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Make your first slides easy as

First Timer Ski & Snowboard Lessons

Designed for kids and adults, Cardrona’s First Timer Lessons are made to make your very first steps, and slides, on snow as easy and supported as possible. Upgrade to a First Timer package to ensure you have all the gear you need.

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Dedicated beginners’ learning area

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World-class Snow Sports School

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Separate kids’ and adult lessons

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Professional and certified instructors

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Cardrona

First Timer Package

A First Timer Lessons package is designed to help you with everything you need to get on the snow easily. Give yourself at least an hour to get fitted with your rental equipment.

  • Full day First Timer Group Lessons at Cardrona

  • Learner Conveyor lift pass

  • One ride on McDougall’s Chondola

  • Rental equipment

  • Lessons run from 10.30am - 3.45pm (45min lunch break at 1pm). Check-in is at the First Time lesson flag, at 10.20am

  • Ability to add-on a clothing and accessories bundle

  • Mandarin-speaking instructors available

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Treble Cone

First Timer Package

Our First Timer Lessons package at Treble Cone is built for absolute beginners wanting to learn the basics in a safe, supportive environment. Rental equipment, lessons and a lift pass are all included, making it by far the best deal on the mountain.

  • Full day First Timer Group Lessons at Treble Cone

  • Access to the Learner Slope via the Surface Platter

  • Rental equipment

  • Lessons run from 10.00am with a 45min lunch break at 1pm

  • Ability to add on a clothing and accessories bundle

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Book your First Timer Lesson or package today! Reach out with questions, requests or enquiries.

Cardrona

Lesson

First Timer Lesson

$ 229

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  • Separate lessons for first-timer adults

  • A perfect intro if you’ve never been on snow

  • Master the basics with top instructors

  • Learner conveyors & separate beginners’ area

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Treble Cone

Lesson

First Timer Lesson

$ 199

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  • Separate lessons for first-timer adults

  • A perfect intro if you’ve never been on snow

  • Master the basics with top instructors

  • Learner conveyor pass & access to learner slope

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"A great setup for learning"

It was my first time snowboarding and there is a great setup for learning and also challenging and fun slopes to progress on. Amazing views too.

Jess Shepherd

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Frequently
Asked Questions

  • First Timer Lessons at Cardrona run from 10.30am - 3.45pm, with a 45min lunch break at 1pm.

  • First Timer Lessons at Treble Cone from 10.00am - 3.15pm, with a 45min lunch break at 1pm.

Beginner lessons are for people who have been on skis or a snowboard before and have got the basics down even if it was years ago! Our First Timer Lessons are the best way to get acquainted with snow sports if you have never stepped on snow or used skis or a snowboard before.

Aim to arrive at the lesson meeting area around 10 minutes before your lesson. You will need plenty of time to be fitted with your equipment before this. Aim to arrive on the mountain by at least 9am to allow yourselves time to get fitted, store your gear and maybe even grab a coffee!

A jacket, pants, helmet and goggles are included in the accessories bundle. Gloves must be purchased separately.

You can, but you’d need to book a Private Lesson, or a Premium Private Family Lesson for yourselves. Kids’ and adult First Timer Lessons run separately as they tend to learn differently.

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Sharpen your skills

Group Lessons

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced skier or rider

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Shuttles, busses, and directions for getting here

Transport

Make your travel easy and sustainable by catching the free mountain road shuttles or our bookable bus service.

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