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FIRST-TIMER PRIVATE

FIRST-TIMER PRIVATE

First-Timer Private

First-Timer Private
Your first time on snow — turns out you can do this.

Your first time on snow — turns out you can do this.

Plenty of people think a first ski day is fine as long as a friend who can already ride comes along — but without steady footing, without knowing how to stop or control your speed, the day often turns into one fall after another. Precious holiday time and lift passes go by, and it is easy to get hurt or pick up habits that are hard to undo.

In this beginner private lesson your instructor takes you step by step — putting your gear on and off, standing steady on snow, controlling your speed and stopping, through to your first lift ride and a full run down — so you build the right foundations from the start. Lessons are taught mainly in Chinese, with Cantonese and English available, so you understand every movement in a language you follow and spend your limited time actually learning. Adults and children are not grouped together; each is arranged by level.

Who this is for

Total beginners who have never skied before and want to start from scratch

People who don't want to figure it out on their own and want to get the basics right from step one

For learners who want to understand every move in their own language, without any language barriers.

Who this is for

Total beginners who have never skied before and want to start from scratch

People who don't want to figure it out on their own and want to get the basics right from step one

For learners who want to understand every move in their own language, without any language barriers.

Group size options

Adults (12+): 1–6 people

Kids aged 7–11: up to 3 of them

Kids aged 4–6: strictly 1-on-1 only

Group size options

Adults (12+): 1–6 people

Kids aged 7–11: up to 3 of them

Kids aged 4–6: strictly 1-on-1 only

What makes this course special

Why get a coach? Getting it right from step one is way faster, safer, and keeps you from picking up bad habits that are a pain to break.

Classes are in Chinese, but we also offer Cantonese and English. The movement cues are super easy to follow and get right.

Get the most bang for your buck: make the most of your limited holiday and actually learn to ski, safely

What makes this course special

Why get a coach? Getting it right from step one is way faster, safer, and keeps you from picking up bad habits that are a pain to break.

Classes are in Chinese, but we also offer Cantonese and English. The movement cues are super easy to follow and get right.

Get the most bang for your buck: make the most of your limited holiday and actually learn to ski, safely

Available spots

Niseko: full day / morning half-day / afternoon half-day / night

Kiroro: Full Day • Rusutsu: Full Day

Rusutsu: full day

Available spots

Niseko: full day / morning half-day / afternoon half-day / night

Kiroro: Full Day • Rusutsu: Full Day

Rusutsu: full day

course length

Full day: starts by 10:00 am at the latest, runs for about 6 hours (including around a 1-hour lunch break).

Half day (morning): starting at 9:00 am, takes about 3 hours

Half day (afternoon): starting at 1:00 pm, takes about 3 hours

Night session (Niseko only): starts at 5:00 pm, runs for about 2 hours

The actual meet-up and finish times depend on the ski resort and the day's schedule, so just double-check with your coach before the lesson.

course length

Full day: starts by 10:00 am at the latest, runs for about 6 hours (including around a 1-hour lunch break).

Half day (morning): starting at 9:00 am, takes about 3 hours

Half day (afternoon): starting at 1:00 pm, takes about 3 hours

Night session (Niseko only): starts at 5:00 pm, runs for about 2 hours

The actual meet-up and finish times depend on the ski resort and the day's schedule, so just double-check with your coach before the lesson.

Ready for the next level?

If you've already got your braking and turning down, and want to level up your moves

Ready for the next level?

If you've already got your braking and turning down, and want to level up your moves

Gear up and warm up (10-15 mins):

The coach will help you get your gear on, double-check everything, and lead a quick warm-up.

Gear up and warm up (10-15 mins):

The coach will help you get your gear on, double-check everything, and lead a quick warm-up.

Flatground basics (from 30 mins):

Practice your stance, balance, gliding and stopping on a gentle slope.

Flatground basics (from 30 mins):

Practice your stance, balance, gliding and stopping on a gentle slope.

First cable car (depending on how the whole group's doing):

If you're up for it, take the gondola to the top and ride all the way down.

First cable car (depending on how the whole group's doing):

If you're up for it, take the gondola to the top and ride all the way down.

Wrap-up and next steps:

The coach is going over the main points and what we're doing next.

Wrap-up and next steps:

The coach is going over the main points and what we're doing next.

Fees and booking
Fees and booking

Half-day sessions start from ¥45,000, which is the total price for the whole group (not per person). Depending on how many people are joining and the lesson setup, it can go up to ¥120,000.

Just to let you know, that's the total price for the whole class based on how many people are coming, not the price per person.

Heads up, we've got different rates for peak season, but we'll let you know what they are when we confirm your booking.

The course fee doesn't cover lift passes, gear rental, or lunch.

If you need a hand with buying or paying for your lift passes and gear, just let us know when you book. Heads up, there'll be a small platform fee added.