China Peak Mountain Resort | California Ski Resort

First Timers

24/25 First Timer Packages

THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT SEASON! WE LOOK FOWARD TO SEEING YOU NEXT SEASON!

Our first timers/never evers can choose between a 1 day package or a 2 day package. Both packages are valid ANYTIME during the 2024/2025 winter season. They do not have to be used consecutively, come back for Day 2 anytime this season, but don't wait long! We highly recommend you take advantage of the big discount on Day 2.

Day 1 is an orientation to skiing or snowboarding, getting used to your boots, walking around, how to click into your skis or snowboard, generally getting comfortable with this great new activity and riding the moving carpet (like those things at the airport that move you along the terminals faster with a very slight tilt), getting the feel for stopping and turning.

Day 2 is when things really pick up and you begin to see why everyone loves to ski or snowboard. You'll be comfortable riding the moving carpet, making turns both directions, stopping, and might even take a ride up the chairlift (additional fee) to low level slopes with great lake views, amazing scenery.

LESSON TIMES:

On weekends and *holidays first timer (level 1) ski or snowboard lessons start promptly at 10am,11am,12pm,1pm and 2pm.
On weekends and *holidays levels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 start promptly at 10am and 1pm.
Midweek non-holiday first timers (level 1) start at 10:30am and 1pm.
Midweek non-holiday levels, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 start at 10:30am and 1pm

Each package inlcludes the following:

One carpet ticket, valid for the moving carpets only.
One standard ski or snowboard rental package.
One 2 hour group lesson taught by our professional staff.
Reservations are not necessary for our first timer packages. Check lesson times here.

AS OF APRIL 1, 2025 ALL PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE RESORT ONLY FIRST TIMER/NEVER EVER PACKAGE - 1 DAY INCLUDES, MOVING CARPET TICKET (NO CHAIRLIFT ACCESS), STANDARD RENTAL EQUIPMENT SKI OR SNOWBOARD (HELMET IS $15 EXTRA), A 2 HOUR GROUP LESSON AVAILABLE AT THE RESORT
AGES	RESORT
13+	$159
6-12	$129
4-5	$99

2 DAY LEARN TO SKI OR SNOWBOARD PACKAGE FOR 1ST TIMERS OR NEVER EVERS INCLUDES, MOVING CARPET TICKET (NO CHAIRLIFT ACCESS), STANDARD RENTAL EQUIPMENT SKI OR SNOWBOARD (HELMET IS $15 EXTRA), A 2 HOUR GROUP LESSON FOR ANY 2 DAYS THIS SEASON. VALID ANY 2 DAY THIS WINTER, DOES NOT NEED TO BE CONSECUTIVE
AGES	RESORT
13+	$239
6-12	$189
4-5	$149

MINI SKIER - $120

This special lesson package is for our future skiers. With Mom and/or Dad along for support and encouragement, we'll help make the first time sliding as much fun as possible! Riding our kid's little moving carpet makes the first time fun and easy.