Welch Village is the only licensed PMTS Direct Parallel® ski school in the country. PMTS Direct Parallel® is unique - it's a complete modern teaching system that does not use the wedge or "snow plow." All movements taught in our system utilize modern ski design and create and maintain balance. The system teaches expert skiing movements to all ability levels using Student Centered Ski Instruction™ which uses a student's needs and motivations to design a learning environment.
Carvers is our signature ski instruction program for kids at Welch Village. This 6 week progressive program is designed to offer the highest level of ski instruction for children of all ability levels. Whether your child has recently started skiing or would like to ski more challenging terrain with more confidence, our Carver coaches will fulfill your family's goals and motivations with the PMTS Direct Parallel teaching system. Coaches will also provide weekly feedback to parents on the skiing progress of their son/daughter. There is a low instructor to student ratio in this program to ensure a high level of personal feedback and coaching. Students are grouped by age & experience and then remain with the same group & coaches throughout the season.
Program Requirements: CARVERS IS NOT A BEGINNER PROGRAM. Additional lesson programs for kids who never skied before or are still beginner skiers will be available in October.
Students must be able to ride the chairlift unassisted and already be able to ski green runs while controlling speed & making turns in order to register for this program. Students who do not meet these requirements will be asked to enroll in another lesson program and will be required to pay added fees in order to process a transfer or a refund.
Parents: Check out the Carver Camps in December & March which are open to skiers age 6 and older. If you prefer to take a lesson yourself while your child is in Carvers sign up for one of our weekend lesson options.
Welch Carvers (ages 8-14)
- Program fee: $550 (purchase by visiting our Online Store)(price does not include season pass, lift tickets, or rental equipment if needed. A lift ticket or season pass is required in order to participate in all lesson programs)
- Space is limited
- Available to kids ages 8 - 14
- In order to register for this program, skiers must meet requirements above.
- Includes coaching on 6 consecutive date specific dates. Rarely does Welch Village close for weather reasons. If for some reason the ski area is closed due to a weather event, the make-up session will be used. Make up sessions are also not available due to sickness or any other conflict.
Saturday Carvers (SOLD OUT)
- Session time: 12:30 - 3:30pm
- Saturday Carvers session dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11. Make up date (if needed) Feb. 25.
Sunday Carvers (SOLD OUT)
- Session time: 12:30 - 3:30pm
- Sunday Carvers session dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12. Make up date (if needed) Feb. 26
Mini Carvers (ages 6-7)
- Program fee: $475 (Sunday Mini Carvers have sold out as of 9/16/22)(price does not include season pass, lift tickets, or rental equipment if needed. A lift ticket or season pass is required in order to participate in all lesson programs)
- Space is limited
- Available for skiers age 6-7 only.
- Program Requirements: Students must be able to ride the chairlift unassisted and already be able to ski green runs while controlling speed & making turns in order to register for this program. Students who do not meet these requirements at the start of the program will be asked to enroll in another program in preparation for next season.
- Includes coaching on 6 consecutive date specific dates. Rarely does Welch Village close for weather reasons. If for some reason the ski area is closed due to a weather event, the make-up session will be used. Make up sessions are also not available due to sickness or any other conflict.
Saturday Mini Carvers (SOLD OUT)
- Session time: 12:30 - 2:30pm
- Saturday Carvers session dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11. Make up date (if needed) Feb. 25
NEW PROGRAM ADDED: Saturday Morning Mini Carvers (SOLD OUT)
- Session time: 9:30am - 11:30 am
- Saturday Carvers session dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11. Make up date (if needed) Feb. 25
Sunday Mini Carvers (SOLD OUT)
- Session time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
- Sunday Carvers session dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12. Make up date (if needed) Feb. 26
If you have questions about the Carvers Program please email us at carvers@welchvillage.com
All advanced program purchases are final and cannot be cancelled, refunded or transferred to another day regardless of use or redemption of purchased product. We do not guarantee snow conditions, weather conditions, open terrain or number of lifts operating
Upcoming Events
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Flashlight parade on Fowl Play at 6:45pm. Torchlight parade on Lookout at 7pm followed by Fireworks.
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Terrain Park event. Ski w/ Andy Parry and other pro freestyle athletes & LINE skis. Free Pizza!
