Season 2026/27Buy tickets

Snow
school

From first turns to advanced skills, PPK has something for everyone. Buy before December 31, 2026 and lessons are 10% off.

Pass Powderkeg Snow School instructors in red jackets on the hill

Find your
lesson

Every programme below includes rentals and the lift ticket you need, unless it says otherwise.

How old is the skier?
8years
On snow so far?
  • Ages 7+

    Learn to Turn

    Our flagship: four lessons with rentals and lift tickets included. Finish the fourth and you earn a free season pass.

    When
    4 Saturdays, 4 Sundays or 2 weekends
    Price
    $297
  • After school 6–12

    PPK Rippers

    Skill development, terrain exploration, mountain safety and fun with their buddies after school.

    When
    Wednesdays · Jan 6–Mar 17
    Price
    5 or 10 weeks
  • Ages 7+

    Group lessons

    Level up in groups of up to 4, split by skill. Rentals and lift ticket included. Not for first timers.

    When
    Wed–Fri evenings, weekends
    Price
    $65
  • Ages 7+

    Private lessons

    One-on-one with a highly qualified instructor, for any skill set (even brand new).

    When
    By booking
    Price
    $145
  • Holiday camps 6–18

    Shredi camps

    Three-day progression camps in the holiday weeks, building confidence and exploring all of PPK.

    When
    Dec 21–23 · Dec 28–30 · Feb 15–17
    Price
    $217

Learn
to turn

Our flagship. Four lessons in close succession, ages 7 and up, grouped 7–12, 13–18 and 19+. Not for first timers: take a Discovery lesson first.

$297

4 Saturdays, 4 Sundays or two weekends in a row. Rentals and lift tickets included.

Book Learn to Turn

Finish the fourth lesson and you earn

  • Freeseason pass for the rest of this season
  • 50%off a seasonal equipment rental
  • 25%off next season’s pass
Learn to Turn graduates holding their certificates on the hill

01 First lesson

  1. Learn about the equipment
  2. Learn to walk and slide on your skis
  3. Learn to stop
  4. Learn to go down the hill in control and safely
  5. Learn how to get up if you fall
  6. Learn to ride the handle tow

02–04 Lessons two to four

  1. Control your speed better
  2. Turn left and right, varying the size of the turns
  3. Match your skis parallel at the end of each turn
  4. Get on and off the T-bar
  5. Avoid obstacles
  6. Ski etiquette and safety

The
littlest ones

Kids can start as soon as they can walk. Our Cubs programmes make it gentle, playful and warm.

Little CubsAges 3–4

  • Single session$86.50
  • 4-pack$310
  • 6-pack$439

30–45 min on snow, then the Lion’s Den yurt. Rentals and bunny hill ticket included. Nut-free zone.

Kinder CubsAges 5–6

  • Single lesson$70
  • 4-pack$252.50
  • 6-pack$378.50

One hour, groups of 2–4, Sat & Sun at 10, 11:30, 1 and 2:30. Rentals and full-day ticket included.

The Lion’s Den yurt at Pass Powderkeg
The Lion’s Den. A real Mongolian yurt, funded by the Coleman Lions Club: toys, books and crafts for warm-up time between runs.

Ages 7
and up

Brand new, rusty, or ready for the steeps on Chinook, Xpresso and Bully.

  • First timers, 7+

    Discovery

    Boots, bindings and first slides in the Discover area, aiming for turning and stopping. Weekends, plus holiday weekdays.

    $87
  • Ages 7+, on snow already

    Group lesson

    Max 4 per group, split by skill. Wed–Fri 5 & 6:30 pm, Sat–Sun 10:30, 12:30, 2:30. Rentals + ticket included.

    $65
  • Ages 7+, any level

    Private lesson

    One-on-one with a highly qualified instructor. Bundle: 4-pack 10% off, 6-pack 15% off.

    $145

Take 10% off lessons bought before December 31, 2026 (not school groups). All lessons must be completed before March 28, 2027. Questions: snowschool@passpowderkeg.com or (403) 562-8334.