First timers in Breckenridge

A group of friends and I are planning a ski trip to Breckenridge, CO
Feb. 19-23. I've skied once before several years ago, but this will
be my girlfriend's first try. I got talked out of taking lessons last
time because my friends thought that my years of playing hockey would
translate well to skiing. They were at least partially right, so I
don't regret skipping the lessons. I don't, though, want to put my
girlfriend through the same things I went through - specifically the
mount/dismount of a ski lift ride without knowing yet how to ski and
the 'trial by fire' of the first run. I also don't want her to have
to go it alone, so I promised I'd look into lessons for the two of us.

Anyway, I guess this is my long winded way of asking for
recommendations for lessons. Anyone have any positive experiences or
would recommend a particular provider for instruction? Any ideas what
I should expect to pay? I've done some googling but haven't come up
with too much yet, so I thought I'd ask you fine folks.

Thanks in advance!
Tim

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recommendations for lessons. Anyone have any positive experiences or
would recommend a particular provider for instruction? Any ideas what
I should expect to pay?

I was in Breckenridge just a couple of weeks ago. The ski school
charged $80 for a day or $70 for a half day. My instructor was Matt
from Michigan, and it was easily the best day's learning that I have
ever had. He left me with plenty to practice for another five days and
really made a difference to my skiing (and enjoyment). To give this
some context, I was in the group at level seven (of nine). We had six
students in the morning and four in the afternoon. No connection,
other than as a happy student.

BTW: The people in the school's office at The Village base were
nowhere near the caliber of the instructors -- don't let their people
skills put you off.

Giles Morris