@fastpacer, Nancy is an instructor for Aspen Mountains. She as well as @Mike King are amazing resources for those areas. IMHO you have struck gold by connecting with someone of her caliber here.The Beginner Magic lessons at Snowmass and Buttermilk include lift ticket, rental gear and lesson. It is a great deal and gives you access to on mountain equipment so if something needs to be swapped out, it can be. The rental shop employees are trained to provide boots that fit properly and skis are shorter so that people have the best chance of success early on.