If you’re looking for the easiest, most affordable, and most welcoming place to start skiing or snowboarding in Utah, you’ve found it. Nordic Valley has always been built around learning. Our terrain, our instructors, our pricing, and our programs all point toward one goal: helping you feel confident while progressing on snow from total beginner to expert.
Whether this is your first run ever or you’re returning to sharpen your skills, we’ve created a lineup of lessons that keep things simple, approachable, and fun.
Group Lessons: Learn With Other Skiers and Riders
Our group lessons give you an easy, structured way to progress without pressure. You’ll be matched with others at a similar ability level and coached through two hours of focused learning that keeps things moving. These lessons are available for anyone 8 and up, and we also offer a full-day kids group lesson for families who want more time on snow.
If you want an affordable, momentum-filled session that helps you take the next step in your skiing or riding, this is where to start.
Private Lessons: Your Fastest Path to Progress
Private lessons are built for anyone who wants dedicated coaching or a more customized experience. They’re available for ages 4 and up and give you the flexibility to choose how much time you want with your instructor: 2, 3, 4 or 6 hours.
If you learn best one-on-one, have younger kids, or want to break through specific plateaus, this is the fastest way to build skills and confidence. We also offer a 5-pack of private lessons for guests who want consistent progression throughout the season.
8-Week Kids Program: Real Progress All Season
Our 8-Week Kids Program gives young skiers and riders a strong foundation that carries them through the season and beyond. Designed for ages 8 to 16, this program pairs kids with the same instructor each weekend and builds their skills through steady, structured coaching.
We offer two tracks so every young skier or rider starts in the right place:
- Mountain Viking for beginners
- Mountain Explorer for intermediates looking to push into advanced terrain
Five hours of instruction each weekend makes a noticeable difference. Families see the progression quickly, and kids walk away with real confidence.
Rookie Sender Package: The Easiest Way to Try the Sport
If you’re brand new to skiing or snowboarding and want a simple, low-pressure way to give it a try, the Rookie Sender Package bundles everything you need for one affordable price.
You get a 2-hour group lesson, rentals, and a lift ticket for the afternoon. It’s the cleanest, easiest way to experience the mountain without committing to a full day or a full setup.
FREE 1st-Timer Mountain Orientation: Start With the Basics
If you’ve never been to a ski resort before, our FREE 1st-Timer Orientation helps you get comfortable right away. We walk you through how to navigate the mountain, how gear works, where to go, and what to expect on your first run.
It removes the uncertainty that holds people back and helps you walk into your first lesson with confidence. We recommend pairing this with another lesson so you can be confident from the base area to the slopes.
Why We’re Known as Utah’s Place to Learn
Everything we do is built around approachable progression. You get forgiving terrain that’s great for progressing, instructors who love teaching new skiers and riders, and programs that make learning affordable and stress-free. Plus, Kids 12 and under ski FREE with the Power Kids Pass and when you book early, lift tickets start as low as $15!
If you’re ready to start your journey or level up your skills, Nordic Valley is the place to do it, and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Start booking your ski days at Nordic Valley with the link below.
