Lessons

Stratton has an on-mountain Adventure Center where you can try telemark skis, a snowboard, Snowblades or freeride skis designed for fun and tricks, especially in the halfpipe and terrain parks. Begin at Village Rentals in the Village Lodge in the Courtyard. From here, you’ll be sent on to the mountain to the rental tent to pick up your equipment, then finally up to the Ski & Snowboard School. Give yourself plenty of time or you’ll miss your lesson.

Group lessons: $39 for 1.75 hours.

Learn to Freestyle lessons for snowboarders start at $45 and progress to $79 for lessons and rental. This series of lessons will get you grooving in the terrain park and the halfpipe.

First-timer package: For skiers, $98 includes beginner lift ticket, two 1.75-hour lessons and rental equipment. Snowboarders take the Burton Method Center Learn to Ride program, which also costs $98.

Private lessons: One hour costs $98 on weekends/holidays and $89 midweek. A half day costs $285 on weekends/holidays and $230 midweek. A full day costs $480 on weekends/holidays and $380 midweek.

Special programs: Stratton has women's ski and snowboard camps during the season designed to boost confidence and enhance strength, style and technique. Call for details and prices.