First-Time Programs - Gore Mountain

First-Time Ski/Snowboard Packages for Ages 13+

Our lesson packages will get you started right, designed with instruction techniques and rental equipment specifically for making your first turns the best they can be. LEARN TO SKI or RIDE!

Discover Skiing/Riding all-day packages include a 90-minute class lesson (on snow at 10am), while our Beginner Private Lesson packages come with custom one-on-one instruction for a choice of one or two hours. Both value-packed packages include a lift ticket*, rental equipment, and a helmet! Reservations are required.

Discover Class Lessons

$80 – ticket & lesson
$110 – ticket, lesson, & rentals

We require all participants of our lessons and programs to complete a health screening by 7:30am the morning of the scheduled lesson. One screening is required per person, not per party. Complete your health screening here.

Discover Skiing/Riding class lessons for ages 13+ are available daily from 10am-11:30am
These lessons meet on snow near the snow sports tent below the Sunway Chair loading area.
Advanced reservations are required – for more information, please call (518) 251-4804 or send us an email.
Package prices include:
- a 90-minute beginner class lesson and a lower mountain lift ticket* – $80
- a 90-minute beginner class lesson, a lower mountain lift ticket*, and a ski or snowboard rental package – $110
Helmets are required for participants ages 17 and under in our lessons/programs (and recommended for everyone!)
- our rental package includes a helmet
- we offer helmet-only rentals if you already have your equipment but need a helmet
Discover Skiing/Riding packages are for first-time skiers and snowboarders – we recommend these lessons for novice to advanced levels (see our chart to determine your ability level):
- Private Lessons – for all levels from beginner to advanced, reservations required
- Class Lessons – for beginner to intermediate levels, available daily at the same times listed above

*Our lower mountain lift ticket includes access to the Snow Train, Greenway Conveyor, Bear Cub Poma, J-Bar, Sunway Chair, and Village Chair when they are scheduled to be open – see our Snow Report.

Beginner Private Lessons

$199 – 1-hour lesson with ticket & rentals
$309 – 2-hour lesson with ticket & rentals

Beginner Private Lesson Packages for ages 4+ are offered daily
- Reservations are required at least 48 hours in advance.
  - Submit a reservation request (your private lesson reservation will be finalized over the phone followed by email confirmation).
- Lesson times are 8:30am, 10am, 12pm, 1:30pm.
Participants meet their instructor on snow near the snow sports tent below the Sunway Chair loading area.
Package prices include:
- a 1-hour customized private lesson, a lower mountain lift ticket*, and a ski or snowboard rental package – $199
- a 2-hour customized private lesson, a lower mountain lift ticket*, and a ski or snowboard rental package – $309
Helmets are required for participants ages 17 and under in our lessons/programs (and recommended for everyone!)
- our rental package includes a helmet
- we offer helmet-only rentals if you already have your equipment but need a helmet
Beginner Private Lesson Packages are for first and second-time skiers and snowboarders – we recommend these lessons for intermediate to advanced levels (see our chart to determine your ability level):
- Private Lessons – for all levels from beginner to advanced, reservations required
- Class Lessons – for beginner to intermediate levels

*Our lower mountain lift ticket includes access to the Snow Train, Greenway Conveyor, Bear Cub Poma, J-Bar, Sunway Chair, and Village Chair when they are scheduled to be open – see our Snow Report.