Here you will find a wealth of information to make your first day on the slopes and ski lesson or snowboard lesson experience that much better. If you still have questions please do not hesitate to contact the Sports School Sales Desk by telephone at (250) 578-5505.

Where To Go First
Prior to the first lesson all participants must proceed to the Sports School sales desk.

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Sports School Sales Desk Location
Proceed to the West Side of the Village Day Lodge. Look for the door on the corner of the building with two large blue Sun Peaks flags adjacent to it. Check out our Interactive Trail Map beforehand to get your bearings!

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Check In
To ensure that you have adequate time to check in before your lesson and lower lesson anxiety we recommend you visit the Sports School as close to 8:00am as possible. Check in is even better if you have the ability to visit the Sports School in the afternoon on the previous day. Check in the evening prior to your lesson is strongly recommended during holidays, or if you require rental equipment. The Sports School Sales Desk is open Sunday through Thursday from 8:00am to 4:30pm, and on Friday and Saturday from 8:00am until 6:00pm.

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Avoid Line-ups
The Sports School Sales Desk is generally quiet between 10:00am to 2:30pm. Come on in and ask as many questions as you’d like, or book another lesson if you really enjoyed your first.

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Rentals
If rentals are needed with your sports school package, please proceed first to the Sports School Sales Desk to pick up your equipment voucher. Allow yourself at least 45 minutes to visit the Sports School and the rental shop. More time for the rental process is a good thing to allow a proper fitting of equipment and comfort.

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What to Wear
Being comfortable and warm can make or break your day on the slopes. Follow these useful suggestions to ensure that you or your kids get the most out of the day.

Dress in layers. The layer next to your skin should consist of a thermal under wear layer. Synthetics, usually polyester, make the best base layer due to its wicking power. Wicking power means that fibers will wick (move) moisture away from your skin, and pass it through the fabric so it will evaporate.

The next layer is called the insulating layer. This layer is how you keep the heat in and the cold out. Sweater, sweatshirts, and vests work great. Good old wool is still a great choice of materials for this layer, but fleece also works very well.

The protection layer is the final layer, and serves as your guard against the weather. This layer should repel water from snow, sleet, or rain, and block the wind, while also letting perspiration evaporate. There is a wide variety of outerwear available, but always choose function and durability over fashion.

Make sure you accessorize! An outfit is nothing without accessories, and on the hill it is even more important. Up to 60 percent of your body’s heat can escape from an uncovered head, so wearing a toque, headband, or helmet is a must when it is cold.

Goggles protect your eyes from damaging solar radiation. On flat light days or when it is snowing goggles increase the contrast, so you can properly discern terrain features.

Look for gloves and mittens that use waterproof, breathable fabrics. Mittens are generally warmer, but offer less dexterity than gloves. Whether you choose gloves or mittens is a matter of personal preference.

When wearing ski boots or snowboard boots one pair of light weight to medium weight socks works best for skiing and snowboarding. A good pair of ski socks will generally cost you less than $20.00, but is considered an essential piece of clothing. Do not wear multiple layers of socks in your boots, because this will only cause discomfort.

Sunscreen is also very important given that we receive close to 2,000 hours of sunshine per year.

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Lesson Meeting Area
Following check in the Sports School meeting area is located slope side by the Sunburst Express Chairlift. If you can’t remember the lift name then just ask anybody where the base of the bubble chair is. Once at the base of the Sunburst (bubble) Express look for the Sports School Meeting Area sign. It is hard to miss.

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