Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding | Como Park Ski Center

Experienced winter snow sports instructors are geared-up and ready to lead group introductory lessons. There is no pre-registration required, no cost, and equipment is available to loan for free.  We just want everyone to try a Minnesota snowsport, as we embrace the winter season together - in community.  All clinics are on a first-come, first serve basis.  Downhill ski and snowboard clinics are located at Como Park Ski Center, and cross-country clinics at Highland National Golf Course. For ages 5+. 

Clinics are weather dependent and subject to change without notice. 

Free Como Park Ski Center Clinics

Monday, January 18, 2027 (MLK Day) at 10am, 12pm & 2pm

Kinderski Intro (Ages 5+) 

Introduce your child to the fun of skiing! The group will start off inside (or near the chalet) working on putting on boots/skis, walking in skis, and balance games.  The group lesson will progress to the
outdoors, skiing around, falling safely, dropping in, and gliding down.  Fun activities throughout.  Parents are encouraged to participate with their child. 

Downhill Ski (Ages 8+) 

Instructors will lead group sessions that review types/components of ski equipment, work on basic balance and movement and build skills in shaping turns- skills that will boost confidence and control 
on the slopes.  Come get ready for a great season of skiing.

Snowboard (Ages 8+) 

Instructors will lead group sessions that cover types/components of snowboard equipment, flat ground skating, smooth straight runs, and controlled turns. Intermediates can review and advance skills 
in skidded turns, carved turns, and freestyle moves. 

Free Highland National Clinics

Monday, January 18, 2027 (MLK Day) at 10am, 12pm & 2pm

Cross-Country Ski (Ages 8+) 

(Note: Students ages 8-12 will have a better experience accompanied by someone age 16+)
Instructors will lead group sessions for those new to cross country skiing or skiers that need to get back in the groove.  Proper glide, push, and balance movements will be practiced.
 

Equipment Rental Packages

Rental equipment is available in the chalet. Please note, due to our lesson program, rental equipment is not available on lesson weekends. 

Tow Rope Tickets

Tow rope tickets are $17 and can be purchases inside the Como Park Ski Center Chalet during up to one hour before close. Please note, due to our lesson program, rental equipment is not available on lesson weekends.  

Cross-Country Ski Passes

For information on cross-country ski passes, visit the Cross-Country Skiing webpage. 

Safety is our number one priority. Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel, postpone or move indoors any outdoor activity, should the forecasted temperature reach any combination of wind and temperature that is -25 degrees or colder, or if blizzard conditions occur. 

The decision to cancel programs will be made a minimum of two hours prior to a program start time. Please check your email or call 651-695-3774 for cancellation information.

If there is a weather cancellation during a program with multiple sessions, a make-up class will be held on the same day at the same time in the following weeks. 

Cross-country classes/clinics are dependent on natural snow. If these programs are cancelled due to lack of snow, a full refund will be issued.

Refunds

•    Full Refund: The class is cancelled. 
•    Partial Refund: A customer contacts staff to withdraw from the class, prior to the first day of class. A class is cancelled and there is not an opportunity for a make-up session. Please note there are required service cost reductions.
•    No Refund: None or partial attendance, including personal determination to not attend based on weather conditions. 
•    See Parks and Recreation Polices for the full refund policy. 
 

For information on renting the Como Park Ski Chalet for weddings or events, call the Como Golf Course at (651) 488-9673.

If you are experienced in downhill skiing, snowboarding, or cross-country skiing and want to share your skills with the community, consider working at Como Park Ski Center this winter! Lessons typically take place December through February on weekends and Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Training is scheduled to begin in November and salary will be dependent on experience. For more information, contact ParksWinterSki@ci.stpaul.mn.us.