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Snow Sports School

Multi-Week sessions available! Click Here!

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 $275

3-2-1 Snow Fun PLUS UNLIMITED Season pass $485

Hint: 3-2-1 Snow Fun is a GREAT gift idea! Click here to purchase the $485 package. Click here to purchase the $275 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. $35 processing fee not included.

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

All lift tickets and rental equipment good for the day you take your lesson until the lifts close.

GET Skiing I 1 1/2-Two Hours $78 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 $78 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.

Burton Learn to Ride Center
Maine's only Burton Learn
to Ride Center!

GET Snowboarding I 1 1/2-Two Hours $78 First timers only. Includes board package, lesson and lift ticket for beginner chair. Helmets $10 extra.

GET Snowboarding II 1 1/2-Two Hours $78 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: Everyday 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
Program Name Full Day 10am–3pm Half-Day 10am–Noon, or 1pm–3pm
SKIwee Ages 4–5 NA $71
Junior Mountaineers Ages 6–12 $105 $77
Mini Riders Ages 5–12 $105 $77
Shawnee Sessions Crew - Ages 9-13

This All Mountain skiing experience will utilize all that Shawnee Peak has to offer in a freeride format. Sessions will include Trees, Bumps, Park, Pipe, and Powder.

Click here information on Shawnee Sessions Crew.

Semi-Private Clinics

Three person maximum, must be of similar ages and abilities, $50 per person, per hour, by reservation. Ages 8 and older. 1 1/2 hour - $60 per person; 3-hour $105 per person.

Adults love to learn at Shawnee Peak!Adults love to learn at Shawnee Peak!
Photo by: John Quigley/Buzz Studios
Heels UP! Tuesday Night Telemark Clinics are BACK!

Join PSIA Instructor Shannon Belt for a 1 1/2 hour clinic on the art of heel raising. Call the SnowSports School Desk at 207-647-8444 ext. 26 to reserve your spot. $25/session.

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 $275

3-2-1 Snow Fun PLUS UNLIMITED Season pass $485

Hint: 3-2-1 Snow Fun is a GREAT gift idea! Click here to purchase the $485 package. Click here to purchase the $275 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. $35 processing fee not included.

First Timer Packages (Ages 8 and up)
Burton Learn to Ride Center
Maine's only Burton Learn
to Ride Center!

GET Skiing I 1 1/2-Two Hours $78 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 $78 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 $78 First timers only. Includes board package, lesson and lift ticket for beginner chair. Helmets $10 extra.

GET Snowboarding II 1 1/2-Two Hours $78 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: Everyday 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.

Learning to ski is fun at Shawnee Peak!Learning to ski is fun at Shawnee Peak!
Photo by: John Quigley/Buzz Studios
Private Clinic: One Hour Lesson $55, 1 1/2-hour - $75, 3-hour - $135

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

Holiday periods: 12/26/09-1/1/10, 1/16-18/10, 2/12-20/10, Closed Christmas Day

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

Learning to snowboard is fun at Shawnee Peak!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 $275

3-2-1 Snow Fun PLUS UNLIMITED Season pass $485

Hint: 3-2-1 Snow Fun is a GREAT gift idea! Click here to purchase the $485 package. Click here to purchase the $275 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. $35 processing fee not included.

First Timer Packages (Ages 8 and up)

All lift tickets and rental equipment good for the day the lesson was taken until the lifts close.

Burton Learn to Ride Center
Maine's only Burton Learn
to Ride Center!

GET Skiing I 1 1/2-Two Hours $78 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 $78 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 $78 First timers only. Includes board package, lesson and lift ticket for beginner chair. Helmets $10 extra.

GET Snowboarding II 1 1/2-Two Hours $78 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: Everyday 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.

Do you want to...

  • learn how to ski or snowboard?
  • hone your skills further with a private ski lesson?
  • 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.

In the last few years, we've added lights on two more beginner trails, a brand new Surface Carpet Lift and made another 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.

Keep Winter Cool

We are proud to be an active member on the Corporate Conservation Council of Maine see our Environmental Initiatives