The Bilodeau School of Skiing and Snowboarding is highly regarded.

Group lessons: Diamond Cutters is a one-day clinic (four hours) for intermediate and advanced skiers that teaches route selection and advanced skills. Cost is C$89 and includes lunch at the Elkhorn Cabin.

Group lessons for beginner and intermediate skiers last 1.5 hours and cost C$49. Group lessons for beginner and intermediate snowboarders are 1.5 hours and cost C$39.

First-timer package: First-time skiers can take a MagicTrax Group Lesson with specially trained MagicTrax instructors and "shortcut" shaped skis. The three-day program includes a 3.5-hour lesson each day and costs C$189; includes gear rentals.

First Run Snowboard (or Second Run for novices) is a two-hour group introduction to snowboarding; cost is C$49.

Private lessons: One-hour lessons cost C$89; 1.5 hours cost $109.

Special programs: Confidence Club for skiers is a three-day group clinic designed to help master the blue runs. Cost is C$179 for 10.5 hours of instruction.