Trying to teach a friend or loved one to ski or snowboard is likely to teach the teacher a lesson they’ll never forget: So, you’re probably better off leaving ski and snowboard instruction to the professionals.

It’s also true that, like lawyers who represent themselves, self-taught skiers and riders usually have fools for students.

Ski and snowboard lessons are crucial to becoming adept and safe on the slopes. The problem, of course, is that ski and snowboard lessons can be extremely expensive. Half-day lessons this year at Vail and Beaver Creek, for example, will cost $240-$315, while full-day lessons will range from $320-$409.

There are ski and snowboard schools that are more affordable, though. Here are six of them:

Loveland: Lessons are taught at Loveland Valley, about a half mil

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