it all starts here!
The Hart Snow School has been independently owned and operated by instructors since 1986. Changing ownership in 2017 to our current snow school director. Our team of instructors offer group lessons, private coaching and special camps for all ages to learn and improve the skills of skiing and snowboarding. Our fun and relaxed atmosphere, along with the amazing venue of the Hart Ski Hill, gives you the ideal environment to excel on the mountain.
We operate at The Hart Highlands Winter Club in Prince George, BC. This unique not for profit hill offers the perfect terrain to hone your skills on one plank or two. The hill has three lifts, perfectly groomed terrain and the right slope for learning all levels of riding, from linking your first turns to landing a new trick.
Come ride with us!
FIND YOUR EDGE WITH US
PRIVATE LESSONS
Ages 3 - Adult
All Abilities, Beginner - Advanced / Freestyle
NEED A REFRESHER? WANT TO RIDE MORE EFFICIENTLY? BAND NEW TO THE SPORT?
The lessons run at your pace while our professionally certified instructor helps you balance through your first turns. Lessons are booked by the hour, however 4 hours total are recommended to get all the basics. Our internationally recognized CASI and the CSIA instructors utilize the Quickride and Skier development program to help you build the foundation needed to ride virtually any mountain.
If you know how to ski/ board but want to brush up your skills or learn to ride more efficiently and effectively, then a 1hour private lesson is the right choice. We can work on freestyle or free-ride skills, carving or sliding skills and everything in-between.
A private lesson doesn't mean you have to be by yourself all day. If you have friends or family looking to learn you can book a private lesson for up to 3 people over age of 6 for an additional $10 per person. Ages 6 and below must be one on one.
Lessons are scheduled to start December 2024 and go until the snow melts (March 2025)
Booked By The Hour
PRIVATE LESSON TIMES ARE:
Tuesday to Friday
4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm
Saturday & Sunday Including the holiday break
10:15am, 11:30am, 12:45pm, 2:00pm
1 Student - $55+tax per hour
2 Students - $65+tax per hour
3 students - $75+tax per hour
*Helmets are mandatory
* Rentals and/or lift passes are an additional $15 each…Lift passes are required
Parent Note: To Get the most value for your money, It is recommended that 2 or more students of age gap (more than 2years) and/or skill discrepancy be in separate 1 on 1 lessons, as the instruction will be catering to the lesser mature or skilled student.
GROUP LESSONS
Age 6 - Adult: SKI
Age 7 - Adult: SNOWBOARD
Ability: Beginner / Never ever
SKI
BEGINNER GROUP SKI CLASS
Ages: 6 - Adult
This program is designed to give first time skiers of all ages a fun, safe, and encouraging learning experience. Learn to pizza and french fry your way down the slopes with a professionally certified instructor. providing you with 8 full hours of instruction over the span of 4 sessions.
Classes are scheduled to start January 6th, 2025 and go until the snow melts.
Schedule:
Holiday break/Spring break: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Regular season: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from *4:00pm-6:00pm OR 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The cost is $150 + tax.
Includes:
4 sessions (Monday-Thursday)
2 hour lessons per session
Lift passes for 4 days of lesson
Rental equipment (or bring your own)
Parent Note: Group settings require some age appropriate dynamic skills, if your child has some social anxiety, learning deficits or any physical limitations you may consider the ‘“Personal trainer model” of Private lessons.
SNOWBOARD
BEGINNER GROUP SNOWBOARDING CLASS
Ages: 7 - Adult
This 4 night class will take you from zero to shredder in no time using the Quickride system. Quickride is simply the fastest and easiest way to get you going on a snowboard. Learn at your own pace by building your own progression to radness, with the help of a qualified instructor.
Classes are scheduled to start January 6th, 2025 and go until the snow melts.
Schedule:
Holiday break/Spring break: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Regular season: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from *4:00pm-6:00pm OR 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The cost is $150 + tax.
Includes:
4 sessions (Monday-Thursday)
2 hour lessons per session
Lift passes for 4 days of lesson
Rental equipment (or bring your own)
Parent Note: Group settings require some age appropriate dynamic skills, if your child has some social anxiety, learning deficits or any physical limitations you may consider the ‘“Personal trainer model” of Private lessons.
INTERMEDIATE
GROUP LESSONS
Ages: 8 - Adult
Ability: Intermediate (not for Beginners)
Join our highly trained instructors that help correct technique and teach advanced skills. This 3 night lesson is designed for anyone who has completed our 4 Night Beginner Class, or anyone that wants to ride Blue and Black runs more efficiently.
