Big Bear Mountain Resorts offer great deal for beginners

January is National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month! In partnership with the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), Snow Summit and Bear Mountain will be offering FREE rentals to first time beginners, ages 8 and older, who register for a beginner lesson package throughout the month of January.

 

"You are never too old to learn to ski or snowboard, and this program is the perfect way for those who have not yet had a chance to experience the excitement of snow sports to get a great deal," said Chris Riddle, Vice President of Marketing for Big Bear Mountain Resorts.  "We are offering free rentals in January to encourage those that have yet to try skiing or snowboarding to get on the slopes."

 

With lesson packages beginning at $49, learning to ski and snowboard has never been easier and more affordable with a variety of beginner lesson packages including:

 

The "Big" Deal                    

This is our best value beginner package. This package includes 4 hours of instruction (2 hours a.m. and 2 hours p.m.), a beginner lift ticket on your first day and for your next visit a Beyond Beginner package which includes an all-mountain lift ticket and 2 hours of instruction (a.m. or p.m.) valid during any non-peak day and non-holiday.

 

4-Hour Value Package

This 4-hour package includes 4 hours of instruction on the same day (2 hours a.m. and 2 hours p.m.), a beginner lift ticket and a "Continuing Education Coupon" worth $10 off the price of a Beyond Beginner Package.

 

2-Hour Package

This 2-hour package includes a beginner lift ticket and a 2-hour lesson (a.m. or p.m.) and a "Continuing Education Coupon" worth $10 off the price of a Beyond Beginner Package.

 

Free ski and snowboard rentals are offered throughout the month of January (excluding January 7^th, 8^th and 14^th-16^th) with the purchase of a beginner lesson. Reservations must be booked ONLINE at http://bit.ly/zjzPqZ

 

The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) is the trade association for ski area owners and operators. It represents 321 alpine resorts that account for more than 90 percent of the skier/snowboarder visits nationwide.