Frequently Asked Questions

We do not use leased ski hill resorts any longer (all ski resorts property are leased to wealthy families/individuals by government, they are not public property once leased). We feel they do not share the same values as Snowboard Lessons Inc, those being that lessons should be affordable and 100% inclusive to anyone that wants to learn.

We have decided to use a local neighborhood hill in Laurier Heights ( west Edmonton ) near the Valley Zoo where we can continue to provide affordable lessons and accommodate anyone that wants to learn snowboarding as we believe that winter sports should be for everyone.

Oh we know, significantly lower! Snowboard Lessons Inc. believes that snowboarding is for everyone and barriers to entry costs should be reduced to introduce this amazing winter sport to beginners. Not only will you save a lot of money on the lessons themselves, but you will also save money on ski lift passes and food costs. We do not use a chairlift so there is no ski lift cost. Snowboard Lessons Inc. believes beginners should only use a bunny hill that can be easily walked back on, a ski lift pass is a waste of money. The physical exertion for beginners is intense and you will be exhausted after 2 hours using muscles you are not used to using. You also save money on food court costs as you won't need to eat during your lesson, so no plain overpriced burgers with cold cheese to add costs to your day. Also, rentals are included with most of our snowboarding packages ( not included for those aged 12 and younger ). 

You essentially save money on your lesson, no ski lift, rentals included, and no food saving you upwards of +$180 per lesson compared to going to a ski resort! 

We are proud to say that we now offer rentals for the first time this winter season! We currently have over 40 snowboards from brands such as Burton, Salomon, Option, etc ... that we use during your lessons or rent out. Our equipment is superior compared to the local ski hills who use heavy snowboards with metal guard rails, and much more affordable to rent. Our Thursday to Sunday rental rate is only $30 with a $100 deposit. Please contact us if you are looking to rent and we will see if we have your size available. 

Unlike skiing where it is easy to start and hard to master, snowboarding is hard to start but easy to master. Normally after a 2 hour lesson everyone learns to get down a hill safely. After 4 hours most individuals advance quickly and learn different techniques to get down a hill and begin carving. After 6 hours most individuals are able to carve down a hill. It is crazy to think that you could become a snowboarder after only 6 hours, but with our high quality instruction we see it all the time!

Unfortunately, with only begin able to teach on a small hill we cannot provide those lessons any longer. Snowboard Lessons Inc. is aimed currently for absolute beginners given our resources. 

Unfortunately, we do not provide lesson packages for those 7 and younger. We do not have the equipment and given that we no longer use ski resorts we do not have access to a building or washrooms. The youngest we provide lessons to are 8 to 12 years old and parents/guardian must be present the entire lesson. If you would like a private lesson for your child, please email us and we can discuss further.

Yes, that is true. Most common injuries are snapped wrists and bruised tail bones. It is why we strongly encourage taking lessons before you take up the snowboarding. At Snowboard Lessons Inc. we have yet to have an injury as we approach beginner snowboarding with safety as the top priority. You may noticed other snowboarding instructors on their snowboard laying in the snow watching their students, at Snowboard Lessons Inc. we walk beside you and are never more than a few feet away either holding your hands/gloves for balance or catching if you might fall during your first lesson. We also do your binding straps for you each run so that you conserve your energy for the way down. If you had a bad experience snowboarding in the past and gave up, take a lesson with Snowboard Lessons Inc. and see the quality difference in instruction.