To maximize your time with your instructor, sign up for a private ski lesson where you’ll work on techniques that are personalized to your abilities. Become more confident in powder. Carve powerful turns. Ski the Daly Chutes. Whatever your goal, our certified Ski Instructors will provide you with all the tips you need to improve at your own pace.
Private ski lessons are available for all ages and advance reservations are recommended, especially during busy periods and holidays (December holidays, Martin Luther King weekend, Presidents’ Day week and the month of March). Please note: Lift tickets are not included in the lesson price.
We recommend the following private lesson guidelines to make your vacation more enjoyable:
Prices are based on a per instructor rate.
| Private Lesson Rates | 1 to 5 Skiers |
| Intro to Skiing 8:50 - 9:50 a.m.* (First-timer through Beginner) | $140 |
| Morning Private - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | $510 |
| Afternoon Private – 1 to 4 p.m. | $490 |
| Full-day Private – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | $775 |
| Customized Lessons** (per hour) | $170 per hour |
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*Must meet at Snow Park Lodge; two skier maximum per lesson and ski Wide West only, no exceptions. **Customized lessons typically meet and end at Snow Park Lodge. |
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Sign up for a private telemark lesson and explore a whole new way of skiing the mountain. Whether you want to learn the basics of telemark skiing or improve upon your existing skills, our certified Telemark Instructors provide valuable, one-on-one instruction that will help improve your balance and technique on the groomers, in the powder or through the trees.
Private telemark lessons are available for all ages and advance reservations are required. Please note: Lift tickets are not included in the lesson price.
Deer Valley Resort and the National Ability Center have had a long-term relationship with the shared objective of providing fun and educational adaptive ski lessons for people with disabilities. Ski Instructors specially trained in working with these clientele are available at both the National Ability Center and the resort. Adaptive equipment, as well as other arrangements based on the skier’s needs, are also provided. Please call for additional information.
Deer Valley skiers enrolled in full-day private lessons may enjoy complimentary Dartfish Video Enhancement Technology. "SimulCam" video enables skiers to observe themselves in comparison to other skiers, and "StroMotion" imagery provides a freeze-frame photo montage. This service is offered at no additional charge on a first-come, first-served basis to private lesson guests, contingent upon availability and/or conditions. For more information, please visit Dartfish
| Ski Ability Zones: Please refer to this ski ability chart when selecting a lesson | ||
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First-timer | Never skied before or not able to stop |
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Beginner | Skied before and able to ride chairlift and stop |
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Advanced Beginner | Comfortable on all Green and easy Blue terrain |
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Intermediate | Gaining confidence on Blue terrain |
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Advanced | Comfortable on all Blue and easy Black terrain |
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Expert | Master of Black terrain |
