Sno Puppies
Terry Peak Ski School
COVID-19 Policy
* Masks are recommended to be worn in the buildings.
* Only one person per family to come into the Ski School to register all for lessons.
* No lunches will be served at Ski School this season.
Ages 4-5.
Sno Puppies Lesson Options and Rates
| Single Session Sno Puppie | $73 | Includes One 2-Hour Group Lesson, Equipment Rental with Helmet, and a Lift Ticket (equipment & ticket good for the day). |
| Double Session Sno Puppie | $126 | Includes One 2-Hour Group Lesson, Equipment Rental with Helmet, and a Lift Ticket (equipment & ticket good for the day). |
| Puppie Private | $67 | $67 Per Hour - Monday through Wednesday based on availability at 12pm and 3pm. Call ahead to check availability and register. Walk-in's ONLY during these holiday dates; December 17, 2021 – January 1, 2022, January 14-17, 2022, February 18-21, 2022 , NO snowboard lessons. Ski only. |
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holiday Mondays, Sno Puppie group lessons are scheduled at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. No Holiday Mondays through Thursdays, group sessions are scheduled at 1:00 pm. Students must be ready to go on the snow at their scheduled class time.
Reservations can be made by calling 605-584-2165 and ask to be transferred to the Ski School. Sno Puppie lesson reservations will not be available during these holiday dates: Dec 17, 2021, to Jan 1, 2022, Jan 14-17, 2022, and Feb 18-21, 2022. You also may register at the ski school desk the morning of arrival, ski school desk opens at 8:00 am.
Additional Information
- The Sno Puppie program is for skiers only.
- On the day of arrival, you must check in with Ski School at least one (1) hour prior to guarantee lesson. * If it is a holiday time, we suggest you register 2 hours in advance of your desired lesson time.
- Helmets are complimentary for duration of the day. Visit Lids On Kids.
- Package includes ski lesson, equipment and lift ticket.
- All Sno Puppies must be completely potty trained.
- All lessons & registration begins at Puppy Building/Stewart Lodge Base Area.
- Please be prompt with child pick-up. Parents 15 minutes late or more will be assessed a $10/hour “babysitting charge”.
- Please arrive at least one hour before your lesson time as equipment fitting, registration, potty breaks, upset kids, etc., can take a bit of time.
- Visiting us on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday? See our Puppies Private special above.
- Children age 2-3 aren’t old enough to join this program, but we will gladly teach them in a private ski lesson. However they need to be potty trained.
- Make sure your child is dressed properly (an extra set of clothes is recommended).
- Be sure your child is well nourished and hydrated before the lesson.
- The Sno Puppies program is for 4 & 5 year olds ONLY – prepare older & younger siblings that they may not be together during the lesson to eliminate problems at the area.
- Teach yourself and your children how to load and unload the lifts safely prior to your visit. Go to www.kidsonlifts.org
Reserve Your Spot
Reservations can be made by calling 605-584-2165 and ask to be transferred to the Ski School. Sno Puppie lesson reservations will not be available during these holiday dates: Dec 17, 2021 to Jan 1, 2022, Jan 14-17, 2022 and Feb 18-21, 2022.
Full and Half-day Sessions available Thursday - Sunday
And every day during Christmas Break.
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!
