Beginner's Snow School

Rent the big gear at the resort — bring the small personal items yourself.

Pack: ski socks, base layers, a warm mid-layer, waterproof gloves, neck gaiter, beanie, sunscreen and lip balm, plus some cash (lockers, vending machines) and a phone with data. Skis, boots, helmet and outerwear can all be rented on-site.

Every resort has a rental shop — give your height, weight and boot size, and say "I'm a beginner."

Staff will fit the full set (board/skis, boots, bindings, poles, helmet); many shops also rent jackets, pants and goggles — availability varies by resort.

One number to remember: buckle to about 70% tight.

Socks on → toes just touching the front, heel pressed firmly back → buckle from the bottom up to about 70% — stable, never painful. Flex your knees: if the heel stays put, you're set. Numb toes, real pain or trouble standing means ask staff or your instructor for a refit. Boots feel stiffer than shoes — that's normal.

We add each other on LINE, WhatsApp or WeChat before your lesson.

On the day, make sure your phone has data and notifications on. Can't find your instructor? Stay at the agreed meeting point and message or call — we respond right away.

Not necessarily — hold off until you meet your instructor.

Rules differ by resort — some beginner areas are lift-free (no pass needed yet), others require a ticket to enter. Meet your instructor first: they'll choose the right pass for your level, snow conditions and lesson plan, so you never overpay.

Four ways to buy: ticket machines, counters, official sites, travel platforms.

On-site, machines or ticket counters are easiest; before your trip, check the resort website, and some resorts pre-sell on Klook / KKday. Pass types and prices vary — first-timers, ask your instructor before buying.

Remember the line: age 7.

Under 7: one-on-one as a rule — gear, moving around and lifts all need close care, and 1-on-1 is safest. 7 and up: small groups by age and level. Rules vary slightly by resort — just tell us your child's age when booking.

In one line: the youngest comes first, the family takes turns.

With an under-7 in the group, the instructor prioritises the child; while kids rest or snack, others get coaching as conditions allow. For safety, we never lead others away when a small child needs care.

You can share a class — but separate lessons teach better.

Adults and kids differ in pace, stamina and how they learn; a mixed class must follow its youngest, weakest member. For real progress on both sides, book separate instructors.

Safety beats progress — pushing yourself to keep up is the real danger.

Riding: control your speed, keep distance, leave room when passing; never stop mid-slope, on corners or blind spots. Positioning: move aside after falls; look uphill before entering; walk and change gear at the edge; never enter closed areas or unopened trees, and ask before trying unfamiliar runs. Body & gear: follow staff on lifts; tell your instructor the moment you feel tired or unwell; stop at once if gear comes loose.

It is not your instructor being fussy — resorts set hard rules on teaching areas.

Common limits: beginner zones banning commercial lessons, no gathering at lift gates, designated-area-only teaching, and temporary closures for crowds or snow. Your instructor may ask for a 2–10 minute walk or a shuttle ride to the right zone — all perfectly normal; the spot follows each day's rules and safety.

Snow means class as usual — fresh snow is a gift.

We adjust, postpone or cancel only for: full resort closure, wind-stopped main lifts, extreme weather, official shutdown notices, transport disruption, or unsafe teaching areas. If only some lifts close, lessons move to open zones — and we contact you the moment anything changes.