Learn to Ski
Information on learning to ski.
It works for some people but it has to be said that a dry ski slope is only vaguely similar to skiing on the real stuff. It’s slower, warmer, dryer and simpler. Skiing on a real nursery slope can mean good weather conditions for the first half of the lesson and then the rest of the time could be spent in a light blizzard. The nursery slopes are often crowded and shared with other ski schools.
That is not to say that they are not useful and a good introduction to wearing ski boots and skis and most importantly the instructor can give you much needed safety tips and some beginner information that could get lost on a busy slope.
Ski slopes can become surprisingly busy at peak times so it is worth checking for availability well in advance. You may also enjoy it so much you would like to book further lessons and you will need to fit these in. The average amount of lessons required to become proficient in skiing or snowboarding is 10.
A waterproof warm jacket with long sleeves and gloves are all standard dress for most dry slopes in the UK.
Taking lessons in resort.
Learning to ski or snowboard is not cheap and a course of 5 lessons would cost around £120 and may include equipment. There are normally two day time slots with the ability to move into classes of higher or lower ability during the course.
Your first lesson will normally cover the ground you covered in the dry ski slopes — to include safety and the basic steps. In general your instructor will expect you to travel on the nursery slopes button lift if they have one and to progress on to the green runs by day 3. It is unlikely that you will receive a refund on lessons not taken during the course.
