Ages 6 - 12
Watch your child's passion for skiing take off in our Radical Rippers programs. These lessons are for kids to have a blast on snow, gain confidence, improve their riding skills, and build friendships in a safe learning environment.
Radical Rippers ski lessons are 2-hours long and include standard hill access during the lesson. All levels may be repeated multiple times to build a solid foundation and allow your child to develop their skills at their own pace. Each program will begin by reinstating goals from the previous level on more challenging terrain.
Holiday programs
Learn during the break! Holiday programs are available over the Christmas/New Year period (four-day programs), Family Day weekend (two-day programs, mid-February) and spring break (three-day programs, late March).
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IMPORTANT – WAIVERS REQUIRED
A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in WinSport’s Programs, Lessons, and Camps and, if applicable, rental of Alpine Equipment. If the applicable Waiver is not completed, participation in the WinSport Program and access to WinSport’s facilities will not be permitted, and a refund will be provided.
The Waiver will be available for completion during the sales process, and a copy is available for preview below.
- Each adult participant must complete their own Waiver
- A Parent/guardian must complete the Waiver for their minor/child participant
PLEASE READ THE WAIVER CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of the Occupiers’ Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident.
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NO GUARANTEE OF CONDITIONS - We do not guarantee hill conditions, weather or other operating conditions including open terrain or lift operation.
NO FOOT TRAFFIC ALLOWED ON SKI HILL - For the safety of WinSport’s guests, there is no foot traffic allowed or on-hill viewing of winter lessons. Parents (including carpet-only ticket holders) are not allowed on snow without ski or snowboard equipment and a valid ticket/pass. Only persons with a valid ticket/pass who are skiing or snowboarding with appropriate equipment will be permitted on snow.
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First time on skis.
Fun skiing-related games and tactics are used to provide an engaging and active introduction to skiing with the goal of building a lifelong love of the sport. Students will learn to love learning to ski!
Prerequisites
Remain active for 2 hours.
Level Goal(s)
- Introduction to equipment and basic mobility.
Equipment Required
Dress in layers so participants can adjust your temperature for hill conditions and stay dry.
Come wearing the following items for a successful lesson experience:
- Buff or face covering
- CWSAA approved Snow Sport Helmet
- Goggles
- Base layers made of moisture-wicking fabric
- Winter jacket
- Waterproof snow pants
- Wool socks
- Gloves/mittens
- Neck warmer
- Skis with metal edges and release bindings
Optional Add-ons
Rentals
Inclusions
Hill access during lesson time slot
New Online Store
Purchase your program in our new online store. (In-person purchases are not yet available). Please allow yourself time to become familiar with this new online process. You will need to create a new account and complete your waivers prior to finalizing your purchase.
Ready to book your spot?
| Age | Available Days | Time | Dates | Starting From |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Proceed to store to view times | Proceed to store to view dates | $315.00 Book Now |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. | Holiday Camp: Feb 17-18 | $230.00 Book Now |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. | Holiday Camp: Mar 26-28 | $345.00 Book Now |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. | Holiday Camp: Dec 27-30, Jan 2-5 | $520.00 Book Now |
Still learning to stop and control speed.
Fun skiing-related games and tactics are used to provide an engaging and active introduction to skiing with the goal of building a lifelong love of the sport. Students will learn how to control speed and change direction.
Beginner 1 may be repeated multiple times to help build a solid foundation.
Prerequisites
Have skied once or twice, still working on the basics.
Level Goal(s)
- Stopping: I can perform a controlled snowplow to stop on a small incline.
- Balance: I have a stable body position when going straight on green terrain and can keep weight on the centre of skis.
- Mobility: I can walk and slide on flat snow with my skis on.
- Turning: I have been introduced to turning.
Equipment Required
Dress in layers so participants can adjust your temperature for hill conditions and stay dry.
Come wearing the following items for a successful lesson experience:
- Buff or face covering
- CWSAA approved Snow Sport Helmet
- Goggles
- Base layers made of moisture-wicking fabric
- Winter jacket
- Waterproof snow pants
- Wool socks
- Gloves/mittens
- Neck warmer
- Skis with metal edges and release bindings
Optional Add-ons
Rentals
Inclusions
Hill access during lesson time slot
New Online Store
Purchase your program in our new online store. (In-person purchases are not yet available). Please allow yourself time to become familiar with this new online process. You will need to create a new account and complete your waivers prior to finalizing your purchase.
Ready to book your spot?
| Age | Available Days | Time | Dates | Starting From |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Proceed to store to view times | Proceed to store to view dates | $315.00 Book Now |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. | Holiday Camp: 17-18 | $230.00 Book Now |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. | Holiday Camp: Mar 26-28 | $345.00 Book Now |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. | Holiday Camp: Dec 27-30, Jan 2-5 | $520.00 Book Now |
Able to stop and control speed on gentle slope.
This program is for kids who are continuing to develop fundamental skills and build confidence, but are ready to progress onto more difficult Green runs.
Novice 2 may be repeated multiple times to help build a solid foundation for a long skiing future.
Prerequisites
- Stopping: I can perform a controlled snowplow to stop on a small incline
- Balance: I have a stable body position when going straight on green terrain and can keep weight on the centre of skis.
- Mobility: I can walk and slide on flat snow with my skis on.
- Turning: I have been introduced to turning.
Level Goal(s)
- Stopping: I can snowplow (pizza) to control speed and stop on Bronze, Silver & Gold Carpets.
