Lessons

Snowsports Lessons at Perisher

Operations at Perisher have now ceased for the 2023 season. Lift tickets, lessons and rentals for the 2024 season will be available to purchase early next year. We look forward to welcoming you back to Perisher next season!

Buy lessons early and save – with limited availability, book at least 7 days in advance so you don’t miss out!

Maximise your time on snow with a lesson!

Whether you’re visiting the snow for the first time or looking to take your ability to the next level, Perisher’s Snowsports School will provide you with the confidence and skills to make the most of your snow holiday.

Lessons from beginner to expert available.
Priority access to lift lines
Learn from our team of qualified world class instructors
Explore Perisher's four resort areas in a safe and fun environment

2024 Epic Australia Pass holders receive 20% off all child, adult & private lessons when purchased online in advance.

Kid's Lessons

Perisher’s child lessons offer a safe and fun learning experience for children of all ages and abilities. Our Full and Half Day lessons are designed to progress your child’s skill to provide them with the ability and confidence for future fun on the mountain. Secure your child's lessons early to avoid missing out.

Age: 3 - 14 years old
Duration: Full Day - Perisher Valley. Half Day - Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes
Discipline: Ski and snowboard

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Adult Lessons

Maximise your time on the snow and progress your skills this season with an Adult lesson.

Whether it’s your first time at Perisher or you’re an experienced skier or snowboarder who loves a challenge, our team of professional instructors will help you improve your skills while helping you to gain that extra mountain-confidence. Secure your adult lessons early to avoid missing out.

Age: 15+ years old
Discipline: Ski and snowboard
Location: Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes

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Private Lessons

Benefit from a completely customised experience and learn from the best of our instructors in a one-on-one or private group environment. Enjoy improving your skills with personalised coaching, teaching and guiding to fit your needs and expectations. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended so you don’t miss out.

Age: 3+ years old
Discipline: Ski and snowboard
Location: Customised

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Not sure of your ability?

Check out our lesson ability levels below to find where you fit. When booking a lesson make sure to book the right level so we can match you with the right instructors to help you improve.

First Timer

Ability Level: This is your first time on snow. You have never skied or snowboarded before or require assistance to stop.

What Benefits You Can Expect From Your Lesson: Learn how to safely ride a beginner lift (conveyor or rope tow), make basic turns and control speed.

Beginner

Ability Level: You know the basics. You ride some chairlifts or T-bars and can ski or snowboard but lack confidence on easy terrain.  

What Benefits You Can Expect From Your Lesson: Expand your ability, ride beginner lifts and learn to control speed on green runs with linked smooth, gliding turns.

Intermediate

Ability Level: You can confidently link turns of varying sizes and start to move faster down the hill on green runs.

What Benefits You Can Expect From Your Lesson: Learn new skills and take your turns onto blue terrain. Become more dynamic in your skiing or snowboarding, link your turns on steeper terrain, use a variety of turn shapes and prepare for more challenging terrain.

Advanced

Ability Level: You have mastered every groomed run, you are competent and confidently control your speed.

What Benefits You Can Expect From Your Lesson: Learn how to carve short, medium and long turns, get off-piste and improve technique and tactics to tackle the steeps, variable conditions, terrain parks or natural terrain features.