Prepare For Your Lesson

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What to Expect

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Prep For The Lesson

Best pricing is available online, in advance. To book a group lesson within 24 hours or a private lesson within 48 hours, please visit one of our Ski & Snowboard sales locations or call ahead. Our cancellation policy is available here. Make sure all members of your group have a pass or lift ticket and rent gear if needed.
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Early Is On Time

Arrive 30 minutes before the lesson to allow time for check-in. If you or your child are picking up rental gear, arrive 60 minutes early.
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Check-In For The Day

Check-in for the lesson at the location or base area you selected while booking. 
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Meet Our World-Class Instructors

All group lessons will be sorted by ability level and child lessons will be sorted by age. The instructor will determine a plan for the day based on individual needs or group goals. 
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CONQUER THE MOUNTAIN

World-class instructors will help all participants have fun exploring more of the mountain by practicing new techniques at their own pace. All Full Day lessons will include a break for lunch, with food provided only for child lessons. Half Day and Bundled AM / PM lessons will not include lunch.
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PICK UP YOUR ADVENTURER

If you are dropping off a child, make sure to confirm location and pick-up time. The instructor will provide a summary of their lesson and your child's progress at pick-up. 

 

Gratuities: Instructor gratuity is at your discretion. Please note, a 15-20% gratuity based on the cost of the lesson will make your instructor feel very appreciated and valued. 

What to Bring

  • Face Coverings: Face coverings are not required during lessons, in gondolas, or indoor spaces at this time. However, face coverings are still required on busses and shuttles.  
  • Helmet: The use of helmets is strongly recommended. Children age 14 and under must wear a winter sport protective helmet while participating in ski & ride school, subject to local regulations. In addition, children and teens under age 18 who participate in designated children's classes or programs must wear a helmet. Rental helmets are available at our children's ski school locations for your convenience.
  • Warm clothes including moisture wicking base layers, mid layers to trap body heat, and water-resistant outerwear, warm calf-high socks, and gloves or mittens.
  • Goggles or sunglasses
  • Sunscreen is recommended, even on cloudy days.
  • Don’t have your own gear? Rent with Okemo and let our experts fit you with the best boots, skis or snowboard for your best day on the mountain.


Where to Go

ARRIVAL TIME:

  • Collecting Group Lesson Tickets: all group lesson participants must collect tickets on the first day of their lesson, prior to checking-in at their respective meeting areas. Tickets may be collected for all consecutive lessons.
  • Taking a lesson with your own equipment (skis or snowboards and/or boots): Please check-in 15 minutes prior to the lesson start time.
  • Taking a lesson with rental equipment (skis, snowboards, and/or boots) from our on-site rental shop: Those renting equipment onsite should arrive earlier to account for wait times. Where possible, we recommend collecting equipment the day prior to your lesson. If collecting same day, please arrive a minimum of one hour prior to your lesson check-in time. Weekends and holidays may see longer wait times for rental services. Late arrivals may result in lessons being accommodated on a subsequent day.

LESSON LOCATIONS:  

We offer several locations for lessons to begin. The exact meeting point is selected at the time of booking, with the appropriate check-in location listed on the confirmation email. Arrivals at alternate locations may not be accommodated. 

  • ADULTS (Ages 15+) 
    • Clock Tower SRS Adult Meeting Area (Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow, VT): On-snow, Adjacent to the F-10 Carpet 
    • Jackson Gore SRS Adult Meeting Area (111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow, VT): On-snow, adjacent to the Coleman Brook Lift 
  • MOUNTAIN EXPLORERS (Ages 7-14) 
    • Clock Tower SRS Mountain Explorers Meeting Area (Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow, VT): On-snow, to the right of the A Quad
    • Jackson Gore SRS Mountain Explorers Meeting Area (111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow, VT): On-snow, adjacent to the Coleman Brook Lift
  • SNOW STARS (Ages 5-6) 
    • Clock Tower SRS Snow Stars Meeting Area (Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow, VT): On-snow, adjacent to the Snow Stars building
    • Jackson Gore SRS Snow Stars Meeting Area (111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow, VT): On-snow, adjacent to the Coleman Brook Lift 
  • LITTLE DIPPERS (AGES 3-4)
    • Clock Tower SRS Little Dippers Meeting Area (Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow, VT): Inside the Snow Stars building.
    • Jackson Gore SRS Little Dippers Meeting Area (111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow, VT): Inside Snow Stars, to the left of the Jackson Gore Archway from the parking lot side. 
  • PRIVATE LESSONS (Ages 3+)
    • Clock Tower SRS Private Meeting Area (Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow, VT): On-snow, adjacent to the F-10 Carpet 
    • Jackson Gore SRS Private Meeting Area (111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow, VT): On-snow, adjacent to the Coleman Brook Lift