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1st Time Beginners

Welcome to Oregon Snowsports!! Skiing and snowboarding are both lifestyle and lifetime sports, and can provide excitement, entertainment and enjoyment for your entire life on Earth. The key is getting out of your house and into nature! Oregon is filled with unlimited opportunities to enjoy throughout the winter months, and we would love to walk you through your first, second and third day of skiing or riding. The following pages should address every point and question you have. If there is any info we missed and something you would like to know, please email Jerry Krieg at [email protected].

So you have never skied or snowboarded? Well, it is time you got started into one of the best forms of exercise, entertainment and satisfaction you will ever discover!

First Time Getting Ready

This page will introduce you to your equipment, gives boot fitting tips and advice on what to wear during your exciting day in the Oregon Mountains!

Learn to Ski/Ride 123

Oregon's Learn to Ski/Ride packages will have you skiing and snowboarding in a valuable 3-visit package. For more info on the Oregon Learn to Ski/Ride 123 program, click here.

Lesson Packages

Oregon Ski Areas offer Learn to Ski and Snowboard packages for the first time beginner, as well as intermediate and advanced lessons as well. Visit the Lesson Packages page to learn more!

Oregon Sno-Park Permits

The Oregon Sno-Park Permit program helps provide parking at many of your favorite winter recreation areas. Many of Oregon's Ski Areas require you to have an Oregon Sno-Park permit to park in the ski areas parking lot. Not every Oregon Ski Area participates in this program, so make sure you find out if you need a Sno-Park permit for your visit.

FREE Ski Oregon Magazine

Click the link above to receive your FREE Ski Oregon Magazine. The Ski Oregon Magazine has detailed information about each Oregon Ski Area, as well as other information you will want to plan your Ski Oregon Vacation!