Private Lessons

We are looking forward to the 2023-2024 season!  We thank all our guests for your loyalty, patronage and being a part of the Thunder Ridge family. We are finalizing our program schedules and pricing for the upcoming season.  Please check back!

Thank you to all our guests for your loyalty, support, patronage and being a part of the Thunder Ridge family!

Daily group lessons and private lessons are available for purchase on-line by selecting the GREEN BUY NOW button located at the top of the page.  The lesson calendar will be open for a two week period.  Lift tickets are required for all lesson participants regardless of age or ability.  Rental equipment is available for purchase, if needed. Please arrive a minimum of one hour prior to your lesson time to complete the rental process.  Lift tickets and rentals may be purchased 14 days in advance of your arrival date and can be booked online 24 hours a day.  Daily private and group lessons can also be booked online from 9am to 9pm. Please be careful when booking ski vs. snowboard lessons.  Many lessons are sold out and we cannot accommodate lesson type changes. 

When using the on-line system, select the arrival date on the calendar to display the current availability by lesson types and times.  Lessons will not be refunded but can be rescheduled if you call at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled lesson time.  Reservations are strongly recommended for all programs, many of our most popular times sell out.  If you would like to request a specific instructor for a private lesson, book the lesson online then call the office to request the instructor.

We thank all our guests for being a part of the Thunder Ridge family.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

Private lessons offer personalized attention to help every skier or rider meet their individual goals.  Private lessons are offered throughout the day, starting on the hour for an hour lesson.  They are available for skiers and riders ages 4 years old and up.  Proof of age maybe required.

Private Lesson: Enjoy an hour or two hour lesson with your own instructor at a beginner, intermediate or advanced level.  Additional persons can be added at a reduced rate per hour up to 3 students of the same ability.  Private lessons are available for Skiing and Snowboarding ages 4 years old and up.  4 year olds must take individual private lessons, not semi-private.

1 Hour $150, additional person plus $110. 

Cost is for lesson only. Lift ticket and rental equipment are additional charges.

2 Hours $300, additional person $220. 

Cost is for lesson only. Lift ticket and rental equipment are additional charges.

Family Private Lesson: Bring your own group of 4-6 people for a lesson with your own instructor.   Groups with children ages 5 must have a participating adult.  Available on the hour for an hour any day.  Family Private lessons are available for Skiing ages 5 years old and up or Snowboarding ages 6 years old and up.  

1 Hour $390 for the group.

Cost is for lesson only. Lift ticket and rental equipment are additional charges. 

Reservations are strongly recommended. We sell out many of our most popular times and credit card payment is required to reserve a private lesson. Private lessons will not be refunded but can be rescheduled if you call at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled lesson time.

If you need assistance please call us at 845-878-4100 x301 or email us at fun@thunderridgeski.com

Private Lesson Program Information

ABILITY LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS

LEVEL 1- I have never skied/snowboarded and never had a lesson.  I cannot stop and turn.
LEVEL 2- I ski/snowboard but am still working on my control, turning and stopping.

ADVANCED LEVELS
We recommend private lessons which are taught to the specific level of the individual student.

LEVEL 3 SKI – I maintain control by turning and stopping.  My Wedge (Pizza) is my comfort zone.
LEVEL 4+ SKI – I have gone beyond green or blue trails and maintain control while keeping my skis parallel.

LEVEL 3 SNOWBOARD  – I ride and maintain control on green trails.
LEVEL 4+ SNOWBOARD – I ride and maintain control on blue or black trails.