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What you need to know

WHERE TO GO:

Check-in takes place at the Group Lesson Center, located slopeside on the Promenade at Beaver Creek Village between the Haymeadow Express Gondola 1 and the Centennial Express Lift 6.

View our Base Area Map to assist you

WHEN TO ARRIVE:

  • All lessons require a valid lift ticket or season pass to participate. Please arrive at your lesson’s meeting location at least 30 minutes before the start time to allow time for check-in, guest experience support as needed, and meeting your instructor.
  • If you or your child are picking up rental gear, arrive 60 minutes early.
  • If you arrive late for a group lesson and cannot complete check-in prior to the lesson start time, we may not be able to accommodate you in a lesson for that day.
  • If you are renting equipment, we strongly recommend that you get fitted for your equipment the day before.

DROPPING OFF YOUR CHILD:

  • 3-4 year-olds Half Day: 9:30am drop-off.
  • 3-6 year-olds Full Day: 9:30am drop-off.
  • 7-15 year-olds Full Day: 9:00am drop-off.

Once you have checked-in your child and they have all of their equipment for the day, you will be directed to a lesson start location based on their age to connect them with their instructor. 

PICKING UP YOUR CHILD:

All ages will be picked up on the snow adjacent to the Group Lesson Ski and Snowboard Center.

  • 3-4 year-olds Half Day: 12pm pick-up.
  • 3-6 year-olds Full Day: 3pm pick-up.
  • 7-15 year-olds Full Day: 3:30pm pick-up.

What you need to know

WHERE TO GO

  • Check-in takes place at the Group Lesson Center which is located slopeside on the Promenade at Beaver Creek Village, between the Haymeadow Express Gondola 1 and the Centennial Express Lift 6. 
  • If you have bundled a lift ticket with your lesson, you will receive this at check-in.
  • If you have bundled rental gear with your lesson, you can pick this up at Beaver Creek Sports in Beaver Creek Village.
  • Group lessons start on snow adjacent to the Powder 8 Café located slopeside on the Promenade.

View our Base Area Map to assist you

WHEN TO ARRIVE:

  • Full Day: 10:00am 
  • Half Day AM: 10:00am
  • Half Day PM: 1:00pm

All lessons require a valid lift ticket or season pass to participate. Please arrive at your lesson’s meeting location at least 30 minutes before the start time to allow time for check-in, guest experience support as needed, and meeting your instructor. If you are picking up rental gear, arrive 60 minutes early.

What you need to know

WHERE TO GO:

  • Beaver Creek Village – Beginners: The base of Haymeadow Express Gondola 1.
  • Beaver Creek Village – Intermediate/Advanced Skiers/Riders: The base of Centennial Express Lift 6.
  • Bachelor Gulch: The Ritz Carlton Outdoor Patio. No first-time or beginner lessons from this location.
  • Want to see a Private Lesson representative in person? Come and see us at the Private Lesson Center located in Beaver Creek Village on the Promenade next to Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea CO.

View our Base Area Map to assist you

WHEN TO ARRIVE:

  • Full Day: 9:00am 
  • Half Day AM: 9:00am
  • Half Day PM: 1:00pm

All lessons require a valid lift ticket or season pass to participate. Please arrive at your lesson’s meeting location at least 30 minutes before the start time to allow time for check-in, guest experience support as needed, and meeting your instructor. If you are picking up rental gear, arrive 60 minutes early.

 

What We Recommend

Get Altitude Ready:
  • If you aren’t used to being above sea level, it’s ideal to arrive a day or so early to give your body time to settle in. Regardless of when you arrive, be sure to hydrate in the days leading up to your trip and continue once you are at altitude. Hydration is key to avoiding unpleasant side effects of altitude. Once you’re here, don’t push too hard on day one, and if you feel any discomfort, move lower down the mountain and take a break.
Clothing:
  • Base Layers: These fall under snow gear to provide an extra level of insulation while keeping your skin dry from sweat. Recommended to be a tighter fit for comfort and to wear both top and bottom.
  • Neck Gaiter: This is normally a tube of fabric worn around your neck and face to protect you from sun the sun and cold conditions.
  • Snow Socks: These are longer than wool socks and thicker at the shin and toes to compliment your boot fit.
  • Layers and/or Jacket: Based on comfort level, it is recommended to have one fleece layer and/or a snow jacket on top of your base layers.
  • Sunscreen: Even on cloudy days, it is recommended to apply sunscreen to any areas of exposed skin with high attention to the nose, lips, and neck.
  • Children: It is recommended to choose clothing in which children can slip in and out of independently for bathroom breaks.