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Learn to Ski and improve your skills
Our real snow is carefully maintained, replenished and groomed each day. Our expert and fully qualified Coaches are welcoming and they understand if you’re nervous on your first visit! We offer the safest and most enjoyable way to learn and practice skiing.
We coach and support our members and guests at a pace that suits them. Don’t worry about equipment as the hire of your skis and boots and helmet are all included in the ticket price. Helmets must be worn at all times on the slope for any activity. You are welcome to bring your own helmet, otherwise they will be given out by one of our team members at the equipment hire desk.
You are welcome to bring your own ski or snowboard and boots, children under 16 will receive a 10% discount off the ticket price if they do.
We teach junior ski lessons from 3 years of age and our market-leading Children’s SnoAcademy is a fantastic way for your child to become an expert skier. Alternatively you can also book private ski lessons for children under the age of 11 years.
We offer a comprehensive range of lesson activities to suit any requirement and budget. Please see more information below.
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If you're a Snozone Member don't forget to sign in now to activate your member discounts against your booking.
Adult Ski Plough to Parallel Day Course
A full day course 8 hours including breaks for skiers who have just learned to ski, who find themselves stuck in a snow plough, or who are coming back to skiing after a long time away. This lesson will improve skiers technique and understanding of how fitness, warming up, balance, posture and control of skis all contribute to very effective parallel skiing. You will be skiing confidently by the end of the day and ready for those challenging red runs!
Beginners Day Course
A comprehensive full day experience designed to provide you with a solid introduction to all the essential snowsports skills. The course lasts 7.5 hours for adults and 6 hours for 11 to 15 year olds, including refreshment breaks. Our expert Coaches will guide you through all the basic skills including how to turn and change direction, how to use a button lift as well as receiving an introduction to steeper parts of the slopes.
Combined Ski Lesson Levels 4 & 5
By this stage, you will have achieved the beginner and intermediate skills covered in levels 1,2 and 3. This is where skills become more natural and our guests can really see and feel the progress. You will gain further control of your skis, adjusting your turn shape and speed according to the terrain. You will also start using ski poles and match your skis towards the end of the turn (plough parallel).
Combined Ski Lesson Levels 5 & 6
By this stage, you will have achieved the beginner and intermediate skills covered in levels 1,2, 3 & 4. This is where your developed skills become more sustainable. Upon completion of level 6 skills, you will be able to confidently use the main slope unaided and take advantage of the fantastic Development Coaching activities available.
Combined Ski Lessons Levels 1 & 2
These lessons are an excellent introduction to snowsports. The 3 hour session time is designed to optimize your learning time and provide you with a physical break in between sessions. Children learn differently to adults and as a result, children aged 11-15 years can attend these lessons in 2 hour slots. Our Coaches are experts in teaching and building confidence.
Combined Ski Lessons Levels 2 & 3
The 3 hour session time is designed to optimise your learning time and provide you with a physical break in between sessions. During this lesson you will practice what you have learnt and will be introduced to a higher gradient of the slope. Children learn differently to adults and as a result, children aged 11-15 years can attend these lessons in 2 hour slots. Our Coaches are experts in teaching and building confidence.
Combined Ski Lessons Levels 3 & 4
Once you’ve achieved the skills in lesson 1&2, you can progress to the intermediate level. You will practice and refresh earlier lessons and refine the skills needed to develop your turns with greater balance, progressing towards a far steeper terrain. The 3 hour session time is designed to optimise your learning time and provide you with a physical break in between sessions.
Ladies Development Coaching Ski
A coaching session out on the slopes, exclusively for ladies, with our expert Coaches. This session is ideal for skiers who have been awarded "slope ready" status by completing their Level 6. For adults only, this is a 3 hour session.
Private Ski Lessons
Private lessons are suitable for everyone of all ages and ability levels. Our expert Coaches have a wealth of experience and will tailor the tuition exactly to your needs. You can learn as an individual, in a social group, or with your family. These high value lessons are certain to develop your skills to the next level (beginner private lessons will be taught on the nursery slope).
Ski Development Coaching Session
A coaching session out on the slopes with our expert Coaches. This session is ideal for all skiers who have been awarded “slope ready” status by completing their level 6. For adults this is a 3 hour session with a minimum of 2 hours coaching. For juniors (11-15 years) the sessions are 90 minutes long.
Ski Lesson Level 1
A 90 minute ski lesson experience for complete beginners which includes a full hour of tuition on our real snow slope, with a 15 minute briefing before you start and a 15 minute debriefing afterwards. You will focus on the equipment, learn basic movements, stance/balance and start controlling your speed whilst sliding. Children learn differently to adults and as a result those 11-15 years can attend these lessons for 90 minutes.
Adult Freestyle Day Course Ski
A full day course (8 hours including refreshment breaks) for those who want to take their first steps into freestyle. This is for skiers and snowboarders who can confidently descend the main slope indoors, or blue runs outdoors. You must be able to control your speed and direction through turns and show good balance and posture.
Adult Ski Improver Day Course
A full day course 8 hours including breaks for skiers who have just learned to ski, who find themselves stuck in a snow plough, or who are coming back to skiing after a long time away. This lesson will improve skiers technique and understanding of how fitness, warming up, balance, posture and control of skis all contribute to very effective parallel skiing. You will be skiing confidently by the end of the day and ready for those challenging red runs!
Junior Ski Improver Day Course 11-16yrs
A full day course 6 hours including breaks for skiers who have just learned to ski, who find themselves stuck in a snow plough, or who are coming back to skiing after a long time away. This lesson will improve skiers technique and understanding of how fitness, warming up, balance, posture and control of skis all contribute to very effective parallel skiing. You will be skiing confidently by the end of the day and ready for those challenging red runs!
Ladies Development Coaching Ski
An informal, relaxed session for ladies to improve skills at quieter periods during the week. Coaching on the slopes with our experts – for all skiers who have been awarded “slope ready” status.
