{"id":17431,"date":"2021-11-12T13:41:12","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T12:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/blog\/?p=17431"},"modified":"2021-11-16T10:58:44","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T09:58:44","slug":"group-vs-private-ski-lessons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/blog\/en\/group-vs-private-ski-lessons","title":{"rendered":"Group Ski Lessons vs. Private Ski Lessons: Which should you choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Beginners and first-time skiers typically ask themselves this question before starting to learn to ski, and it\u2019s not an easy one to answer! There are pros and cons to both types of lessons, and it depends on what you want to give (financially and physically speaking) and get out of your lessons.&nbsp; Factors such as your age and ski experience, your personality, the time and duration of ski lessons as well as your budget will all influence your decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age and ski experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lessons_age-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Children learning how to ski during a group ski lesson.\" class=\"wp-image-17434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lessons_age-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lessons_age-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lessons_age-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lessons_age-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lessons_age.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>\u00a9 checkyeti\/Roland Haschka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, I would say that young <strong>children <\/strong>benefit most from <strong>group ski lessons<\/strong>, while <strong>adult beginners <\/strong>usually prefer<strong> private ski lessons<\/strong>. Kids under the age of 7 usually find it easier to learn to ski with other children. But the learning progress isn\u2019t only connected to <strong>sociability<\/strong>, learning to ski should also be all about <strong>fun <\/strong>for kids. And you know the saying: the more, the merrier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adult beginners often have a harder time learning to ski than children, which is why most opt for private ski lessons. During a <strong>1-on-1 lesson<\/strong>, adult beginners have the undivided attention of their private instructor meaning that they can make a lot of progress more quickly than in a group lesson, where instructors have to split their focus between up to 10 skiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <strong>ski experience <\/strong>is also an important factor which you should take into consideration when trying to decide what type of lesson is best for you. If you already know the basics or are an advanced skier and want to work on specific techniques, taking a private lesson would be wiser. During group lessons, the instructor adapts the lesson to the \u201cweakest skiers\u201d, which means that some may just hold you back. However, even experienced skiers enjoy the company of fellow skiers in group ski lessons and have fun learning new techniques and making new friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lessons_personality-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"An instructor is leading the way during a group ski lesson.\" class=\"wp-image-17435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lessons_personality-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lessons_personality-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lessons_personality-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lessons_personality-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lessons_personality.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>\u00a9 Courchevel Tourisme\/DavidAndr\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your personality is also an indicator that could show you what type of lesson you would feel most comfortable with. If you\u2019re rather <strong>shy<\/strong>, not a fan of small talk and get <strong>anxious <\/strong>when meeting new groups of people, I recommend booking a <strong>private ski lesson<\/strong>. There, you can focus on your instructor and vice versa. <strong>Outgoing <\/strong>people feel better in the context of <strong>group ski lessons<\/strong>, as it\u2019s more fun: you meet new people, laugh together when you fall or make mistakes (which happens to everyone) and simply go through the same experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a <strong>quick learner<\/strong> and pick up new things very easily, you might want to learn with a private instructor. In a private ski lesson, you don\u2019t have to wait on your fellow skiers who may struggle more than you, and simply master one exercise after the other. However, I know skiers who fit this personality type and say that they actually prefer group ski lessons because of <strong>repetition<\/strong>. When there are slower learners among their group, they simply have to practice the same exercise multiple times which allows them to <strong>perfect some techniques<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time and duration of ski lessons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lesson_duration-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A family is having fun during their private ski lesson.\" class=\"wp-image-17433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lesson_duration-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lesson_duration-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lesson_duration-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lesson_duration-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lesson_duration.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>\u00a9 Courchevel Tourisme\/Alexis CORNU Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While the starting times of group ski lessons have become more flexible now, many beginner group lessons typically start on <strong>Sundays<\/strong> andsometimes also <strong>Mondays<\/strong>. You can usually choose between a one-day or multiple-day lesson, whereas 3 to 5-days are most common. If you arrive during the week or on a Saturday and want to maintain a certain flexibility during your holidays, you should choose to sign up for <strong>private ski lessons<\/strong>. Private lessons offer more <strong>flexible schedules<\/strong> and a lesson\u2019s duration can be fixed individually. If you would like to try a group lesson but don\u2019t feel confident enough, you can always just book a private lesson for 1 or 2 days, before the start of your group lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holiday budget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lesson_budget-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An instructor is teaching 2 women how to ski during a private ski lesson.\" class=\"wp-image-17432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lesson_budget-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lesson_budget-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lesson_budget-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lesson_budget-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/group_vs_private_ski_lesson_budget.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>\u00a9 checkyeti\/Roland Haschka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact that <strong>private <\/strong>ski lessons are <strong>more expensive<\/strong> than <strong>group <\/strong>ski lessons shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise. As a participant in a group lesson, you share the instructor\u2019s remuneration with all the other participants. With a private instructor, you alone have to pay for the instructor\u2019s time. If you want to have a private lesson but find it too pricey, you always have the option of booking a private lesson <strong>with friends and\/or family<\/strong>. That way, you not only pay less but you also share the instructor with a small group of people you know and whose company you enjoy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beginners and first-time skiers typically ask themselves this question before starting to learn to ski, and it\u2019s not an easy one to answer! 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