January 2016

Grown-Ups can learn too!

If you’re an adult who’s never skied, living in Upstate New York can be an intimidating proposition. Just like Lake Culture, Ski Culture is a big part of the lifestyle in this neck of the woods. It’s easy to feel like you’re missing out when your friends and neighbors are spending so many nights and weekends on the mountain. And sitting in the ski lodge sipping cocoa only stays interesting for so long.

Why not learn to ski?

For anyone who didn’t have the good fortune to be put on skis in early childhood, becoming a skier has lots of barriers to entry. The thought of putting slick sticks on your feet and careening down a hill can be just plain terrifying, and more than a few couples have split up over attempts to acquaint one another to the sport. Beyond those obvious challenges, there’s all that gear, and the price of admission can seem as steep as the slopes. But what you don’t know until you’ve made the transition from non-skier to skier is the great wide world skiing can open up to you. One local mountain has devised a genius way for adults to access the benefits of skiing without breaking the bank.

The perfect learning-to-ski scenario…

Imagine you could learn to ski — until you feel comfortable on skis, from real professionals — affordably. Imagine you got your own skis and bindings, and all you had to buy was your boots. That’s exactly what brand-new skiers get from the VIP Gold Learn to Ski program at Bristol Mountain. Now, the program is only for genuine newbies ages 13 and up, and skis are limited to the first 400 participants, but those who qualify get an amazing deal. The whole shebang costs $299.

The VIP Gold Learn to Ski program includes…

•    Four 8-hour lift tickets
•    Four 8-hour ski & boot rentals
•    One 5-Hour lesson
•    Three 90-minute lessons
•    A $15 Gift Card for lunch
•    Free limited-edition Elan skis
•    20% OFF at Bristol Ski & Sport
•    A huge discount on a rest-of-the-season pass upon completion

Less Scary & Less Pricey

The VIP Learn to Ski program is actually an even better deal than it looks. When you hit the mountain for lessons 2 and 3, you can actually choose any group lesson or take all of them! If you need to spend some serious time on skis, you’ll have a ton of opportunities. You’ll also get personal guidance from your instructors because they work with you at your own pace. The best part of this program is that it takes all the fear out of learning to ski. You don’t have to be afraid that you won’t learn, and you’ll have the chance to get comfortable before anyone gets you to try a slope that intimidates you.

Welcome to the club!

Whether you’re new to Upstate New York or have been resisting the pressure to learn to ski your whole life, this is an incredible way to learn. It’s an unbeatable deal where you’ll work with great instructors and access to a wide variety of slopes. When you’re done, you’ll be able to join après-ski with the triumphant feeling of having conquered your fears. What’s not to love? Make this your season.