Skiing
Adult & Junior Lessons
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If you’ve just booked your first Ski Holiday, or simply want to give Skiing a go, start off with our 1 hour introductory Ski Taster Lessons. And then if you wish to develop your skills even further our 1 1/2 hour Group Lessons will get you sliding down the mountain in no time!
Our structured group lessons enable you to progress through our skill level system with other participants of the same ability. There is a maximum of 12 pupils on each group lesson.
As everyone progresses at a different pace, it is possible a certain lesson may need to be repeated.
Learn to Ski in a Day
Don’t have time to attend several lessons or just want to master the essentials quickly?
Our ‘Learn to Ski in a Day’ course is ideal.
We will take you through the basics……;
Tots Group Lessons
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Our group lesson timetable for tots aged 4-7, enables your child to progress through our structured skill level system with other participants of the same ability. There is a maximum of 6 pupils on each group lesson (1-5).
For instance, to be eligible for Open Practice, a beginner would need to complete levels 1-4. As everyone progresses at a different pace, it is possible a certain lesson may need to be repeated.
With this in mind, save yourself some money and have a look at our 3 Lesson Deal on group lessons.
Private Lessons
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Private lessons are a good form of learning for those that wish to progress quickly or just want a re-assessment of their ability. More than one person can take part in a private lesson we just ask that the participants are at the same skill level.
Shorter 30 minutes sessions are available for Tots skiers.
There is a minimum age limit of 4 years for skiing.
Family Lessons
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Planning a ski trip for your family?
Need a bit of practice before your trip?
Or just want to have some family fun?
Book our private lesson for your entire family.
A family can either be 2 adults + 2 children, or 1 adult + 3 children.
Price: £120.00
What level are you?
Keep track of your progress.
Introduction to Skiing
- Location: Beginner’s Slope
- Equipment: Be able to fasten and walk in ski boots.
- Walk with skis: Can attach and walk around with skis on and off.
- Side Step: Able to side-step up the hill.
- Run: Able to straight run down the hill.
Adult & Junior Lessons
- Saturdays: 10:00 – 11:00
- Sunday: 10:00- 11:00
Tots Lessons
We specialise in coaching young children. Smaller class sizes enables us to safely focus on your child’s progression. Call us for the latest lesson times.
Learning to Snowplough
- Location: Beginner’s Slope
- V-Shape: Able to hold a ‘V’ Shape.
- Slow Slide: Able to slide slowly in a ‘V’ Shape.
- Slowing Down: Able to slide down the hill with straight skis followed by using a ‘V’ to slow down.
- Stop: Can use a ‘V’ shape to stop halfway down the slope.
Adult & Junior Lessons
- Saturdays: 11:30 – 13:00
- Sunday: 11:30- 13:00
Tots Lessons
We specialise in coaching young children. Smaller class sizes enables us to safely focus on your child’s progression. Call us for the latest lesson times.
Learning to Turn
- Turning: Able to turn left and right.
- Turning in Motion: Able to turn, straight run and turn once more.
- Linking Turns: Able to link two turns together.
- 4 Turns: Able to turn around 4 markers.
Adult & Junior Lessons
- Saturdays: 10:30 – 12:00
- Sunday: 10:30- 12:00
Tots Lessons
We specialise in coaching young children. Smaller class sizes enables us to safely focus on your child’s progression. Call us for the latest lesson times.
Linking Turns
- Location: Intermediate slope.
- 4 Turns: Able to turn around 4 offset markers.
- 8 Turns: Able to turn around 8 offset markers.
- Following: Can follow an instructor (controlled turns).
- Using the lift: Able to use the lift without help.
Adult & Junior Lessons
- Saturdays: 13:00 – 14:30
- Sunday: 13:00- 14:30
Tots Lessons
We specialise in coaching young children. Smaller class sizes enables us to safely focus on your child’s progression. Call us for the latest lesson times.
Advanced
- Location: Main Slope
- Step turns: Able to step around 4 offset markers.
- Jump turns: Able to jump around offset markers.
- Following: Can follow an instructor (controlled turns).
- Using the lift: Able to use the lift without help.
Adult & Junior Lessons
- Saturdays: 15:00 – 16:30
Tots Lessons
We specialise in coaching young children. Smaller class sizes enables us to safely focus on your child’s progression. Call us for the latest lesson times.
