Enjoy Your First Time at Bluewood

Learning to ski and snowboard can seem like a huge challenge; but follow our guideline below, and you will enjoy your first time at the mountain.  

Learning Packages

There are a few items that you will need in order to have a successful adventure at Ski Bluewood.  This includes a lift ticket (allows one to ride our surface and/or aerial lifts), ski or snowboard rental and a lesson.  Taking a lesson is very important.  Just like any new adventure you try...having guidance from a professional will help to ensure success.  We have the pacakges already put together for you and they will save you money.

 PLATTERPULL Ticket Only --$30 

• Valid for anyone in 1st grade to age 99+ and is designed for the 1st time skier or snowboarder
• Rental equipment is not part of this package
• Includes a group -1st time- ski or snowboard lesson
• What is the Platterpull?  This is our beginner surface lift...it takes you back to the top of the learning terrain.  This is not an aerial chair lift.  
• The lesson last roughly 1 hour and is designed for the person whom has never been skiing or snowboarding.
• Lessons are at 10am and 1pm.  You choose which lesson time works best for your schedule.  We recommend being at the mountain at least one hour before the lesson starts.  This will allow you time to receive your lift ticket and get prepared for your lesson.  Ticket windows open at 8:30am on operating days.  
• Visit the Snow Sports desk upon arrival to receive this pacakge
• You may upgrade this lift ticket to an all mountain ticket for $15, after you complete your lesson. 

 Platterpull Package --$50 

• Valid for anyone in 1st grade to age 99+ and is designed for the 1st time skier or snowboarder
• Inclues a platterpull ticket, ski or snowboard rental and a group -1st time- beginner lesson. 
• What is the Platterpull?  This is our beginner surface lift...it takes you back to the top of the learning terrain.  This is not an aerial chair lift.  
• The lesson last roughly 1 hour and is designed for the person whom has never been skiing or snowboarding.
• Lessons are at 10am and 1pm.  You choose which lesson time works best for your schedule.  We recommend being at the mountain at least one hour before the lesson starts.  This will allow you time to receive your lift tickets, receive your rental equipment and be to your lesson on time.  Ticket windows and the rental department open at 8:30am on operating days.  
• Visit the Snow Sports desk upon arrival to receive this pacakge
• You may upgrade this lift ticket to an all mountain ticket for $15, after you complete your lesson. 
• This package is valued at up to $109 per person

Preschool Package -- $65

• Valid for children not yet in 1st grade.  
• The lift ticket is free for this age group and ski or snowboard rental is included in the package
• Lessons are at a variety of times during the day
• This is a one-on-one lesson...one child and one instructor!  How nice is that:) 
• The ticket remains valid for the entire day. 
• Visit the Snow Sports desk upon arrival to receive this package

EZ Ski and Ride -- $128  ***BEST DEAL ON THE MOUNTAIN***

• Valid for anyone in 1st grade to age 99+
• Includes 3 days of lift tickets, 3 days of ski or snowboard rental and 3 days of group lessons.  
• This pacakge does not have to be used in 3 consecutive days; it only must be used by the end of the season. 
• This package is non-transferrable.
• Lessons are at 10am and 1pm.  You choose which lesson time works best for your schedule.  We recommend being at the mountain at least one hour before the lesson starts.  This will allow you time to receive your lift tickets, receive your rental equipment and be to your lesson on time.  Ticket windows and the rental department open at 8:30am on operating days.  
• Visit the Snow Sports Learning Center desk upon arrival to receive this pacakge
• This package is valued at up to $380 per person

Private Lessons 

One-on-One private lessons can be scheduled prior to your arrival or upon arrival at the mountain. You will need a lift ticket and rental equipment (if you do not have your own).  Please visit other pages on our website for ticket and rental pricing and lesson pricing.

How to Dress

To ensure you have an enjoyable time at the mountain; dressing appropriatley is an important part of the day.  Dressing in layers is key and your outermost layer should be waterproof.  Follow the hints and tips below.  

• Hat - if your head is warm the rest of you is likely to stay warm.
• Helmets - this is a personal choice.  We do offer Helmet's for rent for $10 a day
• Waterproof Gloves/Mittens - waterproof is the key here.  Knit gloves are a no-no.
• Goggles/Sunglasses - Goggles are strongly recommended on cold or snowy days for warmth and increased visibility.
• Jacket/Parka (water resistant)
• Synthetic or wool base layers for top & bottom - it's better to be warm than cold, you can always shed layers. Synthetic materials help to wisk moisture away from your skin. Once again, do not wear cotton as a base layer---remember the saying "cotton is rotten"! 
• Snow/Water resistant pants - very important, your 1st day will acquaint your backside to be on the snow, keep it warm & dry.
• Warm, dry socks - No cotton. Wear only one pair of socks.
• Sunscreen - SPF 15 or higher
• Lip Balm

Should you have any questions please give us a call or email us!  We welcome you to Bluewood...this is YOUR Mountain.