Lessons

Learn to Ski and Ride at Showdown!

Certified instructors at Showdown know every inch of this mountain; powder, trees, bumps and groomers alike. Lessons are offered all season long for skiers and riders at every ability level, from first-timers to seasoned locals looking to sharpen up. Let the professionals show you the ropes, go with a pro!

First timers
Daily Lessons
Multi-week Programs
What To Expect

Find the right lesson for you.

For First Timers

Take 3 Sundays Free

  • Start here: 3 days of lessons + rentals + lift tickets

  • Then keep going: free Sunday Season Pass for the rest of the season

  • And keep gearing up: free rentals every Sunday too

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Beginner learn to ski package

  • 2 Hour Beginner Lesson + Beginner Lift Ticket + Rentals

  • Skier (Ages 7+): $55

  • Snowboarder (Ages 11+): $55

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Snow Monsters & Little Shredders

  • Daily 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

  • Includes: rental skis, boots, & poles + Lift ticket + 1.5 Hour

  • Skiers ages 4-6

  • Snowboarders ages 7-10

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Daily offerings

Private Lessons

  • Personalized instruction focused on your specific goals — solo or as a private group with friends or family

  • 1 hour (9:30 only) or 2 hours (10:30am or 1:30pm), with additional time available

  • Lift ticket and rentals not included

  • Call 406-236-5522 to reserve — same-day availability isn't guaranteed

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Group Lessons

Group Lessons — Skiers 7+, Snowboarders 11+

  • Sessions start at 10:30am & 1:30pm

  • 1st Timer Package — 2-hour beginner lesson + beginner lift ticket + rentals ($55 skier / $55 snowboarder)

  • 2-Hour Lesson (any ability level) — $50 skier / $50 snowboarder

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Specialty Discipline Lessons

  • Tele Lessons available upon request

  • Snow bike lessons and rentals available daily.

  • Snowshoe rentals available daily, guides available upon request

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