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Youth Lessons

It’s not your imagination. Picking up your kid at the end of the day from their youth lesson, they are standing a little taller. It’s likely they also have a smile plastered across their face (and perhaps a hot chocolate mustache, too). Our youth lessons are fun and fire up young skiers’ and snowboarders’ sense of adventure and accomplishment. Kids think they’re just skiing/riding Wookie Wiggle—one of our 35 kid-specific trails—but their MSS coaches know they’re learning skills they will eventually use to rip moguls and bumps.

Check out our Skier Level Assessment or Snowboard Level Assessment to sign up for the group lesson most suited to your current skiing/riding ability.

 

Ages 3-14

Save up to 37% on full-day lessons from Dec. 2-13 & Apr. 1-13

What to Bring

Children’s equipment rentals are available at JH Sports. Please allow 1 hour for the rental process. Or bring properly fitted (and adjusted) skis/boards and boots that you have already arranged. JCards should be in a safe pocket. Extra clothes should be labeled and given to Kids Ranch staff at registration, They will be stored in a cubby easily accessed by our instructors. Don't forget gloves or goggles.

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Pricing Starting At

$250

$399

/ Person

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2024-25 Online Prices
Group Lesson - Full Day$250 - $399

Due to limited availability, we recommend you purchase your lift access at the same time you purchase your lesson to ensure you will have lift access for all of your lesson days. If lift tickets are sold out, please call 877-482-1466 and have your order number confirming your lesson purchase ready when calling to secure lift tickets. There are no waitlists for Mountain Sports School lessons.

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Pioneers Ski & Snowboard Lessons

Ages 3-4

9am - 3pm

Front lobby of the Kids Ranch

Small classes with professional, enthusiastic staff get kids excited about snow sports. Pioneers receive age- and ability-appropriate instruction and care. Pioneers must be 3 years old, potty trained and willing to participate.

Parents Guide

To check on your child, set up an early pick-up or make next-day cancelations, please call 855-443-6495.

Rough Riders Ski & Snowboard Lessons

Ages 5-7

9am - 3pm

Back patio of the Kids Ranch

Slopeside adventures for Rough Rider skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels. Our specially-trained, energetic and enthusiastic instructors create a fun experience for all as they help kids explore the mountain and reach their full potential.

Parents Guide

To check on your child, set up an early pick-up or make next-day cancelations, please call 855-443-6495.

Explorer Ski & Snowboard Lessons

Ages 8-14

9:30am - 3:30pm

Ski Lessons meet by Blue Flags outside Solitude Station. Snowboard Lessons meet by Black Flags on the South Side of the Sweetwater Gondola at Solitude Station (Sweetwater Gondola mid-station).

High-altitude adventures tailored for skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels. Explorers build technical skills by exploring the race course, terrain park and Jackson Hole’s legendary big mountain terrain with specially-trained instructors as guides.

A lift ticket is NOT required to ride Sweetwater Gondola to Solitude Station if you are dropping off a child who is participating in a lesson. However, you DO need a lift ticket if you are participating in a lesson.

Parents Guide

Private Lessons

All Ages

The ultimate CUSTOMIZED mountain experience. Your instructor tailors the session to your goals and expectations. Private lessons offer lift-line priority and early Tram or gondola access. Our top professionals introduce you to Jackson Hole's famous terrain and culture. Everyone - from beginners to experts - can benefit from a private lesson.

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Fall Line Camp

February 16-18, 2025

Advanced - Expert (Levels 8 & 9), ages 12-17 

Fall Line Camp is a 3-day adventure for advanced and expert skiers aged 12–17. Skip chasing your teen down off-piste double blacks and let them tackle JHMR’s toughest terrain with top coaches from the Mountain Sports School. Campers, grouped by skill and goals, will build confidence, master fundamentals, and learn advanced techniques like dropping cliffs and jib features, all while skiing safely. With a 5:1 camper-to-coach ratio, individual coaching ensures everyone takes their skills to the next level.

