Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What types of snowsports are taught at Rokka?
Rokka offers ski lessons. At this time, we do not offer snowboard lessons.
When are Rokka Ski School’s dates of operation?
We offer lessons in a multiweek format. Our ski classes consist of 6 weekly group lessons. We hold classes every Sunday morning (9:30am-12:00pm) starting the first Sunday in January after the New Year and ending mid-February. Students are assigned to classes prior to the first lesson based on ski level selection, age, and language preference (Japanese or English).
Do you offer single-day lessons?
No, we do not offer single-day lessons at this time.
Where are Rokka lessons held?
Our Rokka Ski School building is located at the Summit at Snoqualmie West ski area. Classes gather in front of the Rokka building before each lesson.
How old do I need to be to take ski lessons?
Rokka offers lessons for both children and adults. Students must be 5 years of age or older by the first Rokka ski lesson of the season. There is no upper age limit.
How much do lessons cost?
Cost is subject to change year to year and is released when registration opens. For reference, the cost of lessons for the 2024-2025 season was $300 for the first student and $250 for additional family members.
What ski ability levels are taught at Rokka?
Rokka offers lessons for beginning (never skied) to advanced-level skiers. Our class level descriptions are listed below.
A. Student has never skied.
B. Student can ski the beginner hill by themselves and has ridden the chair.
C. Student can do beginning turns on the easiest green slopes and can ride the chair by themselves.
D. Student can ski wedge turns on blue slopes and sometimes make them parallel during the turn.
E. Student can occasionally start turns with skis parallel on easy blue slopes.
F. Student can ski wide stance parallel turns on all blue slopes and easy black slopes.
G. Student can ski parallel turns most of the time on black slopes.
H. Student can ski carved parallel turns. Student is comfortable skiing easy moguls and steep slopes.
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When does the Rokka ski lesson application open?
Returning students and family members receive a two-week priority registration window that typically opens in mid-October. The application opens for new students two weeks after the returning student period opens (usually late-October). If you would like to receive email updates about when our registration application will open for the upcoming season, please email admin.eng@rokkaski.com. Please check our website in the early fall for updates about expected application opening dates.
How can I register for classes?
When the application goes live, our ski lesson enrollment form can be completed online at our Lessons page. A complete enrollment form includes 2 components: (1) payment (payment can be completed as a family) and (2) a lesson application/liability form (1 per student – must be signed by a parent or guardian if the student is under 18 years of age). We use an online payment platform called Square to accept payment for classes. Please have a credit or debit card ready when you fill out your application(s). Returning families will be emailed the application form and will be given time to complete their forms prior to the public release date.
Do you have a waitlist?
Yes, we have a waitlist. We may find spots available in specific classes after we make class assignments in early December. If our registration is closed when you sign up, a link to the Waitlist Form can be found on the Lessons page of our website.
How does the waitlist work?
Please fill out a separate Waitlist Form for each family member interested in Rokka classes. You will receive an email in mid-December notifying you if your family members have been assigned to classes. All family members get off the waitlist together. If you are notified that spots are available, you will have one week to accept your spots and submit payment.
How do I purchase season passes?
You will receive information about how to purchase season passes after you register for lessons. Ski school students are guaranteed access to purchase a Summit season pass.
What do I need to do to prepare for my first day of ski lessons?
You will receive detailed information from us and your instructor in December with everything you need to know about your first day of lessons.
What is Rokka’s weather policy?
In the case of inclement weather or lack of snow, Rokka leadership may make the decision to postpone lessons any time prior to the lesson start time. When lessons are postponed, Rokka will send out an email notification as soon as possible to notify students and parents. Postponed lessons will be made up later in the season.
What is your cancellation policy?
You may cancel your lessons for a full refund any time before the first week of December.
What is the Rokka Club?
The Rokka Club is a sister organization to Rokka Ski School. Club members can access the Rokka Lodge at Crystal Mountain for overnight stays and are invited to year-round Rokka events. You can join the Rokka Club without purchasing ski lessons. If you are interested, visit the Rokka Lodge page on our website.
If I am a ski school student, am I automatically a club member?
Yes! Rokka Ski School students are automatically club members, club membership is included in the lesson fee.
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