MONROE COUNTY

Powder Mills Park

Learn to ski or snowboard right in Monroe County! Swain Resort and Monroe County have once again teamed up at Powder Mills Park to bring you holiday camps, classes, and open skiing, dedicated to teaching you and your children how to ski or board.

Powder Mills Park is a natural gem located in Pittsford NY. At 380 acres, Powder Mills Park offers a unique setting with a gradual slope accessed by a single rope tow, an on-site lodge, rental equipment, and experienced ski and snowboard instructors ready to teach you the fundamental skills you’ll enjoy for a lifetime! 

Camps

For skiers ages 6 to 17 and boarders ages 8 to 17.

Get the kids out of the house and onto the hill this school break with our one-day and two-day camps! They’ll have a blast improving their skills, making new friends, and enjoying winter fun!

Camps include lift tickets and all day instruction each camp day. Sign your child up for one camp or all of them! Rentals are not included but are available for an added fee.

Classes and camps are held rain or shine and in the cold. Closing will be announced on Powder Mills Facebook page.

Powder Packages

For skiers ages 6 & up and boarders ages 8 & up.

Enroll in our Powder Package lesson program exclusively through Powder Mills Park. The first 3 lessons are at Powder Mills on a specific day of the week. The 4th & final lesson will take place at Swain Ski Resort, during one of their regular lesson times. Each package comes with all day lift pass plus an additional voucher pack redeemable at Swain Resort with over $600 in value!

Learn to ski at Powder Mills

Snowballs

This is a 30 minute class designed for children ages 4 -6.

What to Expect… 

  • This is a group learning environment, not every child will learn at the same speed as others around them. 
  • Playing in the snow, getting used to their equipment, basic balance activities, and beginning to work on how to stop. 

Private Lessons

We offer 60 minute private lessons for skiers and snowboarders on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. There are limited slots available so make sure to book ahead! To ensure adequate instructor staffing, 24 hours advanced registration is recommended.
Packages

Includes private lesson, rentals, helmet, and lift ticket

Private Lesson Package (everything included)$119
+ each additional person$89
A La Carte
Private Lesson (does not include rentals or lift ticket)$79
+ each additional person$49
Rental$25
Lift Ticket$20

Powder Mills Open Ski

Open Ski Hours below will begin on January 2, 2025

Powder Mills Open Ski Hours (2024-25):

  • Thursdays: 5 – 7pm
  • Fridays: 5 – 7pm
  • Saturdays: 1pm – 5 pm
  • Sundays: 1pm – 5pm
Lift Ticket$20
Rental (Complimentary Helmet)$25
Helmet$10
Lift Ticket (5 & Under)$10

Hours subject to change based on weather and hill conditions.

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