Experience Downhill Package
Learn to Mountain Bike at New England's Most Progressive Bike Park
Ability: first-time mountain bikers, ages 6+
Available: Late May through Mid-October
Available Sessions: 2-hour lesson, at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Plan to arrive 15-30 minutes in advance of lesson meeting time for ticket pick-up and fitting of rental equipment.
Lesson Meeting Location: Outside the Snowshed rental shop exit, to the left.
Rentals and Lift Access: Program includes lift ticket and equipment rental during the lesson time. For full day access select Full Day Upgrade during check out.
Details
- Lessons are available for ages 6+
- Pre-purchased rates are priced dynamically based on how far in advance you book.
- The package includes a 2-hour lesson (available at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily), bike rental, protective gear (full face helmet, knee and elbow pads and bike shoes).
- *A full day upgrade is available, which gives you lift & trail access to the Snowshed Quad, Ramshead Quad and K-1 Gondola for the rest of the day after your lesson. Available for morning lessons only.
- Minors under the age of 18 are required to wear knee pads, gloves, eye protection and full face helmets in lessons. Elbow pads are suggested.
- It is strongly suggested that all adults wear knee and elbow pads, full face helmets, full finger gloves and eye protection
- Our Experience Downhill Package includes all the equipment you need and provides instruction on all the basics for first-timers - from bike handling to reading the terrain. We'll start out on our skills track to get participants comfortable on the bikes before heading up the Snowshed Express Quad for some trail experience.
- Crushed your Experience Downhill Lesson? Keep the momentum going with a Private lessons and Group Clinics, your next step toward Beast mode.
Rates
| Summer 2026 | Adult (18+) | Youth (17 & under) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Day Experience Downhill Package | starting at $141 | starting at $118 |
| Full Day Rental & Lift Ticket Upgrade | $65 | $49 |
Testimonials
“Progression and Perfection”
Tony was excellent, and I made the progression that I wanted. Other than having more trails open (and I appreciate that it is early in the season), the day was perfect, thank you.
- Guest: Richard L. | Instructor: Anthony C.
- Scores → Comfort: 10, Clarity: 8, Goal Match: 10, Instructor Rating: 10
“Tailored, Friendly, and Professional Instruction”
We had an outstanding time learning with Greg. He is a superb and patient instructor with supportive feedback tailored to our specific needs. He was friendly and professional and also a nice guy! It was cool to have JP and Jason join us—they are on their way to being great instructors too. The rental process was very smooth and we supportive throughout it. Special shout out to Lindsay who really hooked us up and gave us the confidence to send it! 10/10 experience thank you all so much.
- Guest: Rafael W. | Instructor: Greg L.
- Scores → Comfort: 10, Clarity: 10, Goal Match: 10, Instructor Rating: 10
“Devin Delivered a Wonderful Day”
Harrison seemed very happy with the experience and will most likely do it again. He told me he would like to have the same instructor (Devin). It was a wonderful day.
- Guest: Harrison W. | Instructor: Devon P.
- Scores → Comfort: 10, Clarity: 10, Goal Match: 10, Instructor Rating: 10
“Visual Coaching That Stuck”
My son’s lesson was great. Caroline was attentive, gave him visual explanations, she really put the time in. He was able to go out the next day with his aunt and ride multiple trails using all the skills he learned in the lesson. Highly recommend her for any future lessons.
- Guest: Teddy S. | Instructor: Caroline B.
- Scores → Comfort: 10, Clarity: 10, Goal Match: 10, Instructor Rating: 10
“Nothing Else to Say – JP Was Awesome”
JP was awesome. Will be back to ride and ski with him. Nothing else to say :)
- Guest: Brandon S. | Instructor: John S.
- Scores → Comfort: 10, Clarity: 10, Goal Match: 10, Instructor Rating: 10