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Purchase Snow Puppy Lessons Beginning 14 Days In Advance

Ages 4-5.

Terry Peak Ski Resort offers skiing lessons for four and five-year-olds – an age group we call our “Snow Puppies.”
Online reservations will guarantee your lesson space.
 Walk-ins are based on availability only!
For your convenience, you can purchase lesson packages, lift tickets & rentals for your entire group online.
For more information, complete our Contact Us form or call 605-584-2165.

Snow Puppies Lesson Options and Rates

Single Session Snow Puppy $99 Includes One 2-Hour Indoor/Outdoor Play Session, Equipment Rental with Helmet, and a Lift Ticket (equipment & ticket good for the day). Walk-ins welcome, based on availiblity.
A La Carte Snow Puppy Session $79 Includes One 2-Hour Indoor/Outdoor Play Session, (no equipment rentals).
  • All lessons & registration begin at the Puppy Building/Stewart Lodge Base Area.
  • Please arrive at least one hour before your lesson time as equipment fitting, registration, potty breaks, upset kids, etc., can take some time.  We suggest you arrive at least two (2) hours early on weekends and holidays to ensure your placement.
  • Once the lesson is over, children need to be picked up promptly at 12:00 or 3:00.
  • Late arrivals will not be allowed to join the lesson group once it has started.
  • NO REFUNDS for late arrivals or no-shows.

Additional Information

  • The Snow Puppies program is for skiers only.
  • Helmets are complimentary for the day. Visit Lids On Kids.
  • The package includes a two-hour indoor/outdoor play session, equipment, and a lift ticket.
  • All Snow Puppies must be completely potty trained.
  • Please be prompt when picking up your child. Parents 15 minutes late or more will be assessed $10 for every 15 minutes past the pick-up time.
  • Children age 3 aren’t old enough to join this program, but we will gladly teach them in a private ski lesson.  Private lessons are not offered to children two years old or less.
  • Ensure your child is dressed properly for the weather conditions (an extra set of clothes is recommended).
  • Be sure your child is well-nourished and hydrated before the lesson.
  • The Snow Puppies program is for 4 & 5-year-olds ONLY – prepare siblings as they may not be together during the lesson.
  • Teach yourself and your child how to load and unload the lifts safely before your visit.  Go to www.kidsonlifts.org
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Reserve Your Spot

Online reservations will guarantee your lesson space.  Walk-ins are based on availability only!

Morning and Afternoon Sessions are Scheduled Daily (based on availability)

Morning Session
9:00 – 10:00: Check-in for the morning session, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
10:00 – 12:00: Morning Session
12:00 – Sharp: Parents pick up students at the Ski School area or where you dropped them off.
Afternoon Session
12:00 – 1:00: Check-in for the morning session, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
1:00 – 3:00: Afternoon Session
3:00 – Sharp:  Parents pick up students at the Ski School area or where you dropped them off.

What You Can Expect

Day 1
Able to stop with some assistance in the snow carpet area.

Day 2
Able to stop and control speed on the easiest terrain. Link turns and stop with control on most GREEN runs.

Day 3
Link turns and stop with control on most GREEN runs.

Day 4
Link wedge turns on the easiest terrain.

Day 5
Able to stop and turn on most GREEN runs.

 

* Ask about the Strider Riders available to the Sno Puppies and their families!

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