mountain explorers (7-14)

Your children will want to stay on the mountain all day

Mountain explorers is now closed for the season.

When your kids get older, they want to step it up a notch and spread their wings. That's exactly what our Mountain Explorers learning program helps them do. They take to the slopes and explore all five Okemo Mountain areas with kids the same age and ability with instructors that keep learning exciting. Mountain Explorers is available in full-day sessions (10 am to 3:30 pm including lunch) or as a half-day session option (beginning at 10 am or 1:30 pm). In addition, you may purchase 15 program days in advance and save! Reservations are required.  Please call the Reservation Center at (802) 228-1600 to reserve your child's spot.

Mountain Explorers - Skiing

Kids ages 7-14 need a different kind of experience, one that lets them explore Okemo's vast network of trails and have fun with kids of the same age and ability level. That's Mountain Explorers. With a staff that's young at heart, we've created an action-packed learning experience that your kids will really enjoy. Mountain Explorers is offered every day as either a full-day or half-day program for all ability levels.

Mountain Explorers - Snowboarding

Learning and fun. It's the perfect combination for kids 7-14 to grow on. Mountain Explorers explore Okemo's terrain and special snowboarding areas with one of our top-notch teaching pros while making friends at the same time. Mountain Explorers is offered every day as either a full-day or half-day program for all ability levels.

Mountain Explorers Program Schedule

Full-day Sessions (Levels 3 and above)
10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (including lunch)

Half-day Sessions
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (All levels)
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Level 1-4)*

*Notes on ability levels: If you're child is a true beginner, we highly recommend our First Tracks and Double Tracks Learning Packages as these programs offer lessons, a lift ticket, and rental equipment. If your child is above a level 4, we highly recommend an Afternoon Adventure Workshop, a two-hour group option geared toward skiers or riders with intermediate to advanced skills.

Mountain Explorers Program Rates (daily lift ticket additional and required)

*2-hour format.
***Valid lift ticket required for usage.

Please Note: Lift ticket or season pass is additional. Rental equipment and helmets is available in the Okemo Express Rental Shop. Read about Okemo's Helmet Policy.

Mountain Explorers Reservation & Cancellation Policy

Reservations are charged in full when booked and are non-refundable. Any change or cancellation requested within 2 days of the lesson date will be charged a fee of 20% of each reservation. Cancellations on the day of will result in a full forfeiture. All balances are good at Okemo for 1 calendar year and can be used around the resort except for culinary and lodging.

Is Your Child Ready for Mountain Explorers?

If you have a true beginner, let us recommend:

First Tracks helps you get the basics down the Okemo way, through personal, up-close instruction at a great value. With First Tracks you'll get a complete rental package, morning and afternoon beginner group lessons, and unlimited use of Okemo's lower mountain lifts. First Tracks takes place from 10 am to Noon & from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm.  This learning package is just $89 for juniors, ages 7-12; $99 for young adults, ages 13-18.

Double Tracks is a two-day program that builds on the skills learned in the first day of skiing or riding by getting students back out for a second straight day. Double Tracks includes three lessons, two on the first day, and one the morning of the second day. This package includes a full mountain lift ticket on day two. It adds up to more instruction, more time on the slopes, and more opportunities to improve. Double Tracks takes place from 10 am to Noon & from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm on day one; and from 10 am to Noon on Day Two. This learning package is just $159 for juniors, ages 7-12; $179 for young adults, ages 13-18.

Kids' Glades

We've noticed that kids are naturally drawn to tree skiing. So we've developed glades for kids, working with the natural features of the mountain and its forests. The result is a tree skiing experience specifically for kids (adults may be too big). Just look for Calvin the Catamount at the entrance to each glade throughout the mountain to show your child the way.

Notes for All Parents

• All children's programs have been structured by age according to the developmental abilities and needs of children. Please do not try to place your child in a program that is not designed for his/her age group.

• In order to place your child in a group that will provide the appropriate challenge, please evaluate your child’s ability level realistically, according to the criteria of the individual program.

• Children in group lessons may need to ride chairlifts with other members of the skiing public, Okemo staff, or by themselves.

• Notify Okemo Ski & Ride School staff regarding any special needs including food allergies or dislikes, and any physical or medical considerations. This information should be detailed on the forms required at registration.

• Warm, waterproof clothing, gloves or mittens, neck warmer, hat, and goggles are all essential equipment. On sunny days, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended.

• If a problem should arise with a student on the mountain, on-mountain communication systems will be used to alert you. For your convenience, we also have pagers available for rent at the Penguin Playground Day Care Center.

• Please allow sufficient time at registration to complete all necessary paperwork.

• Lessons and clinics may ski/ride terrain other than those indicated in the lesson/clinic descriptions. Terrain selection is at the discretion of the individual instructor based upon the ability level of the group, as well as trail and weather conditions of the day.

Learn about other lessons offered at Okemo.