Education at Arctic Valley
New for 2021: Lessons!
We are offering lessons this winter! Though they’re currently limited to snowboarding, we’ll be adding ski lessons soon. Sign up below!
Snowboard Lessons
Up your game with our instructors! Arctic Valley offers a great variety of terrain – everything from our beginner rope tow to groomers to backcountry terrain – all accessible in one ski area. Book a one or two hour lesson for just yourself or bring along some friends for a discount. All lessons include a lift ticket.
Lessons meet at the ticket windows.
Please note that Arctic Valley does not currently have rental gear. Rentals are available at Alaska Outdoor Gear Rentals and Play It Again Sports.
Please indicate your skill level and what you’d like your instructor to work with you on in the order notes.
Introduction to Backcountry
Note: We do not currently have this class scheduled for winter 2021
This is an excellent place to start if you are just getting into backcountry skiing. This is a 1.5 day class that teaches participants basic avalanche awareness, companion rescue, and provides an introduction to the concepts and equipment used in backcountry skiing and recreating.
Backcountry Riding Skills
Note: We do not currently have this class scheduled for winter 2021
Are you new to backcountry skiing or snowboarding? Do you want to make the most of your “earned turns?” This is a full-day clinic focused on backcountry skiing and riding skills in preparation for truly enjoying your backcountry experience.
A key aspect of the Anchorage Ski Club’s mission is to provide a venue for winter and alpine sports education. To this end ASC offers the Arctic Valley lodge to organizations that wish to advance and promote winter sports and winter safety through education and experience. The following classes are currently being offered by ASC and our partners:
