Private Lessons are either 1-on-1 or a private group lesson for skiing, snowboarding or telemark, ages 7+. Get the whole family together or a group of friends to take your ski or snowboard skills to the next level! We recommend all private group lesson students be a similar ability level for the best experience. Private lessons are a premium learning experience. Students will receive more attention and feedback from the instructor because there are less students in the class. You can also request your favorite instructor here at Hilltop Snowsports School!

We are offering Private Lessons for any ability level! If you or your group want a terrain park or freestyle lesson, please mention it when booking.

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

1-Hour
Lesson $85
Additional Person $49
Rentals are not included.

2-Hour
Lesson $139
Additional Person $79
Rentals are not included.

3-Hour
Lesson $185
Additional Person $99
Rentals are not included.

This lesson comes with a lift ticket for each student if the student doesn’t already have a season pass. These lessons happen daily.
Private lessons are bookable in-person or over the phone. These cannot be booked online.

Tiny Turns are one hour, private 1-on-1 only, skiing or snowboarding lessons designed for children ages 3 to 6.  What a great way to get your child started on the slope! Students will be given vests with handles on the back so instructors can assist the young student. Tiny Turns lessons will be able to access the entire hill with the students’ needs in mind. Tiny Turns lessons are a premium learning experience. Students will receive more attention and feedback from the instructor which is crucial at this age. You can also request your favorite instructor here at Hilltop Snowsports School!

We are offering Tiny Turns lessons for any ability level!

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

1-Hour 
Lesson $69
This lesson comes with a lift ticket if the student doesn’t already have a season pass.
Rentals are not included.

This lesson comes with a lift ticket for the student if the student doesn’t already have a season pass. These lessons happen daily.
Tiny Turns are bookable in-person or over the phone. These cannot be booked online.

*Young students generally tire easily and are at a different stage in their motor skill development than older kids.
For this reason, we cap these lessons at one hour per day, per student. *

New this season, Little Laps is a weekday young kids’ program for skiers and snowboarders at the intermediate and advanced levels. Young kids will develop techniques and confidence on the slope while having fun with their group. Students must be skiing or snowboarding fully independently and must be able to confidently ride all of Hilltop independently. This means they need to be at least level 3 and able to control their speed and navigate the hill my making turns left and right. Toeside and heelside for snowboarders, wedge turns for skiers.

We are offering this program in these ability levels:
Level 3:  Novice

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

The program happens:
Wednesdays
5:15pm – 7:15pm. 

Each session contains 3 lessons. We offer this program in three sessions:

Session I
Jan 8th, 15th, and 22nd

Session II
Feb 5th, 12th, and 19th

Session III
Mar 5th, 19th, and 26th
*Little Laps will not take place March 11th – 15th during Spring Break

Session Cost:
Program $199
This program comes with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.
Rentals are not included.

This program comes with a lift ticket for the student if the student doesn’t already have a season pass.
Little Laps are bookable in-person or over the phone. These cannot be booked online.

Children must attend a Tiny Turns check-off lesson to make sure they are skiing or snowboarding fully independently and at or above our level 3 ability. Parents/guardians must pick up their children at the end of these lessons. We do not give you the option for kids to have permission to stay late for kids this age and for this program. Signups for this program will start when the season kicks off and the lifts are spinning.*

Hotdoggers is a weekday kids’ program for skiers and snowboarders at the beginner to intermediate levels. Kids will learn how to get started skiing and snowboarding and will also develop techniques and confidence on the slope while having fun with their group. This program comes with a season pass that encourages students to get lots of practice outside of their lessons.

We are offering this program in three ability levels:
Level 1:  First Time/Beginner
Level 2:  Learn-To-Turn
Level 3:  Novice
Level 4: Intermediate

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

If your child has surpassed our level 4 and is primarily working on freestyle tricks and using the terrain park, you should consider our Kids Weekday Freestyle, Kids Weekend Freestyle, Spring Break Camp, Winter Break Camp, or In-Service Camps instead, as those programs have the Level 5: Advanced/Freestyle ability level. Students are not guaranteed to ride in the terrain park for the Mogul Moose program.

The program happens:
Monday & Wednesday or  
Tuesday & Thursday
5:15pm – 7:15pm. 

