Ski School & Snowboard School

Why Take Ski or Snowboard Lessons?

Regardless of your level and ability on the slopes, there is always some benefit to be had from receiving professional tuition.  Building your confidence and perfecting your skills whether on skis or a snowboard, will help you get that bit extra out of your winter holiday and will certainly help you enjoy the slopes much more. Here are just a few of the benefits . . .

• You will learn new skills
• Find out how to use equipment correctly & safely
• Have qualified instructors guiding you
• Meet new people & make friends
• Develop your existing skills
• Build up your confidence
• Learn more about the mountain
• Discover the ski area
• Try new tricks & techniques
• Have more fun!

Information About the Schools in Soldeu & El Tarter

Skiers

There are four ability levels for skiers, and you should try to grade yourself before you go to your first lesson as when you check in at the ski school office you need to go to the appropriate window. Don't worry if you're not 100% sure as the instructors will make sure you get into a suitable group once the lessons start. Each of the four categories will be broken down into further levels at the beginning of the week so you will be in a group with people of a similar ability.

• Beginners: Never skied before
• Class 2: Able to turn right & left and use a drag lift
• Class 3: Confident on all blue runs
• Class 4: Able to ski red runs with confidence and control

Separate classes are arranged for children. If you have children you should check in at the family window so that you are all assigned to the same lesson times.

When you join group ski school in Soldeu or El Tarter you get the opportunity to enter a race at the end of the week! For a small fee you get entry into a timed race and a fantastic souvenir photograph and lanyard, plus if you win your category you receive a winners medal to take home with you!

Snowboarders

There are three different categories for snowboarders. All snowboarders check in at the Surf Hut which is in a separate building to the ski school.

• Beginners: Never ridden before
• Level 2: Not yet mastered turning - probably done one week before and able to turn down a blue slope
• Level 3 Upwards: Able to turn in both directions - probably done more than one week and ridden red slopes

As with ski school groups, snowboard levels are split down further than these three groupings on the first day, so that all levels including more advanced snowboarders, are catered for.