Montana Snowbowl

Activities for everyone!

Listed under Homeschool classes · Snowboarding

A skier performs a jump in the air in front of a chairlift.
Photo from montanasnowbowl.com

Approach

It can be hard to know what ability level to choose for yourself or your kiddo, we’re here to help with that! Below you will find a description of every single ability level that we list for our ski school programs, including what certain skills look like.

Official channels

How it works

What Montana Snowbowl states on its own pages about membership & rates, policies, and questions & answers. Quotes are its own words. Check the linked page before you pay.

Read the family handbook

Membership & rates

Passes
OptionWho it coversPrice
Beginner Ticket (rope tow)–$10
Child (6-12 years old)Child (6-12 years old)$37
Child (5 & younger)Child (5 & younger)FREE

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Policies

Refunds and cancellations 1
What is the refund policy?

A full refund is available for cancellations made at least 5 days before your lesson date. …

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Discounts 1
Beginner Tickets are free with a lesson or rentals!

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Registration 4
Online Waiver

Prior to any lesson with Snowbowl Ski School, all participants will need to fill out a waiver.

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Rental Equipment

Get your rental equipment in person-day of. No reservation is needed. Photo ID is required for rental.

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Book Lessonsdaily lesson options

We require a reservation at least 24 hours in advance. You can reserve a spot by calling the Snowsports School Desk at (406) 549-9777 ext. 2 or by booking online. Online bookings do close 24 hours in advanced.

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What time should I arrive?

If you are planning on getting rentals for your lessons, we recommend planning on arriving 30 minutes prior to your lesson time. If rentals are not needed we ask that you arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled lesson time.

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Drop-off and pick-up 1
Parents need to be available to pick up their child at the conclusion of their child’s lesson.Kids Six Week Program

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What to wear and bring 1
Dress for the weather!

All children should have goggles, ski gloves or mittens, ski socks, a parka and extra layers. Select synthetic materials (pile, polar fleece) or wool instead of cotton. A helmet is strongly encouraged.

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Health and safety 2
Your Responsibility CodeWinter:

Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.

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Will my child/I ride the lift?

We do require students to be able to consistently stop on their own, and be able to control their speed prior to taking them on a lift. …

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Accessibility 1
Let us know about any special needs or considerations your child might have. …

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Parents’ role 1
Parents are welcomed to drop in on their child’s lesson from time to time for brief visits. As a rule, being present for the entire lesson is disruptive for the entire group.

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Levels and placement 2
Kids Six Week ProgramKids Six Week Program

Groups will be created based on skill level, and age. Enrollment is limited and minimum group size may apply.

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Choosing Ability Levels

If you or your child has checked off every item on the check-list, then it is time to change your ability level, whoo-hoo!

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Questions & answers

Where do I check-in for my lesson?

Our Ski School office is located inside our main lodge (large A-frame building with red roof), directly across from the Ticket Office and the Double Diamond Café.

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Programs

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