Ski & Snowboard Instruction

Since 1977, thousands have learned from us the easy way!

Success favors the prepared. We will prepare you for this winter's fun with our proven approach to learning. Perfect For All Ability Levels!

All skiers will learn/improve on our new ELAN PSX Shaped Skis - the latest technology making skiing easier and more fun.

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Beginners

Learn to use your equipment in a warm, comfortable setting. Discover the basics of stopping, turning, and more in preparation for a fun day in the snow.

In the first lesson, beginners will become familiar with equipment, learn to stop, control speed, balance, edge control, and more by skiing or snowboarding, usually about 5-10 times, from the top to the bottom of our stationary carpeted slope.

In the second lesson, most beginners are ready to go onto the revolving carpet and further the skills they started to develop in the first lesson, AND learn to turn left and right.

Most people take the first two lessons together, as in the same hour, continuing on with the second lesson right after the first one. Each 25 minute lesson thereafter on our revolving carpet simulates a full day of exercise on the slope.

Intermediate

If you understand the basics of skiing or snowboarding, our lessons will help you develop the skills necessary to become more advanced. Learn to carve turns with a quiet upper body, which will help you to be more efficient, use less energy and have better control.

Skiers - try our ELAN PSX Shaped Skis: learn the subtle differences in technique using shaped skis requires and learn why most skiers love the feeling of carving turns on shaped skis.

Advanced

Experienced skiers will improve and fine-tune existing skills. Get a great work-out with exercises for bumps, steeps, powder and racing. Top racers use the revolving carpet to hone their edge sensitivity, improve muscle memory, and to develop "quick feet" for racing. Use the same specific muscles and motions as skiing and snowboarding.

Programs & Prices for our Lessons
Adults & Children-- All Ages & Abilities
By Appointment Only
All Equipment is Provided

A program of customized learning sessions is a great way to prepare for a fun vacation!  We teach everyone with Private Instruction.  Our lesson programs have helped many people to get on and off the beginner's hill quickly, and to enjoy the top of the mountain in their first days on the snow.  We work with you on your total technique to help you master a higher skill level.

We recommend a 5 lesson program for most people if you really want to learn to ski or snowboard and create some good habits that will be more likely to transfer to the snow when you get there. If you don't have the time or budget for 5 lessons, 3 is the next best way to go. Even 1 or 2 lessons is better than none and will help you to enjoy your first day on the snow each year.

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**Group rates available for groups of 8 or more by request.

Skiers and Snowboarders of all abilities will see their skills advance quickly through these goal-orientated programs based on progressive instruction techniques. Each lesson will build upon skills previously learned. We recommend a private lesson program as a great start to have a FUN vacation!

Here’s a chance to practice what you've learned and get a great workout. These 25-minute sessions are designed to add "quality mileage" time to improve your existing skills and provide a great workout. Get in shape for the slopes. No more sore muscles on your next ski vacation! These sessions are available to students who have completed one or more of our lessons on the revolving carpet.

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LOCAL MOUNTAIN RESORT DISCOUNTS

Around 5 years after we began teaching on the revolving carpet in 1977, some of the instructors and management at the local mountain resorts started noticing how much easier it was for people who learned on our revolving carpet to make their first turns on real snow, and how fast our students progressed. Some of the local mountains began offering incentives to learn on our carpet, and then ski or snowboard at a discounted price, and sometimes almost FREE, at their mountain resort.

This season, each person taking one or more of our lesson programs will receive at no additional charge, one voucher, which when turned in at the ticket window at Mountain High Resort (2 1/4 hour drive from San Diego), Wrightwood, CA will receive:

Mountain High Resort is pleased to be working with Adventure Ski and Snowboard School. Whether this is your first experience or you're a seasoned skier/rider, one of our specially discounted programs will work for you during this 2012/2013 season.
OFFER 1
Non-holiday Beginner Package for $45 ($85 value). For ages 13 and up.

• All day lower mountain lift ticket (Chairs 1,2,3 & 10)
• Ski or Snowboard Rental Package*
• One hour & forty five minute group lesson, levels 1 - 3.
• Learning has never been more easy or FUN!

*A $300 deposit is required on all rentals. Not valid on the following holiday dates: November 22-25, December 22-31, 2012. January 1-6, 19-21, February 16-18, 2013.
OR.
OFFER 2
Midweek, non-holiday, Full Day Children's Academy Lesson for $79 ($99 value). For ages 4 to 12.

• All day lift ticket
• Ski or Snowboard Rental Package*
• Two 2-Hour Lessons
• Lunch
• Snack
• Progress Card

*A $300 deposit is required on all rentals. Offer valid midweek only excluding the following holiday dates: November 22-25, December 22-31, 2012. January 1-6, 19-21, February 16-18, 2013.

Mountain High Resort is your closest winter resort with 59 trails, 16 lifts (including two high speed quads), three great mountains, and night skiing 7 nights a week. To reach the resort take I15 North and exit on Hwy 138 going Left towards Palmdale. Make a right on Hwy 2 and continue 2 miles past the town of Wrightwood. Mountain High is just over 2 hours from San Diego. Need more information? Go to mthigh.com for snow reports, weather forecasts, road conditions and more.

One voucher per person. It expires when the snow has melted and the resort has closed for this season (usually sometime in April).

Click here to visit Mountain High's website to learn more about their facilities, etc.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Give a gift of adventure!

A gift certificate for all ages and abilities is available for any number of ski or snowboard lessons, and practice & conditioning sessions. A great gift for holidays, birthdays, or any occasion.

Maybe you know someone who skis and is thinking of trying something new-- snowboard lessons! Or someone new to the snow; or someone who already knows how to ski or snowboard, and would like to improve their technique and/or strengthen and condition their specific muscles they use in these snow sports! Everyone can benefit from a gift certificate for lessons and lesson programs on the revolving carpet at Adventure Ski & Snowboard School.

To purchase a gift certificate, please choose from options below:

IN PERSON: Come to our facility (see map for directions) when we are open (call first, as our hours change due to seasonal demand for lessons).
You are welcome to pay by cash or check.
BY MAIL: Send your personal or company check or money order AND a self, stamped addressed envelope (legal size) with a note including :
-Name of person gift cert is for;
-number of lessons &/or practice and conditioning sessions;
-Ski OR Snowboard? (IF you know; if not they can tell us when they call for appt.)

Mail to us at:
Adventure Ski & Snowboard School
P.O. Box 230951
Encinitas, CA 92023-0951
We will make-out and mail the gift cert to you the same day we receive your S.A.S.E. and payment. It usually takes only 3-5 days round-trip.

BY EMAIL AND TELEPHONE: We only accept payment with cash or check. If you prefer not to come to Encinitas to our school in person, we suggest the mail option above, which usually takes only 3-5 days round-trip.

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