FAQs

What to Bring  to Ski  & Snowboard  School

Please note: our ski school building will not be open. However, the public restrooms will be open and available.

  • Wear layered clothing, gloves, mittens, goggles, and a hat is very important.

  • Helmets are advised.

  • Bring extra change of clothes.

  • Bring a snack or bring extra money for snacks you can purchase at Summit Central.

 

When Should I Arrive for My Lesson?

  • PLEASE ARRIVE TO THE MOUNTAIN 1 HOUR AHEAD OF LESSON TIME TO PARK AND GEAR UP.

  • Children should arrive at the SCHOOL at least 20 minutes ahead of time the first week of ski school.

  • Adults should arrive at the SCHOOL at least 10 minutes ahead of time for your lessons.

Are Lift Tickets Included?

NO, lift tickets are not included with lessons. We also do not sell tickets at our ski school chalet. We encourage everyone to purchase a season pass. However if you must purchase a lift ticket they are sold in the main lodge of Summit Central and Silver Fir.

Is Equipment Included?

NO, Ski's and Snowboards are not included in lessons.

What if an Emergency Arises?

If an emergency arises, we have staff that can assist.  Ski Patrol building is located next door to our building.

Our mountain phone number is: 253.345.0248

 Skill Levels Defined

Skier's Ability Level - Starting Level - What You Can Already Do

  • Level 0 - Beginning Skier - Little or No Skiing Experience

  • Level 1 - Wedge Turn Skier - Controls speed and direction with wedge turns, ski independently in a group, has ridden ski lift.

  • Level 2 - Parallel Turn Skier - Does beginning parallel turns.

  • Level 3 - Dynamic Skier - Skis all conditions on expert slopes with skies parallel. Working on absorbing/directing rebound, moguls, and deep snow.

Snowboarder's Ability Level - Starting Level - What You Can Already Do

  • Level 0 - Have never snowboard before and is new to the sport.

  • Level 1 - Single Turns - Beginner chair, starting linked turns, controls directions, stops where desired on green runs.

  • Level 2 - Beginner/Intermediate Chair - Skids turns both directions on green runs.

  • Level 3 - Beginning Carved Turns - Lift not a problem, links turns on blue runs.

  • Level 4 - Advanced Snowboarder - Reduced skidding, riding switch, comfortable on all terrain.