Each session contains six lessons. We offer this program in three sessions:

Session I
Mon & Wed: Jan 6th – 27th* or
Tues & Thurs: Jan 7th – 23rd
*Hotdoggers will not take place on Mon Jan 20th due to MLK day.

Session II –Online Booking Opens Nov. 4.
Mon & Wed: Feb 3rd – Feb 19th or
Tues & Thurs: Feb 4th – 20th

Session III –Online Booking Opens Dec. 2.
Mon & Wed:  Mar 3rd – 26th* or
Tues & Thurs: Mar 4th – March 27th*
*Hotdoggers will not place on March 10th – 14th during Spring Break

Session Cost:
Program $689 (1st Session Bought)
Each Additional Session $315
This program comes with a season pass.
Rentals are not included.

Mogul Moose is a weekend kids’ program for skiers and snowboarders at the beginner to intermediate level. Students will learn how to get started skiing and snowboarding and will also develop techniques and confidence on the slope while having fun with their group.

We are offering this program for:
Level 1:  First Time/Beginner
Level 2:  Learn-To-Turn
Level 3:  Novice
Level 4: Intermediate

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

If your child has surpassed our level 4 and is primarily working on freestyle tricks and using the terrain park, you should consider our Kids Weekday Freestyle, Kids Weekend Freestyle, Spring Break Camp, Winter Break Camp, or In-Service Camps instead, as those programs have the Level 5: Advanced/Freestyle ability level. Students are not guaranteed to ride in the terrain park for the Mogul Moose program.

The program happens:
Saturday or Sunday in the
Morning: 10:30am – 12:30pm or
Afternoon: 1:30pm – 3:30pm.

Each session contains four lessons.
We offer this program in three sessions:

Session I
Saturdays Jan 4th – 25th
Sundays Jan 5th – 26th

Session II – Online Booking Opens Nov. 4.
Saturdays Feb 1st – 22nd
Sundays Feb 2nd – 23rd

Session III – Online Booking Opens Dec. 2.
Saturdays March 1st – 22nd
Sundays March 2nd – 23rd

Session Cost
Program $249
This program comes with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.
Rentals are not included.

In-Service Camp is an all-day kid’s lesson that take place during the Anchorage School District In-Service days when kids are out of school.
The lifts are spinning extended hours on these days, so we offer kids group ski and snowboard lessons to you so your kids can keep learning on their day off of school. This is an all-day lesson from 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM with a break for lunch in between. This one time, one day camp is great for those families looking for a low commitment skiing and snowboarding experience.

We are offering this program for:
Level 1:  First Time/Beginner
Level 2:  Learn-To-Turn
Level 3:  Novice
Level 4: Intermediate
Level 5: Advanced/Freestyle

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

Freestyle skiers must be able to confidently and consistently link fast and powerful parallel turns around all of Hilltop.
Freestyle snowboarders must be able to confidently and consistently link fast and powerful toeside and heelside turns around all of Hilltop.

The program happens:
On the Anchorage School District In-Service days when kids are out of school:
Dec 20th, Jan 20th, Feb 28th, or Mar 7th.
10:30 am – 3:30 pm with lunch in between.
*Hilltop will not provide lunch or any food. Be sure to pack a lunch or give your child lunch money for this program. *

Session Cost
Program $125
This lesson comes with lift ticket if students don’t already have a season pass.
Rentals are not included.

Winter Break Camp are kids’ lessons that take place during the winter break in December. These lessons are a great opportunity for beginner to freestyle skiers and snowboarders to continue learning while out of school.

We are offering this program for:
Level 1:  First Time/Beginner
Level 2:  Learn-To-Turn
Level 3: Novice
Level 4:  Intermediate
Level 5: Advanced/Freestyle

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

Freestyle skiers must be able to confidently and consistently link fast and powerful parallel turns around all of Hilltop.
Freestyle snowboarders must be able to confidently and consistently link fast and powerful toeside and heelside turns around all of Hilltop.

The program happens:
During Winter Break, Monday-Friday
Morning 10:30 am – 12:30 pm or
Afternoon 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Each session contains four lessons.
We are offering this program in two sessions.

Week One: Dec 23rd – 27th*

Week Two: Dec 30th – Jan 3rd*

*No lessons on Wednesdays Dec 25th and Jan 1st.*

Session Cost
Program $249
This program comes with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.
Rentals are not included.

