Ski Lessons

Lessons are taught at different levels to individuals, groups and families. We teach our skiers in the following age groups:

Adult 16 years +
Junior 8-15years
Tots 4-7years

What will I learn?

You will receive a skill level card on your first lesson. This will be used to help monitor your progress.

The following is a guide based on an average size and ability class, it explains each level and lesson content:

Level 1: introduction to ski-ing, equipment & basic skills needed
- Ski and safety check
- Walking and turning on the flat
- Side stepping and turning on a slope
- Straight running exercises
- Introduction to stationary snowplough
- Awareness of Ski Way Code
Level 2: Speed control
- Snowplough glide
- Snowplough brake
- Straight run and snowplough stop
Level 3: Turning, improve speed control & direction
- Snowplough turning exercise
- Snowplough turn in and out of fall line
Level 4: Linking turns, preparing for recreational practice
- Linked snowplough turns
- Linked snowplough turns - varied radius
You are now ready for recreational practice
Level 5: Refine your technique
- Plough swings
- Basic swings
Level 6: Fine tuning your skills & long radius parallels
- Basic parallel turns
- Parallel turns - long radius
Level 7: Rounding up your skills to become an advanced skier
- Parallel turns - short radius
- Short swings
- Step turns

Please remember you will need to wear long trousers and a long sleeved top. Gloves are also required in order to go on to the slope.