Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Lessons

    Discover the joy of winter sports with lessons from our certified Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) and Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) professionals. 

    At Hidden Valley Snow School, we’re passionate about providing a safe, fun, and family-friendly environment that helps you build confidence and connect with the outdoors. Whether you’re stepping into ski or snowboard boots for the first time or want to carve turns down the hill with speed and control, we have a program for you! 

    Booking Information 

    • Wednesday – Friday Lessons: Public group and private lessons are available by walk-in only, due to limited instructor availability while we host school groups. 
    • Saturday and Sunday Lessons: Private and public group lessons available. Please book in advance by calling 403-893-3961. Lessons are subject to instructor availability. Walk-ins are welcome but not guaranteed. 
    • Questions? Contact us at [email protected]. 

    Book your lesson today and start your adventure! Call us at 403-893-3961.

    Lessons

    Public Group Lesson

    Public Group Lessons

    All Levels: Lessons are grouped by age and ability  

    Ages: 6+  

    Cost (per person): $30.00* 

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    Lil' Gliders Lessons

    All Levels 

    Ages: 5 and under  

    Cost (per person): $60.00* 

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    Private Lessons

    All Levels 

    Ages: 6+ 

    Cost (per person): $60.00* 

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    Rippers Kids Camps

    All Levels: Lessons are grouped by age and ability

    Ages: 9 to 16 years  

    Cost (per person for 4 sessions): $420 (includes rentals, lift ticket and lesson) 

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    Adult Advanced and Expert Clinics

    Level 4+

    Ages: 16+  

    Cost (per session): $50.00*

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    Ski Instructor Training Programs

    Level 3 

    Ages: 14+

    Cost (per person): $100.00

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    * Lesson prices do not include lift tickets or rentals. A rental discount will be applied when paying at the Snow School Desk.

    Check Your Ability

    Not sure which level you belong in? We’ve made it simple with our ability matrix. It’s designed to help ensure that your lesson will be the perfect fit for your skills and goals.

    Level Skiing Snowboarding

    0

    Never skied before. Learning to balance, stop and turn.

    Never snowboarded before. Learning basics and speed control.

    1

    Can stop and turn. Learning to link turns and control speed on green terrain.

    Can side slip on both edges. Learning to control direction and turning.

    2

    Can turn in a wedge both ways on all green terrain.

    Can turn onto both edges and control my speed.

    3

    Ski confidently on green terrain. Improving on blue runs and on different terrain.

    Rides all blue runs confidently. Improving on a variety of riding skills.

    4+

    Can ski the whole hill with confidence. Looking to improve specific skills like carving turns and riding bumps.

    Can snowboard the whole hill with confidence. Looking to improve specific skills like carving turns and riding bumps.

    Cancellation and Refund Policy

    • Lessons are scheduled to run in all conditions, including snow, wind, or cold. Participants must come appropriately dressed for the weather. 
    • In the event Hidden Valley Ski Resort cancels a lesson, the missed class will be rescheduled later in the season.
    • Lessons are non-refundable.
    • Rentals can be added to your lesson at a discounted rate at the Snow School Desk. Lift Ticket must be purchased before a lesson can be booked.

    Questions?

    Contact our Visitor Services team at [email protected] or call 403-893-3961 to book.

Updated: Jan 19, 2026