Great Places to Learn to Ski or Snowboard Near Seattle

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Seattle is fairly close to some nice ski areas. Crystal Mountain, Mount Baker, Stevens Pass, and Snoqualmie Pass are all within driving distance, and are fun places to go with friends or family. They typically get some good snow, too, and skiing is Washington is a great getaway on the weekends. But skiing and snowboarding can be cold and painful on your first trip. Why not get some lessons? Or, if you are a skilled skier, and have kids who would like to learn, why not sign them up? They’ll have a good time learning with beginners their own age, and you’ll free yourself up to tackle the powder. Because let’s face it: who wants to ski on the bunny hill when you don‘t need to anymore? Here are some places that offer skiing lessons to the greater Seattle area.

Mogul Mouse Ski School 2216 4th avenue north, Seattle, WA, 98109 Call (206)283-2835
Mogul Mouse is a great place to take young children in order to encourage a love for snow skiing. Rather than trying to teach your kids yourself, and falling into that inevitability frustrating role of “parent coach,” why not let someone more objective teach your kids? They will benefit from working with a patient, experienced staff with a great deal of childcare and skiing experience. Mogul “mice” learn the basics of skiing, from forming the pizza wedge with their skis, to moving past the training wheel phase to form parallel turns. They will also benefit from the social aspect of making new friends, listening skills, and respect for adults who aren’t their parents. As Mogul mice are typically young elementary age, this is a great time to let them branch out and expand their experiences with other people. And pretty soon, you will have a little snow bunny on your hands, ready to tackle the steeper stuff. Call to find out whether Mogul Mice has classes available on your favorite Washington slopes.