Private Lessons are either 1-on-1 or a private group lesson for skiing, snowboarding or telemark, ages 7+. Get the whole family together or a group of friends to take your ski or snowboard skills to the next level! We recommend all private group lesson students be a similar ability level for the best experience. Private lessons are a premium learning experience. Students will receive more attention and feedback from the instructor because there are less students in the class. You can also request your favorite instructor here at Hilltop Snowsports School!

We are offering Private Lessons for any ability level! If you or your group want a terrain park or freestyle lesson, please mention it when booking.

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

1-Hour
Lesson $85
Lesson + Rental $105
Additional Person $49
Additional Person + Rental $69

2-Hour
Lesson $139
Lesson + Rental $ 159
Additional Person $79
Additional Person + Rental $99

3-Hour
Lesson $185
Lesson + Rental $205
Additional Person $99
Additional Person + Rental $119

This lesson comes with a lift ticket for each student if the student doesn’t already have a season pass. These lessons happen daily. Call us or come to the snowsports school desk to check our availability and book.

Tiny Turns are one hour, private 1-on-1 only, skiing or snowboarding lessons designed for children ages 3 to 6.  What a great way to get your child started on the slope! Students will be given vests with handles on the back so instructors can assist the young student. Tiny Turns lessons will be able to access the entire hill with the students’ needs in mind. Tiny Turns lessons are a premium learning experience. Students will receive more attention and feedback from the instructor which is crucial at this age. You can also request your favorite instructor here at Hilltop Snowsports School!

We are offering Tiny Turns lessons for any ability level!

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

1-Hour 
Lesson $69
Lesson + Rental $89
This lesson comes with a lift ticket if the student doesn’t already have a season pass.

These lessons happen daily. Call us or come to the snowsports school desk to check our availability.

*Young students generally tire easily and are at a different stage in their motor skill development than older kids.
For this reason, we cap these lessons at one hour per day, per student. *

New this season, Little Laps is a weekday young kids’ program for skiers and snowboarders at the intermediate and advanced levels. Young kids will develop techniques and confidence on the slope while having fun with their group. Students must be skiing or snowboarding fully independently and must be able to confidently ride all of Hilltop independently. This means they need to be at least level 3 and able to control their speed and navigate the hill my making turns left and right. Toeside and heelside for snowboarders, wedge turns for skiers.

We are offering this program in this ability level:
Level 3:  Intermediate

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

The program happens:
Wednesdays
4:45pm – 6:45pm. 

Each session contains 3 lessons. We offer this program in three sessions:

Session I
Jan 10, 17, and 24

Session II
Feb 7, 14, and 21

Session III
Mar 6, 20, and 27
*Little Laps will not take place March 11th – 15th during Spring Break

Session Cost:
Program $199
Program + Rental $259

*You cannot book more than one session until your first/current session has ended. Children must attend a Tiny Turns check-off lesson to make sure they are skiing or snowboarding fully independently and at or above our level 3 ability. Parents/guardians must pick up their children at the end of these lessons. We do not give you the option for kids to have permission to stay late for kids this age and for this program. Signups for this program will start when the season kicks off and the lifts are spinning.*

Hotdoggers is a weekday kids’ program for skiers and snowboarders at the beginner to intermediate levels. Kids will learn how to get started skiing and snowboarding and will also develop techniques and confidence on the slope while having fun with their group. This program comes with a season pass that encourages students to get lots of practice outside of their lessons.

We are offering this program in three ability levels:
Level 1:  Beginner
Level 2:  Learn-To-Turn
Level 3:  Intermediate

If your child has surpassed our level 3, putting them into a level 3 lesson will be boring for them and frustrating for the kids who actually want to learn level 3 skills.
Check out our new Adventure Camp! or Kids Freestyle if your child has surpassed our level 3!

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

The program happens:
Monday & Wednesday or  
Tuesday & Thursday
4:45pm – 6:45pm. 

