Snowflake Lodge cannot be accessed without skiing/snowboarding. He could hang out at our Base Lodge though. There are still views down there and he can watch you ski down Lodgepole or Show-Off trails. There is a bar and food there and free wifi.

Diamond Peak has ski lessons The best bet is to visit the ski area the day before to enroll in a ski lesson. And also buy tickets the day before late afternoon. Check the weather conditions first. for the next day Buy your tickets the day before they open up at 8 o’clock in the morning and you will be the first to ski with no one on the runs

Diamond Peak is typically open December through April. Lesson information and rates can be found on the Diamond Peak website under the heading "Lessons & Rentals."

The commute will be fine the roads are dry and there’s no snow expected . They only have a few runs open but the ones they have open were good. It’s good earlier so be sure to be on the slopes at 9 o’clock He’s in lessons then they will take him to a certain place and will probably be OK . There are just a few runs and will be an awful lot of people . If you can get there early you can get a spot to park otherwise you may have to take the shuttle and park somewhere else down below . If you can be there by 8 o’clock I think you will have a better experience parking maybe to be able to go back to your car if you need to . You may need to be there even earlier if it’s really packed . I never ski there during the holidays . Most of us locals avoid it during the holidays but if we do we will be ready to go at 9 o’clock to ski and on the ski for an hour before the crowds come

Sometimes, but we are not open for skiing in May.

No. The magic carpet is only for kids in the Child Ski Center programs. Our Schoolhouse Chair is great to learn on but you both need a ticket.