Group skiing and snowboard lessons: $47 for a two-hour beginner lesson. New for 2007/08, beginners get free (yes, free!) lessons in the early season. The beginner package includes a combination lower-mountain lift ticket, a level 1 or 2 beginner group lesson at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. and introductory level rental equipment (skis, boots, poles, or boots and snowboard). This program is available for ages 7 and up at no charge every day, Monday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Dec. 21, 2007.

First-timer package: For skiing or snowboarding, First Tracks packages include lesson, rentals and beginner lifts for $95, for juniors, $85. Double Tracks builds upon the skills learned in the first day by getting students back for a second straight day. It includes three lessons, two on the first day and one on the morning of the second day. The second day's lift ticket can be upgraded to a full-day, all-mountain lift ticket. Cost is $150 or $135 for juniors.

Private lessons:$95 for one hour; discounts available for additional hours and students. Early- and late-day privates are offered at 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for $69. Parent and Tot private lessons, as well as adaptive private lessons, are also available.

Special programs: Women's Alpine Adventure Clinics are a popular multiday indulgence for women of all abilities. Cost is $649 for the five-day program, $489 for the three-day weekend and $329 for a two-day midweek program.