Snow Sports School
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Do you want to learn how to ski or snowboard? Or hone your skills further with a private ski lesson? Or see your little one taking his first runs down the bunny hill? It's all here at the Shawnee Peak Snowsports School. Shawnee Peak's Snow Sports School and Children's programs offer the best instruction and one-on-one attention. Our commitment is to you - the skiing and riding student. With the addition of lights on two more beginner trails, a brand new Surface Carpet Lift and a major expansion of the beginner learning terrain area, Shawnee Peak provides a better, more memorable experience for every skiing and riding beginner - whatever your age.

Kids' Programs

3-2-1-Snow Fun!

This program is designed specifically for the beginning skier or rider--ages 8 and older. You get three days of lessons, lift tickets and rental equipment*! And you can use your days anytime during the season! Just show up at the mountain and we'll get you into the next available group lesson! We are dedicated to teaching EVERYONE to love winter in the outdoors, so we strive to get you comfortable and confident on your skis or board!

PLUS: Everyone in the 3-2-1 Snow Fun program gets a FREE season pass for the rest of the season upon graduation!

3-2-1 Snow Fun PLUS Night Only Season Pass $189

3-2-1 Snow Fun PLUS UNLIMITED Season pass $319

Hint: 3-2-1 Snow Fun is a GREAT gift idea! Click here to purchase the $319 package. Click here to purchase the $189 package.

*Helmets are required for ages 12 and under. Pay an extra $15 ($5 per day) if you need a helmet rental in conjunction with your 3-2-1 Snow Fun package.

The Shawnee Peak Snowsports School is renowned for caring, nurturing instructin for all ages!
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The Shawnee Peak Snowsports School is
renowned for caring, nurturing instructin for
all ages!
Photo by: John Quigley/Buzz Studios
First Timer Packages (Ages 8 and up)

GET Skiing I 1 1/2-Two Hours $65 First timers only. Includes ski rentals package, lesson and lift ticket for beginner chair. Helmets $10 extra.

GET Skiing II 1 1/2-Two Hours $79 Aimed at those who skied a long time ago or first timers who are athletically inclined. Includes ski rentals package, lesson and lift ticket for Pine Quad. Helmets $10 extra.

GET Snowboarding I 1 1/2-Two Hours $65 First timers only. Includes board package, lesson and lift ticket for beginner chair. Helmets $10 extra.

GET Snowboarding II 1 1/2-Two Hours $79 Aimed at first timers who have surfed, skateboarded or any other activity related to snowboarding. Includes board package, lesson and lift ticket for Pine Quad. Helmet $10 extra.

GET Skiing or Snowboarding Lesson Times: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Call 207-647-8444 ex. 26

No reservations necessary. Please arrive no later than one hour prior to your desired lesson time. Offered every day of the season.

Children's Programs

Children 12 and under participating in Snowsports clinics are required to wear a snowsports helmet unless a parent provides a written notice otherwise. Shawnee Peak has a wide variety of rental helmets available.

Children's Programs - Programs end the weekend of March 15/16
Program Name Full Day 10am–3pm Half-Day 10am–Noon, or 1pm–3pm
SKIwee Ages 4–5 NA $70
Junior Mountaineers Ages 6–12 $95 $75
Mini Riders Ages 7–12 $95 $75

Adult Programs

Semi-Private Clinics

Three person maximum, must be of similar ages and abilities, $55 per person, by reservation. Ages 8 and older.

Adults love to learn at Shanwee Peak!
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Adults love to learn at Shanwee Peak!
Photo by: John Quigley/Buzz Studios
3-2-1-Snow Fun!

This program is designed specifically for the beginning skier or rider--ages 8 and older. You get three days of lessons, lift tickets and rental equipment*! And you can use your days anytime during the season! Just show up at the mountain and we'll get you into the next available group lesson! We are dedicated to teaching EVERYONE to love winter in the outdoors, so we strive to get you comfortable and confident on your skis or board!

PLUS: Everyone in the 3-2-1 Snow Fun program gets a FREE season pass for the rest of the season upon graduation!

3-2-1 Snow Fun PLUS Night Only Season Pass $189

3-2-1 Snow Fun PLUS UNLIMITED Season pass $319

Hint: 3-2-1 Snow Fun is a GREAT gift idea! Click here to purchase the $319 package. Click here to purchase the $189 package.

*Helmets are required for ages 12 and under. Pay an extra $15 ($5 per day) if you need a helmet rental in conjunction with your 3-2-1 Snow Fun package.

