Ski and Snowboard
Lessons

Veterans Memorial Recreation Area is committed to teaching kids to ski and snowboard, and to creating a lifetime love for snow sports.

Ages 5-17 Ski and Snowboard Program
Our Kids' Programs for ages 5 to 17 provide a safe and fun learning environment for little skiers and riders to develop their skills while making friends and enjoying the snowy outdoors.
What to Wear:

• Children must arrive to their lesson dressed in appropriate clothing and outerwear for a winter day outdoors: warm socks, snow pants, jacket, gloves/mittens, hat, and warm layers. Hand warmers are always a plus on cold days!

• Children must arrive fully dressed with ski or snowboard boots on.

Veterans Memorial Recreation Area program for 5 to 17 year-olds offers full- and half-day ski and ride lessons with friendly and qualified instructors. Our child-focused program provides children with a safe and fun learning environment to explore the world of skiing and riding at a comfortable pace. Helmets are required. A typical day will include approximately two hours of on-snow learning in both the morning and afternoon, for a total of four hours on snow. The program can also be done as a half day of two hours on the snow in the morning. 
Details:                              

• Age: 5 -17 years old

• Lift Ticket: Included

• Rentals: See below for rental information

• Check-In: 9am in the lodge

• Dates: Snowboarding - Saturdays, Skiing - Sundays

• Reservations: Reservations are required. Please sign up by the Wednesday prior to the session date. BOOK NOW

• Programs: Full Day (four hours on-snow) and Half Day - AM or PM only (two hours on-snow)

• Lunch: Full day lessons get $5 off their food order at the Grill

• Cost: $40- Full Day  $20 - Half Day

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Age 18 and Older Ski & Snowboard Lessons
Veterans Memorial Recreation Area's 18 and older program offers full and half day ski and ride lessons with friendly and qualified instructors. This program provides a well supervised, fun and exciting day of adventure on the mountain, where older kids can hone their skills! Helmets are required.  A typical day will include approximately two hours of on-snow learning in both the morning and afternoon, for four hours total on-snow time. The program can also be done as a half day of two hours on the snow in the morning. 
Details:

• Age: 18 and older

• Lift Ticket: Included

• Rentals: See below for rental information

• Check-in Location: 9am in the lodge

• Dates: Snowboarding - Saturdays, Skiing - Sundays

• Reservations: Reservations are required. Please sign up by the Wednesday prior to the session date. Sign ups will happen as soon as possible.

• Programs: Full Day (four hours on-snow) and Half Day- AM or PM only (two hours on-snow)

• Lunch: not included but for purchase at our Kitchen on first floor

• Cost: $80-Full Day  $40-Half Day

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Lesson Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to start of ski school.

• Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to lesson, no credit or rescheduling allowed.

• To ensure we are notified of a cancellation, you may contact us at 603-203-7727 or email scottaburns.2020@gmail.com less than 24 hours before your visit. 

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Rentals

Rentals can be purchased through Piche's in Gilford prior to your lesson. 

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Rentals for Children through Piche's: 

If you are in need of rentals, please be sure to indicate when booking your lessons. You will receive a $30 gift certificate toward your rental at Piche's.

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Helmet rentals are also available through Piche's, if needed. 

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Rentals for Adults through Piche's: 

Day rental - regular price $40

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Helmet rentals are also available through Piche's, if needed.

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If you have questions, please contact Scott Burns at scottaburns.2020@gmail.com or call at 603-203-7727

We are currently looking for ski and snowboard instructors, please visit our employment and volunteer page to find out more information about employment.