SKILLS & DRILLS
Build skills. Gain confidence. Explore more of the mountain.
A fun, supportive group program for skiers of all abilities—from first-time beginners through Level 9. Kids build skills, confidence, and independence while progressing at their own pace.
AGES
7.5 -14yo
LEVEL
All Levels
TIME
9:15am-11:15pm
1:15pm – 3:15pm
PROGRAM
Group Lesson
$130 per session
Morning: 9:15am–11:15am | Afternoon: 1:15pm–3:15pm
Drop off near the Base Lodge • Pick up near the Chair Lift
SKILLS & DRILLS
BIGGER SKILLS. MORE INDEPENDENCE.
Skills & Drills gives young skiers ages 7.5–14 a fun and encouraging environment to strengthen their technique, build confidence, and become more independent on the mountain. Students are grouped by age and ability so they can learn, progress, and have fun alongside skiers at a similar level.
LEARNING BY DOING
- Small Groups by Age & Ability
- Skill-Building Drills
- Balance & Movement
- Turning & Speed Control
- Exploring New Terrain
- Encouraging Instructors
More Than Just Better Skiing
Through all that play, Ski Bees develop:
SKI SKILLS
CONFIDENCE
INDEPENDENCE
MOUNTAIN AWARENESS
DECISION MAKING
FRIENDSHIP & FUN
What They'll Learn
- Develop stronger fundamental skiing skills
- Improve balance, control and turning
- Ski independently with greater confidence
- Navigate a variety of terrain and conditions
- Develop mountain awareness and responsibility
- Progress through QSSS skill levels
- Work toward the Free Riders program
IS MY CHILD READY?
Skills & Drills is designed for skiers ages 7.5–14 at all skill levels who are able to ride the ski lift independently.
- Skiers ages 7.5–14
- Students who can ride the lift independently
- Skiers of all ability levels
- Kids ready to learn and progress in a small group
- Skiers looking to build confidence and independence
- Students interested in progressing toward more advanced QSSS programs
Ready for the Next Challenge?
Advanced Skills & Drills skiers can work toward testing into our Free Riders program. Skiers demonstrating consistent Level 7–9 skills may be ready to take the next step.
*QSSS may adjust program placement based on the student’s demonstrated ability.