SkiWee & Snow Explorers
SkiWee & Snow Explorers Program is a really big, fun time for the youngest skiers and riders in the family ages 4 through 12. Tickets, equipment, helmet, supervision, instruction, *lunch, *snacks and LOTS OF FUN are all included!
Hours of Operation:
Weekday (Mon - Fri, Non Holiday Periods): 9am - 4pm
Weekend & Holiday Periods (Sat - Sun): - 9am - 4pm
Holiday Periods: Dec 24 - Jan. 1; Jan 13-15 & Feb 17-18, 2018
* Lunch and snacks received during the All Day session.
Winterplace Ski Resort is all about family fun for all ages. We use a specialized instructional program that provides the best learning environment for children to learn to ski and snowboard. SkiWee & Snow Explorers uses a group format dividing children by age and ability, along with the widely recognized game-changing Terrain Based Learning methodology.
Group sizes range from 4-8 children per instructor. The program is appropriate for children ages 4-12 years of age. SkiWee & Snow Explorers emphasizes having fun while learning. We want your child/children to love the sport!
Reservations are required at least 48 hours in advance. If space allows, late reservations will be permitted. To make a reservation simply click on the link below or call 1-800-607-7669 or 304-787-3221 and have the following information ready: Name, Height, Weight, Shoe size, Ability level, and a Credit card number to make a reservation.
Parents - SkiWee & Snow Explorers is easy as 1, 2, SKI!
- Upon arrival - check in at the SkiWee & Snow Explorers Building (the candy cane building).
- After checking in, you will then leave your child/children for a day of FUN on the snow!
- Then off you go to ski.
SkiWee & Snow Explorer Kids - easy as 1, 2, SKI!
- Come rested and fed! Breakfast is very important.
- Bring stuff to wear to stay warm and dry!
- Get ready to slide on the snow and have FUN!
Parents and Children - Helpful Tips - When learning something new it is important to listen to your instructor, be patient, and have fun. So come ready to learn and have fun. We are out on the snow most of the day. Clothing layers that fit and are waterproof are important for comfort. Protective eye ware is strongly recommended, i.e. sunglasses or goggles along with sunscreen for those sunny days.
NEW This Year
Terrain Based Learning
Purchase 1, 2, and 3 Day SkiWee & Snow Explorer Packages Online.
BOOK SKIWEE AND SNOW EXPLORERS
Hours of operation - Full Day - Weekday, Mon-Fri, Non-Holiday: 9am
Hours of operation - Full Day - Weekend & Holiday Periods: 8:30am
Weekday - 9am - 9:30am - Arrival / Check-in & Registration (please be checked in by 9:30am or your reservation maybe subject to cancellation).
9:30am - 10am - Equipment & clothing preparation
10am - 12pm - On the Snow
12pm - Parents pick up Half Day AM SkiWee & Snow Explorers participants
12pm - 1pm - Lunch for Full Day SkiWee & Snow Explorers participants
Weekend - 8:30am - 9:30am - Arrival / Check-in & Registration (please be checked in by 9am or your reservation maybe subject to cancellation).
9am - 10am - Equipment & clothing preparation
10am - 12pm - On the Snow
12pm - Parents pick up Half Day AM SkiWee & Snow Explorers participants
12pm - 1pm - Lunch for Full Day SkiWee & Snow Explorers participants
Half Day - SkiWee & Snow Explorers Program:
12:30pm - 1pm - Arrival / Registration / Equipment and Clothing Preparation for Half Day PM SkiWee & Snow Explorers participants (Please be checked in at the SkiWee & Snow Explorers Building by 12:45pm or your reservation maybe subject to cancellation).
1pm - 2:30pm - On the Snow
2:30pm - 3pm - Snack and Rest Period
3pm - 4pm - On the Snow
4pm - Classes end. Parents please pick up children and their belongings. You may also review progress cards with instructors at this time.
4pm - 10pm - Parents may ski with their children.
Parents - If it is after 4pm when returning rental gear, please return the gear to the Rental Shop located on the main level of the Resort Center.
NOTE: This schedule is a guideline and may change due to weather, age of children, or fatigue.
SkiWee & Snow Explorers Daily Rates
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Weekday Non-Holiday - 9am - 4pm: (includes lift ticket, rental equipment, helmet, instruction, lunch and snacks).
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| Weekday/Non-Holiday - 9am | $135 |
| Weekend/Holiday - 8:30am | $135 |
| Bib Rental | $10.50 |
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| Ski/Snowboard | |
| Weekday/Non-Holiday Period | $99 |
| Weekend/Holiday Period | $99 |
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Multi-Day Rates (consecutive days only): |
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| 2-Day Weekday / Non-Holiday Period | $229 |
| 2-Day Weekday / Weekend | $229 |
| 2-Day Weekend / Holiday Periods |
$229 |
| 3-Day Weekday / Non-Holiday | $319 |
| 3-Day Weekend (2WD / 1WE) | $319 |
| 3-Day (1WD / 2WE) | $319 |
| 3-Day Weekend / Holiday Periods | $319 |
Other Ski School Options:
- Children 6 years of age or older can take a group lesson or a private lesson.
- Children under the age of 6 can take a private lesson.
- Holiday Periods: Dec. 24, 2017 - Jan. 1, 2018 Jan. 13 - 15 & Feb. 17 - 19, 2018.
- Prices do not include 6% WV Sales Tax.
- Prices & Rules are subject to change at any time.
