Beginner skiers - For a smooth start, the Pioneer program offers a low student to instructor ratio for the youngest skiers on the Magic Carpet. Children will have two outdoor ski sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon along with inside playtime and ski related activities. Once children can stop and turn, they join Rough Riders. Lift ticket is included.

Full day
Lesson/Lift - $130

Half day (afternoon only)
Lesson/Lift - $110

Check in for full day begins at 9:00 AM and pick up is at 3:15 PM .
Check in for afternoon begins at 12:30 PM and pick up is at 3:15 PM (Lunch not included).

Where does your child fit?
 
                        1. Pika- First ski experience, learning to stop using magic carpet.
 
                        2. Marmot- Working on turns on magic carpet.
 
                        3. Coyote- Beginning green runs by snowmobile, linking turns.
 
                       
How do I know my child is ready?

If the child is three, toilet trained and excited to go, we will do our best to give them a positive ski experience.
 
Where do I begin?

Start at the Sales desk, the staff will ensure you have the right tickets and emergency contact forms filled out. Next visit the rental shop in the Kids Ranch to rent skis and boots, helmets are also available. If at all possible, rent the gear the day before you start lessons. It will make starting lessons less stressful on your child if they come ready to go.
 
How should I dress my child?

  Start with a thin layer next to the skin, (long johns or thermals).  Layer according to the weather, polar fleece tops and pants insulate for colder days.  Bring a hat or helmet, neck warmer and waterproof mittens.  Please use only one pair of socks, preferably ski socks as they will keep your child’s feet drier and warmer.  Please apply sunscreen and provide your child with ski goggles or sunglasses.
 
Now What? 

Please use the cubby room across from the sales desk to store your child’s extra items, then enter the Ranch Room. Your child should be dressed and ready to ski.  Here we will check tickets, give you a pick-up card (needed to retrieve your child) take skis, give your child a report card and assign them to a group.  Parents should notify supervisors and instructors of any special needs or allergies at this time.  Now it is time to say good-bye.  We keep our room PARENT FREE for the safety and wellbeing of the children.
 
How does the day go?

After a trip to the bathroom and water fountain we head out to ski, breaks may be taken during the morning depending on their age, energy level and weather.  Lunch is at 11:30 for the first three beginner levels and noon for levels four and up.  Story time is right after lunch and then back out to ski!  Pick-up is at 3:15 in the Ranch Room at which time you may also speak with your child’s instructor.  (Early pick-up can be arranged)
Snacks, lunch, cocoa and cold drinks are all provided. 
Half day lessons begin at 12:30 and do not include lunch
 
*BRING PICKUP CARD TO ENSURE A FUSS FREE RETRIEVAL OF YOUR CHILD, PHOTO ID WILL BE REQUIRED IF CARD IS LOST OR FORGOTTEN*
 
Parent Checklist
1 Child
2 Skis, boots, helmet, eyewear, smile!
3 Lift and lesson ticket
4 Report card (if returning)
5 Any unique items needed for child’s day

Complete list what to bring

Would you like your child to have more personal attention? Try a private lesson .

Evening Activities

For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-450-0477 or 307-739-2788 or e-mail  kidsranch@jacksonhole.com.

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