Ski Lessons
Are you ready for some snow-filled fun? Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, our Snowsports Centre has something for everyone. From learning the basics with our Penguin and Polar Bear levels to mastering the slopes with our advanced levels, you'll find excitement and adventure at every turn. Check out our activities below and get ready to hit the slopes with confidence! On desktop, hover to find out what you'll learn.
Penguins
Walking on flat and up a small slope with help. Sliding down a small slope in good balance. Sliding down a small slope and touching head, shoulders, knees, and toes. Sliding down a small slope making a small wedge shape with skis. Showing different sizes of wedge while skiing down. Use of ski lift to first stop unaided. Knowing where to stand on a ski slope. Understanding the importance of always skiing with an adult and why
Perfect for our youngest snow enthusiasts! Join our Penguins to learn the basics and start your snow journey with lots of giggles and fun.
Polar Bears
Showing control of speed and line. Demonstrating strong wedge turns while staying in balance. Getting up unaided. Small bunny hops while skiing. Taking skis off without help. Skiing around markers from halfway. Understanding the importance of checking up the hill before setting offUsing the ski lift to the middle station unaided
For our adventurous young skiers, the Polar Bears level adds a bit more challenge while ensuring a whole lot of fun!
Level 1 - Snow Explorers
Walking on flat and up a small slope with help. Sliding down a small slope in good balance. Sliding down a small slope and touching head, shoulders, knees, and toes. Sliding down a small slope making a small wedge shape with skis. Showing different sizes of wedge while skiing down. Use of ski lift to first stop unaided. Knowing where to stand on a ski slope. Understanding the importance of always skiing with an adult and why
Welcome to the world of skiing! Our Snow Explorers will get you moving and grooving on the snow.
Level 2 - Snow Adventurers
Let's take it up a notch! Our Snow Adventurers will start mastering the slopes with more advanced techniques.
Straight run with wedge shape while sliding. Varying size of wedge as directed by the instructor. Stopping using a wedge at a marked point. Using the ski tow to the first stop. Knowing 3 FIS rules of conduct. Climbing up a slope without slipping back down (approx. 10 meters). Balancing on one ski for approximately 3 seconds while sliding. Walking across a slope without sliding
Level 3 - Snow Riders
Walking on flat and up a small slope with help. Sliding down a small slope in good balance. Sliding down a small slope and touching head, shoulders, knees, and toes. Sliding down a small slope making a small wedge shape with skis. Showing different sizes of wedge while skiing down. Use of ski lift to first stop unaided. Knowing where to stand on a ski slope. Understanding the importance of always skiing with an adult and why
Get ready to ride! Snow Riders level focuses on control and rhythm on the slopes.
Level 4 - Skilled Sliders
Transition to parallel skiing with plough turns, side slipping, using ski poles, and knowing 10 FIS conduct rules.
Straight run with wedge shape while sliding. Varying size of wedge as directed by the instructor. Stopping using a wedge at a marked point. Using the ski tow to the first stop. Knowing 3 FIS rules of conduct. Climbing up a slope without slipping back down (approx. 10 meters). Balancing on one ski for approximately 3 seconds while sliding. Walking across a slope without sliding
Level 5-11
For those looking to perfect their skills and take on more challenges, our advanced levels offer a progression of exciting and skill-building activities.
Level 5 - Smooth Sliders
Consistent plough parallel 2 turns from halfway. Parallel traverse with skis skidding or gripping as directed. Diagonal side slip to both sides controlling both skis. Hopping both skis before turn initiation. Lifting inside ski from the fall line and balancing
Level 6 - Skilled Sliders
As level 5 but from the top of the slope. Using markers from the top
Level 7 - Perfect Sliders
Consistent plough parallel 3 turns from top. Smooth, rhythmical turns with a small plough to initiate. Ski funnel shape starting with medium turns ending in short turns. Lifting inside ski from before the fall line and balancing
Level 8 - Precision Sliders
Rough parallel turns. Accurately following the instructor's track. Varied radius parallel turns
Side slipping and falling leaf from the top
Level 9 - Elite Sliders
Consistent parallel turns with pole plant. Synchronised skiing with a buddy. Jumping whole ski to fall line with pole plant doing short radius turns. Parallel turns at different speeds as directed
Level 10 - Pro Sliders
Synchronised skiing in a group of 4. Balancing on one edge for a turn and hopping onto the new edge for the next turn. Linked skidded bracquage turns (pivot slips). Short swings for the whole length of the slope
Level 11 - Ultimate Sliders
Synchronised skiing in a group of 6