What is Shredder's refund and credit policy?

Refund and credit options vary by program, timing, and enrollment type. For full-session class enrollments, a refund may be available if you withdraw before your child's 3rd scheduled class; a Shredder credit may be available for the remaining classes after (missing a single class isn't a withdrawal). Camps and Parent's Night Out: refunds or credits depend on advance-cancellation timing. Private lesson deposits follow the same advance-timing structure. Birthday party deposits are non-refundable once confirmed. Applies at every Shredder location — including Lafayette. See the full policy on the Shredder FAQ page.

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Indoor Ski & Snowboard Lessons for Kids · Lafayette, COGet Your Kids
mountain ready.
In Lafayette.

The most complete indoor ski and snowboard training for kids in Lafayette, Colorado. Your child's first steps toward becoming mountain ready.

We build the skills. You capture the memories.

Planning a ski trip? It's smarter, easier, and way less money to do it 20 minutes from home.

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See your child's best-fit program and open sessions — in one step.

Flexible PoliciesPlans change. We get it.

Small GroupsNever lost in a crowd

~70°FNever too hot, never too cold

~$50 / Week5–10-week session

★★★★★(303) 589-4475

Shredder Lafayette

4.9★ Google rating

4,600+ Boulder County kids on the slope

Locally Owned & operated

Part of the Shredder Network — 30,000+ families trained across 9 locations in 6 states, 10+ years.

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Sound Familiar?

"One bad day on the mountain and suddenly skiing is not really our family's thing."

You traveled a long way, paid $400+ for lift tickets, rented gear, and booked a group lesson. Your kid ended up cold, exhausted, and crying by noon — while an instructor tried to manage eight other kids at the same time.

The skills didn't stick. Next winter you're back at square one, wondering whether it's even worth trying again. Meanwhile, the mountain lesson prices just went up.

It's not your kid's fault. It's not your fault. Mountain lessons are genuinely hard — new environment, cold, crowds, an instructor they've never met. That's a lot to ask of a 4-year-old.

There's a better way to get Lafayette kids mountain-ready — and it starts 20 minutes from home, once a week, in a 70°F room with the same coach every session.

Learning at the Mountain

The traditional approach

✗8+ kids per class — instructors stretched thin
✗Cold, tired, and overwhelmed by lunch
✗Skills forgotten by next winter
✗$400+ for the day, before food and lodging
✗90-minute drive to the mountains

Weekly Shredder Sessions

Near home

✓Small groups — feels like a semi-private lesson
✓Same coach every week, skills build on each other
✓Real progress that carries to the mountain
✓~$50/class · 20 minutes from Boulder
✓Warm 65–70°F — no cold, no bad days

Think About It This Way

SWIM LESSONS
for the mountain.

You'd never teach your kid to swim by dropping them in the ocean. You'd start in a warm pool — shallow end, patient instructor, one skill at a time.

That's Shredder. A warm, indoor slope close to home where kids learn the same way they learn swimming: safely, gradually, and with confidence before the stakes get high.

The goal isn't to survive the first mountain day. It's to raise a kid who loves it.

Ski & Snowboard Training

Find Your Child's
Starting Point

Every program runs year-round. All gear included, coaches trained on a curriculum built on PSIA-AASI standards, and flexible refund + credit options.

Choose your child's program to see available sessions at this location.

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Current Selection

Ages 1–3 · Parent & Child

Yeti School

First steps on the slope — together

Parent participates every session
Play-based, zero pressure
~$50 / week · 5–10-week session
All gear included & fitted

Turning 3 and ready to try it without you? Little Shredders starts where this ends.

Current Selection

Ages 3–5 · Small Group

Little Shredders

Fundamentals that actually stick

Small groups
Same coach every week
~$50 / week · 5–10-week session
Progress tracked weekly

Close to 5, or already linking turns? Ski & Board School is the next rung.

Current Selection

Ages 5–10 · Small Group

Ski & Board School

Mountain-ready in 5–10 sessions

Edge control & turning technique
Chairlift simulation training
~$50 / week · 5–10-week session
Green-run ready after one session

Just turned 5 and still finding their feet? Little Shredders is the gentler start.

Current Selection

All Ages · 1-on-1

Private Lessons

100% of the instructor's focus

1-on-1 with a trained kids' coach
Customized instructional plan
30% off siblings
Single session or pre-trip series

Any age, any level — including teenagers and adults.

A Typical Shredder Session

WHAT A SESSION
looks like.

No snow gear. No lift lines. No freezing temps. Just warm, focused indoor slope time with a coach who knows what your child is working on.