Each session contains six lessons. We offer this program in three sessions:

Session I
Mon & Wed: Jan 8 – 29* or
Tues & Thurs: Jan 9 – 25
*Hotdoggers will not take place on Mon Jan 15th due to the In-Service Camp for MLK day.

Session II
Mon & Wed: Feb 5 – Feb 26* or
Tues & Thurs: Feb 6 – 22
*Hotdoggers will not take place on Mon Feb 19th due to the In-Service Camp for President’s Day.

Session III
Mon & Wed:  Mar 4 – 27* or
Tues & Thurs: Mar 5 – March 28*
*Hotdoggers will not place on March 11th – 15th during Spring Break

Session Cost:
Program $689 (1st Session Bought)
Program + Rental $809 (1st Session Bought)
Each Additional Session $315
Additional Session + Rental $435
This program comes with a season pass.

*You cannot book more than one session until your first/current session has ended.  To keep the quality of the lessons high, we want to make sure we are putting your child in the correct ability level for the next session.  Your child’s instructor will tell you what ability level to put your child in at the end of their session. Only then can you book the next session. *

*If your student is confidently riding all the trails at Hilltop or their skill is above our level 3 standard, then they are no longer beginner-intermediate skiers or snowboarders and will not be able to sign up for Hotdoggers. We do have a few advanced programs like Freestyle or Adventure Camp! that would suit their more advanced ability level. *

Mogul Moose is a weekend kids’ program for skiers and snowboarders at the beginner to intermediate level. Students will learn how to get started skiing and snowboarding and will also develop techniques and confidence on the slope while having fun with their group.

We are offering this program for:
Level 1:  Beginner
Level 2:  Learn-To-Turn
Level 3:  Intermediate

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

The program happens:
Saturday or Sunday in the
Morning: 10:00am – 12:00pm or
Afternoon: 1:00pm – 3:00pm.

Each session contains four lessons.
We offer this program in three sessions:

Session I
Saturdays Jan 6 – 27
Sundays Jan 7 – 28

Session II
Saturdays Feb 3 – 24
Sundays Feb 4th – 25

Session III
Saturdays March 2 – 23
Sundays March 3 – 24

Session Cost
Program $249
Program + Rental $329
This program comes with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.

*You cannot book more than one session until your first/current session has ended.  To keep the quality of the lessons high, we want to make sure we are putting your child in the correct ability level for the next session.  Your child’s instructor will tell you what ability level to put your child in at the end of their session. Only then can you book the next session. *

*If your student is confidently riding all the trails at Hilltop or their skill is above our level 3 standard, then they are no longer beginner-intermediate skiers or snowboarders and will not be able to sign up for Mogul Moose. We do have a few advanced programs like Freestyle or Adventure Camp! that would suit their more advanced ability level. *

In-Service Camp is an all-day kid’s lesson that take place during the Anchorage School District In-Service days when kids are out of school.
The lifts are spinning extended hours on these days, so we offer kids group ski and snowboard lessons to you so your kids can keep learning on their day off of school. This is an all-day lesson from 10 AM – 3 PM with a break for lunch in between. This one time, one day camp is great for those families looking for a low commitment skiing and snowboarding experience.

We are offering this program for:
Level 1:  Beginner
Level 2:  Learn-To-Turn
Level 3:  Intermediate
Freestyle: Advanced

Freestyle skiers must be able to confidently and consistently link parallel turns around all of Hilltop with speed.
Freestyle snowboarders must be able to confidently and consistently link toeside and heelside turns around all of Hilltop with speed.

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

The program happens:
On the Anchorage School District In-Service days when kids are out of school:
Dec 22nd, Jan 15th, Feb 19th, Feb 23rd, or Mar 8th.
10:00 am – 3:00 pm with lunch in between.
*Hilltop will not provide lunch or any food. Be sure to pack a lunch or give your child lunch money for this program. *

Session Cost
Program $125
Program + Rental $145
This lesson comes with lift ticket if students don’t already have a season pass.

