Taking skiing lessons is the topic for this part of our learn to ski guide.
By taking lessons at a ski school, a professional ski instructor will be able to show you how to ski correctly within a week. After that time, your skills and confidence will be at a level that will enable you to safely make the most of what your chosen resort has to offer. There are a number of things you need to consider before signing up at a ski school though, as they can vary significantly in terms of purpose, quality and cost. You should enquire about at least the following
Ask them if they offer private lessons and group lessons, or just one or the other. Private lessons are much more expensive than group ones but all of the ski instructors attention is concentrated on you and you'll make quicker progress. Many people find being in a class can be more fun though, since you can meet a lot of new people and learn from the experiences of others. Many people prefer class instruction for their first time.
If you elect to start with group lessons, it is important to find out the number of students are in a typical class. An ideal class size will have no more than seven or eight students, but this can vary depending on how the school manages its classes. A ski school that tries to fit many more students in a class than that is more focused on making money than providing quality ski instruction and should be avoided.
Who they're catering for is also important; beginners, intermediates, experts or all levels? You should always be assigned to a class where everyone is roughly at the same starting point. While you may be asked to assess your own abilities, some ski schools will conduct an enrollment test of sorts, sending you off with an instructor who will ask you to show them how well you can turn, and who will supervise while you ski down a slope or two. As with learning anything new, it is better to start a little below where you believe your abilities lie, and if it turns out that you are at a higher level, then simply ask the school to move you to the more appropriate class.
Inquire as to whether the school offers gender or age-specific classes. There are schools that have a 'come-one-come-all' policy, and those that have a narrower class focus. You will find that the more specific a school is in its instruction criteria, the higher the quality of your learning experience, as you will benefit from learning in an appropriate age setting (whether adult or child), and in a gender-specific group.
By taking lessons at a ski school, a professional ski instructor will be able to show you how to ski correctly within a week. After that time, your skills and confidence will be at a level that will enable you to safely make the most of what your chosen resort has to offer. There are a number of things you need to consider before signing up at a ski school though, as they can vary significantly in terms of purpose, quality and cost. You should enquire about at least the following
Ask them if they offer private lessons and group lessons, or just one or the other. Private lessons are much more expensive than group ones but all of the ski instructors attention is concentrated on you and you'll make quicker progress. Many people find being in a class can be more fun though, since you can meet a lot of new people and learn from the experiences of others. Many people prefer class instruction for their first time.
If you elect to start with group lessons, it is important to find out the number of students are in a typical class. An ideal class size will have no more than seven or eight students, but this can vary depending on how the school manages its classes. A ski school that tries to fit many more students in a class than that is more focused on making money than providing quality ski instruction and should be avoided.
Who they're catering for is also important; beginners, intermediates, experts or all levels? You should always be assigned to a class where everyone is roughly at the same starting point. While you may be asked to assess your own abilities, some ski schools will conduct an enrollment test of sorts, sending you off with an instructor who will ask you to show them how well you can turn, and who will supervise while you ski down a slope or two. As with learning anything new, it is better to start a little below where you believe your abilities lie, and if it turns out that you are at a higher level, then simply ask the school to move you to the more appropriate class.
Inquire as to whether the school offers gender or age-specific classes. There are schools that have a 'come-one-come-all' policy, and those that have a narrower class focus. You will find that the more specific a school is in its instruction criteria, the higher the quality of your learning experience, as you will benefit from learning in an appropriate age setting (whether adult or child), and in a gender-specific group.
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