For skiers and riders age 4+ who are on snow for the first time or are looking to take the next step. Our group lessons will match you with an instructor and skiers or riders of similar abilities to help you achieve your goals. 

Advanced reservations are recommended; full payment is required at time of booking. 

Please plan your visit accordingly to allow sufficient time get ready and pick up rentals. Guests who are late to their group lesson may not be able to join after the lesson has started. 

Lift tickets and rentals are not included in lesson costs. Tickets and rentals must be reserved through our webstore or over the phone before booking lessons. All participants, regardless of age, must have a valid lift ticket or season pass to take a lesson. All participants must sign a Lessons and Programs Waiver before their lesson starts.

Want to try skiing or snowboarding but don’t have equipment? The Berkshire East Learn to Turn Package is the best way to try skiing or snowboarding for the first time. Get yourself going with this lift, rental, and group lesson package. Must be 7 or older.

With this package, you will get a full day Lower Mountain lift ticket, a ski or snowboard rental package, and a first time group lesson. 

Advanced reservations are recommended; full payment is required at time of booking. 

Please plan your visit accordingly to allow sufficient time to get ready and pick up rentals. Guests who are late to their group lesson may not be able to join after the lesson has started. 

The Return to Learn Package may just be the best deal in all of skiing! After the completion of our Learn to Turn Package, continue the learning process with a 2-day lift ticket, rental, and group lesson for a steal! While we feel the learning process never ends, 3 full days of learning with our Learn to Turn and Return to Learn packages gives most people the skills to explore green trails from the top of the mountain and start preparing to tackle blue intermediate trails. Must be 7 or older.

After purchasing the Return to Learn Package, 2 vouchers will be loaded to your account. When you're ready to redeem one of these vouchers, give us a call or stop in the office to make your reservation.

Must have completed the Learn to Turn Package within the current season (2023-2024). The Return to Learn Package is only valid for the current season (2023-2024) and does not carry over between seasons. Vouchers loaded to your guest record are not transferrable. 

Return to Learn lessons are 1.5 hours long and offered on weekends at 10:30 am.

Please plan your visit accordingly to allow sufficient time get ready and pick up rentals. Guests who are late to their group lesson may not be able to join after the lesson has started. 

Private Lessons

We offer private lessons on the hour between 9am and 3pm with flexible booking options. One, two and six hour lessons are all designed to maximize individual attention and learning. One and two hour blocks are perfect for young children just getting into the sport, or those looking for a few tips to take their skiing to the next level. Six hour blocks are designed for children and adults looking to maximize their time on snow. 

Semi-Private Lessons

All of our lessons can be purchased as semi-private experiences and are built for friends and families. One and two hour lessons are sold at a base rate, with additional costs to add guests to the lesson. The maximum one or two hour lesson size is four guests.

Full Day Private Lessons

Six hour lessons run from 9am-3pm or 10am-4pm. These full day privates are sold at a flat rate and can accommodate 1-5 guests of the same party. If you are a family looking for full day supervision and instruction, this is the lesson for you! Skiers and riders who are serious about learning and want ample time to practice, will enjoy the flexibility of this product. 

Policies

• All lessons and lesson times are subject to instructor availability.
• Advanced reservations are strongly recommended; full payment is required at time of booking. 
• Lift tickets and rentals are not included in the lesson costs. Tickets and rentals must be reserved through our webstore before booking lessons. A valid lift ticket or season pass is required to take a lesson. Children six and under ski for free, but are still required to hold a "Tot" ticket. 

Want to request an instructor? Let our reservationists know when you book or give us a call. We cannot guarantee requests, but will always do our best to accommodate them. The more lead time you give us and your instructor, the better! 

Join us for the Junior Explorers program! This year, we will be selecting participants through a lottery system to increase the fairness of our registration process. Please complete one form per child. Participants will be selected from the lottery pool starting 10/14, and we will reach out directly via phone or email. This form will be available throughout the spring and summer.

Click here to complete the Junior Explorers Form

The lottery form closes 11/1.

If you have any questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call us at 413.339.6618 ext. 3.

Junior Explorers was created to give families an option to introduce their kids to the sport at a younger age, hopefully leading to faster skills development and a lifelong passion for sliding on snow.

Groups will be split by ability. To maximize learning and attention, groups will be kept small, typically ranging from two to five children. 

Lessons are offered in 2-hour blocks from 10am to 12pm, and 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Please check in at least 30 minutes before the lesson time. If you require rentals, please arrive at least 45 minutes prior. 

Lift tickets and rentals are not included in the Junior Explorers program and must be purchased separately. 

A valid lift ticket or season pass is required to participate in the Junior Explorers program.

Dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23. 

Make-up date: 3/2.

Join us for the Mountain Explorers program! This year, we will be selecting participants through a lottery system to increase the fairness of our registration process. Please complete one form per child. Participants will be selected from the lottery pool starting 10/14, and we will reach out directly via phone or email. This form will be available throughout the spring and summer. 

Click here to complete the Mountain Explorers Form

The lottery form closes 11/1.

If you have any questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call us at 413.339.6618 ext. 3.

Designed for kids ages 8-14, kids are grouped by ability from first-time skiers and riders to those ripping every trail on the mountain. 

These 3-hour group lessons are offered as either a Morning 9am-12pm session or an Afternoon 1pm-4pm session.

Mountain Explorers will meet for 6 weeks on Sundays.

Advanced reservations required; full payment is required at time of booking.  Space is limited. Reservations are first come, first served. We will post here and email those who have submitted registration forms when the program is full. We will have a waitlist that you can be added to in the event that we are able to open more spots. 

Dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23. 

Make-up date: 3/2.