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Private Lessons
Group Lessons
Yellow Bird Beginner's Program
Greenbird Package
Taos Locals Clinic
2008 / 2009 Ski Season
PRIVATE LESSONS

Personalized instruction to match your level and improve your skiing. One to four people.

One Hour       $170
Two Hours     $250
Half Day         $350
Full Day          $550
 

GROUP LESSONS

Skiers of all levels are welcome. The 2-hour lessons are available every morning (9:45 AM) and afternoon (1:15 PM). Each lesson offers classes with other skiers of similar interest and ability. A great way to improve your skiing and learn about the mountain. Average class size is four. Maximum class size is seven.

  REGULAR SEASON
12/20/08-03/29/09
DISCOUNT SEASON
11/27-12/19/08 & 3/30 - 04/05/09
Single Day Group Lesson $51 $40
Multi-Day Group Lesson
Sold in quantities of three or more only
$47
per lesson
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YELLOWBIRD BEGINNER'S PROGRAM
(13 years and older)

While Taos has earned its reputation as a haven for advanced skiers, there is no better place to learn to ski. Our staff remembers what it's like to learn a new activity. You will learn from their creative and innovative approach to skiing. Our special slope and lift are designed to help anyone learn to ski. This package includes 4 1/2 hours of lessons, rentals (skis, boots & poles) and beginner lift ticket. Lessons begin at 9:45 AM with a break for lunch. The lessons end between 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM.

  REGULAR SEASON
12/20/08-03/29/09
DISCOUNT SEASON
11/27-12/19/08 & 3/30 - 04/05/09
Full Day $88 $65
Two Day
Half day
$148
$62
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GREENBIRD PACKAGE

For those who have progressed past the Yellowbird program and are looking to build confidence skiing Whitefeather and beyond. This package includes lesson, full area lift ticket and ski rentals.

Full day     $96
 
 
TAOS LOCALS CLINIC

Taos Ski Valley 2008-2009 Adults Local Skiers’ & Riders’Clinics

December Locals ClinicIt’s Your Choice! Alpine, Telemark or Snowboarding

We’ve listened to your and are pleased to offer a flexible program that can be tailored to fit your busy life. You pick a day and a time, and for three consecutive weeks you can choose to either have private coaching with your favorite instructor or share the cost with a group of friends who ski at your level. You also have the option of Snowboard, Telemark or Alpine clinics. It’s your choice. Each week you will meet your instructor on the same day and at the same time and train for two hours. If you have ever looked at the cost of private ski lessons, you will agree that this is the bargain of the half-century at Taos Ski Valley. A two-hour private lesson is $ 250 this season. For only $ 250 we are offering you six hours with your own instructor. What a great deal! This program begins November 30 through December 20. You don’t have to have a favorite instructor to participate in this program. Tell us at what level you ski and what you are most interested in learning and we will be happy to arrange for an instructor who fits your needs. The coaching fee is $ 250 Lift ticket is purchased separately. 


Janurary Sunday Locals ClinicIt’s Your Choice! Alpine, Telemark or Snowboarding

Enjoy your mountain with the best instructors that Taos has to offer . . . and save money at the same time. What a winning combination! Classes meet on Strawberry Hill at 12:45 PM. This lesson package includes six 2 1/2-hour afternoon lesson (1:00 – 3:30 PM). Each of our Locals Clinics is designed for participants at ALL LEVELS.

Janurary Wednesday Locals Clinic–  Alpine Only!

Does your schedule allow you to ski mid-week? If your answer is “Yes,” you won’t want to pass up this special clinic. Experience Taos at its best, uncrowded and unspoiled. Make new friends who like to ski as much as you do. Classes meet on Strawberry Hill at 12:45 PM. This lesson package includes six 2 1/2-hour lessons (1:00 – 3:30 PM). Our Locals Clinics are designed for participants at  ALL LEVELSClinics meet on Strawberry Hill. 

For more details download a registration packet:
Registration for Adult Locals Clinic (PDF)

*Lift ticket is purchased separately. Consider the Taos Card, the perfect companion to your Locals Clinic registration.

 


Taos Ski Valley 2008-2009 Juniors Local Skiers' & Riders' Clinic

New For 2009 will be the Snowboarding Shredders at Taos  This program is oriented toward local children that want to improve their abilities to snowboard, or learn to snowboard for the first time.  The advanced tiders will ride on a variety of the famous Taos Terrain, go into the Terrain Park and learn the latest snowboarding news. 


The focus of our Shredders Junior Locals Clinic  The focus of our Shredders Junior Locals Clinic is on learning skiing fundamentals, skiing varied terrain and conditions, and most importantly having fun. Because our Junior Locals Clinics are taught through our nationally recognized Children’s Ski School, we are pleased to offer the program to skiers of all levels ages 3 through 15 years. Each day’s program includes a morning and afternoon lesson and lunch as well as a free lift ticket and free rental equipment.


 

The 2009 Shredders profram will be a 5-week program,  with an option to purchase extension days on other specified weeks (see below). Children skiing on extension days will be incorporated into daily Junior Elite lessons. Only Shredders participants will be eligible for this special discounted product! New this season, we offer a $30 incentive for registering early-$300 through January 5th 2009 and $330 thereafter.                    

Mail completed form and payment to:
Taos Ski Valley, Ski School Office
PO Box 90, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525

For more details download a registration packet:
Registration for Junior Locals Clinic (PDF)
 

All rates are subject to change without notice.

Questions? Call 866-968-7386 ext. 1355 or email Ernie Blake Ski School.