Ski & Ride School at Granby Ranch

Ski Lessons, Ski School at Granby Ranch Colorado

Learn to ski or snowboard at Ski Granby Ranch (formerly SolVista Basin). Like everything at Granby Ranch, our family-friendly amenities make it easy. Thanks to our comfortable terrain and revolutionary Children's Center programs, Ski Granby Ranch has gained a reputation as an excellent place to learn to ski or snowboard. Call 888-850-4615 or email for details.

Direct-to-Parallel

Ski Granby Ranch's revolutionary Ski & Ride School enables students of all ability levels to improve their skiing with a direct-to-parallel approach that pairs centered body positioning and specific movements with shaped skis.

Progression Terrain Parks for Snowboarders

Granby Ranch Ride School incorporates a gentle beginner hill with six progression terrain parks as the perfect landscape for connecting turns and learning jumps.

Private Lessons

Get private instruction tailored for your learning style and ability. Ski Granby Ranch's friendly instructors make the learning process easy and will help you deepen your love of the sport. Progress from green to blue, or from blue to black at your own pace. Snowboarders will use accessible terrain to learn skills from carving to terrain park riding.

Private lessons for up to 4 people: if you enroll four people in a three-hour private lesson!

DescriptionRate

1-hour private lesson (1 person)
up to 4 people

$119
N/A

2-hour private lesson (1 person)
(up to 4 people with similar ability)

 $220
$289

3-hour private lesson (1 person)
(up to 4 people with similar ability)

 $300
$349 

4-hour private lesson  (1 person)
(up to 4 people with similar ability)

 $370
$439 

5-hour private lesson (1 person)
(up to 4 people with similar ability)

 $430
$479 

6-hour private lesson (1 person)
(up to 4 people with similar ability)

 $480
$499 

*Lift tickets and equipment rental are not included. If you need equipment, arrive at the rental department one hour in advance of lesson. 48-hour advance reservations are strongly recommended.

Get on the Snow!  $199

Complete two ski or snowboarding lesson days and graduate with a “GOTS” season pass to Ski Granby Ranch, as well as a 20% discount coupon valid for a retail merchandise purchase. Get on the Snow is for level one, never-ever beginners ages 10 and up.

  • The GOTS Program is available from January 2 through March 7, 2013.
  • Complete two days of lessons and ski and ride FREE for the rest of the season with a complimentary season pass
  • Lessons do not have to be on consecutive days
  • Program only available to never-ever skiers and snowboarders
  • Each guest may enroll only once
  • Not valid with any other offers or promotions
  • No discounts offered for having equipment or passes
  • Black out dates apply:  January 18 - 21 and February 15-18
  • Reservations required

Adult Lessons

Ski Granby Ranch Ski School enables beginners to improve their skiing faster with a direct-to-parallel approach that utilizes specific body movements in conjunction with shaped skis.

ProgramRateHoursIncludesDescription
Guaranteed
Start to Ski /Board
Ages 13+ 		$159

9:45 - 3pm*

 Full-day lift ticket Equipment rental
4-hour lesson		 A full-day group lesson program for "never-ever" beginners to quickly get the edge.
Adult Class Lesson
Ages 13 +		 $110

Choose from:
10 am – 12 noon*
1 pm – 3 pm*

 Full-day lift ticket Equipment rental
2-hour lesson		 Fine-tune your skills with a lesson tailored to your ability level. If you have ridden a lift and are making turns, this is perfect for you!
Adult Class Lesson
Ages 13 +		 $59

Choose from:
10 am – 12 noon*
1 pm – 3 pm*

 Lesson only  
 
*If you need equipment, arrive at the rental department 1 hour in advance of lesson. 48-hour advance equipment reservations are suggested.

Kids' Lessons

Kids want to have fun, and Ski Granby Ranch's instructors make the learning process easy. With our friendly approach and terrain that is comfortable for students of all skill levels, you'll see lots of smiling faces at the end of the day. Skier AND Snowboarders are welcome!  Contact us for details and reservations.

* Protective eyewear (sunglasses or goggles) is required.  

AgeRateHoursIncludesDescription
Little Rustlers
Ages 3-4*
*must be potty-
trained		 $110 Drop-off: 8-9:15 am*
Pick-up: 3 pm		 Full-day lift ticket
Equipment rental
Ski lesson
Lunch		 Kids spend 1 hour on snow in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon in this fun-filled Snow Play Program. 
Buckaroos
Ages 5-6		 $110 Drop-off: 8-9:15 am*
Pick-up: 3 pm		 Full-day lift ticket
Equipment rental
Ski lesson
Lunch		 Kids learn how to use the Magic Carpet and begin linking turns almost immediately. 
Cowpokes
Ages 7-9		 $110 Drop-off: 8-9:15 am*
Pick-up: 3 pm		 Full-day lift ticket
Equipment rental
Ski / snowboard lesson
Lunch		 A fun program for kids just getting started in skiing or snowboarding. Also perfect for those who need help building their on-mountain skills.
Wranglers
Ages 10-12		 $110 Drop-off: 8-9:15 am*
Pick-up: 3 pm		 Full-day lift ticket
Equipment rental
Ski / snowboard lesson
Lunch		 Mountain adventure program for kids new to snow sports or looking to improve their skills. Either way our coaches will create a fun, skill-building session.

Half-day Children's
Center Lessons

 $95

10am - noon*

1-3 pm

 Full-day lift ticket
Equipment rental
2-hour ski / snowboard lesson

This program is for chidlren who do not want to enroll in a full-day lesson.  

The children are groups with other children in the same age group.  

 

 


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