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Feb. Camp Schedule

One on One Nannies

Aged 5 - 36 Months

8:30am - 4:30pm

$399

Call (307) 739-2797 to book

Subject to Availability | Must be Booked 72 Hours Advanced


Jackson Hole’s Mountain Sports School offers one-on-one nanny care for children ages 5 months to 36 months. Our licensed Childcare Attendants provide personalized care based on your child's needs, with access to art, sensory activities, playtime, quiet time, and more in our on-site facility. Outdoor play areas and activities, including Gondola access, are available.

All attendants are background checked, CPR/First Aid certified, and trained in Early Childhood Development. Rest assured, your child's safety and care are our top priority.

Lunch and snacks are provided for children over 12 months. For infants or those with special needs, please pack food, bottles, and other necessities. We offer cold storage for refrigerated items.

Terrain Based Learning

Antelope Flats under Solitude Station

Terrain Based Learning offers an exciting, hands-on approach to learning skiing and snowboarding. Instead of starting on flat beginner slopes, participants practice on terrain that mirrors real mountain conditions, fostering confidence and quicker skill development.

Instructors use features like rollers, banked turns, and obstacles to create an engaging and intuitive learning environment. This method makes the learning process accessible, enjoyable, and ideal for all ages and skill levels. With five tailored modules, Terrain Based Learning transforms winter sports education into an interactive and unforgettable adventure.

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Kids Group Lessons FAQ

Private Lessons FAQ

Earn Stickers

The Kids Adventure Map (see below) ignites a spirit of discovery, with 35 distinctive kids adventure trails (with more added each year) designed to motivate young skiers and riders to take on the next challenge. Each new run skied earns a corresponding sticker which they can place in their Kids Map Passport or on their helmet.

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From The Blog

MSS

A Look Inside the Jackson Hole Kid's Program

Kids love Jackson Hole but it’s not because of the sugar-coated tram waffles or bottomless hot chocolate. The secret to Jackson’s allure lies in Mountain Sports Schools' unique kid's programming.

Learn How to Ski

Mountain Sports School (MSS) is here to help you have your best day on the mountain whether that looks like getting first tracks down Rendezvous Bowl or putting on skis for the very first time. MSS offers a variety of different lessons, guides, and camps to help you customize your perfect experience on the slopes.

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Kids Seasonal Programs

Our Seasonal programs are a great way for your child to be part of a fun group of skiers or riders while learning from our professional instructors.  We recommend purchasing your seasonal programs early and ask that you only sign up for one program per child.

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You'll also see the option to add your child's Grand Pass before checkout—it will appear as an add-on. Be sure to select it before adding the seasonal program to your cart to lock in the best available price on their season pass.

If you are interested in one of our kids seasonal programs please call (800) 391-3516 or email kidsranch@jacksonhole.com with questions or to book.

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Fall Line Camp

Think of this as a Steep & Deep camp for 12- to 17-year olds. (Or think of it as an alternative to you having to follow your teen down off-piste black and double black runs that your knees might not be psyched on.) Over the course of 3 days, advanced and expert teenage skiers will ski JHMR’s most challenging terrain with some of Mountain Sports School’s best coaches. The kids will gain skills and confidence while sending it with a crew their own age and ability. Fall Line is co-ed and open to 12- to 17-year olds who are a level 8 or 9 skier.

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Camps do not include lift access. Explore our lift ticket and season pass options.

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Private Lessons

Private Lessons

A private lesson with MSS isn’t just about creating your perfect lesson, but your perfect day. Whether you want to find runs that the whole family can enjoy together, ski a steep couloir, link turns, get more comfortable skiing trees, ski every green or blue run at the resort, or spend the entire day smiling, booking a private lesson with an MSS coach is the single best step you can take toward making your vision of your perfect day on our mountain a reality.

 

Early Tram and Early Gondola access upgrades are available daily in limited quantities. Please call (877) 265-8504 to inquire.

Lessons do not include lift tickets or gear rentals.

Save up to 25% on full day lessons from Dec. 2-13 & Apr. 1-13

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Pricing Starting At

$250

$399

/ Person

Sale
2024-25 Online Prices
Group Lesson - Full Day$250 - $399

Due to limited availability, we recommend you purchase your lift access at the same time you purchase your lesson to ensure you will have lift access for all of your lesson days. If lift tickets are sold out, please call 877-482-1466 and have your order number confirming your lesson purchase ready when calling to secure lift tickets. There are no waitlists for Mountain Sports School lessons.

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