Prices provided are for regular season and are lower for value periods. It's best to call ahead for information and to reserve a space in a class, (800) 766-0449, or locally, (604) 932-3434. Whistler Days offers 50% off including Supergroups for 11 weeks during the season. Check for details.

Group lessons: Supergroups, limited to three students, are for skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels. A full-day program for beginners costs C$210; intermediates and higher levels pay C$249 (lift ticket and rentals extra). Half-day lessons are available. Wednesday and Friday ski sessions include video analysis.

Summit Sessions, for intermediates and better, focus on snow conditions and terrain of the day, such as bumps, powder and steeps. Cost is C$89 for a half day, C$99 for a full day. Snowboarders take a full-day program for C$99.

First-timer package: The ski program is a full-day class using special Rossignol short skis; cost includes lesson, rentals and lift ticket. One day costs C$143, three days, C$349. Snowboarding lessons for adult beginners use specially designed Burton boards and cost C$143 for one day and C$359 for three days; includes lessons, lift ticket and rentals.Rentals are also available online at rentskis.com. where you can pre-order and have equipment waiting for you when you arrive.

Private lessons: Skiers and snowboarders pay C$399 for a half day in the morning and C$299 for a half day in the afternoon; C$579 for a full day.

Special programs: Single-day and multiday camps aim at women, skiers and riders wanting to reach a higher level, backcountry, racing, parks and pipes and other topics. Visit the resort's website for details and prices.

Racing: Whistler Mountain offers a free drop-in race course at the Pontiac Race Center under the Emerald Express chairlift

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