- Balance: I have a stable body position when linking turns.
- Mobility: I can sidestep uphill.
- Turning: I can link turns on call carpets.
- Timing: I can demonstrate rhythm in linking S-turns.
Equipment Required
Dress in layers so participants can adjust your temperature for hill conditions and stay dry.
Come wearing the following items for a successful lesson experience:
- Buff or face covering
- CWSAA approved Snow Sport Helmet
- Goggles
- Base layers made of moisture-wicking fabric
- Winter jacket
- Waterproof snow pants
- Wool socks
- Gloves/mittens
- Neck warmer
- Skis with metal edges and release bindings
Optional Add-ons
Rentals
Inclusions
Hill access during lesson time slot
New Online Store
Purchase your program in our new online store. (In-person purchases are not yet available). Please allow yourself time to become familiar with this new online process. You will need to create a new account and complete your waivers prior to finalizing your purchase.
Ready to book your spot?
| Age | Available Days | Time | Dates | Starting From |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Proceed to store to view times | Proceed to store to view dates | $315.00 Book Now |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. | Holiday Camp: Feb 17-18 | $230.00 Book Now |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. | Holiday Camp: Mar 26-28 | $345.00 Book Now |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. | Holiday Camp: Dec 27-30, Jan 2-5 | $520.00 Book Now |
Able to stop, control speed and direction on beginner terrain.
Students start skiing faster on steeper terrain, while learning how to keep their skis parallel through the turn. This program progresses from beginner to intermediate terrain on the chairlift.
Intermediate 3 may be repeated multiple times to help build a solid foundation for a long skiing future.
Prerequisites
- Stopping: I can snowplow (pizza) to control speed and stop on Bronze, Silver & Gold Carpets.
- Balance: I have a stable body position when linking turns.
- Mobility: I can sidestep uphill.
- Turning: I can link turns on call carpets.
- Timing: I can demonstrate rhythm in linkings turns.
Level Goal(s)
- Stopping: I can control my speed and stop on chairlift terrain.
- Balance: I can demonstrate upper and lower body separation while turning
- Mobility: I can consistently stand up without assistance.
- Turning: I can match my skis on the traverse of my turns (I can create french fry skis when travelling across the slope).
- Timing: I have been introduced to pole planting.
Equipment Required
Dress in layers so participants can adjust your temperature for hill conditions and stay dry.
Come wearing the following items for a successful lesson experience:
- Buff or face covering
- CWSAA approved Snow Sport Helmet
- Goggles
- Base layers made of moisture-wicking fabric
- Winter jacket
- Waterproof snow pants
- Wool socks
- Gloves/mittens
- Neck warmer
- Skis with metal edges and release bindings
Optional Add-ons
Rentals
Inclusions
Hill access during lesson time slot
New Online Store
Purchase your program in our new online store. (In-person purchases are not yet available). Please allow yourself time to become familiar with this new online process. You will need to create a new account and complete your waivers prior to finalizing your purchase.
Ready to book your spot?
| Age | Available Days | Time | Dates | Starting From |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Proceed to store to view times | Proceed to store to view dates | $315.00 Book Now |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. | Holiday Camp: Feb 17-18 | $230.00 Book Now |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. | Holiday Camp: Mar 26-28 | $345.00 Book Now |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. | Holiday Camp: Dec 27-30, Jan 2-5 | $520.00 Book Now |
Able to control speed and direction, ready for chairlift.
This program focuses on refining fundamental skills and equipping students with the tools to ski any terrain confidently. Your child will develop stronger parallel on intermediate terrain and learn to ride all kinds of terrain with ease.
Prerequisites
- Stopping: I can control my speed and stop on chairlift terrain.
- Balance: I can demonstrate upper and lower body separation while turning.
- Mobility: I can consistently stand up without assistance.
- Turning: I can match my skis on the traverse of my turns (I can create french fry skis when travelling across the slope).
- Timing: I have been introduced to pole planting.
Level Goal(s)
- Stopping: I can consistently hockey stop.
- Balance: I remain in control through uneven terrain.
- Mobility: I can flex extend (be tall and small) in the correct sections of a turn.
- Turning: My skis are parallel on all green and blue terrain.
- Timing: I can make even turns using only the outside ski.
Equipment Required
Dress in layers so participants can adjust your temperature for hill conditions and stay dry.
Come wearing the following items for a successful lesson experience:
- Buff or face covering
- CWSAA approved Snow Sport Helmet
- Goggles
- Base layers made of moisture-wicking fabric
- Winter jacket
- Waterproof snow pants
- Wool socks
- Gloves/mittens
- Neck warmer
- Skis with metal edges and release bindings
Optional Add-ons
Rentals
Inclusions
Hill access during lesson time slot
New Online Store
Purchase your program in our new online store. (In-person purchases are not yet available). Please allow yourself time to become familiar with this new online process. You will need to create a new account and complete your waivers prior to finalizing your purchase.
Ready to book your spot?
| Age | Available Days | Time | Dates | Starting From |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Proceed to store to view times | Proceed to store to view dates | $315.00 Book Now |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. | Holiday Camp: Feb 17-18 | $230.00 Book Now |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. | Holiday Camp: Mar 26-28 | $345.00 Book Now |
| 6-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. | Holiday Camp: Dec 27-30, Jan 2-5 | $520.00 Book Now |
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