I-Slide: First Timer's Guide to Loon
When You Arrive at Loon
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Section 2: When You Get to Loon
Now that you've arrived at Loon, the following tips will sail you through the preparation process:
1. Park Your Vehicle
Arrive Early! Just a few of the many benefits of arriving early are:
- You can obtain a parking space in the lot close to the lodge
- You'll avoid carrying your belongings a long distance
- More rental equipment is available early in the day
- The snow conditions are generally best in the morning as well, and lift lines are the shortest
Loon's lifts run from 9:00am to 3:45pm Monday through Friday. On weekends and holidays during the regular season, lifts run from 8:00am to 3:45pm. Ticket windows open one-half hour before lifts open.
By arriving early (one-half to one hour prior to lift opening), you're almost assured a good spot in the main parking lot. Loon has two distinct base areas, known as the Octagon Base Lodge area (East Base Area), located by heading left after you cross the main entrance bridge; and the Governor Adams Lodge Base Area (West Base Area), located by heading right after you cross the main entrance bridge.
If you cannot obtain a parking spot close to the lodges, feel free to make use of our 5-minute turnarounds, located in front of our base lodges. You can pull into these areas, drop off your party and their belongings, and then proceed to a parking spot. Please note, these areas are reserved for drop off/pick up only. Vehicles left unattended in these areas will be towed.
2. Store Your Belongings
If you are carrying extra clothing and gear, go directly to the base lodge closest to where you parked. Lockers are available for rent, and your belongings will be secure and accessible to you all day.
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- Turn right after you cross the bridge, and park as close as possible to the Governor Adams Base Lodge.
- Go directly to the Mountainside Rental Shop (located just past the Governor Adams Base Lodge) to sign up for your lesson. Intro lessons are at 10:00am and 1:30pm.
You can sign up for Private Lessons and various other group lessons and clinics at the Snowsports desks located in both base lodges.
For more information about Loon's Legendary Ski and Snowboard School, visit our Lessons Page.
4. Rent Equipment
If you just need to rent equipment, the Mountainside Rental Shop is located
just past the Governor Adams Base Lodge. Check out rental rates on our Rates
Page.
5. Purchase a Lift Ticket
Lift tickets are included with our Take 3, Ski or Ride Free and All-Inclusive Mountain Packages. However, if you are not purchasing one of these lesson packages, you will need to purchase a lift ticket. You can purchase a lift ticket three ways: online; by calling us toll-free 1-800-229-5666; or by visiting our ticket windows. Ticket windows are located at both the Octagon Lodge side (east base area, located by turning left after you cross the entrance bridge), and the Governor Adams Base Lodge side (west base area, located by turning right after you cross the entrance bridge). For current ticket pricing, visit our Lift Ticket Rates Page.
That's it! You're ready to tackle the mountain and all it has to offer!
Interested in taking your riding skills to the next level? Visit one of our Ski and Snowboard planners at either base lodge for help determining your current level of ability and to plot your best route to meet your winter snowsports goals.
