What is First Tracks?
A Fun, Interactive Learning Program for Skiers & Snowboarders
First Tracks is an online learning experience that helps children and families build the knowledge, confidence, and safety skills they need to enjoy the mountain.
Designed with beginners in mind but educational for everyone, each lesson combines engaging visuals, easy-to-follow instruction, and real mountain scenarios to make learning fun, memorable, and practical.
Whether it's your very first day on snow or you're looking to refresh your mountain knowledge, First Tracks helps build confidence, encourage smart decisions, and create safer experiences for everyone.
Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire a lifelong culture of awareness, responsibility, and respect by helping skiers and snowboarders make smart decisions and enjoy the mountain safely.
Through engaging education, we build confidence, good judgment, and habits that create safer experiences—for every rider, on every run.
why choose first tracks?
A modern, engaging learning experience that helps skiers and snowboarders build knowledge, confidence, and responsibility before they ever step onto the snow.
Build smart habits that help prevent accidents and promote responsible decision-making.
Safety First
Learn Anywhere
Short, engaging lessons designed to keep kids interested while making learning fun.
Celebrate achievement with a First Tracks Certificate of Completion to recognize your success.
Earn a certificate
built for FAMILIES
Perfect for first-time visitors, returning riders, homeschool programs, ski clubs, and schools.
THE FIRST TRACKS course JOURNEy
Four simple steps to becoming safer, smarter & more responsible
DISCOVER
START YOUR JOURNEY
Learn the essential knowledge every skier and snowboarder should have before heading to the mountain.
UNDERSTAND
BUILD SMART HABITS
Understand mountain signs, safety principles, and the responsibilities that help keep everyone safe.
PREPARATION
RIDE WITH CONFIDENCE
Prepare for a successful day on the mountain by building the skills and confidence to make smart decisions.
ACHIEVE
GET YOUR CERTIFICATE
Complete the First Tracks program, pass your assessment, and become part of a growing community of responsible riders.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Every Great Day on the Mountain Starts with One Smart Decision.
At First Tracks, we believe mountain safety is about more than following rules. It's about building confidence, making smart decisions, and showing respect for everyone who shares the slopes. Together, we're creating the next generation of safe, responsible skiers and snowboarders. Send us an email below and Follow us on Facebook, Instagram.
Contact us
We're building a community of skiers and snowboarders who believe that knowledge, preparation, and confidence create safer, more enjoyable days on the mountain.
Whether you have a question about First Tracks, need help choosing the right course, or simply want to say hello, we'd love to hear from you.
info@firsttracksassociation.com
(617)699-1400