0:00

Arrive

Arrive about 10 minutes early. Kids wear athletic clothes and socks — no snow gear needed. We'll have their skis or snowboard, boots, and helmet ready based on their fit notes.

0:10

Warm Up

Your child joins their small group with their coach. The coach helps everyone settle in, reviews last week's win, and sets today's focus.

0:15

Indoor Slope Time

Kids train on our indoor slopes in a warm, controlled environment. No lift lines. No cold weather. No mountain-day chaos. Just focused reps on the next skill in their progression — stopping, turning, edging, linking turns, or building confidence.

0:40

Wrap Up

At pickup, your coach gives you a quick progress update and lets you know what to watch for next time. Gear goes back on the rack, and you walk out empty-handed.

The Shredder Progression

FROM FIRST STEPS TO
mountain ready.

Here's how kids progress at Shredder.

Ages 1–3

Comfortable

Balance, coordination, movement, and fun. The goal is simple: help young kids love being on snow.

Ages 3–5

Competent

Fundamentals repeated week after week. Kids build real skills and start believing they can do it.

Ages 5–10

Confident

Turns, control, safety, and independence. Kids begin to look like real skiers and riders.

Mountain Day

They Own the Slope

The payoff. A kid who is excited to go, ready to ride, and easier to ski with as a family.

Real Families, Real Results

Inside the Slope

Indoor slope and training zone at Shredder Lafayette with colorful obstacles

Dad and daughter on a saucer together during Yeti School at Shredder Lafayette

Girl skiing toward obstacle course at Shredder Lafayette

Shredder Lafayette lobby with orange benches and instructor photos on wall

Also at This Location

More at Shredder

Parties, practice time, date nights, and gifts for the whole family.

Birthday Parties

Ages 3+ · Private Booking

The coolest birthday party in Lafayette — guaranteed. Private slope time, skiing and snowboarding, party space, and memories they'll talk about for years.

$400 startingPricing varies by party type & duration

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Open Gym

All Ages · Drop-In

No instructor, no schedule — just the slope. Perfect for kids in our programs who want extra practice time. Check available slots and drop in.

$25 / sessionDrop-in, no commitment required

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Parents Night Out

Ages 3+ · Friday Evenings

Drop them off Friday evening — ski training, games, and fun while you get a night to yourselves. One of the most popular nights of the week.

$75 / 1st child10% off for siblings

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Gift Certificates

Any Amount · Any Program

Give the gift of the mountain. Gift certificates never expire and work for any program at Lafayette. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or last-minute surprises.

Gift any amountWorks for any program

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Find Us

Convenient for families in Lafayette, Louisville, Boulder, Broomfield, and Erie.

Address

1729 Majestic Drive, Unit 1
Lafayette, CO 80026

Convenient for families in Lafayette, Louisville, Boulder, Broomfield, and Erie.

Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 8:00pm

Saturday – Sunday: 8:00am – 6:00pm

Open Year-Round · No weather cancellations

Indoor Conditions

A steady ~70°F every session

No snow gear needed — athletic clothes are perfect. Kids train on indoor ski and snowboard slopes with Shredder provided boots / skis / snowboards.

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Parking

Free parking in the business park lot

Located on Majestic Drive — look for the Shredder Ski sign at Unit 1.

Contact

(303) 589-4475

lafayette@shredderski.com

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Ski or Snowboard — We Teach Both

Snowboarding at
Shredder

Snowboarding isn't a side offering here. Kids in Lafayette can learn to ride from their very first session — the same engineered indoor slopes, the same trained kids' coaches, and the same all-gear-included setup, with a board, boots, and helmet fitted for them.

Little riders start in Little Shredders (ages 3–5) and progress into Ski & Board School (ages 5–10), where the group splits by sport so snowboarders get board-specific coaching — edge control, linking turns, and riding with real confidence. Many Lafayette families choose snowboarding to get board-ready before their next mountain trip.

A kid carving a heelside turn on a snowboard with a coach spotting from behind

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Who We Train

Families Driving In From
Across Boulder County

We serve Boulder County families training year-round for Eldora, I-70 resort weekends, and beyond.

Boulder

Boulder families training kids for Eldora ski days and weekend trips to I-70 resorts make the short drive east to Lafayette. Year-round indoor training.

Louisville

Louisville families looking for indoor ski lessons are a short drive northeast to us.

Broomfield

Broomfield families training kids before Eldora or Winter Park trips are 15 minutes south of Shredder Lafayette via US-287 and the Diagonal.

Erie

Erie families come southwest to us for year-round ski training — climate-controlled indoor slopes, no waiting for the season.

