Learn to Ski & Ride
Open-house group lessons from 11 AM to 4 PM. Come and go at your own pace, with an all-day lift ticket and rentals included.
Learn at your own pace
Mt Baldy group lessons run open-house style. Small, hands-on stations cover every part of the sport, so you can drop in, take a break, grab lunch and jump back in whenever you're ready.
Perfect for first-timers and anyone looking to sharpen their skills. If you can ski or ride Baldy, you can ski or ride anywhere.
Lesson day, step by step
Get to the mountain early. The whole process takes about an hour before your first lesson.
- Sign your waiverEvery lesson guest needs one. Guests under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign.Lesson waiver
- Check inAt the Ticketing Building / Gift Shop in the parking lot. You'll get an all-day lift ticket marked with your lesson and rental details.
- Ride Chair 1The Sugar Pine chairlift to the top takes about 20 minutes.
- Pick up rentalsThe Rental Shop is to your right as you get off Chair 1. Allow 30 to 40 minutes. Boots, skis or board, poles and helmet are included.
- Meet your instructorHead to the lesson meeting point. Need a break or lunch? Take it, and come back when you're ready.
Who can take a lesson
- All guests must be at least 40" tall
- Kids 10 and under need an adult present, who may be asked to be on the snow
- Adults with minors need their own lift ticket
- Non-skiing adults can ride up with a Scenic Ticket
Pack for the top
- The name and phone number on your reservation
- A warm jacket, snow pants and gloves
- Goggles or sunglasses (not included in rentals)
- A good attitude and a willingness to learn
Chairlift rules
Every guest who rides the lift needs a signed waiver for the season. Save time and sign it before you come up.
- All lift riders must be at least 40" tall and no more than 350 lbs
- Only 2 riders per chair
- Children under 12 should ride with an adult
- No animals on the chairlift
- One carry-along item per rider. Watch loose items and clothing while loading and unloading
- No bouncing, swinging or horseplay
- No ice chests, strollers, firearms, fireworks, weapons, drugs or alcohol on the lift
- The lift does not stop for loading unless you ask, so let the operator know if you need help
Ready for your first turns?
Lessons, lift ticket and rentals in one booking. Weather can change hours without notice, so check the Mountain Report before you drive.