LEVEL 1 (Red) — Is your introduction to skiing or snowboarding in a safe, positive and fun learning environment. Students should be brand new to snowsports or unable to stop.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Learn about your equipment and how it works
• Learn to walk and move around on the snow safely
• Discover the much anticipated excitement of sliding on snow
• Learn to walk up hill on our walking carpets
• Skiers will progress through the lesson by first starting in just their boots, then move on to one ski and then click into two skis
• Technique training will begin with a straight glide, and progress into making a wedge with both skis
• Snowboarders will first learn the flat ground maneuvers of, skating, gliding and stopping 
• Both programs will be introduced to slowing down, direction changes and turning to a stop

LEVEL 2 (Yellow) — Students should be able to slow down, stop and make simple directions changes. Most students may be ready for the surface lift, but some may need a bit more time on our walking carpets.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Students will be assessed by the skills they possess, not by what they were working on last time
• Skiers who are unable to make a wedge will spend time on the walking carpets
• Once skiers can hold a wedge and make direction changes, they will ride the surface lift in order to gain confidence, more experience and learn to connect turns
• Snowboarders will work on heel and toe side turns, building up to linking them together
• If able to control speed throughout connected turns, they are ready for the chair lift

LEVEL 3 (Green) — Students are able to link turns consistently on easy green terrain such as Little Pine lift, Early Riser lift and Marshmallow. Most skiers will connect wedge turns and snowboarders will connect heel side and toe side turns. Students may be ready for more challenging green terrain. Students are lift riders and able to load and unload the chairlift or surface lift independently.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Students will ride our beginner chair lifts
• Instructors will help students develop confidence by focusing on consistent speed throughout the turn
• Students will explore different turn shapes in order to ski and ride all green terrain
• Students may stay in the Level 3 zone for a while, depending on how much they ski or ride in a season

LEVEL 4 (Teal) — Able to ski and ride all green terrain and some easy blue runs. Skis are mostly in a wedge but sliding to parallel when finishing a turn. Snowboarders are linking turns on blue terrain.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Build confidence in skiing/riding at slightly higher speeds
• Explore blue terrain
• Snowboarders are learning to ride switch; Skiers are learning to be more parallel/match skis earlier in the turn (poles may be introduced)

LEVEL 5 (Blue) — Students are able ski or ride comfortably and confidently on all green and most groomed blue terrain. Introduce students to learn tactics to ski or ride natural terrain. Able to link turns (mostly parallel for skiers) of varying sizes and can control speed in most situations.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Gain confidence on more challenging intermediate terrain
• Start to explore Mt. Bachelor’s natural terrain and easy moguls
• Incorporate pole use to assist in timing
• Learn how to carve turns and be more dynamic
• Introduction to natural features and beginner terrain park

LEVEL 6-9 (Indigo/Black) — Students are comfortable, confident and dynamic on all blue terrain regardless of conditions. Able to ski/ride groomed or powder on black diamond terrain. Able to be consistent in all conditions. Skiers are consistently parallel, and use a pole swing or plant in all turns. Snowboarders are carving with the tail of the board following the tip, for more control. Like to ski/ride at a faster speed!

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Learn various tactics and technics to approach different terrain and snow conditions
• Gain confidence and learn to make independent decisions and on how to approach more difficult terrain and snow conditions
• Learn to manage the changing forces of higher speed, short, medium, and long carved turns, and uneven terrain
• Ski or ride some of Mt Bachelor’s incredible advance terrain and natural features

Mt. Bachelor Ski & Ride School does not issue any cash refunds (or refunds to the original form of payment) once a lesson product or program has been purchased. Only winter product credits will be offered in exchange for Ski & Ride School lesson or program cancellations. Lesson reservations may be cancelled at any time up until 5:00 p.m. the day prior to your scheduled lesson or program start date in exchange for a winter credit valued at 100% of the product cost. Credits will be automatically loaded onto the purchaser’s account and can be applied to any future lesson, rental, or lift access product purchase (of equal or lesser value), valid for redemption at any time throughout the season in which it was issued.

No-shows will forfeit 100% of the reservation product cost and will not be eligible to receive a product credit for future use. There are no refunds for any session that has started or is underway. Once a session begins, session date/time changes are not allowed.

Email lessons@mtbachelor.com to Cancel or Change a Lesson Reservation in advance.

SKI OR BOARD IN 4℠ PROGRAM CANCELLATION POLICY

All SOBI4℠ products are non-transferable and non-refundable even if the lessons are never redeemed or the pass is never used or picked-up. Participants may only attend the lesson date(s) and time(s) that was selected at time of booking, sessions may not be switched or refunded if you are unable to attend the lesson after that session has started.

SOBI4 lesson reservations may be cancelled at any time up until 5:00 p.m. the day prior to your scheduled lesson in exchange for the full value of the lesson credit. Lesson credits for cancellations will be automatically restored to the participant’s account and can be applied to a future SOBI4℠ lesson. Unused lesson days cannot be refunded and no credit of days or dollars shall be allowed to carry-over into the 25/26 winter season.

Partially used SOBI4℠ products, in which one or more of the (4) lesson credits have been redeemed, may also be cancelled at any time prior to the last day lessons for SOBI4 are offered, in exchange for a pro-rated winter credit for the value of the remaining lessons.

Credits will be automatically loaded onto the purchaser’s account and can be applied to any future lesson, rental, or lift access product purchase (of equal or lesser value), valid for redemption at any time throughout the season in which it was issued. 

