Learn to Ski - Lakes & Mountains NH

Winter is a wonderful time to bring your family to the Lakes & Mountains of New Hampshire. With awesome views of the Lakes and White Mountains, affordable family friendly lodging and now reduced rates on learner slopes -- Central New Hampshire is THE Learn to Ski Destination.

Gunstock Mountain Resort - Mountain Magic
(Gilford, NH) Gunstock invites all new skiers and riders to join the nationally recognized and award winning learn to ski or ride program - Mountain Magic. Whether you are 6 or 106, your first day is magical. This all-inclusive package offers Head BYS System rental skis and/ or Burton LTR Boards, lift tickets, and instruction from patient, fun, and passionate instructors. Three Day Package for just $180 - 3 days of lift tickets, lessons and rental equipment for ages 6 and up.
After your third lesson you receive your "Magic Card" to get 50% off all followup lessons and rental equipment for the current season; $15 off any helmet and 20% off ski wear in the Mountainside Outfitters retail shop; and your choice of either 50% off on prime time or night lift tickets purchased during the current season OR $149 Season Pass valid to the end of the current season. Single Day Mountain Magic $90. 800-GUNSTOCK www.gunstock.com

King Pine Ski Resort - Master the Mountain
(East Madison, NH) Our popular "Master the Mountain" complete learn-to-ski/learn-to-ride package is back for 2008/09!
Learn on your own terms with this flexible 3-session learning package. Packages are geared for first-timers and beginners, and include 3 rentals, 3 lessons and 3 lift tickets. When you learn is up to you-- take one now, one in a couple of weeks and one later - it's up to you! Adult $158 / Junior (ages 8-12) $134 | (800) 373-3754 www.kingpine.com

Loon Mountain Ski School & Learning Area
(Lincoln, NH) Novice Ticket for lower mountain learning area is only $39 for a full day and $34 for a half day. It includes the carpet lift, Kissing Cousin double chair and Little Sister double chair. Skiers over 80 and under 6 ski free.
Loon Mountain group ski and snowboard lessons for kids and young teens are all about learning, having fun, friendship, and winter adventure. All children's groups are carefully designed for levels 1-5, and are formed daily by ability. Coaches are trained in child-specific teaching techniques that are innovative and fun. Safety is always a focus as they use games and terrain features to develop skills on the mountain. Ages 3-6 Full day lift/lesson/lunch $115; Half day am/pm - lift/lesson $85. (603) 745-8111 www.loonmtn.com

Cannon Mountain's Tuckerbrook Learning Area
(Franconia Notch, NH) Tuckerbrook is not just for kids; 4 lifts, and 13 trails were designed and built just for families, learning, and for those who want a relaxed skiing or riding experience apart from the "big mountain".
From the wide open slope Brookside slope to the easy trees of Robin's Nest, there's plenty of terrain here for just about any skier or rider. The Snowsport School is located along the side of the Brookside slope, and has a magic carpet lift for their programs. The cost for Tuckerbrook is only $32 per ticket. Kids under 5 are free with a paid adult.
Cannon Mountain Snowsports School has excellent programs for kids that will keep them engaged and get them skiing and riding! Half day programs start at $64 and full day programs start at $85. 603-823-7771 www.cannonmt.com

Ragged Mountain - To the Top, Intro Skiing & Riding
(Danbury, NH) Ragged Mountain is determined to get you "To-the-Top" by your third lesson, or sooner, with our To-the-Top Learn to Ski and Ride Program. We've created an experience for beginners that most mountains are not able to deliver including top of the mountain views, lunch at our mid-mountain restaurant and the thrill of making it from top to bottom. The To-the-Top Program is created for those learning to ski or ride over the age of 13.
One lesson is just $59 and a package of three lessons is $159. Both options include lift ticket, rentals, and a 2 hour lesson. At the completion of the third lesson discounts on season passes will be made available or Ragged Mountain will provide you with a free one-day lift ticket. Lesson times are at 9:45am, 12noon and 1pm. Learning programs for all ages available! www.raggedmountainresort.com Lift Tickets for under 6 are Free.

Tenney Mountain - Learn to Ski or Snowboard
(Plymouth, NH) Learn to ski or snowboard package - $60
A complete package for first time skiers or snowboarders. This package includes a 1 1/2 hour novice lesson, ski or snowboard equipment rentals and a 1-day novice-area* lift ticket. For ages 6 and older. Classes start at 9:30 am, 11:30 am or 1:30 pm. *May be upgraded to an all-mountain lift ticket for $10 weekdays or $18 weekends.
Group lessons for ski or snowboard - $30
Ski or snowboard lessons for all ability levels in a group setting usually with 8 or fewer people. Learn new skills or hone up on previous skills. For ages 6 and older.
888-289-1020 tenneymtn.com

Wildcat - Learn to Ski or the Next One is FREE
(Pinkham Notch, NH) Learn to Ski / Ride / Tele Beginner Package
(ages 13+) This fun and relaxed introduction to the sport includes lesson, rental and a full day Snow Cat lift ticket. We encourage all participants to register early and be ready a half-hour prior to lesson start times. Only $69. Upgrade to an all mountain PM ticket for just $20.
We GUARANTEE if you are not able to make a run on our Snowcat Beginner Area by the end of the first lesson, then you will receive another Learn-to-Ski for FREE! 888-SKI WILD www.skiwildcat.com


Bretton Woods at the Mount Washington Resort
(Bretton Woods, NH) Lift tickets for the Learning Center Quad at Bretton Woods is just $15.
Children ages 4 & under always ski or ride free at Bretton Woods with paying adult! 603.278.3303 www.mountwashingtonresort.com