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Lessons


Children 5 - 8
Children 9 - 12
Adults & Children 13 +
Private
Wolf Creek Ski Area has group lesson options available for children ages five and older for both skiers and snowboarders.  Little shredders can be any ability level!  Classes and terrain management are based on skill set.  Lessons include a full-day, all-mountain lift ticket.  Have a child under 5 years old?  Don’t worry; Private Lessons are available to all ages!
WOLF PUPS for Skiers (ages 5 to 8)
Full Day
10a - 3p
$134
Half Day
10a - 12p or 1p - 3p
$104
Ski Rental - located in Wolf Pup Building
$19
*Full day lessons include lunch & snacks
Wolf Pups meet in Wolf Pup Hollow
WOLF RIDERS for Snowboarders (ages 5-8)
Full Day
10a - 3p
$171
Half Day
10a - 12p or 1p - 3p
$141
Snowboard Rental - located in Boarder Dome
$29
*Full day lessons include lunch & snacks
Wolf Riders meet in Wolf Pup Hollow

Wolf Pup Hollow

(located uphill from Wolf Creek Lodge and next to the Nova Lift)

 

  • Exclusively for children in lessons
  • Easy access to the Magic Carpet  Lift (only accessible to Wolf Pups) & Nova Lift
  • Private chef who prepares healthy and delicious lunches and snacks
  • Private Restrooms
LESSONS AVAILABLE ONLINE OR AT THE TICKET OFFICE
*Reservation restrictions apply during peak periods
*Reservation restrictions apply during peak periods
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Wolf Creek Ski Area has group lesson options available for children ages nine to twelve for both skiers and snowboarders.  Class options for this ages group are dependent on ability level.  Looking for one-on-one instruction?  Don’t worry; Private Lessons are available to all ages!
1st Day Beginner Packages (ages 9+) 
Beginner Lynx Package (skiers)
10a - 12p or 1p - 3p
$94
Lynx Learning Center (behind the Ski Rental shop)
Beginner Nova Package (snowboarders)
10a - 12p or 1p - 3p
$104
Ski School Meeting Area (uphill from Prospector Grill)
Skiers will learn: How to glide in a wedge
A controlled stop
Snowboarders will learn: How to heel-slip
 A controlled stop
Coutesy Coaching when not in lesson
All day access to Lynx or Nova lift
HOT SHOTS for skiers & snowboarders (ages 9 to 12)
Full Day
10a - 12p & 1p - 3p
$129
Half Day
10a - 12p or 1p - 3p
$99
Ski Rental
$19
Snowbaord Rental
$29
Hot Shots are children at a ski/ride level who are more than a beginner
*Full-day lessons does not include lunch
Ski School Meeting Area (uphill from prospector grill)
LESSONS AVAILABLE ONLINE OR AT THE TICKET OFFICE
*Reservation restrictions apply during peak periods
*Reservation restrictions apply during peak periods
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Wolf Creek Ski Area has excellent group lesson options for skiers and snowboarders ages thirteen and older. Class options are broken out between never-ever, first time on the snow lessons and a refresher, follow-up to first day beginner lessons. Need more than a refresher?  Don’t worry; Private Lessons are available to intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders!  

1st Day Beginner (ages 9+ )
Begiiner Lynx Package (skiers)
10a - 12p or 1p - 3p
$94
Lynx Learning Center (behind the Ski Rental Shop)
Beginner Nova Package (snowboarders)
10a - 12p or 1p - 3p
$104
Ski School Meeting Area (uphill from Prospector Grill)
Skiers will learn: How to glide in a wedge
A controlled stop
Snowboarders will learn: How to heel-slip
A controlled stop
Courtesy Coaching when not in lesson
All day access to Lynx or Nova Lift

2nd Day Beginner (ages 13+ )
2nd Day Beginner Package (skiers)
10a - 12p or 1p - 3p
$124
Ski School Meeting Area (uphill from Prospector Grill)
2nd Day Beginner Package (snowboarders)
10a - 12p or 1p - 3p
$130
Ski School Meeting Area (uphill from Prospector Grill)
Skiers  Will Learn parallel turns
Must be able to wedge stop
Must be able to load/unload lifts in control
Riders will learn How to toe slip
How to link turns
All day access to 5 beginner lifts
All-day access to Nova Lift
LESSONS AVAILABLE ONLINE OR AT THE TICKET OFFICE
*Reservation restrictions apply during peak periods
*Reservation restrictions apply during peak periods
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Private Lessons are available to all ages and ability levels, for both skiers and snowboarders, however skiers and snowboarders cannot be mixed into one lesson.  At time of reservation, requests can be made in regard to the focus of the lesson.  Reservation and pre-payment is required.  Private Lessons are non-refundable. 
Individual Lessons
1 Hour Before 1 P.M.
9a or 12p Start Times
$125
1 Hour After 1 P.M.
1p or 3p Start Times
$115
Each Additional Person
$65 per hour
*Lift tickets and rentals NOT included
*Reservation restrictions apply during peak periods
Private Group Lesson (2 to 5 People)
Start Times Dependent on Availability - hours may not be consecutive

Full Day, 5 hours
$780
Half Day, 3 hours  (before 1:00 p.m.)
$555
Half Day, 3 hours (after 1:00 p.m.)
$515
*Tickets and rentals are not included
*Reservation restrictions apply during peak periods
*Reservation restrictions apply during peak periods
LESSONS AVAILABLE ONLINE OR AT THE TICKET OFFICE
*Reservation restrictions apply during peak periods
*Reservation restrictions apply during peak periods
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Contact & Hours

General Contact Info

Address
WOLF CREEK SKI AREA
P.O. BOX 2800
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 81147
Email
WolfCreekSki@WolfCreekSki.com
Phone
(970) 264-5639
Snow Report
1-800-SKI-WOLF
Ski Patrol Dispatch - FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY
(970) 264-4325
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HOURS OF OPERATION

Normally lifts are open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however there are periods of time when this schedule does not apply. The public may see lifts opening at 9:00 a.m. early season or during a big storm cycle.
Please check the conditions page to confirm lift hours
RAVEN LIFT
8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
ALL OTHER LIFTS
8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
TICKET OFFICE
8:15 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
HALF-DAY TICKETS
12:30 P.M.
RENTAL SHOPS
7:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
TREASURE SPORTS
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
NOEL SPORTS
9:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M.
BASE AREA EATERIES
8:30 A.M - 4:30 P.M.
CONTINENTAL ESPRESSO BAR
8:30 A.M - 3:00 P.M.
ON-MOUNTAIN EATERIES
11:00 A.M - 3:15 P.M.
PATHFINDER BAR
11:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M.
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