Winter Break Camp are kids’ lessons that take place during the winter break in December. These lessons are a great opportunity for beginner to freestyle skiers and snowboarders to continue learning while out of school.

We are offering this program for:
Level 1:  Beginner
Level 2:  Learn-To-Turn
Level 3:  Intermediate
Freestyle: Advanced

Freestyle skiers must be able to confidently and consistently link parallel turns around all of Hilltop with speed.
Freestyle snowboarders must be able to confidently and consistently link toeside and heelside turns around all of Hilltop with speed.

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

The program happens:
During Winter Break, Tuesday-Friday
Morning 10:00 am – 12:00 pm or
Afternoon 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Each session contains four lessons.
We are offering this program in two sessions.

Week One: Dec 26 – 29

Week Two: Jan 2 – 5

Session Cost
Program $249
Program + Rental $329
This program comes with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.

*You cannot book more than one session until your first session has ended.  To keep the quality of the lessons high, we want to make sure we are putting your child in the correct ability level.  Your instructor will tell you what ability level to put your child in after their first session. Only then can you book the next session. *

Spring Break Camp are kids’ lessons that take place during the spring break in March. These lessons are a great opportunity for beginner to freestyle skiers and snowboarders to continue learning while out of school.

We are offering this program for:
Level 1:  Beginner
Level 2:  Learn-To-Turn
Level 3:  Intermediate
Freestyle: Advanced

Freestyle skiers must be able to confidently and consistently link parallel turns around all of Hilltop with speed.
Freestyle snowboarders must be able to confidently and consistently link toeside and heelside turns around all of Hilltop with speed.

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

The program happens:
During Spring Break, Monday-Friday
Morning 10:00 am – 12:00 pm or
Afternoon 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Each session contains five lessons.
Mar 11 – 15

Session Cost
Program $315
Program + Rental $415
This program comes with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.

*You cannot book more than one session until your first session has ended.  To keep the quality of the lessons high, we want to make sure we are putting your child in the correct ability level.  Your instructor will tell you what ability level to put your child in after their first session. Only then can you book the next session. *

ADVENTURE CAMP! is a weekday kids’ program for advanced skiers and snowboarders only. Kids will shred around the entire hill in a fun and social atmosphere!
This program is a less structured learning environment and is instead more focused on fun and friendship. This is a great next step for kids who have surpassed our beginner-intermediate programs like Hotdoggers and Mogul Moose. This is also a great alternative to Freestyle if your child isn’t as interested in learning tricks or going into the terrain park.

We are offering this program for advanced skiers and snowboarders only who are above our Level 3 standard.

Advanced skiers must be able to confidently and consistently link parallel turns around all of Hilltop with speed.
Advanced snowboarders must be able to confidently and consistently link toeside and heelside turns around all of Hilltop with speed.

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

The program happens:
Monday & Wednesday
4:45pm – 6:45pm. 

Each session contains six 2-hour group shreds.
We offer this program in two sessions:

Session I
Mon & Wed: Jan 8 – 29*
*Adventure Camp! will not take place on Mon Jan 15th due to the In-Service Camp for MLK day.

Session II
Mon & Wed: Feb 5 – Feb 21*
*Adventure Camp! will not take place on Mon Feb 19th due to the In-Service Camp for President’s Day.

Session III
Mon & Wed:  Mar 4 – 27* or
*Adventure Camp! will not place on March 11-15 during Spring Break

Session Cost:
Program $379
Program + Rental $499
This program comes with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.

Kids Weekday Freestyle is a program for advanced snowboarders and skiers.  It’s a great next step for kids age 7-12 to learn how to do tricks around the hill and enjoy our terrain park safely.  Instruction will cover park etiquette, how to approach and exit a feature, execute jumps, slide boxes and rails, grabs, spins and other fun freestyle moves. 

