All Lessons

Private Lessons
Private prices cover 2 students, add to a maximun of 5 for an extra fee. For all ages and abilities.
- The more you book, the more you save
- Book dates as you go
- Private tuition with a qualified instructor
- For first timers to advanced
- Priority lift access
- Private tuition with a qualified instructor
- For first timers to advanced
- Priority lift access
- Lesson tailored to your needs and speed
Group Lessons
Share the experience and book a group lesson today.
- Lessons run daily from 10am
- Morning & afternoon options
- 1 hour 50 min ski OR snowboard lesson
- Groups based on abilities, from beginner to intermediate-see FAQ for level details
- Full & half day options
- Full day 9.45am -3pm with 45 min break
- Optional supervised lunch add on
- Groups based on abilities, from beginner to intermediate - see FAQ for level details
First Timer Lessons & Packages
Special packages and lessons for first timers
- 1 x full day beginner lift pass
- 1 x First Timer ski or snowboard lesson
- 1 day rental of skis/ski boots & poles or snowboard & snowboard boots
- 1 x full day beginner lift pass (day 1)
- 1 x full mountain lift pass (day 2)
- 2 x ski or snowboard lessons
- 2 day rental of skis/ski boots & poles or snowboard & snowboard boots
- 1 x Full day beginner lift pass
- 1 x First Timer ski or snowboard lesson
- 1 day rental of skis/ski boots & poles or snowboard & snowboard boots + helmet
- 1 x Full day beginner lift pass (day 1)
- 1 x Full mountain lift pass (day 2)
- 2 x Ski or Snowboard lessons
- 2 day rental of skis/ski boots & poles or snowboard & snowboard boots
- Specific lessons for first-timers
- Master the basics on day 1
- For those with their own lift pass and equipment
- Specific lessons for first-timers
- Full & half day options
- Ski from age 4, snowboard from age 7
- For those with their own lift pass and equipment
Multi-Day Programmes
Book a private lesson for yourself (bring up to two people with you). For all ages and abilities.
- Alternate weekends (5 weekends, 10 days). Two options of start date.
- Suitable for first timer to advanced levels.
- Intro to race and freeride options.
- Ski 5 - 16 years, snowboard 7 - 16 years.
- Supervised lunch included.
- Option to add 4 days of school holidays in September
- Includes closed day activites in Ohakune.
5 day school holiday programme.
- Suitable for first timer to advanced levels.
- Ski 4 - 12 years, snowboard 7 - 12 years.
- Includes closed day activities in Ohakune.
- Optional lunch add on
- Full day & half day options
- Womens only weekend ski camp
- Suitable for intermediate & advanced skiers 18+
- 3 hours of lessons per day.
- Daily lunch & coffee included at Freddies Cafe.
- Two Weekend Options 30-31 Aug or 6-7 Sept.
- 8 consecutive Sundays From July 27th
- Suitable for first time to advanced levels.
- Ski 7 - 12 years, snowboard 7 - 12 years.
- Includes closed day activites in Ohakune.
- 1-4pm
- Level 1 Preparation programme for NZSIA/SBINZ level 1 exam.
- Alternate weekends (4 weekends, 8 days) 9am-3pm
- Option to shadow lessons with Tūroa Snow School.
- Starts August 2nd
- Age 16+ (at date of exam)
- Exams must be booked directly with NZSIA.
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FAQs
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- First Timer: You’ve never been on skis or a snowboard before. You’ll be focusing on the basics, and finding your feet. A first timer's package is recommended.
- Beginner: You can stop on skis or a snowboard and are ready to work on side-slipping or turning in the Beginner area. You’ll build confidence and skills as you aim to progress to green runs.
- Learner: You can control your speed and turn both ways on green runs.
- Intermediate: You’re comfortable skiing or snowboarding on green and blue runs. You’re refining your parallel turns or edge control and are eager to explore different snow conditions and terrain.
- Advanced: You’re ready to take your skills to the next level. You confidently ski or snowboard all over the mountain, explore off-piste terrain, and are interested in refining these skills or hitting the terrain park.
Our First Timers Package is the best option for your first visit. It includes everything you need to get started including your ski or snowboard rental equipment. There are 1 and 2 day options to fit your trip. Helmets and waterproof clothing can easily be added if you need these when you arrive. Helmets are included in kids First Timers Packages.
If you want kids and adults in the same lesson, you'll need to book a private lesson. Since kids and adults learn at different speeds and in different ways, we recommend our First Timers packages, where lessons are split by age for the best start..
Kids can start learning to ski in a group lesson at 4 years old and snowboard at 7 years old. Children younger than this can join private lessons.
The maximum age for kids in group lessons is 12, 13 years+ should join an adult lesson.
Kids lunch is an extra add on to kids groups lessons. Lunch runs from 12pm - 12.45pm and can be added on to any full or half day kids group lesson. The price includes lunch & supervision. This is seperate to the lesson or package price.
All lessons meet at the Snow School office at the base area. This is clearly marked with flags and is on the right hand side when you come up the stairs from the car park.
We recommend booking at least a week in advance to secure your preferred date and time. Weekends especially tend to sell out for private and kids group lessons. If we have any available spaces, you can book at Guest Services on the day.
The price includes two people and you can add extra people (up to three for a total of five per group) per lesson for $ coming soon per person. Everyone in the group needs to be of similar ability and able to ski/ride on similar terrain.
Private lessons include 1:1 instructor for the duration of the lesson. You will need equipment (skis, boots & poles or snowboard boots) and a lift pass to take part. The price includes two people and you can add up to three extra people into your private lesson from $TBC each, so long as they're at a similar ability level to you.
Still have questions?
Get in touch with our team, we are happy to help.