First Timer Packages
Ages 11 & over
TAHOE'S BEST VALUE Learn to Ski or Snowboard Packages
For ages 10 and under please visit our Rosebuds page)

Learn to glide, stop, and turn on our gentle wide-open slopes served by three dedicated beginner lifts. Mt. Rose- Ski Tahoe has some of Lake Tahoe’s best beginner terrain. Combined with our dedicated staff, teaching methods, and “beginner specific” rental equipment- you’ll have a ton of fun and learn a great new sport at the same time.
Standard Rates (per session)
| At Window | Online | ||
| Standard Rate | $69 | $67 |
Why buy online? Online price guarantees a spot. Day of sales are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis and subject to sell out.
Package Includes:
- All Day Beginner lift ticket (access to Ponderosa, Galena, & the Flying Jenny lifts)
- All Day rental equipment (ski or snowboard; equipment may be used all day)
- 90-minute lesson
Ski School Lesson Times
| 3 Session Days | 2 Session Days |
| Weekends |
Weekdays |
|
Morning |
10am-11:30am |
Morning | 10am-11:30am |
| Midday |
12pm-1:30pm |
Afternoon | 1pm-2:30pm |
| Afternoon |
2pm-3:30pm |
Get here early! It is strongly recommended to arrive by 9:00 for the 10:00 lesson even if you have purchased online.
The Mt. Rose Ski & Snowboard School is located on the lower level of the Main Lodge. You can purchase your package and be fitted with your rental equipment all in one stop or buy it online.
2-day or 3-day Flight Plans (2 or 3 days of First Timer packages)
Two or Three First Timer Packages for ages 11 and up
Enjoy the ultimate learning experience. Includes 2 or 3 consecutive days of lessons, rental equipment and lift tickets (Ponderosa and Galena lifts) each day. Wait in line only once and enjoy care-free days on the slopes.**
** 1st day is a First Timer class (above) at 10am or 1pm. Days 2 and 3 are Novice classes available during normal unless otherwise specified by instructor. Sorry, no refunds for not participating in second or third day, Flight Plan is non-transferable. FREE overnight storage for rental skis/snowboards available.
| Window | Online | ||
| 2-Day | $128 | $124 | |
| 3-Day | $155 | $151 |
To upgrade to an unrestricted lift ticket, participants must purchase a full or half-day ticket. Good for consecutive days only.
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