Spring Break Camp are kids’ lessons that take place during the spring break in March. These lessons are a great opportunity for beginner to freestyle skiers and snowboarders to continue learning while out of school.

We are offering this program for:
Level 1:  First Time/Beginner
Level 2:  Learn-To-Turn
Level 3:  Novice
Level 4: Intermediate
Level 5: Advanced/Freestyle

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

Freestyle skiers must be able to confidently and consistently link fast and powerful parallel turns around all of Hilltop.
Freestyle snowboarders must be able to confidently and consistently link fast and powerful toeside and heelside turns around all of Hilltop.

The program happens:
During Spring Break, Monday-Friday
Morning 10:30 am – 12:30 pm or
Afternoon 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Each session contains five lessons.
Mar 10th – 14th

Session Cost
Program $315
This program comes with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.
Rentals are not included.

Kids Weekday Freestyle is a program for advanced snowboarders and skiers.  It’s a great next step for kids age 7-12 to learn how to do tricks around the hill and enjoy our terrain park safely.  Instruction will cover park etiquette, how to approach and exit a feature, execute jumps, slide boxes and rails, grabs, spins and other fun freestyle moves. 

We are offering this program for:
Level 5: Advanced/Freestyle

Freestyle skiers must be able to confidently and consistently link fast and powerful parallel turns around all of Hilltop.
Freestyle snowboarders must be able to confidently and consistently link fast and powerful toeside and heelside turns around all of Hilltop.

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

The program happens:
Tuesday & Thursday from 5:15pm to 7:15pm.

Each session contains six lessons.
We offer this program in three sessions:

Session I
Tues & Thurs: Jan 7th – Jan 23rd

Session II
Tues & Thurs: Feb 4th – Feb 20th

Session III
Tues & Thurs: Mar 4 – 27*
*Kids Weekday Freestyle will not take place March 10th – 14th during Spring Break*

Session Cost:
Program $379
This program comes with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.
Rentals are not included.

This lesson comes with a lift ticket for each student if the student doesn’t already have a season pass.
Kids Weekday Freestyle are bookable in-person or over the phone. These cannot be booked online.

*One thing that’s rad about freestyle; is that everyone can hit the same feature but do different tricks on that feature that are at their ability/comfort level. *

Kids Weekend Freestyle is a program for advanced snowboarders and skiers.  It’s a great next step for kids age 7-12 to learn how to do tricks around the hill and enjoy our terrain park safely.  Instruction will cover park etiquette, how to approach and exit a feature, execute jumps, slide boxes and rails, grabs, spins and other fun freestyle moves.

We are offering this program for:
Level 5: Advanced/Freestyle

Freestyle skiers must be able to confidently and consistently link fast and powerful parallel turns around all of Hilltop.
Freestyle snowboarders must be able to confidently and consistently link fast and powerful toeside and heelside turns around all of Hilltop.

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

The program happens:
Saturday or Sunday from 10:30pm – 12:30pm.

Each session contains 4 lessons.
We offer this program in three sessions:

Session I
Saturday: Jan 4th – 25th
Sunday: Jan 5th – 26th

Session II
Saturday: Feb 1st – Feb 22nd
Sunday: Feb 2nd – Feb 23rd

Session III
Saturday: Mar 1st – Feb 22nd
Sunday: Mar 2nd – Feb 23rd

Session Cost:
Program $249
This program comes with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.
Rentals are not included.

This program comes with a lift ticket for each student if the student doesn’t already have a season pass.
Kids Weekend Freestyle is bookable in-person or over the phone. These cannot be booked online.

*One thing that’s rad about freestyle; is that everyone can hit the same feature but do different tricks on that feature that are at their ability/comfort level. *

Shredders! is our teens skiing and snowboarding program on Monday nights. This social evening of shredding is great for teenagers to learn how to shred, get some exercise in the winter and to make some new friends who are also new to skiing or snowboarding.

We are offering this program in this ability levels
Level 1: First Time/Beginner

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

This program happens:
Monday nights, 5:15 pm – 7:15 pm.

Each session consists of 3 lessons. 
Each lesson is 2 hours long.

