WINTER PARK, COLO. (November 9, 2010) – Winter Park Resort’s Ski + Ride School are improving a 63 year tradition of exceptional instruction with the opening of the new Private Lesson Center on December 11, 2010. As the longest continually operating professional ski school in Colorado, generations of guests have learned to ski and snowboard or advance their skills with the guidance of Winter Park’s highly trained coaches. The new Private Lesson Center is an innovative concept that combines Winter Park’s proven teaching techniques with the VIP level of customer service. This unique space features amenities to enhance the guests’ overall experience while being value priced, remaining true to Winter Park’s dedication to affordability.

The Private Lesson Center is designed to improve the complete resort experience for private lesson participants and includes exclusive lift line access to all lifts, concierge service, VIP rental delivery, boot dryers, performance lab featuring custom alignment services and free Wi-Fi access. This stand-alone building is centrally located within The Village at Winter Park and steps from the Zephyr Mountain Lodge and Zephyr Express Chairlift. As guests step into the Private Lesson Center, they will find plush leather couches, HD flat screen televisions, refurbished barn wood accents, customized lockers and a calming color palate accented with warm wooden cabinetry. The Private Lesson Center will provide a space for true Rocky Mountain hospitality for private lesson guests and their friends and family.

“Listening to our Winter Park Ski & Ride School staff and guests requests from recent years, we are excited to offer a centrally located full service center that is unique to Winter Park,” said Chris Koch, adult lesson manager at Winter Park Ski & Ride School. “We are pioneering a program that destination guests and locals will enjoy. The new Private Lesson Center is the first of its kind and will be an asset to all participants. This is one more way we can apply the Ski and Ride School vision… “We exceed our guests’ expectations with everything we do.”

Private Lessons offer the flexibility of group size and lesson focus to suite each guest’s needs. Lessons can be reserved for one-on-one instruction or personalized groups. Guests can choose from First Tracks Lesson, 1.5 Hour Park & Pipe Special, Full Day Private Lesson, Half Day Private Lesson and Last Tracks Private Lesson. Online pricing is for groups up to three participants, however pricing is available for larger groups. Discounted lift tickets are available with each private lesson reservation. Reservations are highly recommended, visit www.winterparkresort.com or call 970.726.1554.