Learn at Boyne Highlands, and you'll learn with the best. For decades, our famous Austrian-American SnowSports Academy has helped skiers and riders of all ages and all abilities to embrace new skills in a supportive, constructive atmosphere.

• Will face coverings be required for lesson participants?

  No face masks will be required as of now.

• When should I arrive for my lesson?

  Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled lesson time, dressed and ready to go. If you need equipment rentals, please allow at least 30 minutes prior to go through the rental process.

• Where do guests meet?

  All lessons (private and group) will check-in at the SnowSports Academy meeting area located behind the Main Lodge hotel. (Base of Heather Chair Lift).

• Do I need a lesson ticket?

  No lesson tickets needed, please check in with the SnowSports Team Members at the meeting area. Must have a valid lift ticket for the day.

• What if I have a question? How do I talk to someone?

  Please call the SnowSports Academy at 231.526.3056.

• What if I can’t find my instructor?

  There will be a SnowSports Academy lesson supervisor in a red coat at the meeting check-in area at all lesson start times.

• How do I know who my instructor is?

  The SnowSports Academy lesson supervisor will have information about your assigned instructor.

• What if I can’t make my reservation and need to cancel?

  Please cancel your reservation 24 hours prior by calling the SnowSports Academy at 231.526.3056 or email snowsports@boynehighlands.com.

• Will I need a lift ticket?

  Yes, all participants are required to have a lift ticket or season pass to access the lifts. You can pick up your lift ticket at Skier Services or at Rentals prior to your lesson time.

• Where will my lesson start and end?

  All lessons will begin and end at the lesson meeting area unless arranged differently with your instructor ahead of time.

• Are lesson participants able to go inside to warm up or have lunch?

  Lesson participants will meet outside and end their lesson outside, with very strict break/warm up protocols. There will be no lunch or indoor programing.

• Will adult group lessons still be available?

  Yes, with a maximum of seven individuals per group. 

• Will children's group lessons still be available?

  Yes, child group lessons will be offered in half day formats only: a 2-hour a.m. session (10am-12pm) or a 2-hour p.m. session (2:30-4:30pm) for ages 5-6 and 7-13, first timers and advanced beginners.  Lessons will start and end outside in the designated meeting area.

  Private lessons will be offered for children ages 3 years and older. A parent or guardian must remain on property while children are in the lesson.

• Will Seasonal Programs still be available?

  Seasonal programs will continue in smaller groups not to exceed seven students to one coach that meet and end outside, and limited to ages 6+ so kids can take care of their own personal needs (bathroom breaks, etc.). Programs will begin and end outside and will not have an indoor component. Awards programs or recognition ceremonies will be conducted at the bottom of the hill following the activity.