Winter Lessons & Clinics
Catamount Lessons, Clinics & Tours
Catamount Outdoor Family Center offers winter fun and learning for all!
Lessons are ideal for individuals seeking one-on-one instruction or for small groups of family and friends looking for a semi-private lesson. Offered for cross-country skiing and fat biking.
Clinics are offered on pre-scheduled dates and are open to the public. They’re a great way to meet other new skiers in the area while improving your skills in a supportive group setting. Offered for cross-country skiing.
Tours are perfect for those who want to explore the property with a knowledgeable guide, with less emphasis on formal instruction. Offered for cross-country skiing, fat biking, and snowshoeing.
Our winter operations typically run from mid-December through mid-March, depending on weather and trail conditions. Please note that all lessons, clinics, and tours are weather and conditions dependent.
Supervision Requirements
All youth under age 14 must have a guardian on-site during any lesson, clinic, or tour.
Youth under age 8 must have a guardian registered with them for any clinic.
2026 SKI CLINICS:
$75/ Person
January 1st from 10am to 12pm
January 25th from 10am to 12pm
February 15th from 10am to 12pm
Clinics are booked instantly online here, as the coach, date and time have already been set.
RENTAL ADD ONS
Adult Ski Package: $15
Youth Ski Package: $10
Fat Bike Package : $15
SnowShoes: $10
CANCELLATION POLICY:
We require a 24 hour notice to cancel your lesson, clinic, or tour reservation. Please email us as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule so that we can open the spot to others.
Any cancellations within 24 hours will be charged full price to accommodate instructors time. Thank you!
INSTRUCTOR: Justin Bennett
Justin Bennett has been skiing close to 20 years, downhill as well as cross country and has been fat biking for a few years now. He also enjoys road biking, mountain biking, hiking in the summer months; Basically any type of excuse to be outdoors year round. Justin has been a downhill ski instructor for about 6 years and a nordic coach for 2 years. He can be found leading our weekly bike rides year round, coaching our Cycling and Winter Clubs, or supporting Winter Wanderers Camp. Justin is SafeSport and Wilderness First Aid certified and he is looking forward to exploring Catamount OFC with you this winter.
INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Gewirtz
Drew is a Champlain College graduate from Bethany, CT. He first started skiing at the age of 2 on family trips to Vermont. He has lived in Williston for 10 years and loves the trails that the Catamount Outdoor Family Center has to offer. He was a Alpine coach at Bolton Valley for 2 years and has completed the P.S.I.A (Professional Ski Instructors of America) level 1. He is looking forward to helping you get out, explore and learn about the mechanics of skiing!
INSTRUCTOR: Amanda Preston
Amanda has been leading educational and recreational outings for diverse audiences for over a decade. With a background as a former interpretive guide, she enjoys incorporating natural, cultural, and historical insights into her programs. An adult-onset adventurer, Amanda didn’t start snowboarding, nordic skiing, fat biking, or mountain biking until after age 20. She understands the challenges of picking up new activities, especially alongside people who’ve been doing them since they were toddlers. She finds joy in trying new things and supporting other adult-onset adventurers as they build confidence and find their groove. Amanda is certified in SafeSport, Leave No Trace, Suicide Prevention, and Wilderness First Aid.
INSTRUCTOR: Andy Coddington
Andy learned how to ski and mountin bike right here at Catamount. That love for sliding and turning stayed with him and now he’s back as a year round employee. He’s a certified BICP bike instructor and has a lifetime of downhill and nordic ski experience and knowledge to share.
INSTRUCTOR: John Atkinson
John has been helping people become better riders and gliders for 30 years and is a certified Gravity Logic Level 1 freeride coach and a Bike/Walk Smart educator. His primary focus is working with new and less aggressive riders and gliders looking to build confidence and skill sets in a patient fun environment.