Snow How
Self-Learn System

Everything you need to make learning to ski or snowboard simple and fun.
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The Snow How Self-Learn System is the easiest way to immerse yourself in Canada’s renowned ski and snowboard culture.

From Olympic snowboarders to the most dedicated ski instructors, everyone started the same way as you—learning one skill at a time. Remember, even during the excitement of your very first day, you will find the fun as you begin to build your basics. Blue Mountain’s Snow How Self-Learn System bundles gear, lift access, knowledge, discounts and more!

The Self-Guided Smart Terrain Circuit
The 5 step-by-step Progression Pillars will visually guide you through the basics and are located at both the Village and South Base Lodge Learning Centres!


What is Smart Terrain?
In our Learning Centres, the terrain has been specially groomed to enhance your learning experience. The formed learning terrain, or Smart Terrain as we call it, is what sets Blue Mountain apart from other learning destinations. When you begin, notice the landscape around each pillar and find the terrain that compliments what you are learning!
Snow How Pillar 1 for learning how to ski or snowboard at Blue Mountain using Self-Learn System
1. Getting Ready to Ski / Snowboard

● Do up your helmet

● Learn to put on your skis / snowboard

● How to take off your skis / snowboard

● Best practices to stand up

● How to move around or shuffle on the ground
Snow How Pillar 2 for learning how to ski or snowboard at Blue Mountain using Self-Learn System
2. How to Move around on Flat Ground

● Push and slide using poles or push and glide on a snowboard

● Best body position

● How to turn around

● How to climb up a small slope

Snow How Pillar 3 for learning how to ski or snowboard at Blue Mountain using Self-Learn System
3. How to Slide Down a Small Slope
● Sliding while balancing on straight skis or one food strapped into a snowboard

● How to control your speed while sliding

● Sideslipping or siding in a wedge position
Snow How Pillar 4 for learning how to ski or snowboard at Blue Mountain using Self-Learn System
4. How to Control your Downhill Speed and Start Learning to Turn
● Speed control with a wedge on skis or sideslipping on a snowboard

●Moving left to right across the hill

●Changing direction on skis or starting to make turns on a snowboard
Snow How Pillar 5 for learning how to ski or snowboard at Blue Mountain using Self-Learn System
5. Learning to Turn

● Learn to connect each turn on skis

● Learning to connect heelside and toeside turns on a snowboard

● Progressing towards parallel on skis

A Progressive Path to Learning – Come Back, Save More!
The more you come, the more you learn, and the more you save!


The Progression Pathway helps you learn and save on the way. Keep an eye on your emails after your first Snow How visit to purchase discounted and complementary products for your second, third or fourth visit. Each tier is available upon completion of a visit.

Exclusive Return Offers (Launching January 2023)

Want to book these offers in one visit? Please call our contact centre to assist you at: 1-833-583-2583.

1st Visit: You are here

Snow How System Bundle includes:

  • Rentals
  • Beginner Lift Ticket
  • Access to Self-Learn System
  • Exclusive Discounts for Future Visits!

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2nd Visit Savings

One of each of the following:

  • 60-minute Private Lesson for just $100* (regular price $193)

  • Lift Ticket for just $50* (regular price $142)

  • Rentals for just $50* (regular price $96)

  • FREE hot beverage voucher**

  • 50% off the regular price on any ski sock***

3rd Visit Savings

One of each of the following:

4th Visit Savings

One of each of the following:


  • Lift Ticket for just $50* (regular price $142)

  • Rentals for just $50* (regular price $96)

  • FREE poutine (a Canadian classic) redeemable at Jozo’s Bar only

  • FREE snowshoe rental and trail access (regular price $31)
*Price before tax. Subject to availability. Some conditions apply.

**Voucher redeemable at Grand Central Lodge, South Base Lodge, Inn Café, or Bullwheel

***Valid at The North Face, Red Devil, Columbia, Burton, Hillside Mountain Accessories, Lifted and the Kombi Warmth Centre

**** Redeemable at Woodview Mountaintop Skating, Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster, or Hike N' Tube (weather and conditions permitting).
Snow How Self-Learn System Directional Your Turn Back
Snow How Self-Learn System Directional Map Forward
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Learn to Ski or Ride This Winter With Snow How

If you're new to skiing or snowboarding, Snow How is your first step. This revolutionary, Smart-Terrain based circuit will give you the skills to get started on snow. This bundle comes with rental gear, a beginner lift ticket and access to the Self-Learn System.