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By Albrecht Powell, About.com Guide to Pittsburgh since 2000

Learn a Snow Sport

Sunday January 11, 2009
Photo by Commonwealth Media ServicesIf you're new to skiing or snowboarding, January is the month to get out and learn. The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association, in conjunction with SnowSports Industries America, a national nonprofit trade organization for snowsports suppliers, is offering reduced-cost learning programs at many area ski resorts throughout the month.

  • For the entire month, the 21 member resorts of the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association will offer a $5 discount on already low midweek “Learn A Snow Sport” packages. These special tickets include a first ski lesson, rental equipment, either skis or a snowboard and a lift ticket for use on any of the beginner areas. You can download the $5 coupon from the PSAA Web site.

  • Our son is a 4th grader this year, so we're looking forward to enjoying the Pennsylvania 4th & 5th Grade SnowPass, which extends the privilege of skiing and boarding at 21 participating Pennsylvania Ski Resorts for FREE during the winter (with a paying adult).

    Pittsburgh area ski resorts participating in these special January ski and snowboard programs include Blue Knob, Hidden Valley, Nemacolin Woodlands, and Seven Springs. Check with each resort for special restrictions and blackout days.

    Of course, Boyce Park in Monroeville is always an economical place to learn to ski and snowboard with adult lift tickets just $13 on weekends. Unfortunately, they are still waiting for enough snow and a long enough period of cold weather before they open for the season. Check the snow report for recorded information on conditions and opening.

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