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Lesson products are managed by: Ski School.
Lesson Reservations and payment are handled by: Skier Services agents.

•  Over-the-phone: 435-645-6648
•  Transfer to skill: DV SSV General Sales
•  Email: skierservices@deervalley.com
•  In-person: All Skier Service's Desk locations

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• Visit Reindeer Club  at deervalley.com
•   Parents Guide on deervalley.com (PDF  )
•   Children's Trail Map on deervalley.com (PDF  )
•   Daily Events Calendar on deervalley.com (PDF  )

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Reindeer Club: Age 5-6

• A child may be moved down to a lower-age program only if he/she is a year or less older than the maximum program age
• We reserve the right to move children to the appropriate ability zone and program based on their skill level or if it is determined that the child's date of birth has been incorrectly stated
• A child may participate in only one age-based program per trip
• Complete Age Guidelines here

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All ability zones (first-timer to expert)

• View the ski ability guide chart on deervalley.com
• View a video description of our ski ability zones here.

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• Start/End Time: 
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• Program Time: 
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• Ski Time: 
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• Break Time: approx 1 hr - 1 hr 30 min.

Daily Schedule

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   Early drop-off @ 
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   -Classes start forming. Students will wear a jersey.
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   - Classes should be on snow. All classes will proceed to conveyors unless otherwise directed by a supervisor.
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   - Lunch. Instructors will start completing progress cards.
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   - Second lunch shift during busy times.
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   - Arrive for hot chocolate break (20-30 min maximum). Instructor will complete progress cards. Empire Pass children to be picked up at appropriate hot cocoa location.
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   - End of Lesson

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• Early Drop-off (Optional): Begins at 
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• Drop-off: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. in 
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• Pick-up: Parents pick up children on snow at On the snow in yellow fenced area at bottom of Wide West run, SNO.. Parent/Guardian must give his/her name and a security code.
• Late pick-up: Not Available

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Offered: daily, entire winter season

• Dates: Dec 7, 2024 - April 20, 2025

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4:1 ratio, no more than four students per instructor

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Reindeer skiers will ride with an instructor, instructor assistant, or willing adult; not alone!

Gondola policy: may not ride the Gondola. Students 6 years old and under are not permitted on the Gondola, except Private Lesson students for pick up and drop off in the Little Baldy area.Gondola policy: may not ride the Gondola

NOTE: A child is ready to ride the beginner chairlifts, Burns Express and Snowflake, either alone or with a willing adult when the student has had adequate time on conveyor lift and can demonstrate the following:

• Come to a complete stop in a wedge
• Control speed in gliding wedge
• Can turn both directions
• Can control speed through turn shape
• Demonstrate and verbally repeat chairlift safety rules

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Lift tickets are required for every skier or lesson participant. Lift tickets are not included with any lessons or rentals.

• SSV Discounted ticket available: 
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• SSV Discounted price: $
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Lunch is included

• Lunchtime: See daily schedule above
• Location: Reindeer Room, Snow Park Lodge
• Lunch menu: View the published menu on deervalley.com (PDF download)
• Special menu requests: Vegetarian, Kosher.
• Menu Alternatives: Participants can bring their own lunch if preferred (nut-free environment)

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An afternoon snack is included

• Break time: See daily schedule above @ Snow Park or Empire Lodge (based on ability zone)
• Location: Snow Park Lodge
• Snack menu: Cookie and hot chocolate or chocolate milk
• Special snack requests:???
• Snack Alternatives: Participants can bring their own lunch if preferred (nut-free environment)

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Instructor Requests: We are not able to honor requests for specific instructors in a group lesson

Grouping Requests: We cannot guarantee placement in group lessons with friends or relatives. To ensure a quality experience, we must form classes based on age and ability zone

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Equipment is NOT included, participants must bring equipment.

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