Got a question regarding ski school or ski
technique?.
Give us a call and ask for Wayne who is
a full member of the British Assoc. of Ski
Instructors and works in the Folgarida Ski
School as an instructor each winter and here
during the rest of the year.
Ski "or" snowboard
school is available for 12hours per week -
2hours per day. Cost £45 per week
Whether you
are looking for the basics of skiing
(everyone must learn somewhere) or want to
improve on previous year's experience this
is the perfect location. The ski school at
the mid station - half way up the mountain -
where the snow is always good |
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The ski
school area - The lift is known as Bamby.
It's a "very" slow chair which is ideal
for those new to skiing. |
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Complete beginners are
well catered for with not only very patient
and highly experienced instructors but also some extremely
gentle slopes where you'll soon find your
"ski-legs". 1st time skiers are normally able
to move up to the top of the mountains by mid week
as there are some very gentle green runs (the most
gentle) all the way back to the ski school area.
 For
intermediates skiers there are many red runs
heading off in all directions, so you'll find the
lessons covering high mileage, which is ideal to
practice those new found skills. If you're
already an advanced skier this will be an wonderful
chance to pick up the latest techniques and gain an
insight into the higher-end skills such as bumps,
deep snow and speed control.
The Folgarida Ski School
really does offer a great time for all standards of
skiers for "all" standards from complete beginners
right up to advanced mogul bashers in one of
the largest ski areas in Italy.
Ski School is a great opportunity to get to know the
area and don't forget skiing is enjoyed
best when done within a group of similar level
skiers. Of course private lessons
are available for anyone wanting to get the benefit
of one-to-one instruction. Click here
>>> for details of private lessons.
Group
snowboard lessons are available for 1st time
beginners only. Advanced snowboards can take
private lessons with a fully qualified instructor at
any time. This can be arranged either before
departure (contact us for details) or when you
arrive in resort.
What's my grade?
We do
understand that this is a extremely simplified
grading system and so (like all systems) is going to
be inaccurate, as it is simply not possible to split
the vast number of varying abilities into only 5
categories. But !! we have to try.
If you book ski lesson we need to allocate you into
a group where (hopefully) everyone is of the same
ability. This means that you will get the most
from your time and will advance your skiing skills.
If you are in the wrong group (either moving too
slow or too fast) then you will not benefit as much
as you would be able to in a correctly graded group.
When
you arrive for the ski school on the 1st day of your
holiday we will use the grade that you give us to
allocate you into a group. This is not fixed
by any means. If you find the group is moving
at the wrong speed for you then just see one of our
staff and we will (subject to there being space in
other groups) move you into a more appropriate group
on the 2nd day.
Please try and be as accurate as possible when
booking your class.
Grade 1 - Beginner - Green
Runs
You have not skied before or you have some limited
experience on a dry ski slope. Or, you may
have tried skiing before and are still extremely
nervous and would prefer to start from the beginning
again
Grade 2 - Improver - Blue
Runs
You are an improver and this is not your first
skiing holiday. You can handle all lifts and are
comfortable with easier slopes. You are able to
link your turns (most of the time) and are starting
to “get” into carving. You are able to ski
blues and even some gentle reds.
Grade 3 - Intermediate
Skier - Red Runs
You’re a good skier. You have skied for a few
weeks and your skis (most of the time) travel in
parallel. You are confident on most runs up to
steep reds. Basically you can ski most of the
marked ski runs with the exception of steep blacks.
Grade 4 - Very Good Skier -
Black runs
You are a very good skier. You can ski all
marked runs – although sometimes feel a little
cautious of the very steep slopes. You still
feel a little challenged by moguls and off piste but
generally you can ski the whole area with ease and
whiz around as and where you want. You are
looking to improve your carving skills and generally
move up to the next level.
Grade 5 - Advanced -
Anywhere & Everywhere
An advanced skier. You can ski all set runs in
a controlled manner at speed. You have some
experience of moguls and off-piste but are still
looking to improve you all round performance. You
have skied for quite a while and are looking to get
that final bit of technique that will allow you to
confidently cruise around and absorb the whole ski
resort into your comfort zone.
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