The Mountain Explorer’s program is an all-mountain experience for teens aged 13-17, offering a chance to explore and progress in skiing and riding on all parts of Alyeska's terrain. Instead of being a traditional lesson, this guided learning experience is tailored to individual skills, interests, and current weather conditions, with a focus on unlocking the full potential of the mountain's 1,610 acres! | The program runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, including lunch.
Class sizes average six to eight students for personalized attention.
Rentals and lift access are not included.
You must be able to ride a chairlift to participate in this program. Not sure what your level is? Check Our Ability Level Guide

Additional Information

Lessons are available on Saturday and Sunday only.

You must be able to ride the lift to participate in this program.

Lessons will meet in front of the Day Lodge. Look for the “Teen Experience” flag.

Lift tickets and rentals are not provided for this lesson.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled lesson. If you also need to pick up rentals, please arrive at least 1 hour early.

Lessons are non-transferable.

Online purchases become unavailable at 11:59 PM the night before the lesson date.

We cannot guarantee specific instructors for this product. If you have an instructor you would prefer to work with, please visit our private lessons page.

Online purchases become unavailable 48 hours before the session's start date.

These lessons must be pre-purchased online. There is no walk-up availability.

Cancelations and Changes

The Mountain Sports School at Alyeska offers full refunds up to 48 hours before your scheduled lesson. There are no refunds available within the 48-hour window. Alyeska Resort does not offer refunds based on weather conditions or lift availability.

Questions?

Contact the Mountain Sports School, call us at 907-754-2280, or email us at learn@alyeskaresort.com.

Looking to improve your skiing and have fun while you’re at it? Alyeska’s Group Lessons are a fun learning environment for all ages! Our group lessons are designed so that you are able to work on your ski or snowboard skills with other students of a similar ability level. | Not sure what your ability level is? Check our Ability Level Guide

Additional Information

Alyeska’s pro instructors are in high demand and while we strive to maintain a healthy class ratio in all our lessons, only our Max 4 products (ages 15+) are guaranteed to be capped at 4 students per instructor. If you’re looking for a more personalized lesson experience, consider one of our private lessons!

Intermediate and Advanced lessons are available on Saturday and Sunday only.

Lessons will meet outside of the Day Lodge above Wade's Way Magic Carpet. Look for the “Little Cub,” “Big Club,” or “Adult” Lesson flags, depending on the age group you signed up for. Ages 15+ "Max 4" lessons meet at the “Adult” lesson flag.

Lift tickets and rentals are not included.

Children are not guaranteed to always ride chairlifts with an instructor.

Lessons are non-transferable.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for your lesson, 1 hour if you are also getting rentals.

We cannot guarantee specific instructors for this product. If you have an instructor you would prefer to work with, please visit our private lessons page.

Online purchases become unavailable at 11:59 PM the night before.

Walk-up lessons are limited in availability and are more expensive than online purchases. We highly recommend you book your lesson at least 24 hours ahead of time.

Cancelations and Changes

The Mountain Sports School at Alyeska offers full refunds up to 48 hours before your scheduled lesson. There are no refunds available within the 48-hour window. Alyeska Resort does not offer refunds based on weather conditions or lift availability.

Questions?

Contact the Mountain Sports School, call us at 907-754-2280, or email us at learn@alyeskaresort.com.

Calling all first timers! This is your invitation to explore and play at Alyeska in a welcoming learning environment. Finding a new passion can be intimidating, we get it, but with our best-in-class Pro’s we are here to help make your learning experience not just enjoyable, but confidence building, giving you the skills to take on tougher terrain in no time. |This package includes what any first timer needs to enjoy their first day on the mountain: A half-day group lesson (3 hours for ages 7+, and 2 hours for ages 4-6) for skiers and snowboarders, free lift access, and free equipment rentals

Lesson Information

This lesson is for the first time skier or snowboarder. If you already have experience, we encourage you to check out our Group Lessons. Not sure what your ability level is? Check our Ability Level Guide

We encourage guests to arrive at least 1 hour before your lesson to get your rentals. Our rental shop opens at 9:00am and is located inside the Day Lodge.

Because this is a package product, if you need to change your lesson level you will be charged accordingly for the price of lift tickets and rentals. We also cannot guarantee being able to move you into a different lesson type. If this is the case, we will do our best to reschedule you to another lesson on a different day.

Lessons will meet in front of the Day Lodge. Look for the “Little Cub”, “Big Club”, or “Adult” Lesson flags, depending on the age group you signed up for. All others (ages 15+) meet at the “Adult” lesson flag.

Lift tickets and rentals are provided for this lesson.

Children may not always ride chairlifts with an instructor.

Lessons are non-transferrable.

If you are purchasing additional lessons for more advanced skiers, you will need to select our Group Lesson product for any additional lessons as the First Time Group Lesson is for the never-ever skier or snowboarder.

Online purchases become unavailable at 11:59 PM the night before the lesson date. Walk up lessons are limited in availability and are more expensive than online purchases. We highly recommend you book your lesson at least 24 hours ahead of time.

Cancelations and Changes

The Mountain Sports School at Alyeska offers full refunds up to 48 hours before your scheduled lesson. There are no refunds available within the 48-hour window. Alyeska Resort does not offer refunds based on weather conditions or lift availability.

Questions?

Contact the Mountain Sports School, call us at 907-754-2280, or email us at learn@alyeskaresort.com.