Snowboarders will cover the 3 core competencies:
Having a centred and mobile stance
Being able to turn with the lower body
Have balance over the working edge
Skiers will become proficient with:
Basic parallel turns with good separation
Proper edge control
Proper use of poles
Must be able to control speed, preferably on both edges, link turns and must be able to use the lift.
Classes are scheduled the last week of each month excluding December
Class days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
The cost is $150 + tax.
Includes:
3 nights (Tuesday-Thursday)
2 hour lessons per night
Lift passes for 3 evenings
Level 2+ Certified instructor
Rental equipment NOT included
*Helmets are mandatory
parent and tot program
Age: 2.5 - 5 + Parent
Ability: Beginner (child) / Intermediate (adult)
Parent and Tot Learn to Ski Program
This 4 day program is designed for the Parent or Guardian who wants to have their youngster experience our wonderful sport at an early age. Children 32 months of age and up are welcome with their Parent or Guardian participating/skiing throughout the program.
Each child is different and will have more or less physical capacity and our experience suggests that 32 months is typically the stage where the child has sufficient dexterity to be able to enjoy the sliding experience and start to control speed and direction.
Class size will be 6 Children or fewer with each child having a participating Parent or Guardian. Children must have appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. Classes on days where the temperature is too cold will be rescheduled at a future date to ensure that the child has the best possible learning experience.
Classes are scheduled spuraticaly throughout the season
Class days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the evenings
The Cost Is $150 + Tax.
Includes:
*4 nights (Monday-Thurs) on select weeks (Parent only on the first night)
1.5 hour lessons per night (parent only on first night)
Lift passes
Certified Level 2 instructor
Rental equipment for child and parent if you don’t have your own
The participating Parent should ski at an intermediate level. This would be defined as being able to comfortably ski on a groomed blue run in complete control. It is not required that the Parent have perfect form but control is required. Be aware that on the first day our Instructor will teach you how to ski backwards in a controlled, slow decent. While this may seem intimidating our experience is that with some practice (30 minutes) it is an easy skill to develop.
NEW* Parent and tot snowboard program *NEW
RIDE CAMPS & SPECIAL CLASSES
all ages, something for everyone
All Abilities, Beginner - Advanced / Freestyle
Dates vary, click below for details
The Hart Snow School offers a number of RIDE CAMPS and special events including
Spring break camps (snow dependant)
Prices vary with each camp, view individual lesson for details.
*Helmets are mandatory
How does it work?
LESSONS MUST BE PRE BOOKED, NO DROP INS
Arrive early, get your gear on, and learn to ride!
Chose from one of our many options that fit your needs. We offer group lessons and private lesson. The most popular being our 4 night beginner program. This is a group lesson where students are put in groups of 8 students per class and go from zero to hero in 4 evening sessions. We also offer intermediate group lesson on the last week of each month.
If you're looking for something a bit more focused on you, try a private lesson! with a private lesson the instructor can focus on you and get you that extra help you might need. An excellent option if your schedule doesn’t allow for you to make the evening group lessons or you child is not old enough for the group lessons.
We also offer an assortment of Ride Camps and other specialty programs. Freestyle camps, Parent and ToT programs, Ladies camps and instructor training.
Gear and clothing:
Rentals include: Skis or board, bindings, Boots and helmet. (Goggles are not included)
Group Lessons: If you are bringing your own equipment to group lessons please arrive 20-40min early. Please leave your equipment outside and Check-in in the rental shop.
Private Lessons: If bringing your own equipment to a private lesson simply meet at the “Lessons Meet Here” sign at the time of your lesson.
HELMETS ARE MANDATORY for all programs! Helmets are included with rentals and they cover your ears. bring a toque to keep in your pocket.
Check the weather! Be prepared to spend a few hours in anything from sub-zero temperatures to warm and sunny. Dressing in layers is key. Cotton is for summer; not for winter sports, we recommend wearing an athletic type of first layer to wick away moisture from sweat. Gloves and snow pants are required.
Cancellations and Refunds
Hart Snow School has the right, for justified reasons, to cancel any scheduled course without prior notice, and will not be held responsible for any expenses incurred by the participant. Course fees will be refunded at 100%
Refund Policy:
Refunds and transfers must be requested in writing via email.
Cancel with more than 3 days notice - full refund.
Cancel with less than 3 days notice - 70% refund.
Cancel or no-show with less than 24 hours - 0% refund.
Transfers will be charged a $25 transfer fee for changing dates/classes once booked.
