Telluride's ski runs above Mountain Village; not a lesson in progress
Telluride Ski & Snowboard School
Ski school
About
This is Telluride Ski Resort's own school, with private and group lessons for every age and level, from first-timers to experts. Lesson check-in spots are close to the Mountain Village pedestrian core, and kids check in at the Children's Ski School in the Gondola building.
Kids' group lessons go by age: Otters (3 to 4, skiing only), Bears (5 to 6) and Eagles (7 to 14), from 9 a.m. to about 3 p.m. Kids Snow Camp, for ages 5 to 10, is a day of crafts, science experiments, sledding and snow play, with lunch. Kids Happy Hour, for ages 3 to 12, runs 3:30 to 5 p.m. with snacks, hot chocolate and crafts. The Cubs Camp Nursery cares for babies and toddlers up to age 4 and offers one-hour intro ski lessons for willing kids from 2 and a half to 4.
When to go
The 2026-27 season has a targeted opening of November 26, 2026, and runs to April 4, 2027. Early season, November 26 to December 17, 2026, has much lower prices. Adult group lessons run 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., or 1 to 4 p.m. for the afternoon lesson.
Book before you arrive. The resort says space is limited, and the nursery fills on most days, especially around the holidays.
Good to know
Lesson-only prices don't include lift access, and you need a lift ticket even for the magic carpet learning areas. Lesson and lift ticket packages are sold too.
Rent gear from Telluride Sports, the resort's outfitter, the day before your lesson. Booking a group lesson gets you a link for discounted rentals.
The nursery requires reservations but not potty training. Kids Happy Hour does require potty training and must be booked by 9 a.m. that day. For lessons for people with disabilities, see Telluride Adaptive Sports.
Price
- Bears (5-6) or Eagles (7-14) group lesson only, early season, Nov 26 to Dec 17, 2026$135
- Bears (5-6) group lesson only, regular 2026-27 season$400
- Eagles (7-14) group lesson only, regular 2026-27 season$325
- Otters (3-4) lesson and lift ticket, early season / regular 2026-27 season$150 / $420
- Adult full-day group lesson only, early season / regular 2026-27 season$220 / $355
- Private full-day lesson, early season / regular 2026-27 season$770 / $1,300
- Kids Snow Camp (5-10), early season / regular 2026-27 season$175 / $195
- Kids Happy Hour (3-12)$45
These are 2026-27 prices. Except for lesson and lift ticket packages, they don't include lift access.
Prices checked November 2026 on the website of Telluride Ski Resort. They can change, so check before you go.
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