Learn Your TurnsBuild confidence on the slopes with ski lessons and snowboard lessons from highly qualified instructors in one of the most scenic mountain settings on earth.
Professional, but with a personal touch. The Lake Louise Snow School prides itself on being able to offer the highest-level of service from our expert guides, while also having fun and enhancing your connection to the mountain. Because we care deeply about this wild space, and all those that want to explore it.
Whether you’re stepping into a pair of ski boots for the very first time or want to expand on an existing mountain skill set, we have programs designed for every ability level so you can make your time at Lake Louise a memorable one.
Create your own perfect program with our private lessons, embrace new friends and new terrain in our group lesson, be the first to hit the slopes with our First Tracks lessons, or continue building your confidence on a regular basis with our Multi-Week Programs.
Adult Lessons
Adult Private Lessons
Learn what you want, when you want, where you want. With a maximum of five people per lesson of your choice, you get to choose the skills you want to improve, at any ability level.
Adult Group Lessons
Group lessons allow you to meet new friends and learn skills in a supportive environment while surrounded with stunning views. Please note that adult lessons start from age 13.
LEARN TO SKI OR SNOWBOARD FOR JUST $79
This complete adult first-timer learning package costs only $79 and includes lesson, lift ticket, rentals, plus two amazing comeback offers!
Adult First Tracks Lessons
This very helpful and affordable ski or snowboard private lesson begins a half hour before the lifts open to the public and allows you to bring a friend at no extra cost! Price includes an optional early bus from Banff.
Multi-Day/Week Programs
Freeride Program
Join our instructors for the ultimate Lake Louise experience as they teach you the skills to ski and snowboard through trees, bumps and big mountain. Learn to navigate variable terrain and conditions, evaluate lines and hazards to get the most out of our world-class terrain.
Introduction to Park
Join us each Friday afternoon for four weeks in February and/or March to build skills and confidence in a freestyle environment. Learn the basics of air control, spinning (180’s, 360’s), sliding on boxes/rails, and everything in-between.
Ladies’ Only Program
Our Ladies’ Day program provides 6 weeks (1 day/week) of expert instruction plus an amazing social experience you won’t forget! A discounted lift pass and return bus transportation from Calgary are available. Secure your spot today!
Kids Lessons
Kids Private Lessons
Give your kids their best start possible in skiing or snowboarding. Designed to fit with their ability level and the skills they need to improve, our professional and friendly staff will take care of your kids as they hone their ski and snowboard talents.
Kids Group Lessons
Group lessons allow you to meet new friends and learn skills in a supportive environment while surrounded with stunning views. Please note that adult lessons start from age 13.
Kids First tracks Lessons
This very helpful and affordable ski or snowboard private lesson begins a half hour before the lifts open to the public and allows you to bring a friend at no extra cost! Price includes an optional early bus from Banff.
Multi-Day/Week Programs
Bow Valley Kids Programs
Promoting strong all mountain skiing/riding skills and mountain safety, these programs are guaranteed to improve your child’s skiing/snowboarding ability.
Booking Information
Full day group ski lessons and full day group snowboard lessons can now be booked online! Half day group lessons and private lessons will be available for online booking soon. In the meantime, please call or visit Snow School to book half day group or private lessons.
Determine Your Ability Level
Ski Ability Levels:
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2
3
4
5
6
This is your first time skiing. The lesson is given in the beginner area.
You’ve skied a couple of times but only on the easiest Green runs. The lesson is given in the beginner area.
You are comfortable turning on the Beginner area and are looking to progress to Green runs. The lesson starts on the Beginner area and progresses to the easiest Green run.
You can comfortably link turns on Green runs and would like to progress to Blue runs and some varied terrain. Your skis are mostly parallel. The lesson starts on a Green run and progresses to a Blue run
You ski parallel on Blue runs and enjoy the challenge of Black runs and varied terrain and would like to ski them with style. Introduction to off-piste or mogul skiing.
You are comfortable all over the mountain but want to ski with more performance. Kids Level 6 Group lessons available. Adults are Privates only.
Snowboard Ability Levels
1
2
3
4
5
This is your first time snowboarding. The lesson is given in the Beginner area.
You can ride on your heel and toe edges and would like to work on learning turns. The lesson is given in the Beginner area.
You can ride Green runs and link turns most of the time. Working on linking turns the whole way down. The lesson starts on the Beginner area and progresses to the easiest Green run.
You can comfortably link turns on Green runs and would like to progress to Blue runs and some varied terrain. The lesson starts on a Green run and progresses to a Blue run.
You snowboard Black runs with confidence. You want to go to the Terrain Park and/or Ultimate Steeps. Privates Only.
NOTE: All children under 18 years of age taking a lesson must wear a proper helmet. Helmets are available for rent at Rental Shop or for sale at the Retail Shop. Ability levels standardized and in partnership with WinSport's Canada Olympic Park.
Winter Rentals
Whatever your rental needs, nothing can beat our convenient next to the slope rental shop which is complemented with a carefully selected line-up of equipment backed by staff trained to make your visit as easy as possible.