Park City Utah Guide » skiing lessons http://www.parkcity-guide.com/blog Locals Sharing Tips About Park City Utah Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:31:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Park City Ski and Snowboard Lesson Discountshttp://www.parkcity-guide.com/blog/park-city-ski-snowboard-lesson-discounts/ http://www.parkcity-guide.com/blog/park-city-ski-snowboard-lesson-discounts/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:36:00 +0000 Park City Guide http://www.parkcity-guide.com/blog/?p=664 Related Park City Utah Information:
]]> Park City Resorts are offering some great deals for both ski and snowboard lessons during January which is National Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month. Park City Mountain Resort, The Canyons Resort and Deer Valley all have something going on. I took advantage of The Canyons deal a couple seasons back when I wanted to learn to snowboard. For $50 (now it is only $39!), I got a full day lift ticket, snowboard rental and an all-day lesson. There were only 5 of us in the group which was great because of the extra one-on-one help from the instructor. It was totally worth it and I encourage you to take advantage, especially if you are a first-timer and never been before. Now the time to Do It! Below are the details for each Park City Resort’s discount ski/snowboard lessons. Some deals are for Utah locals only or never-ever skiers and snowboarders.park city discount ski lessons

The Canyons Resort Lessons

Canyons: Lucky 13 Offer…$13 Lift ticket, $13 beginner ski or snowboard lesson (5 hours) and $13 equipment rental. Total package price: $39. Valid January 2-31, 2012. Advance reservations highly recommended. Ages 4 and up – Utah residents only. Proof of Utah residency required. Contact Canyons Ski School at 877-472-6306.

Deer Valley Resort Lessons

Date: January 28, 2012
Program: Ski Utah Learn to Ski Program – Never-ever skiers and locals only (local is anyone with a current Utah driver’s license. Without a Utah driver’s license, a photo ID accompanied by a current Utah property tax form, Utah utility bill or Utah business paycheck stub).
Lesson Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Maximum: Limited to the first 55 registrants.
Participants: First-time skiers (never-ever skied before).
What is included: Ski lesson, lift ticket, ski rentals (helmet not included) and locker token.
Age: Participants must be 13 years or older. Anyone under 18 years, Parent or Guardian must sign Ski Rental and Acknowledge of Risk Agreement on the day of clinic.
Cost: $39 for the package, per participant ($13 for a lift ticket, $13 for ski rental equipment and $13 for the lesson)
What to bring: Appropriate ski attire (pants and a jacket), gloves, goggles/sunglasses and sunscreen.
Reservations: Must be made prior to January 26, 2012. Reservations can be made by calling 888-754-8477 or 435-645-6648 and mention “Ski Utah Learn to Ski Program.” One lesson per participant.
Check-in Time: 7:45 A.M. – 8:45 A.M.
Check-in Location: Snow Park Lodge, Lower Level Locker area. There will be a Skier Services Representative and a Deer Valley Marketing Department Representative to meet the group and make sure participants know where to go for lesson and lift ticket.
No-show and Cancellation Policy: Must cancel before 5 P.M. two days prior to start of the program; otherwise a No-show/Cancellation fee of $39 per reservation will be charged to the credit card provided. (Anyone checking in after 8:45 is not guaranteed a lesson and will not be able to get a discounted lift ticket or ski rentals)

Park City Mountain Resort Lessons

Registration is now open for Park City Mountain Resort’s StartNOW program. StartNOW is a unique program aimed at teaching Utah residents (ages 6 and up) how to ski or snowboard. StartNOW provides five sessions of instruction for first-time ski and snowboard students and includes lift access, equipment rentals and lessons for just $199 – or less than $40 per session.

StartNOW reservations are available through the Park City Mountain Resort call center at (800) 545-8112 seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Blackout dates do apply. More information is available at StartNOW.

So make your reservations now and sign up for a lesson so you can learn to ski or snowboard and enjoy the rest of the skiing and riding season! I know there hasn’t been a lot of snowfall here in Park City lately, or for most of Utah, but these resorts have state-of-the-art snowmaking equipment and all the beginner runs are nicely groomed and ready for you to learn. And don’t forget, some of our biggest snowfall days come in spring, so learn now to enjoy the powder runs later!

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]]> A year or so ago I picked up a couple of learn to ski and learn to snowboard dvds while browsing in the Park City Dolly’s Bookstore. I first only purchased the Snowboard dvd since I already knew how to ski, but then went back a couple of days later to pick up the skiing version because the snowboard one was so great. I figured the skiing dvd could be helpful too since I may have picked up some bad habits over the years and a refresher course would not hurt, plus the dvd goes beyond basics and covers some advanced techniques too.

The titles of the dvds are Go Snowboard and Go Ski by Neil McNab and Warren Smith, respectively. They are actually guide books that integrate video instruction along with written tips and illustrations. I like it because I can always refer to the book as a quick reminder without having to play the dvd.  The back of the book reads, “Instructor, technical guide, and starter kit – all in one groundbreaking package. Integrated live-action DVD demontrates essential techinques – from basic turns to freeriding and aerials (snowboarding dvd) and carving, steeps, moguls, freeskiing and freestyle (skiing dvd).

Both dvds covers the very basic – from equipment, clothing, how to get on and off a lift, stance, etc. to how to make turns, stop (essential!) and more advanced techniques like riding powder, freestyle tricks and freeriding. Both dvds have given me some great tips and have improved my skiing and riding skills.  It’s not like I sit down and watch these every time I go to the slopes, but they are nice to have around for review. What has been even better is that when we have visitors who are first-time or beginner skiers or snowboards, we have them watch these as their preliminary skiing and/or snowboarding lesson before their first day at the ski resort. Now don’t get me wrong, these are not meant to replace a regular ski or snowboard lesson, but are a nice, helpful supplement and really nearly any level skier or rider would benefit from watching.

Review of Go Snowboard DVD

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, even better Video

“The only snowboard source I’ve found that actually helped me “get” the movements and balance needed to control the board. On the actual snow, I could somewhat reproduce what I had seen in the excellent, well focused video. I’m not a particularly athletic person or fast physical learner, but I feel this book helped me learn faster than I would have otherwise.”  -F. Webb

Review of Go Skiing DVD

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended!!!

“As a certified ski instructor, I read almost every ski book out there and I have to say this is the best ski book I ever come across. The reason I say this is because 1) It is one of very few ski instructional texts that teaches modern ski technique – this is technique that fully utilizes the latest in ski equipment technology 2) It is very well-written and concise….”(more of the review at Amazon) -Dasnowman NY

So check these dvds out, practice in your living room (I have just learning how to transfer weight for turns) or in your backyard (done that too down the backyard hill) or the local park hill and then when you get to your favorite Park City Ski Resort you’ll be a little more prepared for your real lesson and can get more from your instructors.

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