StartNOW at Park City Mountain Resort

All information is from the 2009-10 Winter Season. Check back for 2010-11 StartNOW details coming soon!

Utah residents – If you don’t know how, StartNOW! Learn to ski or snowboard at one of the country’s premier winter resorts for only $25.  StartNOW gives first-time skiers and riders the skills you need to experience the Greatest Snow on Earth® and includes:

•    Afternoon ski or snowboard lesson and lift access

•    Ski or Snowboard equipment rental

Plus, with the StartNOW bounceback offer, you can return four additional times during the season for only $25 per day (your choice of afternoon lesson, lift access, equipment rentals or any combination of the three).

For Utah Residents, ages six and older, who are First-Time Skiers or Riders ONLY. Blackout dates and restrictions apply.

Program Details

What is the StartNOW Program?
Park City Mountain Resort’s StartNOW Program gives first-time skiers and riders the skills they need to experience the Greatest Snow on Earth and includes:

  • Ski or Snowboard equipment rental (Please arrive at Park City Mountain Resort by 11:00 am to ensure adequate time before your lesson. You must arrive at Park City Mountain Rentals no later than noon to allow ample time to properly fit and adjust your rental equipment)

  • Afternoon ski or snowboard lesson and lift access (lesson begins promptly at 1:00 pm and will end at 4:00 pm)

Plus, with the StartNOW bounceback offer, participants can return four additional times during the season for only $25 per day (choice of afternoon lesson, lift access, equipment rentals or any combination of the three).

How do I sign up?
Reserve your StartNOW lesson now (link coming soon) to ensure availability. Lesson availability is limited. Lesson reservations are required. Your first lesson reservation must be made at least five days in advance. If your desired lesson date is not available it is because we are at capacity for that date, or your date falls within the required five-day booking window. Please select a different date for your StartNOW lesson. Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian as a signature is required at time of check-in. Please note, we require age, height, weight and shoe size for all StartNOW participants at registration. Please fill out the StartNOW waiver (link coming soon) prior to arrival to speed your check-in process.

Who can take a StartNOW lesson?
The StartNOW Program is for Utah Residents, ages six and older, who are first-time skiers or riders only. Proof of Utah residency will be required at time of check-in, where we require either a Utah Drivers License, Utah State ID or Primary Tax Bill and for children, either a Student ID or parents Utah Drivers License. Park City Mountain Resort offers learn-to ski and snowboard lessons to out-of-state visitors. Visit our ski school page for more information.

When is the StartNOW Program available?
The StartNOW Program is offered December 4, 2009 to March 28, 2010 (not available December 18 to January 3 and February 13 to 20). Please arrive at Park City Mountain Resort by 11:00 am to ensure adequate time before your lesson. You must arrive at Park City Mountain Rentals no later than noon to allow ample time to properly fit and adjust your rental equipment. The lesson and lift access will begin at promptly at 1:00 pm and end at 4:00 pm.

Where do I go?
StartNOW participants should arrive at Park City Mountain Rentals, located on the lower level of the Legacy Lodge, no later than noon for registration and fitting of their equipment. The lesson will begin promptly at 1:00 pm and participants will meet their instructor by the light blue StartNOW flags located near the Kid's Korral. StartNOW lessons will take place in the beginner area of the Resort.