Issaquah Ski and Snowboard School
Issaquah Ski School is a volunteer non-profit organization. For over 30 years, we have coordinated ski instruction to 4th through 12th grade students living in the greater Issaquah area. Over 150 students ski or snowboard for the first time each year, so if you have never skied or snowboarded before, now is a great time to give it a try.
Come join us on Saturdays at The Summit at Snoqualmie for 7 weeks of adventure on the slopes.
Transportation is on comfortable, chartered buses from three locations: QFC in the Renton Highlands, Issaquah Valley Elementary School and Discovery Elementary School.
Orientation night Jan. 5th at 7–8pm Issaquah Valley Elementary
Parent Volunteers Needed — please contact JoAnn Scott at 425-392-7918 for details
For questions call 425-572-6786 or email jamesfindlay@comcast.net
Frequently Asked Questions
What is provided by Issaquah Ski School?
Chaperoned transportation to Summit Central at Snoqualmie and lessons.
What do I need to provide?
Ski and snowboard equipment, ski lift ticket purchased with a check each Saturday (cash not accepted) or pre-purchased season's pass, and a sack lunch or lunch money.
Who instructs the classes?
Snow Sports Northwest provides well-trained instructors who are long-standing members of the Professional Ski Instructors of America - Northwest Division (PSIA-NW).
What is the refund policy?
Prorated refunds are only available in the event the Issaquah Ski Council is able to reassign the seat to an alternate student. The ski school reserves the sole right to refund or reschedule a cancelled session and to consider a partially completed session as completed. There will be a non-refundable administration fee of $25 for fixed costs. Refer to student handbook for additional information.
Where is the Ski School?
Lessons are at Summit Central in the Snoqualmie Pass on Highway I-90. Students catch their ski school bus at one of the 3 pick-up points in the Issaquah School District.
Where do I catch the ski bus?
For your convenience, you sign up for the bus pick-up location nearest to your home. Choose from Renton Highlands QFC, Discovery Elementary School on 228th on the Sammamish Plateau, or Issaquah Valley Elementary on Holly St.
Do I have to ride the bus?
ISS does not have a lesson-only package for school age students. However, lessons-only packages are available for parents who wish to drive up. Parents can contact Jim at (425)739-2660 for more information.
Do I need my own equipment?
Yes. Students need to be fully equipped and clothed for skiing/boarding before boarding the bus each week.
Where can I rent affordable equipment?
Any ski and snowboard shop can provide rental gear, REI, Sturtevants/Boarderline and Snowboard Connection are great options to start with.
What age groups attend ski school?
The ski school is for 4th through 12th grade students. Adult lessons are offered for bus chaperones and for parents who drive to the mountain independently.
How can I become a bus chaperone?
Please call JoAnn at 425-392-7918 for further information.
How many lift tickets will I need?
Beginner skiers will not need to buy a ticket the first week, for a total of 6 tickets all season. All other students, including beginning snowboarders, will need to buy a ticket each day, for a total of 7 tickets all season.
Where do I eat lunch?
The luxury ski buses are warm and chaperoned during lunch time. The bus is locked the rest of the day so your belongings remain secure — lunch cards are not recommended, due to the fact that we are so far away from the restaurants where they can be redeemed.
What are lift ticket prices?
Please visit the Summit at Snoqualmie for current lift ticket prices.
Where can I get a Seasons Pass?
Once we receive your application we will mail a discounted pass application to the registered student. This form will need to be filled out and returned to The Summit at Snoqualmie to redeem your Seasons Pass. Log on to http://www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com for the latest information on Season Passes.
2009 – 2010 Season
Lesson Schedule
Saturdays: 9:30am – 11:30am*Saturdays: 1:00pm –3:00pm*
on the following days
- January 9
- January 16
- January 23
- January 30
- February 6
- February 13
- February 20 (play day, no lesson)
Pricing
Prices are the same for all agesSki Lessons:
- Beginner : $270
- Intermediate : $250
- Advanced : $250
Snowboard Lessons:
- Beginner : $250
- Intermediate : $250
- Advanced : $250
Transportation Only:
- Grades 6 – 12 : $210
Transportation Schedule
DEPARTURE (To Snoqualmie Pass)- Discovery Elementary School
Load – 7:45 am
Depart – 8:00 am - Issaquah Valley Elementary School
Load – 7:45 am
Depart – 8:00 am - Renton Highlands QFC
Load – 7:15 am
Depart – 7:30 am
- Discovery Elementary School
Load – 3:45 pm
Arrive – 4:45 pm - Issaquah Valley Elementary School
Load – 3:45 pm
Arrive – 4:45 pm - Renton Highlands QFC
Load – 3:45 pm
Arrive – 5:00 pm