Superior

Superior families training kids for Eldora days and I-70 weekends are a short drive east to us. Year-round indoor training, no waiting for the season.

Lafayette

Lafayette families train year-round at their hometown Shredder — Yeti School through Ski & Board School, plus camps and private lessons.

Our Families

What Parents Say

He absolutely loves skiing, and Shredder has helped him build confidence and skills in a fun, supportive environment. The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and great with kids.

Danielle C.

★ Google review

★★★★★

Absolute best place for kids to learn the basics. Because of our lessons at Little Shredders, we took both kids out on real snow and had a blast.

Ashton M.

★ Google review

★★★★★

A great way to get young kids engaged in skiing and snowboarding. This indoor facility teaches technique without turning it into a chore — my kids look forward to lessons.

Justen S.

★ Google review

Common Questions

Lafayette FAQ

Questions specific to this location. For general Shredder questions, visit our full FAQ page.

Where can kids learn to ski and snowboard near Lafayette? ▾

Shredder Lafayette is indoor ski and snowboard training for kids ages 1–10 in Lafayette, Colorado. Kids train year-round on real indoor slopes in small groups with all gear included — the smartest way to build confidence before a family ski trip.

Is there indoor skiing for kids near Boulder? ▾

Yes — Shredder Lafayette is the indoor ski and snowboard school for Boulder County families, easy to reach from Louisville, Broomfield, and Erie. Kids progress on engineered indoor slopes year-round in small groups with all gear included.

How do kids prep for Eldora or a Colorado ski trip? ▾

A few indoor sessions before your trip and your child shows up to Eldora or Breckenridge already comfortable on snow. It's the smartest way to skip the frustrating first-day learning curve and make the mountain fun from run one.

My child has never skied or snowboarded. Is that okay? ▾

Absolutely — that's our specialty. Most of our students come in with zero experience. Our programs are specifically designed for first-timers, and our instructors are trained to make that first experience fun and confidence-building.

What should my child wear? ▾

No snow gear needed — our facility is climate-controlled at ~70°F year-round. Athletic clothes work perfectly. You're welcome to bring your own helmet if you have one.

Is gear included? ▾

Yes — all ski and snowboard gear (skis/snowboard, boots, poles, helmet) is included and professionally fitted at every session. There's nothing extra to buy or bring.

How much do ski and snowboard sessions cost? ▾

Pricing depends on the program and session length. Every session includes all gear — skis or snowboard, boots, and helmet — so there are no separate equipment fees for training. Choose a program above to see current sessions and pricing for your family.

What age can kids start skiing and snowboarding? ▾

Kids can start as young as 1 in Yeti School, our parent-and-child program, then progress through Little Shredders and Ski & Board School to age 10. We group by age and ability, so your child is always learning alongside peers at their level. Private lessons are the one option above 10.

How soon will my child be ready for the mountain? ▾

Most kids build real, transferable skills in their first few sessions. Every child progresses at their own pace, and our coaches track each skill — so you'll see exactly how your child is growing toward mountain-ready.

What's Shredder's refund and credit policy? ▾

Refund and credit options vary by program, timing, and enrollment type. For full-session classes: a refund may be available if you withdraw before the 3rd scheduled class; a Shredder credit may be available for the remaining classes after (missing a single class isn't a withdrawal). Camps & Parent's Night Out: refunds or credits depend on advance-cancellation timing. Private lesson deposits follow the same advance-timing structure. Birthday party deposits are non-refundable once confirmed. View the full policy →

Do you offer private lessons before a ski trip? ▾

Yes — this is one of the most popular ways to use private lessons. Many Lafayette families book a session or series of private lessons before heading on a ski trip. Even 2–3 sessions can make a dramatic difference in confidence on the mountain.

What if my child misses a session? ▾

We don't run make-up classes, but for an excused absence your facility can issue a one-time coupon code worth the value of an Open Gym — usable toward any program and valid through the end of the session. Contact us at lafayette@shredderski.com or (303) 589-4475.

Where exactly is the Lafayette location? ▾

We're at 1729 Majestic Drive, Unit 1, Lafayette, CO 80026 — convenient for families in Lafayette, Louisville, Boulder, Broomfield, and Erie.

Is there parking or anything I should know before arriving? ▾

Yes — free parking in the business park lot. Look for the Shredder Ski sign at Unit 1. Plan to arrive about 10 minutes early for your first session so we can get gear fitted.

How do I add participant information after booking? ▾

You'll be prompted to add participant details (age, experience, ski or snowboard preference, shoe size) at checkout. This is required before your first session — if we don't receive it in time, we may not be able to accommodate your session. Email us at lafayette@shredderski.com if you need help.

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