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Junior Instructor Training 26/27

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Season-long program for aspiring instructors

  • Ages:

    2 age group choices
    Ages 12-13
    Ages 14-15

  • Ability Level:

    Intermediate / Advanced

  • Lesson Type:

    Season Long Program
    Instructional coaching

  • Lesson Length:

    Saturday, December 19, 2026, through Sunday, March 13, 2027

    Begins Saturday 12/19 and runs every Saturday and Sunday through March 13, 10:00am - 3:30pm (lunch 12:15pm - 12:45pm). 

    Please note: Programs will NOT run on the following dates:

    • January 16 – January 18 (Holiday Weekend)
    • February 13 – February 21 (Holiday/School Break Week)
  • Starting Location:

    Berkshire Lodge in the Berkshire Room

  • Meeting Times:

    9:30am to 3:30pm

About Jr. Instructor Program

Program will include a safe and fun all-mountain experience. Season-long coaching on how to teach skiing and/or riding to both children and adults

Clinics and sessions on various topics such as: 

  • Skiing / riding powder 
  • Carving
  • Terrain park
  • Moguls

Dedicated time to improve personal skiing and riding skills as well as interpersonal communication. 

All coaching will be based on PSIA and AASI certification standards for teaching snow sports. Competition of PSIA’s Junior Instructor Certificate Program is strongly recommended for all participants.  Helmets are required for all program participants. Please note that lunch is not included but will be supervised. The Seasonal lunch option includes snacks, and lunch.

Pricing

Pricing for the 26/27 Season

Purchase byPrice
11/30/25
$849
After 11/30/25
$899

Registration

Season pass is required and not included.

Jr. Instructor Particpants are eligable for the College Pass Rate.

Please be sure to select the correct program for the ability level of your child. Underestimating the ability level of your child is much easier to adjust than overestimating their ability level. Children who do not meet the required minimum ability level and chairlift ability will be moved down to other programs based on availability.

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Due to the demand for Season Long Programs, Mountain Cats and Snow Sports Lessons we have a No Refund Policy. We will happily transfer your booking if you contact us a minimum of 48 hours prior to the lesson date, based on availability. All lessons must be used by the end of the 2026-2027 winter season. Online lift tickets purchases are date-specific and nonrefundable. Tickets unable to be used on the designated day of issuance at purchase may be used on another day during the 26/27 winter season. Guests will be responsible for any difference in the ticket price for rescheduled days and a $20 change fee will be applied to each ticket (or once to move an entire online order in need of a change). Rescheduling of day tickets must take place before the close of business the day prior to the originally purchased day of use by calling 413-528-1262. All unused winter 26/27 Lift Tickets, Snow Sports Lessons, Mountain Cats, and Season Long Programs expire at the end of the 26/27 winter season. All products including rentals are non-refundable.