Available in January through early March. Fun, daily ski or snowboard program offered weekends & selected holidays. Level 1 skiers/snowboarders ages 4 and 5. Students will be using the conveyor lift.
Category: Series Lessons
Kato Kids Series
Ski or Snowboard Program
(3 consecutive two hour lessons on Saturday or Sunday)
Skiers Ages 6-12.
Snowboarders Ages 8-12.
*Registration is required one week before session starts. This series program is for 3 consecutive times with the same instructor. Sessions begin Dec., Jan., Feb.. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. or 1:00p.m. to 3:00pm, or Sundays 1:00 – 3:00pm. Grouped by age and ability this program offers structured lessons. With an emphasis on Safety and Fun! Preregistration is required one week before program begins. No exceptions.
NOTE: Students will be riding the chairlift unassisted in lesson programs. There is a $40 rescheduling fee on any missed lesson. Please Do Not register for a session if you cannot attend all three lesson dates. Non payment of a reschedule fee constitutes a cancellation. There are No refunds for classes cancelled by the participant.
Register early!
| Option | Includes | Saturday or Sunday ( 2hrs No Lunch) |
| A | Lift, Lesson, Rental | $220 |
| B | Lift ticket, Lesson | $180 |
| C | Rental, Lesson | $180 |
| D | Lesson | $145 |
| Session # | Month | Day | Dates | Times |
| 1 | Jan.. | Saturday | 6, 13, 20 | 10:00a – 12:00p |
| 2 | Jan. | Saturday | 6, 13, 20 | 1:00p – 3:00p |
| 3 | Jan. | Sunday | 7, 14, 21 | 1:00p – 3:00p |
| 4 | Feb. | Saturday | 3, 10, 17 | 10:00a – 12:00p |
| 5 | Feb. | Saturday | 3, 10, 17 | 1:00p – 3:00p |
| 6 | Feb. | Sunday | 4, 11, 18 | 1:00p – 3:00p |
Hours and prices subject to change without notice.EMAIL SIGN UP
Kato Cruisers
Daily Ski or Snowboard Program – Early December to Early March
Weekends and selected holidays. Dec. 26 – Jan. 2 & 16, Feb. 20
(One 2 or 4 hour lesson)
Ages: 7-12 Alpine • 8-12 Snowboard • Grouped by age and ability.
This program offers structured lessons with emphasis on safety and fun.
Class times: 10:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. and/or 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Price does Not include lift tickets or rentals. *Registration is required 24 hours in advance.
| 2 hour session: | 7 -12 years old | $45.00 |
| 4 hour session: | 7 -12 years old | $65.00 |
Learn To Programs
TAKE THE CLASS & EARN A PASS!
Earn a season pass when you complete the program!
Restrictions apply, please see details*. Also, receive a FREE $10 Gift Card to Scheels in Mankato. The program is designed for the beginner skier or snowboarder 10 years of age or older, and has never had a Mount Kato season pass.
Package includes:
Lift Tickets, Rentals, & Lessons
Sessions start in December, January.
December
Lessons
(Price Doesn’t Included Season Pass.)
$119.95
Lessons Plus Season Pass $299.95
Season pass and Gift card to be included upon completion.
Two, Two Hour Sessions:
Session #1 – 6:30pm, Fridays: December 8th & 15th.
Session #2 – 5:00pm, Saturdays: December 9th & 16th.
Session #3 – 4:00pm, Sundays: December 10th & 17th.
January
Lessons
(Price Doesn’t Included Season Pass.)
$119.95
Lessons Plus Season Pass $249.95
Season pass and Gift card to be included upon completion.
Three, 90 Minute Sessions:
Session #4 – 6:30pm, Fridays: January 12th, 19th. & 26th
Session #5 – 5:00pm, Saturdays: January 13th, 20th. & 27th
Session #6 – 4:00pm, Sundays: December 14th, 21st. & 28th
The price for any session, Dec., Jan., if you don’t want the season pass & $10 gift card is still Only $119.95
Lessons are the same evening on consecutive weeks.
On the first night of your session please arrive an hour before start time. This will give you time to get properly sized for your Rental Equipment. Program check in will be at the Ski School Bell 10 minutes prior to your lesson time.
Registration is required one week before sessions start.
NOTE: Students will be riding the chairlift unassisted in lesson programs. There is a $40 rescheduling fee on any missed lesson. Please Do Not register for a session if you cannot attend all three lesson dates. Non payment of a reschedule fee constitutes a cancellation. There are No refunds for classes cancelled by the participant.
Learn to SKI Schedule
| Session | Month | Day | Dates |
| Ski-1 | December | Fridays 6:30-8:30p | 8, 15 |
| Ski-2 | December | Saturdays 5-7:00p | 9, 16 |
| Ski-3 | December | Sundays 4-6:00p | 10, 17 |
| Ski-4 | January | Fridays 6:30-8:00p | 12, 19, 26 |
| Ski-5 | January | Saturdays 5-6:30p | 13, 20, 27 |
| Ski-6 | January | Sundays 4-5:30p | 14, 21 , 28 |
Learn to SNOWBOARD Schedule
| Session | Month | Day | Dates |
| SB-1 | December | Fridays 6:30-8:30p | 8, 15 |
| SB-2 | December | Saturdays 5-7:00p | 9, 16 |
| SB-3 | December | Sundays 4-6:00p | 10, 17 |
| SB-4 | January | Fridays 6:30-8:00p | 12, 19, 26 |
| SB-5 | January | Saturdays 5-6:30p | 13, 20, 27 |
| SB-6 | January | Sundays 4-5:30p | 14, 21, 28 |
* Must be at least 10 years old and cannot have been a previous Mount Kato Season pass holder. All three lessons must be completed to be eligible for the Season Pass. The Season Pass is only valid for the person who completes the lessons and is non-transferable. The Season Pass is only valid for the remainder of the 2023/2024 season. Mount Kato reserves the right to refuse anyone from the program.
NOTE: Students will be riding the chairlift unassisted in lesson programs. There is a $40 rescheduling fee on any missed lesson. Please Do Not register for a session if you cannot attend all three lesson dates. Non payment of a reschedule fee constitutes a cancellation. There are No refunds for classes cancelled by the participant.
Hours and prices subject to change without notice.