We are offering this program for:
Freestyle: Advanced

Freestyle skiers must be able to confidently and consistently link parallel turns around all of Hilltop with speed.
Freestyle snowboarders must be able to confidently and consistently link toeside and heelside turns around all of Hilltop with speed.

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

The program happens:
Tuesday & Thursday from 4:45pm to 6:45pm.

Each session contains six lessons.
We offer this program in three sessions:

Session I
Tues & Thurs: Jan 9 – Jan 25

Session II
Tues & Thurs: Feb 6 – Feb 22

Session III
Tues & Thurs: Mar 5 – 28*
*Kids Weekday Freestyle will not take place March 13-17 during Spring Break

Session Cost:
Program $379
Program + Rental $499
This program comes with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.

*One thing that’s rad about freestyle; is that everyone can hit the same feature but do different tricks on that feature that are at their ability/comfort level. *

Kids Weekend Freestyle is a program for advanced snowboarders and skiers.  It’s a great next step for kids age 7-12 to learn how to do tricks around the hill and enjoy our terrain park safely.  Instruction will cover park etiquette, how to approach and exit a feature, execute jumps, slide boxes and rails, grabs, spins and other fun freestyle moves.

We are offering this program for:
Freestyle: Advanced

Freestyle skiers must be able to confidently and consistently link parallel turns around all of Hilltop with speed.
Freestyle snowboarders must be able to confidently and consistently link toeside and heelside turns around all of Hilltop with speed.

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

The program happens:
Saturday or Sunday from 10:00pm to 12:00pm.

Each session contains 4 lessons.
We offer this program in three sessions:

Session I
Saturday: Jan 6 – 27
Sunday: Jan 7 – 28

Session II
Saturday: Feb 3 – Feb 24
Sunday: Feb 4 – Feb 25

Session III
Saturday: Mar 2 – 23
Sunday: Mar 3 – 24

Session Cost:
Program $249
Program + Rental $329
This program comes with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.

*One thing that’s rad about freestyle; is that everyone can hit the same feature but do different tricks on that feature that are at their ability/comfort level. *

Shredders! is our teens skiing and snowboarding program on Monday nights. This social evening of shredding is great for teenagers to learn how to shred, get some exercise in the winter and to make some new friends.

We are offering this program in these ability levels:
Level 1: Beginner
Or Freestyle: Advanced

Freestyle skiers must be able to confidently and consistently link parallel turns around all of Hilltop with speed.
Freestyle snowboarders must be able to confidently and consistently link toeside and heelside turns around all of Hilltop with speed.

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

This program happens:
Monday nights, 4:45 pm-6:45 pm.

Each session consists of 3 lessons. 
Each lesson is 2 hours long.

Session I
Mondays: Jan 8, 22, and Jan 29*
*Shredders will not take place on Mon Jan 15th due to the In-Service Camp for MLK day.

Session II
Mondays: Feb 5, 12, and 26*
*Shredders will not take place on Mon Feb 19th due to the In-Service Camp for President’s Day.

Session III
Mondays: Mar 4, 18, and 25*
*Shredders will not take place March 13-17 during Spring Break

Session Cost
Program $199
Program + Rental $259
This program comes with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.

*One thing that’s rad about freestyle; is that everyone can hit the same feature but do different tricks on that feature that are at their ability/comfort level. *

HILLTOP JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM is a great opportunity for more advanced teen skiers and snowboarders to learn how to teach a sport that they are passionate about. Students must be age 13, 14, or 15 to participate in the Junior Instructor Program.

We are offering this program in this ability level:
You must be confident linking turns (parallel turns for skiers) around all of Hilltop.

This program happens:
Every Saturday and Sunday in March.
March 2 – 24
Junior Instructors must attend all days in order to complete the course.

