2009-2010 Season Information

We offer affordable, high-quality instruction for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Lessons are important. We teach you safe techniques that make skiing and snowboarding more fun! Pick the program that's right for you. Sign up early for all programs at the ticket counter, or call 906-487-2340.

See our many, many lesson opportunities below.

Ski and Snowboard Season Rentals

Christmas Ski School

Two days of ski and snowboarder lessons for beginners right after the holidays. Lessons will take place on Saturday and Sunday, December 26-27, from 11 a.m to 2:30 p.m. (with a break from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.). Price is $85, which includes rental equipment, lift tickets, and lessons for both days.

Friday Ladies' Day Lessons

Fridays are Ladies' Day at Mont Ripley with special full-day and half-day ticket rates, special rental rates, and a package that includes a 90-minute lesson, a daily lift ticket, and rental equipment -- all for $45. Schedule your lesson package at least 24 hours in advance, please.

Ski/Snowboard Freestyle Lessons

Be safe! Learn to jump, ride switch, or do other cool moves the right way. Instruction is offered every Saturday at 1 p.m. or by appointment. Lift ticket and rental not included.

Cost: $15 per hour, per person.

The Weekend Ripley Ski/Snowboard School: "Ski the Ripley"

Mont Ripley has a reputation for being steep and difficult. We're here to change that. Snowmaking and perfect grooming, combined with a guided tour to fit your ability, will show you that skiing or snowboarding on Mont Ripley is not as hard as seems. This program provides group lessons for skiers and snowboarders. The groups are organized by age and ability. We meet Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., or Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., all season long. The special “Ski the Ripley” package includes 90 minutes of instruction, a daily lift ticket, and rental equipment. For never-evers and beginners, we recommend lessons for at least three weeks. Lessons for season passholders are $20 for 90 minutes.

Normal cost:   $68
Your cost:  $20 (season passholders) or $45

Ripley Kids

This weekend program offers group lessons to skiers and snowboarders, starting at age two. The focus is on safety, fun, and camaraderie. For the youngest children, the Ripley Tikes have lessons Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Older children will be divided into groups within the Ripley Rangers based on age and ability. The Rangers have lessons from 10:00am to noon and 12:30 to 2:30 on Saturdays. The cost for either program is $160 for eight weeks or $240 for 12 weeks. Daily tickets are not required if the child only skis or snowboards during lessons. Rental equipment is not included. The fun starts the first weekend of January. Parental involvement is encouraged.

Normal cost:   $528-$792
Your cost:  $160-$240

Ripley Parents/Adults

This six-week Saturday program is for the parents of Ripley Kids or other adults that want to learn to ski or snowboard. Lessons are 10 am - noon for “never evers” and infrequent skiers, and 12:30-2:30 for “rusty” skiers. Daily tickets are not required if the adult only skis during lessons. Rental equipment is not included.

Normal cost:   $544
Your cost:  $120

After-School Group Lessons

Groups will be organized by age and ability. Lessons are an hour and a half, with daily lift tickets and rental equipment included. Lessons are once a week for seven weeks. Each school will have a special day and time. Lessons will be available for the faculty of each school at the same time.

Parents of children in after school lessons can ski on their child's lesson night for $20.00 and rent equipment for $10.00.

These lessons start Monday, January 11th.   The cost of the program is $135 for the seven weeks or $23 per session.  If the school does not provide bussing, parents are responsible for getting students to the hill and for picking them up after their lessons. Carpooling is encouraged.

Normal cost:  $462
Your cost:  $23/day or $135/7 weeks

New! Online Forms for Printing

Here you will find sign up forms for 11 local school districts. All the information you need is on these forms. If your child can not attend on the specific day & time for their school you can pick another day & time and use that form to sign up. For any questions about this program contact Chip Ransom at 487-2340.

• Baraga
  
• Calumet
  
• Chassell
  
• Dollar Bay
  
• EB Holman
  
• Flying Finns
  
• Hancock
  
• Houghton
  
• L'Anse
  
• Lake Linden
  
• South Range
  

Private Lessons

Lessons are available by appointment for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Contact the ticket desk to schedule lessons. Twenty-four-hour notice prior to a lesson is appreciated. Cost is $30 per hour for one person, $20 per person per hour for two people, and $15 per person per hour for three or more people. Lift ticket and rental are not included.

Michigan Tech Physical Education Classes/Adult Classes

Seven-week ski or snowboard programs are available to Michigan Tech students and community adults. Students should check the list of Physical Education Co-Curricular Activity Classes and adults should check with Mont Ripley for the cost of the classes. The huge selection includes advanced, intermediate, and beginning skiing, ski and snowboard racing, and freestyle skiing and snowboarding.