee

    We are so confident in our instructors and programs that we give all of our lessons a 100% guarantee. If we do not address your personal needs in a lesson, we will give you another lesson at no charge. Please speak with our Ski & Ride Center managers after your lesson if you would like to discuss your experience.