Seasonal Programs
The Summit offers a variety of seasonal lesson programs to suit any level skier or snowboarder. Programs are typically 4, 5, 6, 8, or 10 weeks in duration and are usually one day per week, perfect for continuing education through the season. You'll find options at each of our unique mountain areas, as well as Nordic programs.
- Ages 4-13 & 18+
Central6 Seasonal Program
Our premier weekend program at Summit Central, Central6 is about boosting all-around skills and confidence on a variety of terrain, from the Magic Carpet to Silver Fir Express.
- Ages 4-13 & 18+
Afternoon Adventures
Perfect for skiers and snowboarders that can blow off work or school in the late afternoon and come up to the mountain for some evening fun on the mountain!
- Ages 18+
Thursday Night Gatherings
Whether you're an intermediate or an expert wanting to hone your Alpine Touring, Splitboard, or Tele skills, this program develops skills for a lifetime of fun and adventure.
- Ages 4+
Friday Night Fun
Start the weekend early by coming up for an evening of learning and fun at West. Friday Night Fun is a great opportunity for a family adventure or to learn with friends. Groups are formed by discipline (ski or snowboard), age, and ability by default.
- Age 3 Only
Alpentykes
The best way to begin building a lifelong love of skiing in your 3 year-old. Alpentykes provides the best one-on-one instruction for 3 year olds in the PNW.
- Ages 4-6
Alpental Minis
From first-timers to experienced young skiers, this program develops all-mountain skills for a lifetime of fun.
- Ages 7-9
Alpental Mighties
Your youngster will have fun, meet new friends, and develop the skills & experience to start exploring the mountain. Mighties prepares youth for our next-step programs like Alpental ARC or the Alpental Freeride.
- Ages 10-12
Alpental Internationales
Is your tween ready to explore the mountain? Are they looking to make friends at similar ability levels to ski with? Come join the Nashies as we cruise around the mountain, work on skills to navigate the terrain and grow at Alpental.
- Ages 18+
Alpental Prime Time
When your kids start telling you to 'hurry up', it's time to take a lesson! Prime Time is ideal for parents with children in lessons at Alpental, build skills and confidence in this focused lesson.
- Ages 7+
Friday Night Live
There's nothing quite like nights at Alpental! Beat the weekend crowds and expand your ski or snowboard abilities under the lights. FNL is a weekly opportunity for a family adventure and a chance to lap with friends.
- Ages 4-6
Treasure Trails
Designed just for youngsters, Treasure Trails teaches kids the basics of Nordic skiing in a fun group environment.
- Ages 7-17
Junior Nordic Program
The best way for youth and teens to perfect their cross country skiing technique, efficiency, and endurance out on the Nordic trails.
- Ages 18+
JNP Parents
While the kids are away the parents will... Ski! The JNP Parents lesson program is designed to fit just right for the parents of students in the Junior Nordic Program. Each lesson starts shortly after the junior program and finishes just in time to meet your kids for lunch.