January 8, 2016
January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month
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Now's your chance! If you promised yourself you'd try something new in 2016, this is it! Get out and play in the snow!
January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month and whether you want to downhill or cross country ski, snowshoe or snowboard, there are opportunities across the country for adults and kids alike.
Check out our FUN IN THE SNOW section to see what resorts are offering families this winter. If your kids are in 3rd through 6th grades, see which states offer "passports" for free lift tickets and discounted lesson packages.
More than 100 locations across the country are also offering Winter Trails events with educational workshops, equipment demos and a variety of fun activities to introduce families to snowshoeing and cross country skiing. 
The majority of the Vermont Ski Areas Association (VSAA) member resorts are offering a $49 beginner lesson during the month of January, excluding Holiday periods including rental, lesson and access to beginner terrain. The beginner package includes equipment rental as well as a lesson with a professional instructor (lesson duration varies by resort) and access to the beginner terrain: Ski New Hampshire member resorts have a $39 beginner lesson/lift deal while Nordic areas are touting a $19 beginner lesson/lift/rentals package.
Here's a sampling of what other deals are out there:
ALPINE MEADOWS, CA has a $59 first time skiers and riders (13+) beginner package on weekdays that includes lift ticket, lesson and rentals.
ALTA, UT offers first-timers the chance to choose up to 4 days of discounted lessons and rental packages for $45 for a 2-hour lesson & rentals. Register (there is a $20 fee) by Jan.31 and take your lessons weekends during the rest of the season, except holiday weekends. Beginner lift tickets are just $26. www.skiutah.com
COPPER MOUNTAIN, CO has Ski and Ride School University with a $199 package (16+) that includes three ski or snowboard lessons; lift tickets; equipment rentals; close-in parking; and even lunch on the 2nd and 3rd day. Upon graduation and completion of the third lesson, Copper provides participants with a free season pass. Quantities are limited!
MT. BRIGHTON. MI invites first-timers to the Discover Michigan Skiing program which includes a beginner ski or snowboard lesson, rental equipment and a beginner-area lift ticket all for just $35.
MT. HOOD's (OR) Ski Bowl program is open to beginners 8 years and up; two people for price of one can take lessons during the week for $ 48 (Reg.$ 48 each). The midweek price is available during weekends in January. There is also two-for-one pricing for kids 4-7 ski lessons and 6-7 snowboard lessons.
STEAMBOAT, CO has a Learn to Ski/Ride Package with two days of lessons, rentals and lift tickets for just $199 from Jan. 4-31 for adults and kids aged 1st grade and older.
WINTER PARK, CO offers a free full day lesson/lift/lunch package if you buy one Monday-Thursday in January. Here's your chance to help the kids up their skills-and yours too! Cost is $199 for adults and $219 for kids. Have fun out there!
Find out what local and visiting kids have to say about nine great American travel destinations through our Kids' Guides Series from Globe Pequot Press.
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