Learn

From learn to ski to ripping the mountain

Whether you’re a beginner wanting to learn to ski or a seasoned pro looking to take your development to the next level, we have ski and snowboard lessons to suit all levels at the Dobo Snowsports School.

Guiding you in a fun and friendly way, our Snowsports instructors conduct private lessons for individuals or private group lessons of the same ability.

Active Programme

Feeling sluggish?

Explore the mountain with renewed confidence, rhythm and flow to your skiing and riding experience. If you can already ski but are interested in up-skilling to improve balance, turn shape, speed and ski/edge control, then the Active Programme is for you.

Our qualified Level 2 and Level 3 Snowsport Instructors will coach you through the steps progressively using renowned teaching methods.

Get some friends together of the same ability and take a fun private group lesson.

1.5 hours - Private Coaching Session

		Extra person
Adult	$106	$52
Student	$106	$52
Youth	$85	$44
Child	$85	$44

Available Times: 10:00-11:30am, 12:00-1:30pm, 2:00-3:30pm.

Child between 6-10 years old, Youth between 11-17 years old.

3 hours - Private Coaching Session

		Extra person
Adult	$195	$85
Student	$195	$85
Youth	$165	$74
Child	$165	$74

Child between 6-10 years old, Youth between 11-17 years old.

4.5 hours - Private Coaching Session

		Extra person
Adult	$315	$148
Student	$315	$148
Youth	$268	$122
Child	$268	$122

Child between 6-10 years old, Youth between 11-17 years old.

Learn to Ski Programme

Not sure how to get started? Try out the EASY PACK Learn to Ski package.

The perfect way to have a go at skiing or snowboarding for the first time, or if it has been a long time since you last tried. This amazing package deal includes ski or snowboard rental equipment, a lift pass, 1 hour lesson and free helmet for Youth/Child.

You don’t have to book ahead, just check in with the Ticketing/Guest Service desk and we will take care of the rest.

Pick up your EASY PACK voucher, this will give you details for your ski lesson meeting place and time and a coupon to pick up your ski or snowboard from Foote Hills Rental shop on the mountain. You are welcome to get warmed up on the Beginners slope while you wait for your lesson or grab a coffee from the Foote Rest Cafe.

EASY PACK Learn to Ski – Youth/Child

$135.00

EASY PACK Learn to Ski – Adult/Student

$175.00

Learn to ski
group lesson timetable

Level 1 – Getting the basics	10.00am-11.30am
Level 2 – Learn to turn	12.00pm-1.30pm
Level 3 – Using different turns	2.00pm-3.30pm

Including Jacket, Pants and helmet.

Bookings can be made at the Snowsports/Guest Service office.

If you purchase an EasyPack Learn to Ski package, we recommend arriving at least an hour before your lesson starts to allow for fitment of ski/snowboard equipment.

Upgrade to a 3 hour lesson:

Adult/Student – $254 per person
Youth/Child – $215 per person

School and Youth Group Programme

Looking for an exciting and fun Snowsport experience?

For Schools and Youth Groups, we operate according to the NZSIA programme which aims to have a consistent learn to ski and snowboard development pathway for children to follow throughout the country.

Lessons follow the 6 skill levels of the NZSIA FUNdamentals framework.

For Schools and Youth Groups wishing to participate in the Classic School and Youth Ski or Big Crew Programme, please see our Schools and Youth Group page