Session I
Mondays: Jan 6th, 13th, and 27th*
*Shredders will not take place on Mon Jan 20th due to MLK day.

Session II
Mondays: Feb 3rd, 10th, and 17th

Session III
Mondays: Mar 3rd, 17th, and 24th*
*Shredders will not take place March 10th – 14th during Spring Break

Session Cost
Program $199
This program comes with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.
Rentals are not included.

HILLTOP JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM is a great opportunity for more advanced teen skiers and snowboarders to learn how to teach a sport that they are passionate about. Students must be age 13, 14, or 15 to participate in the Junior Instructor Program.

We are offering this program in this ability level:
Skiers must be able to confidently and consistently link fast and powerful parallel turns around all of Hilltop.
Snowboarders must be able to confidently and consistently link fast and powerful toeside and heelside turns around all of Hilltop.

This program happens: Online Booking Opens Dec. 2
Saturdays and Sundays in March
March 1st – 23rd
Junior Instructors must attend all days in order to complete the course.

10:15 am – 12:45 pm for the first 3 weekends for skiers.
1:15 pm – 3:45 PM for the first 3 weekends for snowboarders.
10:15 am – 3:45 pm the last weekend for both skiers and snowboarders.

The program consists of an online portion, six 2-hour on-snow clinics, and two days of 4-hour shadow lessons.

Session Cost:
Program $345
Online Portion $25
To purchase the online portion and to learn more about the program; visit- Junior Instructor Certificate Program – PSIA-AASI LMS (thesnowpros.org)
Hilltop will not provide rentals for this program. We expect our instructors to have their own equipment.
These clinics come with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.

Junior Instructors will learn People Skills, Teaching Skills, and Technical Skills specific to their sport of choice. After the program is paid for, the first step will be to complete the Online E-Learning Modules before the on-snow dates in February. The first 3 weekends of the on-snow course will be two hours each day learning professionalism and how to teach. The last weekend will be shadowing real group and private lessons taught by an instructor here at Hilltop Snowsports School. At the end of the program, Junior Instructors will be awarded a nationally recognized certificate by: PSIA/AASI and will be offered a job at Hilltop Snowsports School when they turn 16 years old.

Beginner Adult lessons are a fun way to get introduced to the world of skiing or snowboarding! You will be in a group lesson with other adults who have never done the sport either. These are one time 2-hour group lessons that are fun and low commitment.

We are offering this program to:
Level 1:  First Time/Beginner

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

This program happens: Online Booking Opens Nov. 4
Every Saturday and Sunday, except the last weekend of each month.
1:30 pm-3:30 pm

Lesson Cost:
Program $65
This lesson comes with a lift ticket if students don’t already have a season pass.
Rentals are not included.

*If two or fewer people attend the lesson, the lesson will be shortened to a 1-hour lesson. With fewer people in a lesson, you are receiving a more premium lesson product as you will receive more individualized attention and feedback. *

Learn 2 Turn Adult lessons are a fun way to expand on your new skiing or snowboarding skills! You will be in a group lesson with other adults who have only skied or snowboarded once or twice before and want to learn how to put some turns together. This is a great next step for those who have taken our Beginner Adult lessons, want a group lesson, want to learn to control speed, change direction, and build confidence on their equipment. These are one time 2-hour group lessons that are fun and low commitment.

We are offering this program to:
Level 2:  Learn-To-Turn

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

This program happens: – Online Booking Opens Nov. 4.
On the last Saturday and Sunday of the month
1:30 pm-3:30 pm

Lesson Cost:
Program $65
This lesson comes with a lift ticket if students don’t already have a season pass.
Rentals are not included.

*If two or fewer people attend the lesson, the lesson will be shortened to a 1-hour lesson. With fewer people in a lesson, you are receiving a more premium lesson product as you will receive more individualized attention and feedback. *

Slope Sisters is a fantastic way to experience the magic of skiing and snowboarding amongst other women on Friday nights! Whether it’s your first time, or you have been skiing and snowboarding for a while and want to jump into the world of freestyle; Slope Sisters may just be the highlight of your winter!

