Echo Mountain Ski & Snowboard Day
About the Course
Ready to conquer the mountain? Our awesome winter sports program is your gateway to the thrilling world of skiing and snowboarding! Whether you're stepping on snow for the first time or looking to level up your skills, our amazing certified instructors will guide you every step of the way. We create a fun, supportive environment where you'll master the slopes while building lifelong confidence and mountain skills. Each successive run gets progressively more challenging, so you'll build your abilities at the perfect pace!
About Echo Mountain
Just 45 minutes from Denver, Echo Mountain is your perfect winter playground! This family-friendly mountain offers everything you need to become an awesome skier or snowboarder. With its welcoming community vibe, diverse terrain, and convenient location, Echo Mountain is the ideal place to fall in love with winter sports and watch your skills soar.
What You'll Experience
Start Your Snow Adventure - New to the slopes? No problem! You'll master the fundamentals including getting comfortable with your gear, finding your balance, nailing your first turns, and stopping like a pro. Our patient, encouraging instructors help you conquer any nerves while building rock-solid skills.
Level Up Your Skills - Ready for more? You'll develop refined techniques including smooth parallel turns, speed control mastery, terrain reading, and mountain safety awareness. Every lesson adapts to your style and comfort level, ensuring you progress steadily while having a blast.
Become a Mountain Pro - Learn essential mountain wisdom including slope awareness, weather smarts, lift safety, and mountain etiquette. You'll develop the responsible mountain behavior that keeps everyone safe and makes you a respected member of the mountain community.
Master Your Gear - Get comprehensive training on proper equipment use, perfect stance and positioning, weight distribution secrets, and movement patterns that make skiing or snowboarding feel effortless. You'll understand how your gear works with you to maximize performance and safety.
Echo Mountain Advantages
Echo Mountain's perfect size and varied terrain make it the ultimate learning playground. Gentle beginner slopes let you build confidence, intermediate runs challenge your growing skills, and the terrain park opens up endless possibilities for progression. The convenient Denver location means more time on the mountain, while the friendly community atmosphere makes every visit feel like coming home.
You'll master fundamental skiing or snowboarding skills, gain confidence on all kinds of terrain, understand mountain safety like a pro, and develop a deep love for winter outdoor adventures. This program gives you the solid foundation to enjoy winter sports for life while continuously building your skills!
Program Highlights:
Expert Instruction - Professional ski and snowboard instructors who love teaching and know how to make learning fun for everyone
Personal Attention - Small groups mean you get the individual coaching you deserve
Perfect Progression - Skills build systematically from your first day to intermediate mastery and beyond
Safety Champions - Proper technique and mountain awareness keep you safe while you progress
Confidence Builders - Supportive environment helps you push past fears and embrace new challenges
Lifelong Passion - Foundation for a healthy, active winter lifestyle that will bring you joy for years to come
This incredible program launches your winter sports journey with the skills, confidence, and stoke to tackle progressively more challenging terrain. Each new run builds on what you've learned, taking you to even more epic mountain adventures as your abilities reach new heights!
Time: 8:00 AM AM
Departure: 8:15 AM SHARP
Location: REI
1376 E Woodmen Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: REI
1376 E Woodmen Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Essential Items (All Activities)
- Water bottle (minimum 32 oz)
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+, waterproof for paddling)
- Lunch and Snacks (energy bars, trail mix, nuts)
- Small backpack or day pack
- Hat and sunglasses
- Personal medicationsRain Jacket
- Moisture wicking athletic clothing
- Camera/phone (in waterproof case for paddling)
Ski/Snowboard
- ***Goggles***
- Warm, layered clothing (avoid cotton)
- Waterproof winter gloves or mittens
- Warm hat that covers ears
- Moisture-wicking base layer
- Insulated winter boots
- Neck gaiter or balaclava
- Extra socks and gloves
Transportation - Round-trip from pickup site to all activity locations
Professional Instruction - Certified instructors, safety briefings, and skill development
All you need to bring are personal items like water, snacks, and appropriate clothing!
Important Transportation Notes
- Arrive between 8:00AM for check-in
- Departure is promptly at 8:15 AM - late arrivals may miss the trip
- Same location for pickup and drop-off
- Parents must be present for both pickup and drop-off
- Bring a labeled lunch and water bottle for the day
Finding the Location
REI
1376 E Woodmen Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
If a session is full, please register for the waitlist. You will be notified if a spot becomes available.
If you wish to volunteer, if the option is available, please select the day and activity and wait to be contacted with further instructions. You must pass a background check. Additional information will be provided.
Participant Cancellations
Partial Refund (50%)
- 15+ days before program start: 50% refund of program fee
- Medical emergencies: 50% refund with doctor's note
No Refund
- 14 days or less before program start: No refund available
- No-shows: No refund available
Weather Cancellations by XP Adventure
- Severe weather: Program for the day may be cancelled if programming cannot be safely conducted
- Notification: Participants notified by 7:00 AM on program day
- Minor delays: Programs may start late or end early with alternative activities
- Activity changes: Activities may be modified or substituted based on weather conditions for safety
How to Cancel
- Contact XP Adventure at www.xpadventure.org, info@xpadventure.org, or the guide of your trip with participant name and program.