Learn to Snowboard
Our real snow is carefully maintained and groomed to perfection every day. Our expert and fully qualified Coaches are very welcoming and they understand if you’re nervous on your first visit! We offer the safest and most enjoyable way to learn and practice snowboarding.
We coach and support our members and guests at a pace that suits them. Don’t worry about equipment as the hire of your snowboard and boots are all included in the ticket price, however, you are welcome to bring your own snowboard and boots. Children under 16 will receive a 10% discount off the ticket price if they do.
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 desk.
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 desk.
We teach junior snowboard lessons from 7 years of age and our market-leading children’s SnoAcademy is a fantastic way for your child to learn snowboarding skills. Alternatively you can also book private snowboard lessons for children.
We offer a comprehensive range of lesson activities to suit any requirement and budget. Please see more information below.
If you're a Snozone Member don't forget to sign in now to activate your member discounts against your booking.
If you're a Snozone Member don't forget to sign in now to activate your member discounts against your booking.
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Beginners Day Course
A comprehensive 7.5 hour day course (6 hours for 11 to 15 years) designed to provide you with a solid introduction to all the essential snowboarding skills. Our expert coaches will guide you through all the basic skills with the aim of getting you quickly confident, learning in a very enjoyable way – essentially at your own pace - and progressing to completing some runs from the top of the slope by the end of the course!
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Private Snowboard 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.
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Combined Snowboard Lessons Levels 1&2
These 3 hour lessons (2 hours for 11-15 year olds) are the ideal way to learn to snowboard in a relatively short space of time. Taking level 1 and 2 from our development structure, you’ll be introduced to equipment, basic movements , balance and learning how to side step and control the snowboard on the toe edge. There is a break for refreshments between lessons.
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Combined Snowboard Lessons Levels 3 & 4
These 3 hour lessons (2 hours for 11-15 year olds) are the ideal way to learn to snowboard in a relatively short space of time. Taking levels 3 and 4 from our development structure, you’ll learn how to make turns from your heel and toe edge, then link your turns together on higher terrain with foot steering. You will also learn how to use the Poma lift by the end of the session.
There is a break for refreshments between lessons.
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Combined Snowboard Lesson Levels 4 & 5
These 3 hour lessons (2 hours for 11-15 year olds) are the ideal way to learn to snowboard in a relatively short space of time.
By this stage, you will have achieved the beginner and intermediate skills covered in levels 3 and 4 from our development structure, you will now gain further control of your snowboard on both edges, adjusting your turn shape and speed according to the higher terrain. You’ll also begin to work towards carving turns on the main slope. There is a break for refreshments between lessons.
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Snowboard Lesson Level 1
A 90 minute lesson experience for beginners which includes a full hour of tuition with a 15 minute briefing before you start and a 15 minute debriefing afterwards. You will get used to the equipment, learn basic movements of stance and 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.
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Snozone Disability Snowsports Private Snowboard Lesson
Snozone Disability Snowsports is for anyone who has a sensory, cognitive or physical impairment. Our aim is to make Snowsports accessible and inclusive for all! Our highly experienced and qualified Coaches provide bespoke adaptive (disabled) tuition, guidance and coaching for all abilities and experience levels. We have the latest equipment available, including sit skis which can be skied with assistance or independently, and stand up riggers which are used to aid amputees or guests with body coordination or mobility challenges.
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Combined Snowboard Lessons Levels 2 & 3
These 3 hour lessons (2 hours for 11-15 year olds) are the ideal way to learn to snowboard in a relatively short space of time. Taking levels 2 and 3 from our development structure, you’ll revise and practice the skills learnt from your earlier lessons, learn how to change direction on steeper terrain and start ‘slide slipping’ with great confidence by the end of the session.
There is a break for refreshments between lessons.
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Combined Snowboard Lesson Levels 5 & 6
These 3 hour lessons (2 hours for 11-15 year olds) are the ideal way to learn to snowboard in a relatively short space of time.
Taking in levels 5 and 6 from our development structure and putting together all that you have learnt, you should be able to snowboard fluently from the top of the slope in a safe and controlled manner by the end of the session. There is a break for refreshments between lessons.
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Snowboard Development Coaching Session
This session is ideal for all snowboarders who have been awarded “slope ready” status attained upon the completion of Level 6. For adults this is a 3 hour session with a minimum of 2 hours of coaching on the slope. For juniors (11-15 years) the sessions are 90 minutes long.
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Snowboard Improver Day Course
A full day course (7.5 hours) for those who have completed levels 1-6 and now want to improve their technique. Guests must be able to control their speed and direction through their turns and be able to descend the main slope. The course includes progression to an earlier edge change before the fall line, skills for disembarking the poma lifts, straight running and one foot skills. You’ll also learn how to jump small obstacles!
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Ladies Development Coaching Snowboard
A coaching session out on the slopes, exclusively for ladies, with our expert Coaches. This session is ideal for snowboarders who have been awarded "slope ready" status by completing their Level 6. For adults only, this is a 3 hour session.
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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.
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Adult Freestyle Day Course Snowboard
A full days course (8 hours including refreshment breaks) for those who want to take their first steps into freestyle. This is for snowboarders who can confidently descend the main slope indoors, or on blue runs outdoors. You must be able to control your speed and direction through turns, and show good balance and posture. You will be introduced to boxesand kickers and learn 180 grabs as well as confidently mastering flat land freestyle.
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Development Coaching - Snowboard
Coaching on the slopes with our experts – for all skiers and snowboarders who have been awarded “slope ready” status. This is a 3 hour session with a minimum of 2 hours coaching. Milton Keynes session times include: Tuesday 10am Wednesday 7pm and Saturday 5pm.
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Freestyle Development Coaching Snowboard - Adult
Whether you’re new to freestyle riding, looking to increase your bag of tricks or just want to add some style to your riding then coaching sessions are for you.
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Junior Snowboard Development Coaching
Juniors aged 11-15 years. Coaching on the slopes with our experts - for all snowboarders who have been awarded "slope ready" status. Saturday afternoon, start times vary, duration 1.5hours.
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