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Ultimate 4 Beginner/Intermediate Snowboard Lesson (Ages 13 and above)

Lesson Type: Small Group
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Lesson Description

Group size is limited to four guests. In partnership with Burton Snowboards, this full day lesson includes Burton demo equipment rental. Lift ticket (limited) add-on is required to participate in the lesson, unless you have a season pass. 

Lesson Benefits

  • Gain a thorough understanding of your equipment and of the mountain environment
  • Get comfortable with basics like how to stop and how to get up from a fall
  • Develop confidence with rhythm, speed, and wide-ranging turns
  • Tackle a beginner lift with an expert instructor at the helm

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Ritz Carlton - True North (Ritz guests only)

Lesson Details

Special Note for Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe guests:
  • Guests from The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe can check in at True North at The Ritz-Carlton by 8:45am.
  • If location chosen is Ritz-Carlton True North, you must be a guest of The Ritz-Carlton, or allow at least 30 minutes to travel up the Highlands Gondola from Northstar’s Village to check-in at True North at The Ritz-Carlton on time. Driving your personal vehicle up to The Ritz-Carlton and dropping off passengers is not permitted, nor is parking available.

What to expect:

  • Small intimate groups; 4 students maximum
  • Groups based on ability level
  • A "full-immersion" snowboard experience
  • All-day experience; check-in by 8:30 am
  • Levels 1-6
  • Limited lift ticket includes access to:  Big Springs, Big Easy, Arrow, Village Express, and Vista
  • Specially trained, hand-picked coaches provide innovative coaching
  • Exclusive use of mini rollers, mini halfpipe, and small banks
  • Coaches utilize a unique terrain-based learning style in the Academy Terrain Area

 

Looking to save both money and time on your lessons during your visit? Book consecutive, multi-day (2+ days) lessons online and save $20 per day!

  • Discount only applies to consecutive, multi-day reservations made online, by 11pm the day prior to the lesson date. Offer excludes 3-year old Half Day, Ultimate 4Her, Adult Group, and private lessons.
Burton Designed Snowboarding Lessons

Burton Snowboard Academy

Northstar California has partnered with Burton Snowboards to bring you the Burton Snowboard Academy. This first-of-its-kind learning program is designed to welcome new riders to the sport, encourage the progression of those already in the sport, and provide a customized experience built around an entirely new terrain-based teaching methodology.
 

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What to know before you go!

Once you've booked a lesson:

  • You will receive an email confirmation with lesson details, along with the cancellation and changes policy for your reference.

*Gratuities for coaches are not a requirement but an appropriate and appreciated gesture. A 15-20% gratuity based on the cost of the lesson will make your coach feel very appreciated and valued.

 

FAQ's

Lift tickets are not included in the base price of lessons. Everyone accessing the mountain must have a lift ticket. For many of our lessons we offer a discounted lift ticket as an add-on product.

Like lift tickets, equipment rental is not included in the price of adult lessons, unless noted otherwise. You can make your equipment reservation online. www.rentskis.com Some adult group lessons will include equipment and/or limited lift tickets. Lesson Details
 

You should select the level that you are currently skiing/riding at, not what you want to become. All you need to select is beginner, intermediate or advanced. Upon arrival, we will combine you with other guests of the same skill level.

To Reserve Lessons: - Lesson Details - 1-800-466-6784

For 3-6 year old group lessons, the children need to be checked in by 9:30am. They will ski or snowboard during the day, with breaks and a lunch built into their full day experience. Pickup is between 3:00 - 3:20pm, depending on program type. Younger skiers and snowboarders may take longer breaks during the day.

For 4-6 year old small group lessons (Ultimate 4), the children need to be checked in by 8:30am. They will ski or snowboard during the day, with breaks and a lunch built into their full day experience. Pickup is at 3:20pm.

For 7-12 year old group lessons, the children need to be checked in by 9:00am. They will ski or snowboard during the day, with breaks and a lunch built into their full day experience. Pickup is at 3:40pm.

For 7-12 year old small group lessons (Ultimate 4), the children need to be checked in by 8:30am. They will ski or snowboard during the day, with breaks and a lunch built into their full day experience. Pickup is at 3:40pm.

For adult full day small group lessons (Ultimate 4), lunch is not included. There will be a lunch break when you can grab some lunch on your own. Check in is at 8:30am; the full day lesson starts at 9:30am and ends at 3:30pm.

For private lessons, lunch is not included. If you are in a 6-hour private lesson, there will be a lunch break when you can grab some lunch on your own.

If you are late for your lesson we will do everything possible to accommodate. However, if the class has left the base area, you may have to reschedule for another available date. No call, no shows are subject to full lesson charge. To speak to a ski and snowboard school representative, call +1-888-576-2754

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.