First Timer Packages (Ages 8 and up)

GET Skiing I 1 1/2-Two Hours $65 First timers only. Includes ski rentals package, lesson and lift ticket for beginner chair. Helmets $10 extra.

GET Skiing II 1 1/2-Two Hours $79 Aimed at those who skied a long time ago or first timers who are athletically inclined. Includes ski rentals package, lesson and lift ticket for Pine Quad. Helmets $10 extra.

GET Snowboarding I 1 1/2-Two Hours $65 First timers only. Includes board package, lesson and lift ticket for beginner chair. Helmets $10 extra.

GET Snowboarding II 1 1/2-Two Hours $79 Aimed at first timers who have surfed, skateboarded or any other activity related to snowboarding. Includes board package, lesson and lift ticket for Pine Quad. Helmet $10 extra.

GET Skiing or Snowboarding Lesson Times: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Call 207-647-8444 ex. 26

No reservations necessary. Please arrive no later than one hour prior to your desired lesson time.

Enjoy our woman's only ski clinics!
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Woman's-Only Ski Clinics

New This Season! Shawnee Peak is offering two Sunday Morning sessions for intermediate or advanced women skiers! Improve technique and meet other women for a wonderful morning on the mountain. We'll work on steeps, bumps, trees and proper technique for cruising. You must be comfortable on all areas of the mountain.

8am-9:30am - Meet ski patrol for the first ride up the mountain! Get first tracks on all your favorite trails!

10:30am-noon - Sleep in a little, get the kids out of the house or into their lessons.

$15/session - does not include a lift ticket. Call 207-647-8444 ext. 26. Reservations are required. Offered every Sunday during the ski season.

Private Lessons

Learning to snowboard is fun at Shawnee Peak!
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Learning to snowboard is fun at Shawnee Peak!
Photo by: John Quigley/Buzz Studios
Private Clinic One Hour $75 (each additional person - $35)

The strengths and needs of each individual is assessed and a lesson plan is developed. By reservation only. (Ages 3 and Up)

Private lessons - One hour of one-on-one instruction $75

Lift ticket not included. Availability may be limited - particularly during holiday periods. Please call 207/647-8444 ext. 26 at least 24 hours in advance. (Ages 3 and Up)

Holiday periods: 12/26/07-1/1/08, 1/19-21/08, 2/15-24/08

All prices, lift operations and hours of operation are subject to change without prior notice.

First Time on Skis/Board

Learning to snowboard is fun at Shawnee Peak!
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Learning to snowboard is fun at Shawnee Peak!
Photo by: John Quigley/Buzz Studios
3-2-1-Snow Fun!

This program is designed specifically for the beginning skier or rider--ages 8 and older. You get three days of lessons, lift tickets and rental equipment*! And you can use your days anytime during the season! Just show up at the mountain and we'll get you into the next available group lesson! We are dedicated to teaching EVERYONE to love winter in the outdoors, so we strive to get you comfortable and confident on your skis or board!

PLUS: Everyone in the 3-2-1 Snow Fun program gets a FREE season pass for the rest of the season upon graduation!

3-2-1 Snow Fun PLUS Night Only Season Pass $189

3-2-1 Snow Fun PLUS UNLIMITED Season pass $319

Hint: 3-2-1 Snow Fun is a GREAT gift idea! Click here to purchase the $319 package. Click here to purchase the $189 package.

*Helmets are required for ages 12 and under. Pay an extra $15 ($5 per day) if you need a helmet rental in conjunction with your 3-2-1 Snow Fun package.

First Timer Packages (Ages 8 and up)

GET Skiing I 1 1/2-Two Hours $65 First timers only. Includes ski rentals package, lesson and lift ticket for beginner chair. Helmets $10 extra.

GET Skiing II 1 1/2-Two Hours $79 Aimed at those who skied a long time ago or first timers who are athletically inclined. Includes ski rentals package, lesson and lift ticket for Pine Quad. Helmets $10 extra.

GET Snowboarding I 1 1/2-Two Hours $65 First timers only. Includes board package, lesson and lift ticket for beginner chair. Helmets $10 extra.

GET Snowboarding II 1 1/2-Two Hours $79 Aimed at first timers who have surfed, skateboarded or any other activity related to snowboarding. Includes board package, lesson and lift ticket for Pine Quad. Helmet $10 extra.

GET Skiing or Snowboarding Lesson Times: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Call 207-647-8444 ex. 26

No reservations necessary. Please arrive no later than one hour prior to your desired lesson time.

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