Cooper | Chicago Ridge

Adults & Children

Ages 3 & Up for Ski Lessons | Ages 6 & Up for Snowboard Lessons

We have a limited availability for lessons. Pre-booking at least 2 days in advance is recommended.

We may not be able to accommodate walk-ups.

Our renowned Ski School is here to help you LOVE your time on the snow! Under the direction of seasoned and certified professional, Bill McGinty, our instructors are highly qualified, and incredibly friendly! You’ll feel comfortable from the word “GO” in our unparalleled private and semi-private ski and snowboard lessons. Cooper has acres of learning terrain, served by Colorado’s longest Magic Carpet conveyor lift, so you’re sure to have plenty of room to get comfortable on the gentle slopes. As your skills progress, we have some of the finest easier “Green Circle” terrain in the country for you to practice your skills, until you graduate to our smooth intermediate “Blue Square” cruising runs, and finally to our advanced “Black Diamond” slopes where you can really put your skills to the test once you’ve become an advanced skier/rider. Whether it’s your first time on snow, or you’re looking to improve advanced techniques like powder, trees, or moguls, our Ski School will help you reach your goals!

Our Ski School policy for children under the age of 15 is to utilize both the EZ Street Magic Carpet and the Buckeye lift for lessons to access varied terrain. Use of the chairlift requires a parent attend the lesson to ride with the child.

If you don’t have your own skis or snowboard, no problem! We have affordable rental equipment right here. Click here to check out our rental offerings!

When you arrive please check in at the Ski School Window first. If you plan to rent a ski or snowboard package plan to arrive at least 1 1/2 hours prior to your lesson start time.

NOTE: Young children must be potty trained!

2024-25 Season

Registration for lessons is now open. Call 800-707-6114, Option #3 to book a lesson.

Lessons begin on Monday, December 16th, 2024

Ski Cooper

Platinum Lesson

Ages 6 & up, All levels (First-Timer through Advanced)

Ski or Snowboard Lessons

Private lesson or semi-private lesson for similar ages and ability levels, Individuals and people traveling together

  • AM Session 10am to Noon
  • PM Session: 1pm to 3pm
  • Meet 15 minutes before lesson

Cost: $199 for 1 person ($149 each for 2 people or more)

Kids Ski Lessons

Ages 3-5

Individual or small group lessons for kids traveling together with similar ability levels

1-Hour Lessons:

  • 9:45am-10:45am
  • 11am to noon
  • 12:45pm-1:45pm
  • 2pm-3pm

Please note, groups are separated by age with a maximum number of participants.

  • 3-year-olds will have a maximum of 2 per group
  • 4-year-olds will have a maximum of 2 per group
  • 5-year-olds will have a maximum of 3 per group

Cost: $99 for 1 child ($69 each for 2 or more)

Beginner Lesson

First-Timer Group Lesson

Ages 6 & up grouped by age

Introduction to Ski or Snowboard

  • AM Session 10am to Noon
  • Meet 15 minutes before lesson

Available during high season only

12/21/24-1/1/25, 1/17/25-1/20/25, 2/14/25-2/17/25, 3/8/25-3/23/25

Cost: $119 per person

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