We are offering this program in these four ability levels:
Level 1: Beginner
Level 2: Learn-To-Turn
Level 3: Novice
Level 4: Intermediate
Level 5: Advanced/Freestyle

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

Freestyle skiers must be able to confidently and consistently link fast and powerful parallel turns around all of Hilltop.
Freestyle snowboarders must be able to confidently and consistently link fast and powerful toeside and heelside turns around all of Hilltop.

This program happens: Online Booking Nov. 4
Friday nights, 5:45 pm-7:45 pm.

Each session consists of 3 clinics. 
Each clinic is 2 hours long.

Session I Online Booking Nov. 4
Jan 10th, 17th, and 24th

Session II Online Booking Nov. 4
Feb 7th, 14th, and 21st

Session III Online Booking Nov.4
Mar 7th, 21st, and 28th

Session Cost:
Program $205
These clinics come with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.
Rentals are not included.

*One thing that’s rad about freestyle; is that everyone can hit the same feature but do different tricks on that feature that are at their ability/comfort level. *

Sendy Saturdays is a one-time adult group freestyle clinic. Come take your freestyle skills like jumping, spinning, buttering, and sliding boxes/rails, to the next level! You will receive individualized coaching at your level by our best instructors and be surrounded by other adults who want to enhance their skiing or snowboarding freestyle skills. We’ll be offering two types of Sendy Saturdays Clinics: #1 Rails, Boxes and Butters. #2 Jumps, Grabs, and Spins.

We are offering this program for:
Level 5: Advanced/Freestyle

Freestyle skiers must be able to confidently and consistently link fast and powerful parallel turns around all of Hilltop.
Freestyle snowboarders must be able to confidently and consistently link fast and powerful toeside and heelside turns around all of Hilltop.

For specific descriptions and videos on our different ability levels, please visit the HOW DO I DETERMINE MY ABILITY LEVEL? tab below in the FAQ section.

This program happens:
Saturdays, 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm.

Jan 11th  Jumps, Grabs and Spins
Jan 18th  Rails, Boxes and Butters
Feb 15th  Jumps, Grabs and Spins
Feb 22nd  Rails, Boxes and Butters
Mar 1st  Jumps, Grabs and Spins
Mar 15th  Rails, Boxes and Butters

Clinic Cost:
Program $69
This clinic comes with a lift ticket if students don’t already have a season pass.
Rentals are not included.

*One thing that’s rad about freestyle; is that everyone can hit the same feature but do different tricks on that feature that are at their ability/comfort level. *

Free The Heel! Telemark lessons are finally here! Come learn how to drop your knee with a group of new telemark enthusiasts.
This program will focus on the telemark specific movements to help you find your graceful flow down the slopes. Some alpine ski experience is required.

We are offering this program to beginner and intermediate telemark skiers.

Prerequisite Skills:
To be eligible for this program, you must be a confident all-mountain alpine skier OR an advanced nordic skier with some alpine ski experience, OR an advanced snowboarder with some alpine ski experience.

This program happens: Online Booking Nov. 4
Wednesday nights from 5:15-7:15 PM.

• Dates – Dec 11 First Time Tele
• Dec 18 Improve Your Tele
• Jan 8 First Time Tele
• Jan 22 Improve Your Tele
• Feb 5 First Time Tele
• Feb 12 Improve Your Tele
• Mar 5 First Time Tele
• Mar 19 Improve Your Tele
  

Lesson Cost:
Program $69
This clinic comes with a lift ticket for each day if students don’t already have a season pass.
Rentals are not included.

*We do not have telemark ski rentals here at Hilltop. You will need your own telemark skis and boots for this lesson program. Alaska Pacific University (APU) does have telemark ski rental gear. *

Alpine Skiing

Snowboarding

We have a dedicated staff of instructors that are well trained using PSIA-AASI (Professional Ski Instructors of America-American Association of Snowboard Instructors) as our guide. Our ski and snowboard instructors are passionate about outdoor recreation in the winter and are deeply connected in the ski and snowboard community. We offer a fun learning experience, for kids and adults alike, with safety as our #1 priority. Hilltop Ski Area is a non-profit organization, a family friendly atmosphere and is conveniently located in Anchorage; just a short drive up the hillside. We have great beginner terrain and a super fun terrain park!

We book all lessons over the phone or in person (Oct 7th for Hotdoggers, in-person only). Please call the Snowsports School at (907) 346-2169. We don’t book lessons online and this is a decision chosen purposefully. We want to talk to you to help you find the best lesson for you and/or your child!

