FIRST-TIMER SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS AT PERISHER

Learn to Ski or Snowboard for the First Time 

There’s no better place to learn to ski or snowboard than Smiggins at Perisher.  With plenty of gentle beginner terrain, sheltered slopes, friendly instructors, and easy to book first-timer options, learning to ski or snowboard is simple, fun, and stress free.

If you’re an adult that has never skied or snowboarded before, or hasn’t in years, the brand-new Epic Beginner Bundle includes everything you need to learn, including 3 days of beginner lift access, gear rental, and group lessons with world-class instructors, all for just $499.

Once you’ve booked your Epic Beginner Bundle, be sure to reserve your preferred dates through your Epic Australia Pass account. Availability is limited, so reserve early!

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Already have your lift access or gear? First-timer and beginner lessons are available every day of the week out of Smiggin Holes, Perisher's best beginner terrain. With plenty of green runs and first-timer-friendly lifts, it truly is the perfect spot to learn to ski or snowboard.

Epic Beginner Bundle

The Epic Beginner Bundle is perfect for any adult who's never skied or snowboarded before or hasn't in years. It includes everything you need to learn and fall in love with the snow.

What's included?

• 3 days of beginner lift access
• 3 days of adult group lessons (2-hour lessons) with world-class instructors. We recommend taking lessons out of Smiggin Holes for best access to beginner terrain
• 3 days of ski or snowboard rental. This includes skis, boots and poles or snowboard & boots

What to expect

• Group lessons at Smiggin Holes will help you get started or find your feet on snow again
• The terrain provides the perfect place to learn and progress in a sheltered, confidence inspiring area of the mountain
• Experienced instructors will help you build confidence, learn the fundamentals and progress at a comfortable pace in a fun supportive environment

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Smiggins adult 2-hour lesson

Adult First-Timer Lessons out of Smiggin Holes are available every day of the week so you can start your snow journey off with confidence and learn the basics in a fun, supportive environment. Perfect for those new to the snow or beginners looking for a refresher before they explore the slopes. 

What to expect

• Group lessons at Smiggin Holes will help you get started or find your feet on snow again
• The terrain provides the perfect place to learn and progress in a sheltered, confidence inspiring area of the mountain
• Experienced instructors will help you build confidence, learn the fundamentals and progress at a comfortable pace in a fun supportive environment

Program details

• Lesson duration: 2-hours
• Lesson start time: 10:30am
• Meeting place: Smiggin Holes
• Age: 15+
• Lift ticket required and must be purchased separately

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Select Smiggins 10:30am ski lesson when booking your lesson.

Smiggins kids' 3-hour lesson

Kids' first-timer lessons out of Smiggin Holes are designed for children new to skiing and snowboarding. It is the perfect place for little skiers and boarders to fall in love with the snow. Lessons are available everyday of the week, commencing at 10am and finishing at 1pm so you have time for your own first-timer lesson!

What to expect

• Kids group lessons at Smiggin Holes will ensure kids have the best start to skiing and snowboarding possible
• The Smiggins terrain provides the perfect place to learn and progress in a sheltered, confidence inspiring area of the mountain
• Experienced instructors will help kids build confidence, learn the fundamentals and progress at a comfortable pace in a fun supportive environment

Program details

• Lesson duration: 3-hours
• Lesson start time: 10:00am
• Meeting place: Smiggin Holes
• Age: 3-14 for ski OR 7-14 for snowboard
• Lift ticket required and must be purchased separately

SHOP 3-6 YRS

SHOP 7-14 YRS

Select Smiggins 10am, 3 hour lesson when booking your lesson. 

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