9:45 am-12:15 pm for the first 3 weekends for skiers.
12:45 pm-3:15 PM for the first 3 weekends for snowboarders.
9:45 am-3:15 pm the last weekend for both skiers and snowboarders.

The program consists of an online portion, six 2-hour on-snow clinics, and two days of 4-hour shadow lessons.

Session Cost:
Program $345
Online Portion $25
To purchase the online portion and to learn more about the program; visit- Junior Instructor Certificate Program – PSIA-AASI LMS (thesnowpros.org)
Hilltop will not provide rentals for this program. We expect our instructors to have their own equipment.
These clinics come with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.

Junior Instructors will learn People Skills, Teaching Skills, and Technical Skills specific to their sport of choice. After the program is paid for, the first step will be to complete the Online E-Learning Modules before the on-snow dates in February. The first 3 weekends of the on-snow course will be two hours each day learning professionalism and how to teach. The last weekend will be shadowing real group and private lessons taught by an instructor here at Hilltop Snowsports School. At the end of the program, Junior Instructors will be awarded a nationally recognized certificate by: PSIA/AASI and will be offered a job at Hilltop Snowsports School when they turn 16 years old.

Beginner Adult lessons are a fun way to get introduced to the world of skiing or snowboarding! You will be in a group lesson with other adults who have never done the sport either. These are one time 2-hour group lessons that are fun and low commitment.

We are offering this program to:
Level 1:  Beginner

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

This program happens:
Every Saturday and Sunday, except the last weekend of each month.
1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Lesson Cost:
Program $65
Programs + Rental $85
This lesson comes with a lift ticket if students don’t already have a season pass.

*If two or fewer people attend the lesson, the lesson will be shortened to a 1-hour lesson. With fewer people in a lesson, you are receiving a more premium lesson product as you will receive more individualized attention and feedback. *

Learn 2 Turn Adult lessons are a fun way to expand on your new skiing or snowboarding skills! You will be in a group lesson with other adults who have only skied or snowboarded once or twice before and want to learn how to put some turns together. This is a great next step for those who have taken our Beginner Adult lessons, want a group lesson, want to learn to control speed, change direction, and build confidence on their equipment. These are one time 2-hour group lessons that are fun and low commitment.

We are offering this program to:
Level 2:  Learn-To-Turn

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

This program happens:
On the last Saturday and Sunday of the month
1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Lesson Cost:
Program $65
Programs + Rental $85
This lesson comes with a lift ticket if students don’t already have a season pass.

*If two or fewer people attend the lesson, the lesson will be shortened to a 1-hour lesson. With fewer people in a lesson, you are receiving a more premium lesson product as you will receive more individualized attention and feedback. *

ShredMaiden X Slope Sisters is a fantastic way to experience the magic of skiing and snowboarding amongst other women on Friday nights! Whether it’s your first time, or you have been skiing and snowboarding for a while and want to jump into the world of freestyle; ShredMaiden X Slope Sisters may just be the highlight of your winter!

We are offering this program in these four ability levels:
Level 1:  Beginner
Level 2: Learn-To-Turn
Level 3: Intermediate
Or Freestyle: Advanced

Freestyle skiers must be able to confidently and consistently link parallel turns around all of Hilltop with speed.
Freestyle snowboarders must be able to confidently and consistently link toeside and heelside turns around all of Hilltop with speed.

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

This program happens:
Friday nights, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.

Each session consists of 3 clinics. 
Each clinic is 2 hours long.

Session I
Jan 12, 19, and 26.

Session II
Feb 9, 16, and 23.

Session III
Mar 8, 22, and 29.
*No Lessons on Mar 17th*

Session Cost:
Program $205
Program + Rental $265
These clinics come with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.