What level are you?
Keep track of your progress.
Level 1
Introduction to Skiing
- Location: Beginner’s Slope
- Equipment: Be able to fasten and walk in ski boots.
- Walk with skis: Can attach and walk around with skis on and off.
- Side Step: Able to side-step up the hill.
- Run: Able to straight run down the hill.
Adult & Junior Lessons
- Saturdays: 10:00 – 11:00
- Sunday: 10:00- 11:00
Tots Lessons
We specialise in coaching young children. Smaller class sizes enables us to safely focus on your child’s progression. Call us for the latest lesson times.
Level 2
Learning to Snowplough
- Location: Beginner’s Slope
- V-Shape: Able to hold a ‘V’ Shape.
- Slow Slide: Able to slide slowly in a ‘V’ Shape.
- Slowing Down: Able to slide down the hill with straight skis followed by using a ‘V’ to slow down.
- Stop: Can use a ‘V’ shape to stop halfway down the slope.
Adult & Junior Lessons
- Saturdays: 11:30 – 13:00
- Sunday: 11:30- 13:00
Tots Lessons
We specialise in coaching young children. Smaller class sizes enables us to safely focus on your child’s progression. Call us for the latest lesson times.
Level 3
Learning to Turn
- Turning: Able to turn left and right.
- Turning in Motion: Able to turn, straight run and turn once more.
- Linking Turns: Able to link two turns together.
- 4 Turns: Able to turn around 4 markers.
Adult & Junior Lessons
- Saturdays: 10:30 – 12:00
- Sunday: 10:30 – 12:00
Tots Lessons
We specialise in coaching young children. Smaller class sizes enables us to safely focus on your child’s progression. Call us for the latest lesson times.
Level 4
Linking Turns
- Location: Intermediate slope.
- 4 Turns: Able to turn around 4 offset markers.
- 8 Turns: Able to turn around 8 offset markers.
- Following: Can follow an instructor (controlled turns).
- Using the lift: Able to use the lift without help.
Adult & Junior Lessons
- Saturdays: 13:00 – 14:30
- Sunday: 13:00- 14:30
Tots Lessons
We specialise in coaching young children. Smaller class sizes enables us to safely focus on your child’s progression. Call us for the latest lesson times.
Level 5
Advanced
- Location: Main Slope
- Step turns: Able to step around 4 offset markers.
- Jump turns: Able to jump around offset markers.
- Following: Can follow an instructor (controlled turns).
- Using the lift: Able to use the lift without help.
Adult & Junior Lessons
- Saturdays: 15:00 – 16:30
Tots Lessons
We specialise in coaching young children. Smaller class sizes enables us to safely focus on your child’s progression. Call us for the latest lesson times.
Price List
Private lessons run all week. Give us a call on 01492 874707 to discuss times.
Group Lessons
Private Lessons
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I wear?
A: To take part in a ski or snowboard lesson you must have long sleeves, long trousers and gloves. If it is hot weather then leggings/tracksuit bottoms and long-sleeved t-shirts are perfectly fine to wear.
Q: Can I bring my own equipment?
A: You can indeed. However due to the nature of dry slope skiing and snowboarding wear and tear is increased so we recommend that you save your kit for the mountains and use ours on the mats.
Q: Do I need to wear a helmet?
A: Helmets are optional at the slope, however, if you are taking part in freestyle or race clubs then a helmet is a must.
Q: How early should I arrive for my lesson?
A: If you could be on site at least 10 minutes before the session start time, that will allow you enough time to get suited and booted.
Q: What is the minimum age for skiing/snowboarding?
A: We can take children as young as 4 years and up for skiing and children from 8 years and up for snowboarding.
Q: What surface do you have?
A: We use SkiTech bristle mat. In addition we have increased the base underlayer to add more bounce which offers softer feel and allows for better edge grip.
Q: I can snowboard already, however, I have never been on a dry slope. What are the major differences?
A: Despite what level of skier you maybe on the snow, on dry slope you will start a level lower. On snow you can get away with minor flaws in your technique, where as on the dry slope you cannot. Snow surface is a lot faster and easier. The snow building up under your skis or board along with the reduced friction can help you make the turn or the stop, whereas on dry slopes you have to turn the ski and edge the board using technique which may take some time to get used to, if you have only ever skied on snow.