One of the country’s best technical ski instructors, Guy Duquette, is director of the Ski and Snowboard School. He has been a member of the Canadian Exhibition Team at Interski, which consists of CSIA’s top 10 technical ski instructors, since 1987.

Group lessons: A four-hour lesson costs C$55.

First-timer package: The learn-to-ski package includes a one-hour group lesson, rentals and lifts for C$62; learn to snowboard costs C$72. Reservations required. The program allows for three lessons at this price. Prices are lower for more people in a lesson.

Private lessons: One-hour lessons cost C$45, each additional person is C$16. A package of six one-hour lessons cost C$245.

Special programs: Ski or snowboard week includes 14 hours of lessons, video instruction, racing and awards. Minimum of four per group. Lessons and lifts are C$337 for adults, C$282 for students 14–25 with ID.