Ski & Snowboard Lessons at Massanutten Resort

Lessons

Learn to ski or ride at one of the top Virginia ski resorts with certified instructors, personalized programs, and beginner-friendly terrain. Whether you’re new to snow sports or ready to refine your technique, Massanutten ski lessons make learning easy and fun.

Learn to Ski or Snowboard the Easy (and Fun) Way!
It’s time to leave first-day fears behind and embrace the excitement of skiing and snowboarding in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Our PSIA and AASI-certified instructors will help you gain confidence, learn essential techniques, and safely navigate the slopes. Whether you’re a beginner or improving your skills, Massanutten ski lessons make learning fun and approachable for every age.

Choose from group ski lessons, private instruction, or kids’ programs, and book online today to secure your spot this winter season.

Reminder: It is very important that you arrive 60 minutes in advance of your lesson at the Learning Center Check-In Desk. Please plan ahead and arrive on time.

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The Massanutten ski slopes are now closed for the season. Thank you to everyone for an EPIC winter season!

Click on the below lessons types to learn more and book a lesson online!

Contact Info: 540.289.4921 | Hours: 8 am - 5 pm
Location: Massanutten Learning Center @ 4620 Massanutten Drive, Massanutten, VA

Please Note: Our Learning Area is closed to the public during our lesson times for the safety of our guests and our instructors. Learning Area carpet lifts are closed daily until 5 pm. This area is available to the general public Friday - Monday 5 - 9 pm.

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A private ski lesson at Massanutten Resort

Private Lessons

All Ages
Option for Ages 6 & Under

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Adaptive Instruction

Did you know Massanutten partners with Therapeutic Adventures to offer an individualized approach to adaptive snow sports instruction? Due to the specialized nature of this program, please reserve in advance.

Massanutten Adaptive Snow Sports (M.A.S.S.) is provided in partnership with Therapeutic Adventures, Inc. This winter sports program is dedicated to serving persons of all ages and abilities who live with disabilities and complex medical needs. The focus of M.A.S.S. is to provide adaptive alpine instruction (skiing & snowboarding), helping individuals of all ages overcome a variety of challenges, to achieve functional independence, and to improve their quality of life.

With 42 years of continuous operation, M.A.S.S. has served hospitals and rehabilitation centers, therapeutic recreation departments, special education programs, groups, and private individuals.

Therapeutic Adventures, Inc. is a premier provider of adaptive sports and adaptive outdoor programs. We are proud of our highly trained and committed ALL volunteer staff. TA supports the following persons:

  • Physical & Developmental Disabilities
  • Disabled Military, Veterans, First Responders, and their families
  • Cancer Survivors
  • Complex Medical Diagnoses and Other Special Health Needs

What differentiates us from other non-profit organizations — the diversity and scope of our services. Our belief that ALL persons learn and benefit by being provided with opportunities to develop self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-reliance has provided TA / I~AS with a proven framework for success.

“When we meet people where they are and we provide them with the type of support that helps them to move forward — to restore, to rebuild and to re-create themselves, we are doing what is right - not what is easy!” ~MAA

For more information on Therapeutic Adventures
Visit www.TAonline.org or email adaptive.guide@gmail.com
434.981.5834 (This number is specifically for disabled and challenged ski requests.)
540.289.4954 (Please call this number for general ski and lesson inquiries.)

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Chairlift Safety Video
Learn how to load, ride, and unload the chairlift safely.
Lids on Kids
Make sure your little ones are wearing helmets whenever they hit the slopes.
Know The Code
How to Snowboard: A Beginner’s Guide - Part 3 | PSIA-AASI
It’s fun and easy to learn how to snowboard. Watch how to stop on a snowboard, how to turn, and how to get on and off a chairlift. In this Beginner’s Guide to Snowboarding video, get simple tips from snowboard instructor Chris Rogers as he explains what to expect before you, your children, or friends snowboard for the first time. Be sure to watch the other videos! Part 1 - How to Snowboard: A Beginner’s Guide – Learn About Snowboard Gear http://tiny.cc/HowToSnowboardPart1 Part 2 - How to Snowboard: A Beginner’s Guide – Basic Movements on Snow http://tiny.cc/HowToSnowboardPart2 Part 4 - How to Snowboard: A Beginner’s Guide – Balance Fundamentals http://tiny.cc/HowToSnowboardPart4 Part 5 - How to Snowboard: A Beginner’s Guide – Movements on Snowboard http://tiny.cc/HowToSnowboardPart5 Taking a lesson is the best way to learn how to ski and snowboard, so go with a pro! Visit the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) Take a Lesson page at https://www.thesnowpros.org/takealesson or watch more videos at http://tiny.cc/GoWithAProVideos. Have fun, and see you on the slopes! Learn More: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesnowpros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesnowpros Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thesnowpros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thesnowpros #snowpros #beginnersguide #learntosnowboard
How to Snowboard: A Beginner’s Guide - Part 2 | PSIA-AASI
It’s fun and easy to learn how to snowboard. Watch how to get around on your snowboard on the snow, learn how to get up from a sitting position, and see how to move uphill. In this Beginner’s Guide to Snowboarding video, get simple tips from snowboard instructor Chris Rogers as he explains what to expect before you, your children, or friends snowboard for the first time. Be sure to watch the other videos! Part 1 - How to Snowboard: A Beginner’s Guide – Learn About Snowboard Gear http://tiny.cc/HowToSnowboardPart1 Part 3 - How to Snowboard: A Beginner’s Guide – Getting Around on a Snowboard http://tiny.cc/HowToSnowboardPart3 Part 4 - How to Snowboard: A Beginner’s Guide – Balance Fundamentals http://tiny.cc/HowToSnowboardPart4 Part 5 - How to Snowboard: A Beginner’s Guide – Movements on Snowboard http://tiny.cc/HowToSnowboardPart5 Taking a lesson is the best way to learn how to ski and snowboard, so go with a pro! Visit the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) Take a Lesson page at https://www.thesnowpros.org/takealesson or watch more videos at http://tiny.cc/GoWithAProVideos. Have fun, and see you on the slopes! Learn More: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesnowpros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesnowpros Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thesnowpros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thesnowpros #snowpros #beginnersguide #learntosnowboard
How to Snowboard: A Beginner’s Guide - Part 1 | PSIA-AASI
It’s fun and easy to learn how to snowboard. See how a snowboard works, learn what socks to wear, watch how to put on your boots and snowboard, and see how to carry a snowboard. In this Beginner’s Guide to Snowboarding video, get simple tips from snowboard instructor Chris Rogers as he explains what to expect before you, your children, or friends snowboard for the first time. Be sure to watch the other videos! Part 2 - How to Snowboard: A Beginner’s Guide – Basic Movements on Snow http://tiny.cc/HowToSnowboardPart2 Part 3 - How to Snowboard: A Beginner’s Guide – Getting Around on a Snowboard http://tiny.cc/HowToSnowboardPart3 Part 4 - How to Snowboard: A Beginner’s Guide – Balance Fundamentals http://tiny.cc/HowToSnowboardPart4 Part 5 - How to Snowboard: A Beginner’s Guide – Movements on Snowboard http://tiny.cc/HowToSnowboardPart5 Taking a lesson is the best way to learn how to ski and snowboard, so go with a pro! Visit the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) Take a Lesson page at https://www.thesnowpros.org/takealesson or watch more videos at http://tiny.cc/GoWithAProVideos. Have fun, and see you on the slopes! Learn More: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesnowpros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesnowpros Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thesnowpros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thesnowpros #snowpros #beginnersguide #learntosnowboard

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