LOOKOUT PASS · SINCE 1940

FREE SKI
SCHOOL

80+ seasons. 38,000+ kids. Volunteer instructors from Spokane, North Idaho & Western Montana teaching skiing and snowboarding at no cost — because the mountain should belong to every kid.

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FREE SKIING LESSONS — AGES 6–17 • FREE SNOWBOARDING LESSONS — AGES 7–17
OUR STORY

Making Memories
Since 1940

When we say free, we mean just that. Over 80 seasons, the Free Ski School at Lookout Pass has introduced over 38,000 kids to the wonderful winter world of skiing and riding. Since 1940, volunteer instructors from across the Spokane area, north Idaho, and western Montana have been introducing children to the wonderful world of skiing and snowboarding.

38K+
Kids Taught
100%
Volunteer-Led
$0
Cost, Always
GET STARTED

What To Do

  1. Sign up your kids ages 6–17 for the Free Ski School on the Registration Page.
  2. Week 1: Students will check in and receive a ticket with their flag color
  3. Week 2: Returning students go directly to their flag, new students check in to receive their assigned color
  4. Students MUST attend at least one of the first two weeks to participate in lessons.
ON THE MOUNTAIN

Where To Go

On the first day of classes, stop by “The Snow Globe” (the large white building) to check in.

All other days, head directly to your assigned flag.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

How to Prepare for Classes

01

Show up on the scheduled class days.

02

Check that your gear is in good working order, or show up early to rent equipment from Lookout.

03

Wear gloves, a warm hat or helmet, snow pants, etc. It gets cold up here.

04

Go to the bathroom, get a drink, and have a snack as necessary so you're ready to start skiing or snowboarding when class starts.

04

Show up to your assigned flag color with all your gear, 10 minutes before your scheduled class time.

06

Be ready to participate and listen to your instructors.

07

After class, students need to be picked up at the flag by their parents.

A Note From Us

What to Expect

All of our instructors are volunteers from the surrounding areas. Classes are separated by skill level and age. Lessons are taught in a group setting, which can sometimes be fairly large. So come ready to listen, learn, and above all else — have fun!

Join Us on the Hill

Registration is Free.
The lessons are Free.

And every flag is waiting for a new skier.

Sign up today or support the volunteers who make it possible.

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