Waterville Valley, NH – This winter, friends and family can spend an entire day on Waterville Valley’s slopes learning to ski or ride for just $35 each. The online $35 learn to ski and ride offer includes a two-hour beginner lesson, skis or snowboard equipment and a lower mountain lift ticket for the day.nThe season-long $35 learn to ski and ride deal is available for ages 7 and up and requires a purchase made 24 hours in advance at the resort’s web site, www.waterville.com. It’s good Sunday through Friday, non-holidays and that’s all the fine print. Holiday dates are: Dec. 26, 2010 through Jan. 2, 2011; Jan. 15-17, 2011; and Feb. 19 through 26, 2011.

“It’s important for new skiers and riders to learn the right way, the fun way”, explains Pete Weber, the New Hampshire resort’s Snowsports Director. “At Waterville, everyone will have the chance to excel by getting the best possible start with one of our pros. We’ve created the $35 deal to be so outrageous that everyone will get off the couch this winter and out on the slopes.”

New skiers and riders can upgrade to the Waterville Valley “Take 3 Plan” that includes a lower mountain lift ticket, a group lesson and rental equipment for any three days (including weekends and holidays) for $150. The lower mountain lift ticket provides access to all of Waterville Valley’s beginner and novice terrain.