*ShredMaiden is sponsoring this all-women’s ski and snowboard program. They will be bringing some extra stoke and they will have a giveaway at the end of each session! *

*One thing that’s rad about freestyle; is that everyone can hit the same feature but do different tricks on that feature that are at their ability/comfort level. *

Sendy Saturdays is a one-time adult group freestyle clinic. Come take your freestyle skills like jumping, spinning, buttering, and sliding boxes/rails, to the next level! You will receive individualized coaching at your level by our best instructors and be surrounded by other adults who want to enhance their skiing or snowboarding freestyle skills. We’ll be offering two types of Sendy Saturdays Clinics: #1 Rails, Boxes and Butters. #2 Jumps, Grabs, and Spins.

We are offering this program for:
Freestyle: Advanced

Freestyle skiers must be able to confidently and consistently link parallel turns around all of Hilltop with speed.
Freestyle snowboarders must be able to confidently and consistently link toeside and heelside turns around all of Hilltop with speed.

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

This program happens:
Saturdays, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm.
Jan 13th Jumps, Grabs and Spins
Jan 27th Rails, Boxes and Butters
Feb 10th Jumps, Grabs and Spins
Feb 24th Rails, Boxes and Butters
Mar 9th Jumps, Grabs and Spins
Mar 23rd Rails, Boxes and Butters

Clinic Cost:
Program $69
Program + Rental $89
This clinic comes with a lift ticket if students don’t already have a season pass.

*One thing that’s rad about freestyle; is that everyone can hit the same feature but do different tricks on that feature that are at their ability/comfort level. *

Free The Heel! Telemark lessons are finally here! Come learn how to drop your knee with a group of new telemark enthusiasts.
This program will focus on the telemark specific movements to help you find your graceful flow down the slopes. Some alpine ski experience is required.

We are offering this program to beginner and intermediate telemark skiers.

Prerequisite Skills:
To be eligible for this program, you must be a confident all-mountain alpine skier OR an advanced nordic skier with some alpine ski experience,
OR an advanced snowboarder with some alpine ski experience.

This program happens:
Wednesday nights from 6-8 PM.

• Jan 10th
• Jan 24th
• Feb 14th
• Feb 28th
• Mar 20th
• Mar 27th
  

Lesson Cost:
Program $69
This clinic comes with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.

*We do not have telemark ski rentals here at Hilltop. You will need your own telemark skis and boots for this lesson program. Alaska Pacific University (APU) does have telemark ski rental gear. *

Skiing

Snowboarding

Hotdoggers is a beginner to intermediate skiing and snowboarding program for kids aged 7-12. If we put your advanced student with kids that are at a lower ability level, your student will be bored, and the other students who signed up at their appropriate level will get frustrated that they aren’t performing at the level of the advanced kids. This is a lose-lose situation for everyone involved. If your child has surpassed Hotdoggers and are still age 7-12, then please check out our programs: Kids Weekday Freestyle, Kids Weekend Freestyle and Adventure Camp!, Winter Break Freestyle, Spring Break Freestyle, In-Service Camp Freestyle as those are our advanced programs for that age group.

We have a dedicated staff of instructors that are well trained using PSIA-AASI (Professional Ski Instructors of America-American Association of Snowboard Instructors) as our guide. Our ski and snowboard instructors are passionate about outdoor recreation in the winter and are deeply connected in the ski and snowboard community. We offer a fun learning experience, for kids and adults alike, with safety as our #1 priority. Hilltop Ski Area is a non-profit organization, a family friendly atmosphere and is conveniently located in Anchorage; just a short drive up the hillside. We have great beginner terrain and a super fun terrain park!

We book all lessons over the phone or in person (Oct 2nd for Hotdoggers, in-person only). Please call the Snowsports School at (907) 346-2169. We don’t book lessons online and this is a decision chosen purposefully. We want to talk to you to help you find the best lesson for you and/or your child!

In group lessons the majority of the time students will be partnered with other students for chair rides. The instructor coordinates the students getting on the lift and will train students to ride the lift properly. The instructor will load the chair with the last student if there is space. If there isn’t space, the instructor will ride on the chair behind the group.

