Here at Sugarloaf Park, our facilities and terrain provides the perfect playground for skiers and snowboarders of all ages to hone their skills. From gentle slopes for beginners to smooth, perfectly groomed runs for novices. For those looking to take it up a notch, our professional instructors can create the ideal setting for you to embrace the joy of snow sports while progressively advancing your abilities through exploration and play.

Initiation Classes

Whether you want to try skiing or snowboarding, this package includes a 90-minute group introductory type lesson, plus a day ticket and rental package. Ages 7+. Up to 7 persons per class. Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays 10:30 am or 1:30 pm.

• If there is only one participant, lesson time will reduce to 60 minutes.
• The lesson has fixed start times. Please ensure you are ready by arriving at least 30 minutes or earlier in advance to get your lift and rentals first.
• A ticket and full rental equipment package are included in the price. Morning class package is valid 10 am until 5 pm, afternoon class package is valid 1 pm until 9 pm.
• Lesson starting point will be at the school’s initiation flag in front of the lodge.
• Subject to availability.
• Reserve your spot at 506-789-2366 or Cheryl.McMurtrie@gnb.ca
• Registration form

Private Classes

Whether you want to learn or improve skiing or snowboarding, private sessions ensure that the learning and fun are tightly focused on your needs and adapt to your expectations.  We offer a variety of private products to best suit your needs and budget. Thursday – Sundays, and Holidays.

• For blocks of hours, book in advance and create a series of lessons with the same instructor for the season.
• Maximum 3 persons for privates 7+.
• All participants with one Instructor must be in the same level of ability category.
• Park privates are available Saturday and Sunday only and subject to availability.
• Multi-packs are valid within the season purchased.
• Reserve your spot at 506-789-2366 or Cheryl.McMurtrie@gnb.ca
• Registration form

Multi-week Programs

For continuous learning throughout the season, discover our 8 week classes. Sugarloaf is the perfect mountain for learning ski and snowboard skills and our instructors are trained to guide you along the way.

Multi-week SNOWBOARD

• Ages: 6 – 8 years old | 3 group levels: First Experiences, Novice or Comfort Novice level  (See explanation on registration form)
• Ages: 9 – 12 years old | 4 group levels: First Experiences, Novice, Comfort Novice or Intermediate level  (See explanation on registration form)
• Duration: 8 weeks – January 18 – March 23, 2025 (not including New-Brunswick’s March Break weekends)
• Choose Your 2-hour class: Saturday 10 am – 12 pm or Sunday 1 pm – 3 pm.
• Registration deadline : January 12th, 2025

Subject to availability. Registration deadline January 12th, 2025 . For more information, please contact Cheryl McMurtie 506-789-2366 or Cheryl.McMurtrie@gnb.ca

Multi-week SKIING

• Ages: 6 – 8 years old | 3 group levels: First Experiences, Novice or Comfort Novice level  (See explanation on registration form)
• Ages: 9 – 12 years old | 4 group levels: First Experiences, Novice, Comfort Novice or Intermediate level  (See explanation on registration form)
• Duration: 8 weeks – January 18 – March 23, 2025 (not including New-Brunswick’s March Break weekends)
• Choose Your 2-hour class: Saturday 10 am – 12 pm, Saturday 1 pm – 3 pm or Sunday 1 pm – 3 pm.
• Registration deadline : January 12th, 2025

Subject to availability. Registration deadline January 12th, 2025 . For more information, please contact Cheryl McMurtie 506-789-2366 or Cheryl.McMurtrie@gnb.ca

Ski Instructor Apprentice Certification

Are you a dynamic person with a passion to transmit your love of skiing to others?  If you are an intermediate, parallel skier, this course is for you. The purpose of the course is to assist the candidate in the process of becoming an instructor while gaining experience. The students will continue their technical progression in skiing and will learn the basics in group management, the safe use of the lifts, how to develop a beginner up to intermediate skier. Ages 14 years to Adult.

• First program begins December 28.  Second program begins February 1.
• Cost : $450 + HST
• Registration form
• Contact us for more info on the full schedule options : 506-789-2366 or Cheryl.McMurtrie@gnb.ca

These classes are offered primarily in English. Price includes cost of candidate evaluation for certification by the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance.

Snowboard Instructor Course

The Level 1 Instructor course is an introductory certification, aimed at giving new instructors some basic tools and training to teach beginner and novice snowboarding.. At Sugarloaf we offer the best quality programs we can by upholding the training of our staff through our national certification bodies with international standards.

• Dates: January 10-12, 2025
• Cost : $528.91
• Duration : 3 days totaling a minimum of 18 hours (including evaluations)

Requirements

• 15 years of age on the first day of the course
• The course is offered in English however, we have requested a bilingual course conductor.
• Demonstrates comfortable and safe riding skills on intermediate terrain

For more information go to the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors website