First time at Homewood

Ah Homewood. I had a bunch of stuff written about a promo package I bought for Homewood and the Holiday Inn in Reno, but that’s a long time ago, and I was dumb. Still, I rode Homewood a lot as a beginner, which in retrospect, means I missed out going through their supposedly legendary glades and trees on a powder day. Someday I need to make up for that.

But bottom line, I ended up riding a lot of days that season. And that’s how you get better. And the lake view from Homewood’s slopes (even the green runs) is beautiful.

Anyways, right now, Homewood is running some interesting deals for first-timers.

Homewood Easy as 1-2-3 Lesson Package

If you are brand new to skiing/snowboarding, or have a friend who wants to learn, they’re running a pretty great deal right now. Skiers/boarders 13+ buy a 3-pack of lessons, and after graduating, you get a free season pass, with no blackout dates or restrictions, and discounts!

The 3-pack of lessons includes equipment rentals. It’s $297. Doesn’t include helmet. You should buy a helmet.

​Season pass doesn’t include rentals. But you do get a discount on Homewood’s rentals. Or you could go to Sports Basement and likely save a bunch ($60/weekend).

Free Lessons – Monday, Jan 20, 2020 (quantities extremely limited)

On Monday, January 20 (that’s MLK day, a holiday for many folks, so… crowds), Homewood is hosting its 2nd annual Very Best Day to Learn How To Ski & Ride.

They will be giving away 50 Adult (13+) first timer lessons, and 20 Children’s (12 and under) lessons. The details:

We will give away lessons starting at 8:00 am at our Guest Services Office, located at our North Lodge. Note, that this is on a first come first served basis. Adult lessons begin at 10am at the North Lodge and Children’s Lessons begin at 10am at our South Base. Lessons include, surface lift ticket, lesson and rentals.

So, this is awesome right? Well, except that… if you go all the way around the lake to Homewood, and you’re not one of the first 50 adults or 20 kids, are you really going to go someplace else? Nope. And how much will those lessons cost? Adults – $139, Kids – $259.

So… I’m not saying this isn’t a good deal. I’m just saying… they probably will run out of free lessons, so be prepared.