Beginners
LEARN TO SKI OR SNOWBOARD AND DISCOVER THE FUN!
If you're new to the sport, a beginners package is just what you need to progress your skills. A Porters beginners ski or snowboard package includes:
- Lift Pass - a beginners lift pass
- Equipment rental - Skis/Boots/Poles or Snowboard/Boots
- Lesson - group lesson with a fully qualified instructor
We cater for people aged 5 to... well, you name it! And even have special lessons for under 4 - 6 year olds (Kid's Club). The pricing for the beginner’s packages is:
| SKI & SNOWBOARD 1st or 2nd time PACKAGES | Adult | Student | Youth/Senior | Child |
| Half Day Learn to Ski or Snowboard Package |
$95 | $95 | $75 | $75 |
| Learner lifts, 2 hour group lesson & gear hire. | ||||
| Group lessons start at 10am or 1pm (2 hours) * | ||||
| Full Day Learn to Ski or Snowboard Package |
$145 | $145 | $125 | $125 |
| Learners lift, 4 hour group lesson & gear hire. | ||||
| Group lessons start at 10am (2 hours) and 1pm (2 hours) * |
See the available lesson times and ability levels on our Snow Sports School page. If you require a group lesson, you need to be here one hour before your lesson starts to confirm your booking.
Please make sure you get to the ski area at least 1 hour before your lesson starts. (You need to turn up for your class 5 minutes before it begins).
Please note that all group lessons take place at the Snomat carpet lift or intermediate platter lift. Lessons venturing further on the mountain are private lessons for either individuals or private groups.
Bookings aren’t essential, but you will need to register at the ticket office before your lesson.
Before coming up for the first time, we recommend you read:
![]() | Beginners guide to the snow Click the above link to open this PDF file. |
![]() | Beginners FAQs Click the above link to open this PDF file. |
If you are new to skiing or boarding Porters you need to check out the Porters Passport. This is the easiest way to learn your new sport. For more information click here.





