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 |
| Learn to Ski or Snowboard Package half day | $95 | $95 | $75 | $75 |
| Learner lifts, 2 hour group lesson & gear hire. | ||||
| Group lessons start at 10am or 1pm (2 hours) * | ||||
| Learn to Ski or Snowboard Package full day | $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.
Please make sure you get to the ski area at least 30 minutes before your lesson starts. (You need to turn up for your class 5 minutes before it begins)
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.





