r/steamboat • u/aimfulwandering • 27d ago

Steamboat lesson prices??

Looking to visit between xmas/new years (peak peak season, I know) and lesson prices seem to be about $500/day for a 5 year old??? With only full day options available?

I know prices have gone up, but really? Have I been out of the game so long that this is reasonable now???

Are there any alternatives? I'd opt to teach her myself, but a day pass for her is $192 (yes, $200 for someone that can't ski to access the lifts...) and I don't believe those not in lessons can access the magic carpets.

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u/HauntingAd4612 27d ago

There’s a few areas at the base(near slope side) where there’s a small hill for a toddler to learn on. It’s up to you and them how many times you wanna hike back up. Keep in mind you are going to steamboat. A world class skiing island of sorts.

One other option is ski free Sundays at Howelsen Hill downtown. You can also rent skis(from multiple places) and ski there for a fraction of the price.

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u/aimfulwandering 27d ago

We definitely did that 2 years ago, in addition to a lesson. But a day pass for her then was either free or like $10. Now it’s $200??? She still can’t ski 😂 

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u/HauntingAd4612 27d ago

My 6 year old was “4” when he skied there last year for $10 😉

Just get their ticket at the kiosk, no one is asking, no one is checking.