Yes, lift tickets are included in the price of the lessons for those that don’t already have a season pass. The lift ticket given for snowsports school lessons is non-transferable and complimentary for the student only. The lift ticket is good for the whole day of the lesson to encourage the student to practice before and/or after the lesson. Hotdoggers is the only program that comes with a season pass.

Yes, students 12 and under must be checked in with a parent or guardian. All snowsports school group lessons will check-in outside at the snowsports school meeting area. Private lessons and Tiny Turns will come check in at the snowsports school booking desk.

Yes. Parents/guardians are required to pick up children at the end of lessons, unless the child is age 7 or older and the parent/guardian has signed a “permission to stay late” form that allows the child to “free ride” unsupervised. Teens age 13+ will be dismissed at the end of the lesson regardless of whether the parent/guardian is present. Kids aged 6 and under will always need to be picked up by a parent when the lesson ends.

During the actual lesson time, we recommend that parents observe from a distance to prevent disrupting the class. Children will be able to learn better and focus more if parents aren’t hovering the lesson.

Tips are always appreciated, but never expected. Tips are a great way to show your appreciation of your instructor’s hard work!

If you are late for your lesson; we will help the student find their instructor. Time is not made-up for tardiness.

We offer Private Lessons that are age 7+, or for ages 3-6: a Tiny Turns private lesson.  Young kids’ groups lessons are for ages 5 and 6. Kids group lessons are for ages 7-12. Teens group lessons for ages 13-17.  Adult Group Lessons are for ages 18+.

If you have your own gear, you should arrive 15 minutes before your lesson. If you have rentals and have already been pre-fitted, then please come 30 minutes prior.
If you have not been pre-fit for rentals, an hour before your lesson is recommended. Earlier on weekends and holidays.

The two main weather reasons that Hilltop will cancel lessons are high winds and low temperatures. As soon as the decision to cancel lessons is made, we will reach out to you, and it will be posted on our website/social media. If Hilltop Snowsports School cancels a group lesson for any reason, a makeup lesson will be offered at the discretion of Hilltop Snowsports School. If you cannot attend the makeup lesson we provide, you will forfeit the value of that lesson. If your private lesson is cancelled due to bad weather, we will call you to set up a new time and date that works for both you and us.

All lessons are final and non-refundable. Private lessons can be rescheduled, if you call us at least 24-hours before the time of the lesson. If you’re wanting to reschedule a private lesson and don’t reach us, please leave us a voicemail message and we will call you to reschedule the lesson. If you call us the day of the lesson to reschedule, we will not be able to reschedule the lesson and we won’t be able to issue a refund. Group lessons cannot be canceled or rescheduled.

Students should arrive fully dressed and ready to go for their lesson. Here is a suggested list of clothing for skiers and snowboarders. Cotton is not recommended.

• Long underwear,
• Long sleeve shirt,
• Snow coat and snow pants,
• Helmet (helmets are mandatory for lessons, we have helmet rentals if you don’t have your own)
• Hand and foot warmers if it is cold outside
• Knee length socks
• Sweater or fleece
• Winter gloves or mittens that have some water proofing
• Goggles if it is windy or snowing
  
  We have some outerwear retail items for sale at the ticket office.

Yes, all students are required to wear helmets in lessons. Hilltop rents and sells helmets. We will rent you a helmet for free if you’re taking lessons that day.

There is 1 waiver that is mandatory for every student, and it can be filled out digitally using the link below. This waiver only needs to be completed once per season.

Click HERE to sign the Hilltop Snowsports School Liability Waiver:
This waiver doesn’t need to be printed or emailed to us.
A parent/guardian must sign for their children under the age of 18.

If you would like your child aged 7-12 to be able to ski or ride without a parent or guardian picking up the child after the clinic,
then a parent/guardian will need to sign a permission to stay late form that can be found at the snowsports school booking desk.