Adult Ski Lessons for Advanced Skiers - Bad Hofgastein

You should wear warm clothing suitable for winter sports. Other accessories such as gloves, a ski mask and sunglasses are strongly recommended.

You must arrive at the first lesson with your equipment (skis and poles or snowboard, and boots). If you do not have your own equipment, make sure to allow enough time to collect it from the rental shop so as not to delay the start of the lesson. Some shops even offer the option of collecting equipment the day before your first day of hire.

Wearing a helmet is compulsory for children in some countries, but it is strongly recommended for everyone, regardless of age.

Unless otherwise stated, you must have your ski pass with you for the first lesson. You can usually buy one at the ski lift office or online. Discounted rates may be available for children or beginners, so check with your ski school to find out which pass is most suitable.

Generally, it is advisable to book lessons as early as possible. This is especially important during school holidays, such as Christmas and February, when lessons can fill up quickly.

You can either meet at the ski school office in Bad Hofgastein (at the valley station Neue Schlossalm) 45 minutes before the start, or at the "Skizentrum Angertal" 15 minutes before the start.

Yes, on the 1st of January, the lessons start later, at 11 am.

The lessons aim to perfect your existing skills. You will practice techniques like parallel turns in long and short radiuses and ski on various terrains, including deep, steep and mogul slopes, as well as racetracks.

Yes, the lessons include an excursion to other nearby ski areas for more variety.

Yes, previous participants have highlighted that video analysis is used during the lessons to help you improve your technique.