Skiing is a very popular sporting holiday. You can’t just put on the correct gear and grab the latest most coolest skis and hit the slopes. You will need some lessons and a professional instructor that has all the relevant certifications to teach you. Our friendly instructors are equipped with the knowledge to help you learn how to ski.
I have never skied before.
Join other complete beginners for a friendly group lesson designed to introduce you to skiing in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Embark on your skiing journey with us! If you’ve never been on skis before, this session is the perfect place to start. Our instructors will guide you through the basics and help you build confidence on the slope.
Please arrive 30 minutes before your lesson time. During this time our team will help you:
This preparation time ensures everyone is ready so the full 1-hour lesson can be spent skiing on the slope.
After your lesson, you’re welcome to relax and share your experience at our Costa Café.
Everyone in the lesson will be taught at the same beginner level.
Equipment is included in the price.
| Junior Intro To Skiing (8yrs-14yrs) | £35 |
| Adult Intro To Skiing | £45 |
You must know how to put on your boots and skis and be able to do a straight run while controlling your balance.
Join other skiers who are ready to progress beyond the basics in a friendly group lesson designed to build confidence and control on the slope.
Ready to take your skiing to the next level? If you are confident in a straight run and ready to begin controlling your snowplough, this session is the perfect next step. Our instructors will help you develop the skills needed to stop, glide, and move around the slope with greater control.
Please arrive 30 minutes before your lesson time. During this time our team will help you:
This preparation time ensures everyone is ready so the full 1.5-hour lesson can be spent skiing on the slope.
After your lesson, you’re welcome to relax and share your experience at our Costa Café.
Everyone in the lesson will be taught at the same level.
Equipment is included in the price.
| Junior Level 2 (8yrs-14yrs) | £40 |
| Adult Level 2 | £50 |
You must be able to perform a full snowplough stop.
Join other skiers who are ready to develop stronger control and begin linking turns in a friendly group lesson designed to build confidence and technique on the slope.
Ready to take the next step in your skiing journey? If you can perform snowplough stops and glides with confidence, this session will help you progress towards controlled snowplough turns. Our instructors will guide you through the techniques needed to control your speed and direction more effectively across the slope.
Please arrive 30 minutes before your lesson time. During this time our team will help you:
This preparation time ensures everyone is ready so the full 1.5-hour lesson can be spent skiing on the slope.
After your lesson, you’re welcome to relax and share your experience at our Costa Café.
Everyone in the lesson will be taught at the same level.
Equipment is included in the price.
| Junior Level 3 | £40 |
| Adult Level 3 | £50 |
You must be able to control your speed and change direction from the halfway point of the slope.
Join other developing skiers who are ready to build confidence across the full slope in a friendly group lesson designed to strengthen control and technique.
Ready to take on the top of the slope? If you can already control your speed and confidently change direction from the halfway point, this session will help you develop stronger control and link your snowplough turns. Our instructors will guide you as you work towards skiing more confidently and independently across the slope.
Please arrive 30 minutes before your lesson time. During this time our team will help you:
This preparation time ensures everyone is ready so the full 1-hour lesson can be spent skiing on the slope.
After your lesson, you’re welcome to relax and share your experience at our Costa Café.
If your instructor signs you off as ready to ski independently, you will receive a Knockhatch Ski School medal and certificate to celebrate your achievement.
Everyone in the lesson will be taught at the same level.
Equipment is included in the price.
| Junior Level 4 | £35 |
| Adult Level 4 | £45 |
We make every effort to start our lessons/ sessions on time, operational conditions permitting. Please read your confirmation email carefully so you know what time you are meant to arrive for your lesson/session.
A long sleeved top, trousers, long socks and gloves must be worn. Bring a change of clothes. Everyone must wear a helmet (provided) at all times on the slope.
All bare skin must be covered. Gloves must be worn.
Everyone must wear a helmet whilst on the slope.
All facial pierced jewellery must be removed before using the slope.
No racing is allowed. Anyone using the slope in a manner, which could cause injury to themselves or other users, will be asked to leave the slope immediately with no refund given.
No instruction other than with our own registered instructors is allowed. No one is allowed on the slope unless they are signed in at the lodge for an activity.
No one under the influence of alcohol or drugs may take part in any activity at Knockhatch. Instructors and management must be obeyed at all times.
Knockhatch Adventure Park Limited carry £10,000,000 in public liability insurance but customers use the facilities and equipment at their own risk. The Management accepts no responsibility for injuries, accidents or damage to personal equipment. Customers should consider short term insurance cover where necessary.
Full payment is required at the time of booking. If you have to cancel for any reason and do not wish to re-schedule then we will only refund 50% of the booking. If a cancellation is made within 8 days of the lesson/session happening no refund will be given. To re-book any lesson/session regardless of when it was cancelled will cost £10 per lesson/session each time it is moved. If cancellation is due to serious illness refunds will be made on production of a doctor's certificate.