This program is designed exclusively for those new to alpine/downhill snow sports. It is not meant for someone who already knows how to ski or snowboard and wants to crossover to to the other discipline. We will be assessing this at the outset of the program. If you are deemed to be already a downhill snow sports participant by your instructor, we will excuse you from the program without a refund.

KIDS MULTI-WEEKS PROGRAM CANCELLATION POLICY

The standard cancellation policy for Mt. Bachelor's Ski & Ride School applies to all Kids Multi-Week Programs, and also includes the following policies that are specific to this program:

There will be no refunds or winter credits issued for any session that has started or is underway. Once a session begins, session date/time changes are not allowed. Although the programs are offered on Saturdays and Sundays, participants cannot mix & match Saturday & Sunday attendance.

The program fee is structured such that each enrolled participant is paying for the option to attend every lesson day offered during the session. Mt. Bachelor is reserving a spot for your child each day of the session. Accordingly, program fees are not pro-rated on a per-day basis and there shall be no provision for partial refunds in the event a child misses one or more lesson days.

There are no make-up days for individuals who miss a lesson day.

In the rare event of a full mountain closure on a lesson day for the 10-Week Program, Mt. Bachelor will designate a make-up day for all affected session participants. If a student cannot or chooses not to participate on the designated make-up day, there will be no additional make-up days provided. No make-up days will be offered for the 4-Week Program.

All parents and students must agree to the Terms & Conditions of the All-Mountain Progression, Mighty Mites, Park Rats, Cone Crew, or All-Mountain Pros Skiing and Snowboarding programs. Failure to comply with these terms and conditions may result in a child being asked to leave the program.

Lessons start promptly at their scheduled times — late arrival and check-in may result in denial of enrollment into the program for that day. In addition, lesson groups disperse around the mountain after their start time and meeting up can be very difficult and/or may negatively impact another student's experience.

LATE ARRIVALS FOR GROUP LESSONS

Group Lessons are granted a 15 minute late arrival grace period, after which Mt. Bachelor's Lesson Cancellation and Re-booking policy will go into effect; students will not be guaranteed participation in their lesson and will be required to change their lesson to an alternative day or forfeit 100% of the reservation cost. Please plan your arrival to the mountain accordingly.

LATE ARRIVALS FOR PRIVATE LESSONS

3-Hour Private lessons are granted a 30 minute late arrival grace period, after which Mt. Bachelor's Lesson Cancellation and Re-booking policy will go into effect; students will not be guaranteed participation in their lesson and will be required to change their lesson to an alternative day or forfeit 100% of the reservation cost. Please plan your arrival to the mountain accordingly.

All of our Ski & Ride School Lessons will be available to book online in advance! We strongly recommend booking your lesson at least 2-4 days in advance to guarantee you get the session of your choice. Due to increased popularity, lessons typically sell out Fridays through Sundays and during holiday periods. Please note that sign-ups for Mt. Bachelor Signature Programs must occur online. For the 26/27 season, SKI OR BOARD IN 4℠ program participants may reserve the dates and times of their lessons online, in advance.

We also welcome walk-in lessons, when space is available, at our West Village Ticket & Sales Center. If you are planning to sign up for a lesson in-person, day-of, we recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the lesson on non-peak days and an hour or more ahead of time during peak periods or if you are also planning to rent equipment. Please keep in mind that space is not guaranteed.

West Village Base Area: 

To reach Mt. Bachelor's West Village Base Area, follow Century Drive to the end of the road, 1/2 mile past the exit for Sunrise. In the winter the Cascade Lakes Highway is closed and you will automatically be directed into the West Village parking lot. 

MOUNTAIN RIPPERS ROOM: After you park, head up the cement walkway leading to the West Village Lodge and chairlifts. The Mountain Rippers room is located at the top of the walkway, inside the lower level of the West Village Lodge and on your left after entering the building.

ON-SNOW LEARNING ZONE: Head up the cement walkway leading to the West Village Lodge and chairlifts and look for the two yurts and the Chipmunk covered carpet conveyor lift. The on-snow instruction area will meet on the mountain-side of West Village Lodge.

If you arrive at the wrong base area on the day of your lesson, we offer an Interlodge Shuttle that runs every 15 minutes on the hour to connect you between the two base areas without having to load a chairlift.  

26/27 UPDATE: All Multi-Week Programs will meet at the Sunrise Base Area. 

• Private Lesson meeting areas are subject to the instructor's discretion. Your instructor will be in contact with you prior to your lesson to discuss your meeting location. Instructors may choose to meet at the Sunrise Base Area.

To reach Mt. Bachelor's Sunrise Base Area, exit at the brown highway sign off Century Drive indicating where to turn left for Sunrise Lodge. There are three parking areas – an upper, middle, and lower lot. You are welcome to park in any of the three, but the middle lot provides the easiest access to the check-in area. 

SUNRISE YURT: After you park, head for the Sunrise Rental & Sales Center on the lower level of Sunrise Lodge to check-in for your lesson. If picking up rentals, our staff will help you select the proper-fitting boots and the right-sized pair of skis or snowboard. From there, you will be directed to meet your instructor by the Ski & Ride School Yurt located directly outside the lower level of the lodge. Some lessons may meet on-snow on the other side of the yurt — specific Lesson meeting zones on-snow will be designated by a sign.

If you should arrive at the wrong base area by mistake on the day of your lesson, we offer an Interlodge Shuttle that runs every 15 minutes on the hour to connect you between the two base areas without having to load a chairlift.