Our Mountain Sports School is highly regarded for beginner, intermediate, and advanced training. Sometimes just one lesson unlocks a world of possibilities, whether you’re working on your toe-side turn, pole plant, mogul technique, or starting your journey for the first time.
Get the most out of your day! All Mountain Sports School lessons, guides, and clinics come with the added perk of using the priority lift access line, which makes your day smoother and allows for more rides.
Many of our professional athletes, including Jonny Moseley, JT Holmes, and Amie Engerbretson, got their early start through programs right here at Palisades Tahoe. If you are interested in season-long programs, check out this blog to learn more. From female led specialty clinics or Mountain Guides to Learn to Ski/Ride, our mountain has something for everyone. Let’s break down your options for the ideal day of skiing or riding.
Group Lessons
Achieve your goals, build camaraderie, and receive instruction in a group setting.
- Perfect for: Those wanting individualized instruction within a group setting
- Skill level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced/Expert
- Time commitment: 2.5 hours in the morning or afternoon
- Perks: Discounted lift ticket and rental bundle available; book in advance for the best rates
Private Lessons
Elevate your skiing or snowboarding skills with private lessons for up to five participants per session.
- Perfect for: Individuals or groups (up to 5 participants) with similar abilities, ideal for families or friend trips
- Skill level: All levels
- Time commitment: Half Day (morning or afternoon) or full day
- Perks: Can request the instructor of your choice, subject to availability
Learn to Ski/Ride
Start your snow sports journey with our best daily beginner deal. Begin with the fundamentals in a low-pressure, supportive environment.
- Perfect for: Ages 5 and up
- When: Every afternoon, 1:30pm – 4:00pm
- Perks: One of our best deals on the mountain; option to add discounted lift ticket and rentals with your group lesson
Mountain Guides
Shred like a local! Perfect for expert skiers and riders who don’t necessarily want technique tips but want to ski with someone who knows the mountain like the back of their hand.
- Perfect for: Expert skiers and riders who want to explore the mountain with a local expert
- Group size: Up to 5 participants per guide
- Time commitment: Half day (morning or afternoon) or full day
Women of Winter Clinic
Elevate your skiing with female instructors in a supportive environment. Sharpen technique, build confidence, and explore new terrain.
- Perfect for: Female skiers looking to elevate technique and build confidence with female instructors
- Skill level: Intermediate, Advanced, Expert
- When: Wednesdays at Palisades, Sundays at Alpine
- Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Ikon Pass Thursday Clinic
Make the most of your Ikon Pass benefits with a special clinic offered at Palisades and Alpine.
- Perfect for: Skiers and snowboarders looking to improve technique in small-group sessions
- Required: Ikon Pass
- Focus: Carving, moguls, powder, or crud based on daily conditions
- When: Thursdays
- Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
All Mountain Experience Clinic
Learn tactics to improve your abilities to tackle bumps, steeps, powder, and spring corn across varied terrain.
- Perfect for: Skiers ages 18 and older looking for a full-day progression experience
- When:
- December 11th at Palisades
- January 8th at Alpine
- February 26th at Palisades
- March 19th at Alpine
- Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Perks: Includes $30 lunch voucher; option to add discounted lift ticket for $69
Telematk Skiing
Athlete – Kevin Klein
Telemark Clinic
Free the heel! Receive an introduction to the wonderful sport of telemark skiing or improve your technique at any level.
- Perfect for: Telemark skiers at various skill levels
- When:
- January 24th at Alpine
- March 7th at Alpine
- Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Perks: Includes $30 lunch voucher; option to add discounted lift ticket for $69
