PATS PEAK ANNOUNCES ADULT AND SENIOR SKI AND SNOWBOARD LESSON PROGRAMS

Pats Peak Ski Area is giving adult skiers and snowboarders more ways to learn, improve and enjoy time on the mountain during the 2026–2027 season with a variety of programs designed to combine professional instruction, skill development and the social side of skiing and riding.

Programs for the upcoming season include the Monday Adult Clinics, Tuesday Ladies Clinic, Women’s Only Wednesday, and the Corduroy Cruisers Senior Program.

Whether participants are new to the sport, returning to the slopes, looking to refine their technique or simply searching for a fun way to spend time on the mountain with others, Pats Peak’s adult programs provide welcoming and supportive learning environments for a variety of ages and abilities.

Monday Adult Clinics: Learn, Improve and Have Fun

Pats Peak’s Adult Clinics give adult skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels the opportunity to learn or improve their skills with quality professional instruction in a fun and supportive environment. Whether participants are learning to ski or snowboard for the first time or looking to build on existing skills, the clinics focus on developing solid techniques, confidence and overall ability on the slopes.

Adult Clinics are offered Mondays beginning January 4, 2027 and continuing through the end of the season, excluding Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day and Monday of NH School Vacation Week.

Each Adult Clinic Card includes five visits that can be used on any five eligible Mondays during the season. Each visit includes a 9am-4pm lift ticket and a one-hour clinic from 9am-10am with professional instruction focused on building skills, technique and confidence. The five-visit Adult Clinic Card is $349. Adult Clinic Cards can be purchased online on the Adult Clinics page.

Tuesday Ladies Clinic: Learn. Laugh. Improve. Ski Together.

The Tuesday Ladies Clinic (TLC) provides women with an opportunity to improve their skiing or snowboarding while enjoying the camaraderie of learning alongside other women. Professional Pats Peak instructors focus on developing solid fundamentals, efficient technique and greater confidence on the mountain.

New for 2027, TLC will be offered as two separate five-week sessions, allowing participants to choose the session that best fits their schedule or enroll in both for a full season of improvement.

Session 1: Tuesdays, January 5 through February 2, 2027

Session 2: Tuesdays, February 23 through March 23, 2027

Each five-week session is $399 and includes a 9 a.m.–4 p.m. lift ticket each clinic day, a two-hour professional lesson from 9–11 a.m. and a $100 Café Card to use throughout the session. Registration and additional information are available online on the Tuesday Ladies Clinic page.

Women’s Only Wednesday: Taught By Women, For Women

The Women’s Only Wednesday (WOW) program brings together professional instruction, food and camaraderie for women looking to build confidence and improve their skiing or snowboarding. WOW lessons are led by female coaches and provide participants with a supportive setting to refine their skills while connecting with other women on and off the slopes.

Also new for 2027, WOW will feature two five-week sessions, giving participants the flexibility to join one or both.

Session 1: Wednesdays, January 6 through February 3, 2027

Session 2: Wednesdays, February 24 through March 24, 2027

Each five-week session is $419 and includes a 9 a.m.–4 p.m. lift ticket, continental breakfast beginning at 9 a.m., a professional lesson clinic with female coaches from 9:30 a.m.–noon and a buffet lunch with the coach following each lesson. Registration and additional information are available online on the Women’s Only Wednesday page.

New Corduroy Cruisers Program: Brings Seniors Together on the Slopes

Monday mornings never looked so good. New for March 2027, Pats Peak’s Corduroy Cruisers Senior Program is a four-week program created specifically for skiers ages 65 and older who want to stay active, build their skills and enjoy the social side of skiing in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Corduroy Cruisers combines breakfast, professional instruction, skiing and social time during four Monday mornings in March: March 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2027.

Each Monday begins at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast and social gathering, followed by stretching and warm-up time. Participants receive a 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. lift ticket, with a professionally guided group ski lesson from 9:30–11 a.m. tailored to senior skiers. Small groups are organized by ability level, with an emphasis on confidence, comfort and enjoyment. Following the lesson, participants have until 12:30 p.m. to practice their skills, ski with fellow Corduroy Cruisers and enjoy time on the mountain.

The four-week program is $199 and is designed for active and retired older adults, including beginners, returning skiers and those looking for a social and instructional experience at a comfortable pace. Space is limited to 30 participants. Registration and additional information are available online on the Corduroy Cruisers Senior Program page.

Learning, Improving and Connecting at Every Stage

Together, Monday Adult Clinics, TLC, WOW, and Corduroy Cruisers provide adults with multiple ways to make skiing and snowboarding part of their winter routine.

From women-specific clinics and flexible Monday instruction to a program specifically designed for skiers 65 and older, Pats Peak continues to make learning and improving accessible, social and fun throughout the winter season.

For the 2026–2027 season, PATS PEAK is celebrating its 64th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the ownership of the Patenaude family. Located in Henniker, New Hampshire, PATS PEAK features 28 groomed trails for all ability levels, 9 gladed areas, terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 11 lifts, 100% snowmaking, and some of the most challenging skiing and riding in Southern New Hampshire.

PATS PEAK's Snowsports School serves more than 8,000 students annually through its Weekday Learn to Ski & Snowboard Program with over 100 local schools. The mountain also hosts more than 70 teams in its Adult/Corporate Racing League and offers weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK features 100% of its trails lit for night skiing and riding and is one of New Hampshire's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas.

During the "Other Season of PATS PEAK," the PATS PEAK Banquet Center is the ideal location for wedding receptions, corporate meetings, company outings, parties, and other social gatherings.

Registration for each program is available through its respective program page at patspeak.com.

For more information about Pats Peak and its Snowsports School programs, visit patspeak.com or call 603-428-3245.