Snowboard Instructor at BBMR Snow Valley
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Snow Valley at Big Bear Mountain Resort · Private & Group Lessons
Private Lessons · Request Your Instructor
To book your private snowboard lesson and request Tommy Cho as your instructor at Snow Valley, follow these steps.
Choose Your Lesson Online
- Select a date — Go to the booking website and pick the day you want to ride.
- Pick your lesson — Choose either the 3-hour or 6-hour private snowboard lesson.
- Add to cart — Click the red "Add to Cart" button for your preferred time (9 AM or 1 PM).
- Complete payment — Finish checkout to secure your spot.
How to Request Tommy Cho
The booking site doesn’t let you choose an instructor by name, so do this after you book:
- Call the resort — Right after booking, call Big Bear Mountain Resort at 844-GO2-BEAR.
- Ask for Tommy — Tell the agent you have a confirmed booking at Snow Valley and request Tommy Cho as your instructor.
- Check-in early — On lesson day, go to the Adventure Academy at the base of the mountain. Look for the Purple Flag and confirm with staff that Tommy Cho is assigned to you.
Important Reminders
- Arrive early — If you need to rent a board or boots, try to arrive at least 2 hours before your lesson.
- Tickets and gear — Private lessons do not include your lift ticket or equipment rentals; you must buy those separately.
Zelle Tips
Enjoyed your lesson? You can send a tip via Zelle®. Any amount is appreciated — whatever you're comfortable with.
Send to Young Hwan Cho — scan the QR code with your banking or Zelle app to pay.
At Snow Valley you know me as Tommy Cho; Zelle shows my legal name. Same person — send with confidence.
How to Send via Zelle
- Open your banking app or the Zelle app and select Send.
- Scan the QR code above, or search for Young Hwan Cho by email or phone in Zelle.
- Enter the amount and confirm to send.
Lesson Inquiries · Request an Instructor
Questions about booking, requesting me as your instructor, or Zelle? Reach out anytime.
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