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Rippers

Rippers program is ideal for children who can ride a Carpet or a Chairlift and ski safely down by making turns.
 
Rippers program is offered during the December and February school breaks, as well as on Saturdays and Sundays.  
Families can select either a single-day 2.5-hour morning session or 2.5-hour afternoon session, or both.  ​
 
This program is not suited for someone’s first day on skis. 
 
Private lessons are the best choice for beginners, or our First Timers Package if you’re interested in a lesson, lift ticket, and rental package. 
 
For advice on which type of lesson is best for each child, please contact the Ski and Ride School by phone or email.  

Rippers + Riders

Rippers program is ideal for children who can ride a Carpet or a Chairlift and ski safely down by making turns.
 
Rippers program is offered during the December and February school breaks, as well as on Saturdays and Sundays.  
Families can select either a single-day 2.5-hour morning session or 2.5-hour afternoon session, or both.  ​
 
This program is not suited for someone’s first day on skis. 
 
Private lessons are the best choice for beginners, or our First Timers Package if you’re interested in a lesson, lift ticket, and rental package. 
 
For advice on which type of lesson is best for each child, please contact the Ski and Ride School by phone or email.  

Days + Times

Morning 9:30AM – 12:00PM

Afternoon 1:00PM – 3:30PM

Ages 5-6 can choose morning or afternoon, ages 7-12 have the option to reserve both

dates

Weekends

Available Saturdays + Sundays 

Holidays

Dec 26-Jan 2; Jan 17-Jan 19; Feb 14-22

 

Choose 1 day or multiple!

cost

$145 – $155

*Rentals sold separately.

Reservations required.

If your child is doing both sessions, you will need to pick up your child at 12:00 and bring them back to the beginner area no later than 12:45. Lunch is not supervised or provided. If your child is 7-12, we recommend booking both the morning and afternoon session at the same time to guarantee availability.

Please click here to learn about our refund and trip protection policies. 

Scenic view of Bousquet Mountain in summer

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Guest Service Manager

Amanda Cozzaglio

Amanda started at Bousquet in September, 2022.

She was born and raised in the Berkshires and currently resides in Pittsfield. She loves to be outside in the summer months hiking the various trails we have to enjoy, biking on the Rail Trail or kayaking anywhere there is water. Although she enjoys the warm weather over the cold, she is excited to appreciate the winter beauty on a whole other level and brush up on her skiing skills!

When Amanda is not working, she thoroughly enjoys spending time with her family (mainly her 5 nephews and 1 sweet little niece 😊)

Yaron Steinhauer enjoying activities at Bousquet Mountain
operations manager

Yaron Steinhauer

Yaron’s been in the Snowsports industry for 20 years, starting out as an instructor at Hunter Mountain. He leveled up with his Level 3 PSIA certification, then headed out west for a bit. Now he’s back east and has been our Operations Manager since the summer of 2023! He’s all about sharing his passion for the sport and making sure everyone enjoys their time on the snow.

Originally from Westchester County, NY, he’s now hanging out in the Berkshires, and if he’s not on the slopes, he’s probably biking around the hills (especially in the summer).

Headshot of skier at Bousquet Mountain
marketing + Resort Programs manager

Eliza Lindberg

Eliza, a native of Canaan, NY, has been skiing since she could stand on two feet, and deeply loves the outdoors. After getting her Bachelor’s in Psychology in 2023, she joined the Bousquet team filled with passion for skiing, enthusiasm, and curiosity.

Her investment in Bousquet extends beyond the slopes, recognizing it as a gathering place that fosters community connections, promotes healthy living, and plays a significant role in sustaining the vibrant culture of Berkshire County.

Group of hikers on a trail at Bousquet Mountain
Surface Manager

Josh Morse

Bio Coming Soon

Ski & Ride School director

Michael Sheinkman

Michael joined the Bousquet Snowsports team following retirement from a 30 year career responding to disasters and humanitarian crises around the world with the United Nations and the US government. He first started skiing at 5 years old, improving his skills during family trips to Vermont. Michael currently holds PSIA certifications as a Level 1 Ski Instructor and Children’s Specialist and has instructed professionally at Bousquet, Catamount, and Killington.
 
Beyond Bousquet, Michael enjoys cross-country skiing, hiking. bicycling, swimming, and SCUBA diving.
 
Favorite trail: Grand
 
Favorite memory at Bousquet: Telemark skiing down Grand through untracked snow.
Autumn landscape at Bousquet Mountain with colorful foliage
mountain manager

nate bovard

Bio Coming Soon

Scenic view of hiking trail at Bousquet Mountain
general manager

kevin mcmillan

Kevin started at Bousquet in April of 2020. He brings 30 years of experience in the outdoor industry, along with a knack for creative problem solving and mad people skills.

He lives in Plainfield, and is an avid mountain biker and snowboarder.