Great 2-hour your by very competent and genuine people. Super recommended if you are in Lake Arrowhead!

During a family vacation to Lake Arrowhead, we had a chance to do a little boat day with McKenzie's Water Ski School. Reality was that only my brother in law wanted to water ski, but we all got to ride along in the boat. The water level was really high, causing tons of waves, so he had a hard time getting up. They offered boarding as well, which takes little to no skill at all. Given that, I decided to jump in and give it a try. It was so much fun! I love lake water over beach water and it was such a perfect day to get into the water and cruise around the lake! read more

What an amazing group of kids offering such an important lesson for someone in the lake. The instructors are patient, easy to work with, and very supportive to the point of helping you up on skis your every time you try to ski. The school has very nice boats and equipment which make learning how to water ski much more fun, and such a beautiful lake location to learn too. read more

Got my 6 year old and 9 year old up on their first go. Took me a few tries to get some time up. Would definitely recommend!

This past summer we took the kids for a quick getaway in Lake Arrowhead. A friend recommended we do a water ski lesson with the kids. We had a blast! The crew was so nice and helpful. My husband went first and after a few attempts he was waterskiing and had so much fun. My daughter went next. As a newbie, she flowed the instructions and after 4 or 5 attempts she was able to pull herself on her knees on the water board. She said it was amazing and she was super excited. I was nervous because a few times she fell in the lake and we had to circle around. However the boat driver was really great in telling her not to worry and we threw her the line and she was back up in no time. If you have kids, this is definitely something that is worth your time and money. The hour does go quick so extra time is highly recommend. At the end of lessons, they give you a nice trip around the lake which is beautiful in the summer. read more

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Jeremiah our boat driver and Camden our instructor were absolutely amazing with our party of 9. They answered all of our questions and helped all of our 4 kids during their turn in the water. Camden somehow convince our smallest child (5) to also try it out. She got out, fell, got scared but couldn't stop talking about it after Karis, well she's a pro at everything. She joked with our kids, kept the mood light so the kids can feel comfortable and worked her tail off the entire time we were there (3hrs)! I don't think i ever saw her take a sip of water or catch her breath! Overall we are happy with our adventure here at McKenzie ski school and definitely will be back best summer ! read more

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Listen, if you have the funds,get on the skis. The crew is fun and will get you skiing in minutes! Holly wants you to have a great time and will customize a package. We booked one hour lessons and one hour w/out instructor. Perfect amount of time for 3 people and great to see the lake. I recommend this for good ol'family fun!! read more

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Excellent experience. The entire staff was all around helpful and enthusiastic and genuinely stoked that my 10 year old got up during his first lesson. Everyone congratulated him and made him feel special. I don't know how I would have taught him so quickly without these guys. Let's go! read more

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Unfortunately Covid rules prevented side by side instruction in the water but our captain Christian gave clear instructions before leaving dock and from the boat when in the water. He was very encouraging we all had so much fun. Although my kids had trouble staying up on the skis he motivated them to try knee boarding which had better outcomes. Great first time experience for all my kiddos. Highly recommend.... staff was friendly and Holly was great at helping me book the right package to fit our needs. Hoping to return one day to get in the water together when the restrictions get lifted. Thank you for the fun morning McKenzie Ski school!!! SKI YOU LATER! read more

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Excellent experience. Instructors Ethan and Cody were top-notch! We were five and they took time to get explain to each one what we needed to do to ski properly. We all did it. Excellent experience. read more

So, so amazing! Both my kids aged 7 and 9 got up on their first try! They/we were so proud. The instructors are so patient and make sure the kids have a great time. Each time up and back on the lake is about 15min. They take a rest stop on the way back which provides a 2nd opportunity to practice getting up. Neither of them fell as each time the come to boat wakes the instructor holds on to their arm so they don't fall. I would highly recommend. My kids wanted to go back the next day but I had already spent $240 for an hour of instruction plus tip so sadly they didn't get to go again. read more

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This was the highlight of our trip! We were lucky enough to have Cole as our driver and Riley as our instructor/magician. Cole was great to talk to and made it fun for my husband and I while we were on the boat. Riley was amazing! We took my daughter out first and our sweet girl was like Bambi on ice. She was all over the place and Riley kept her up! He had her laughing even though it was such a hard workout. My son went next and he had a blast! He was even able to move him outside of the wake. We loved this and would highly recommend the crew here! Be sure to take video! We are stills laughing! read more

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This was the first time water skiing for my 3 children, ages 6, 9 and 12 and they had a blast and did so great! I really cannot say enough about the experience and the great guys working there, namely Kyle and Cole! They explained everything thoroughly and made the experience so enjoyable. Kyle was awesome at anticipating each wave and making sure the kids were comfortable and having a ton of fun! And Cole was so awesome driving the boat and pulling the kids safely! Can't say enough about how much fun they had and how awesome the guys were! read more

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This place is awesome! The staff was so nice and helpful! My son had a great first experience water skiing!

