Greenhorn Ranch

Parents can escort their child at Greenhorn Ranch via the SnowSports specific lane at the base of Wild Blue Gondola. No ticket is required. Parents are welcome to stay and observe their child's lesson.

Yes, any skier or rider may download from Greenhorn Ranch to the base area via Wild Blue Gondola mid-station.

From the base area, take Wild Blue Gondola and get off at the mid-station, or you can take Christie Peak Express to the top and ski or ride Boulevard to Rough Rider.

All of the magic carpet lifts and Terrain Based Learning features are for use of the SnowSports School. Greenhorn Ranch Express chairlift, and Rough Rider trail, are available to the public. Guests may get off at Greenhorn Ranch, at Wild Blue Gondola's mid-station, to access Thunderhead chairlift or Greenhorn Ranch Express.

We offer private and group lessons for all ages, abilities and disciplines that meet the needs of all our guests.

PRIVATE LESSONS

PRIVATE LESSONS | AGE 7+

Private lessons are the most customizable experience for our guests and are recommended for individuals and families up to five participants. Participants must be of the same discipline (ski or snowboard) and of the same ability level.

YOUNG KIDS PRIVATE LESSONS | AGE 3 - 6

Young Kids Private lessons are recommended for individuals or up to a maximum of two kids.

Three private lesson times are offered:

• All day 9:00am - 4:00pm
• Morning half day 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Afternoon half day 1:00pm - 4:00pm

WHIPPERSNAPPERS | 1 HOUR PRIVATE LESSON | 1:1 INSTRUCTION

Whippersnappers offers 1 hour private lessons with 1:1 instruction for skiers and snowboarders ages 2 - 4 years. Lift access and rentals are included during the lesson duration. Available lesson times are 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:30pm, or 2:00pm.

Group Lessons
Lesson are grouped based on discipline (ski vs snowboard) and ability level.

Adult group lessons
Ages 18+, all ability levels. Lesson time 9:30am - 3:00pm.
Teen Group Lessons
Ages 13 - 17, all ability levels. Lesson time is 9:00am - 3:00pm.
kids group lessons
Ages 7 - 12, all ability levels. Lesson time is 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Young Kids Group Lessons | ages 3 - 6
Young kids lessons include lunch and an add-on equipment rental. Lift access is required and is included for Palomino Pals and Mavericks. Lift access is required and not included for Sundance Kids or Bandits lessons, but a $10 add-on lift ticket is available with lesson purchase.

Program	Lesson Type	Age	Program Hours	Special Considerations	Lesson Details	What does a typical day look like?	Is Lift Access Includes?	Is Lunch Included?
Palomino Pals	Ski	3 - 3.5 years	Drop off 8:15am - 9:00am. Pick up 3:00pm.	Does not need to be potty trained, takes naps.	Up to 1.5 hour lesson, unscheduled. Instructor ratio is either 1:2 or 1:3 depending on time of year.	Gondola rides, arts and crafts, inside play, snow play, lunch, rest time between 1:00 - 3:00pm.	Yes	Yes
Mavericks	Ski	3.5 - 3.9 years	Drop off 8:15am - 9:00am. Pick up 3:00pm.	Must be potty trained.	Up to 1 hour lessons in both the morning and the afternoon (2hr total). Instructor ratio is 1:4 - 1:6 depending on time of year.	Gondola rides, arts and crafts, inside play, snow play, lunch, may have a short rest time after lunch.	Yes	Yes
Sundance Kids	Ski	4 - 6 years	Drop off 8:15am - 9:00am. Pick up 3:00pm.	Must be fully potty trained and does not take naps.	Up to 2 hour lessons in both morning and afternoon (4hr total). Instructor ratio max is 1:6 depending on child's ability level and time of year.	Some indoor activities between drop off and class start, mostly skiing with a break for lunch.	No	Yes
Bandits	Snowboard	4 - 6 years	Drop off 8:15am - 9:00am. Pick up 3:00pm.	Must be fully potty trained and does not take naps.	Up to 2 hour lessons in both morning and afternoon (4hr total). Instructor ratio max is 1:6 depending on child's ability level and time of year.	Some indoor activities between drop off and class start, mostly skiing with a break for lunch.	No.	Yes

seasonal ski and snowboard programs
Steamboat's seasonal ski and snowboard programs allow local friends to develop lifelong skills and friends. These programs are offered over a 5-week period, on either Saturday or Sunday, from 10:00am - 3:00pm. All ability levels welcome as kids and teens will be grouped based on age and ability level.

Trail Busters | Age 7 - 17 years | ski or snowboard

Mini Busters | Ages 5 and 6 years | ski or snowboard

Two sessions offering Saturday and Sundays:

• Session I Saturday: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14
• Session I Sunday: 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15
• Session II Saturday: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4
• Session II Sunday: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5

Little Toots| Ages 3.5 - 4 years | ski |
Offered 4 consecutive Fridays beginning January 12, 2023. 2-hour lessons, choose from the morning or afternoon session.