Ages 6 - 13

Watch your child's passion for skiing take off in our Radical Rippers ski programs. These lessons are for kids to have a blast on snow, gain confidence, improve their skiing skills, and build friendships in a safe learning environment.

Radical Rippers ski lessons are two hours long and include hill access for your lesson time. Each program will begin by revisiting key goals from the previous level on more challenging terrain. 

All levels may be repeated to help build a solid foundation and allow your child to develop their skills at their own pace in a safe learning environment.

Radical Rippers - First Time

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!

Pre-requisites

No previous ski experience required. Able to remain active for two hours.

Key Goals

  • Become comfortable putting on skis and moving about on flat and gently sloped terrain
  • Introduced to magic carpet lift and how to stop and control speed using a wedge (pizza shape)

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

Add-ons

Rentals

Inclusions

Hill access during lesson time slot

IMPORTANT – WAIVER REQUIRED

A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in WinSport’s Snow School Programs, Lessons, and Camps. If the 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.

  • Each adult participant must complete their own waiver

  • A Parent/guardian must complete the Waiver for their minor/child participants

  • Passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the 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. The Waivers can be viewed and completed here

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Radical Rippers - Beginner 1

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.

Pre-requisites

  • Have been skiing once or twice
  • Familiar with ski equipment and moving about on flat and gently sloped terrain
  • Able to remain active for two hours

Key Goals

  • Come to a complete stop using a snow plow (pizza shape)
  • Complete turns on Green terrain
  • Get up on their own after falling

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

Add-ons

Rentals

Inclusions

Hill access during lesson time slot

IMPORTANT – WAIVER REQUIRED

A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in WinSport’s Snow School Programs, Lessons, and Camps. If the 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.

  • Each adult participant must complete their own waiver

  • A Parent/guardian must complete the Waiver for their minor/child participants

  • Passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the 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. The Waivers can be viewed and completed here

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Radical Rippers - Novice 2

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.

Pre-requisites

Successfully completed Beginner 1 or have the ability to complete all key goals outlined in Beginner 1.

Able to:

  • Come to a complete stop using a snow plow (pizza shape)
  • Complete turns on Green terrain
  • Get up on their own after falling

Key Goals

  • Comfortably link turns around obstacles
  • Varying the size and speed of turns
  • Developing balance while on skis
  • Start using the chairlift

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

Add-ons

Rentals

Inclusions

Hill access during lesson time slot

IMPORTANT – WAIVER REQUIRED

A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in WinSport’s Snow School Programs, Lessons, and Camps. If the 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.

  • Each adult participant must complete their own waiver

  • A Parent/guardian must complete the Waiver for their minor/child participants

  • Passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the 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. The Waivers can be viewed and completed here

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Radical Rippers - Intermediate 3

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.

Pre-requisites

Successfully completed Novice 2 or have the ability to complete all key goals outlined in Novice 2.

Able to:

  • Control speed and direction on Green terrain
  • Ski on runs from the top of the chairlift

Key Goals

  • Comfortably ski from top to bottom while carrying out various skill drills, such as skiing on one ski
  • Skiing and stopping with parallel skis

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

Add-ons

Rentals

Inclusions

Hill access during lesson time slot

IMPORTANT – WAIVER REQUIRED

A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in WinSport’s Snow School Programs, Lessons, and Camps. If the 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.

  • Each adult participant must complete their own waiver

  • A Parent/guardian must complete the Waiver for their minor/child participants

  • Passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the 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. The Waivers can be viewed and completed here

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Radical Rippers - Intermediate 4

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.

Pre-requisites

Successfully completed Intermediate 3 or have the ability to complete all key goals outlined in Intermediate 3.

Able to:

  • Ski with parallel skis on most terrain
  • Vary turn shape on steeper terrain
  • Confidently try new and challenging terrain

Key Goals

  • Introduce refined edge control and carving
  • Build skills and confidence to attempt any terrain

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

Add-ons

Rentals

Inclusions

Hill access during lesson time slot

IMPORTANT – WAIVER REQUIRED

A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in WinSport’s Snow School Programs, Lessons, and Camps. If the 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.

  • Each adult participant must complete their own waiver

  • A Parent/guardian must complete the Waiver for their minor/child participants

  • Passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the 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. The Waivers can be viewed and completed here

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