Absolutely amazing service from start to finish (owner - blond lady), very professional, friendly and funny. We hired the 30 min trip for 4 of us, we had an absolute blast. Josh was a great guy/guide. Would wholeheartedly recommend paying the $80 for 30 mins especially with 4 / 5 of you together. The slow boat for $18.50 per person pales in comparison in relation to quality and seeing the whole lake. Guys you made our 2 day trip to Arrowhead very very special. Many thanks. read more

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My girls are ages 10 and 15 and had never been waterskiing. Both kids had a blast and were up and waterskiing on their second try. The instructors Cole and Josh were friendly and professional. The lesson includes a brief land instruction and then you are ready for the water. The instructors will ski right next to you to give you real time feedback. The course is 2 miles for each person, which took about an hour for the three of us when you include the time to switch skiers. My youngest daughter loved holding up the flag whenever a skier fell. We will definitely be back! read more

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Highly recommend. Holly is amazing. Helps you figure out what is best for your family. All the instructors are so helpful and great with the kids. And there is nothing better than cruising the lake. read more

Can't say enough good things about McKenzie's Ski School. Our kids have been cooped up at home since March and a week in Arrowhead was just what we needed. Holly was amazingly responsive and helpful with booking our boats and even helping me with other aspects of our vacation. Mitchell, Asher, Tyler, and Christian were all incredible with our kids and made sure we had the best time. All of the captains adhered to very strict safety rules. We had a blast and can't wait to come back! read more

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My sisters and I learned to water ski here over 40 years ago. So of course when my girls needed to learn, we would come back to McKenzie's. The owners and instructors are still as friendly and helpful as ever. This was the highlight of our week here in Arrowhead. I would recommend this to anyone whoever had any desire to learn to water ski. Both kids got up right away and were skiing on their own by the end of their first lesson. read more

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The Adventure Buddies had a great time water skiing, wake boarding and knee boarding! All of us were able to stand up with great instruction from our boat driver. They took all the necessary safety precautions to keep us safe. We highly recommend! read more

Our kids were ages 4, 5, 12 and 13. It is pretty expensive but well worth the money. Everyone here is really friendly and patient. All of the kids in our group were first-timers with water skiing. I couldn't believe they got the little ones on their feet so quickly. All the kids in our group were totally scared and the workers did such an awesome job with helping our kids lose their fear and enjoy water skiing. I felt completely safe, having my five year old son out there in the water with the instructor. I'm totally shocked how the instructor was able to stay balanced while holding our wobbly kids in place. This place really made the weekend here a blast. Most of the businesses in Arrowhead are so rude to vacationers, but not here. I can't remember everyone's name, I know the boat diver was Tio. He was very cool. We came in on this Sunday. Thank you to everyone there!! read more

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We couldn't have had a better experience from beginning to end than we did! Holly made it so easy answering all my questions, booking our lessons and helping us pick the best ski package. Christian and Riley were amazing with our eight year old daughter making her feel so comfortable and confident in the water. She had never tried waterskiing and by the third lesson they had the ski trainer off her and she was skiing on her own. She is already asking if she can take wake boarding lessons next summer. Thank you McKenzie Ski School!!! read more

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What a wonderful experience for my Grandchildren to learn how to ski , wakeboard, kneeboarding ...they had a blast! The instructors were extremely patient and helped everyone of them accomplish their individual goals. They were so thrilled with each of their lessons....we plan on coming back as often as we can...THE LAKE IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND CLEAN ...where Lee can you go for such a perfect day....thank you McKenzies Water Ski School. We will be back. read more