In group lessons the majority of the time students will be partnered with other students for chair rides. The instructor coordinates the students getting on the lift and will train students to ride the lift properly. The instructor will load the chair with the last student if there is space. If there isn’t space, the instructor will ride on the chair behind the group.

Yes, lift tickets are included in the price of the lessons for those that don’t already have a season pass. The lift ticket given for snowsports school lessons is non-transferable and complimentary for the student only. The lift ticket is good for the whole day of the lesson to encourage the student to practice before and/or after the lesson. Hotdoggers is the only program that comes with a season pass.

Yes, students 12 and under must be checked in with a parent or guardian. All snowsports school group lessons will check-in outside at the snowsports school meeting area. Private lessons and Tiny Turns will come check in at the snowsports school booking desk.

Yes. Parents/guardians are required to pick up children at the end of lessons, unless the child is age 7 or older and the parent/guardian has signed a “permission to stay late” form that allows the child to “free ride” unsupervised. Teens age 13+ will be dismissed at the end of the lesson regardless of whether the parent/guardian is present. Kids aged 6 and under will always need to be picked up by a parent when the lesson ends.

During the actual lesson time, we recommend that parents observe from a distance to prevent disrupting the class. Children will be able to learn better and focus more if parents aren’t hovering the lesson.

Tips are always appreciated, but never expected. Tips are a great way to show your appreciation of your instructor’s hard work!

If you are late for your lesson; we will help the student, find their instructor. Time is not made-up for tardiness.

We offer Private Lessons that are age 7+, or for ages 3-6: a Tiny Turns private lesson.  Young kids’ groups lessons are for ages 5 and 6. Kids group lessons are for ages 7-12. Teens group lessons for ages 13-17.  Adult Group Lessons are for ages 18+.

If you have your own gear, you should arrive 15 minutes before your lesson. If you need rentals and have already been pre-fitted, then please come 30 minutes prior.
If you have not been pre-fit for rentals, an hour before your lesson is recommended. Earlier on weekends and holidays.

The two main weather reasons that Hilltop will cancel lessons are high winds and low temperatures. As soon as the decision to cancel lessons is made, we will reach out to you, and it will be posted on our website/social media. If Hilltop Snowsports School cancels a group lesson for any reason, a makeup lesson will be offered at the discretion of Hilltop Snowsports School. If you cannot attend the makeup lesson we provide, you will forfeit the value of that lesson. If your private lesson is cancelled due to bad weather, we will call you to set up a new time and date that works for both you and us.

All lessons are final and non-refundable. Private lessons can be rescheduled, if you call us at least 24-hours before the time of the lesson. If you’re wanting to reschedule a private lesson and don’t reach us, please leave us a voicemail message and we will call you to reschedule the lesson. If you call us the day of the lesson to reschedule, we will not be able to reschedule the lesson and we won’t be able to issue a refund. Group lessons cannot be canceled or rescheduled.

Students should arrive fully dressed and ready to go for their lesson. Here is a suggested list of clothing for skiers and snowboarders. Cotton is not recommended.

• Long underwear,
• Long sleeve shirt,
• Snow coat and snow pants,
• Helmet (helmets are mandatory for lessons, we have helmet rentals if students don’t have their own)
• Hand and foot warmers if it’s cold outside,
• Knee length socks,
• Sweater or fleece,
• Winter gloves or mittens that have some water proofing,
• Goggles if it is windy or snowing.
  
  We have some outerwear retail items for sale at the ticket office.

Yes, all students are required to wear helmets in lessons. Hilltop rents and sells helmets. We will rent you a helmet for free if you’re taking lessons that day.

There is 1 waiver that is mandatory for every student, and it can be filled out digitally using the link below. This waiver only needs to be completed once per season.

Click HERE to sign the Hilltop Snowsports School Liability Waiver:
This waiver doesn’t need to be printed or emailed to us.
A parent/guardian must sign for their children under the age of 18.

If you would like your child aged 7-12 to be able to ski or ride without a parent or guardian picking up the child after the clinic,
then a parent/guardian will need to sign a permission to stay late form that can be found at the snowsports school booking desk.