Must do activity during the summer! From booking to our greeting when we arrived to all of the amazing instructors, everything was fantastic! We booked a 90 min lesson to share between our 3 kids. All of the instructors were so welcoming and amazing and all 3 kids got up on their first try! You won't be disappointed! They make the whole experience such a blast! read more

I would highly recommend this ski school if you are in the Lake Arrowhead area. My little boys had an amazing time and looked like pros by the time they were finished. The boat and the equipment are in excellent shape. The instructors were very knowledgeable, kind and had great attitudes. Couldn't ask for a better experience. read more

I contacted Holly (owner) earlier this week to reserve some charter ski time (for a professional skier) in June. I found her to be ill-tempered and verbally offensive, as if she was in an episode of 'Real Housewives'. She mocked me like an immature child, then hung up. I sent email asking why? Her response was bizarre. She actually claimed to say the things that I had been, during our phone conversation. Not sure what is going on in her world to make her lash out so easily, then turn around and pretend she is the friendliest person ever? There are two sides to Holly. Definitely not someone who should be handling customer service. read more

Shout out to Ethan as the best boat captain. My daughter and I were able to get up on skis without a lesson! It's been a LONG time for me at age 55! McKenzie's ski school has taught 3 generations within our family and the employees are consistently nice, friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend! read more

My family and I chartered a boat and spent a couple of amazing afternoons knee-boarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, and slalom skiing. Mitchell was a great captain and tour guide and we highly recommend both the company and captain! read more

Great water ski school! Took care of our large group and even took us on a boat ride. All the staff are real professionals and work really hard. A must try in Lake Arrowhead. read more

Our family of five was brand new to water skiing and had a blast. Christian was our driver /instructor and we were all skiing by the end of the two hours. He was a fantastic teacher and driver. It's hard work to get up on skis so we appreciated his patience and expertise. Everyone at the school was nice, helpful and fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

What an amazing experience!!! Kyle, our instructor was amazing! He taught all three of our kids how to ski! (8, 12, 13) They all shared an hour of lessons and then the next day got up on their own! I couldn't believe it! I recommend this to everyone! read more

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Took a tour of the lake with them, very cool to be out on the lake in a private fast boat and the price was reasonable. Also a better way to see the lake if you have someone who may get motion sick. Staff was great, both the desk and boat staff. They really like their jobs and have pride in their work. read more

Wow...what an incredible experience. Holly, Christian, and Riley were an amazing crew! We had so much fun the first day that we came back for another a couple of days later. Our 11 year old was scared, but they made it super fun for him. The only drawback is that it is cash only - but that is a minor obstacle. read more

Although not many options to ski unless you are a homeowner, this was a great experience. From the first booking over the phone to the amazing instructors and boat driver, amazing. Safety was very important and it showed. Watching my kids out in the water after a fall, I always felt confident Patrick (4th generation Mckenzie) was going to protect them and he did. Christian was great in the water helping them get up on their wake boards. Jarrod, on the dock, was great giving the kids the instructions. Not cheap and cash only but worth every penny. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Trevor & Anthony are great! Anthony have my guy a lessen and my boyfriend learned to got up from the start. So much fun! Quite spendy but worth it. read more

What a great experience for my kids! Holly, Kyle, Trevor, Matthew and the crew are all super helpful, and passionate about teaching the sport, plus patient and compassionate. In addition, daddy got to go skiing three days in a row and now I'm feeling those muscles that I don't remember existing previously. A very big THANK YOU to all the instructors and helpers. Water skiing was a real highlight for us during our stay, and we look forward to the next visit. read more

Loved It. So great w the kids and even did well w the scared parents. Totally worth the hour we spent !!

This team is super helpful and patient. We had 2 adults and 5 kids between ages 7-15. Anthony the instructor was attentive and knowledgeable. All the kids got up and enjoyed the experience! The driver, Kyle, was easygoing and helpful. We finished skiing earlier and we went out on the lake in the boat enjoying the scenery. Highly recommend this school!! Thank you for a great time. read more

Big shout out to Teo and Kyle... Amazing instructor and boat driver. Thanks guys for the best time and making it so memorable for the crew and I... read more

My daughter was there for her first lesson. Very rushed. Nobody took time to explain things to her. They just threw her in the water and it's sink or swim. I've seen other schools where kids are taught on land in some form first (at least to get them to get their balance). Before we knew it, she was back at the dock; 10 minute water time. Never got up. Best to stay away for this outfit. read more