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New Year & Half Term ski holidays "without" the high season prices.



Moguls and bumps, steeps, off piste, powder, variables, race, carving.  You set the targets.
Wayne Naylor - ski instructor

Ok, you can ski but, have you ever watched someone on the slopes and thought to yourself,  "wow that looks good".
Well here's your opportunity to become that person.

The ultimate ski learning experience.  With each session tailored to your specific needs you'll be amazed at your progression in only a short space of time.  If you are already a proficient skier and are aiming for the next level or just want to perfect some technique you're not quite sure about, you'll find that taking private lessons can quickly enable you to reach your goal.

Just inform your instructor at the start of the session what you hope to achieve and that will set the focus (don't forget - you set the target).  With clear and understandable exercises, the progression will be rapid.  The aim of all sessions is to give you the tools to be able to practice and perfect your new skill(s) at your own pace. 

One to one (or small group) instruction is an ideal situation where each group member gets maximum feedback; it is this level of personal attention that provides the ideal learning environment for those striving for that elusive feeling that we get when achieve something that seemed out of reach only a short while ago.


Who will benefit from private lessons?
Anyone that feels that they have perfected the skills taught in a standard group ski class.

Who will not benefit from private lessons?
Standard group classes are idea for skiers up to and including those not able to fluently carve on a steep red run.

How many people can join a private lesson?
1, 2, 3 or 4 people - all of whom should be around the same standard.

How much do private lessons cost?  (PPPH = Approximate Per Person Per Hour)

  1 Person PPPH   2 People PPPH   3 People PPPH   4 People PPPH
2 Hours £80 £40   £144 £36   £204 £34   £256 £32
4 Hours £150 £37   £270 £33   £382 £31   £480 £30
6 Hours £220 £36   £396 £33   £561 £31   £704 £29
8 Hours £290 £36   £522 £32   £739 £30   £928 £29
10 Hours £360 £36   £648 £32   £918 £30   £1,152 £28
12 Hours £430 £35   £774 £32   £1,096 £30   £1,376 £28

Lesson can be booked consecutively (on the same day) or the same time each day
Note - if booking a full day (8 hours) you will actually get 7 hours as there is a 1 hour lunch break in a mountain restaurant.

Is it just for skiers?
No - Private snowboarding Lessons (for all levels - from 2nd week boarders upwards) are available.

Will my instructor act as a ski guide?
No.  Ski guides are unqualified people who are sometimes slightly better than some tourists.  Ski instructors train for many years to gain the qualifications required to work in a professional ski school, they are not ski guides. 
However, your ski instructor will know all the best areas for your time together so you will be skiing more of the area than you thought possible during your time together and (for those booking 4 or more consecutive hours) you will have the opportunity of crossing over into Madonna di Campiglio on a training ski safari - high mileage is guaranteed.

Can I go "really" off-piste.
Yes.  If you wish to experience the thrill of exploring areas seldom visited by other mountain users, this is your opportunity.  When booking your lesson please specify that wish to have a fully qualified (UIAGM) mountain guide (there are a number that work with the Folgarida ski school). 
The off -piste techniques taught by ski instructors is to enable you to ski "slightly" off-piste and gain the techniques required to ski in variable conditions.

Private lessons must be pre-booked for holidays
commencing 14th Feb.  
Available Not available
Sun 9 to 11 11 to 1 1 to 3 3 to 5
Mon 9 to 11 11 to 1 1 to 3 3 to 5
Tues 9 to 11 11 to 1 1 to 3 3 to 5
Wed 9 to 11 11 to 1 1 to 3 3 to 5
Thurs 9 to 11 11 to 1 1 to 3 3 to 5
Fri 9 to 11 11 to 1 1 to 3 3 to 5

The cost of the lesson will be added to your final holiday invoice payable in December.

We will send written confirmation of your booking to your group leader, by post.

You may either use the form below to book your private lessons or book by phone
 


You can only use this form to book a single lesson. 
Contact us by phone if you wish to book more than 1 session.
Please complete all sections of the form
 
1st Name
Surname  
Your Booking Ref If you don't have this please contact us
Day of Lesson  
Time of Lesson  
Do you have a preference for instructor Yes    No   
If yes - Name of instructor
 

 


For those who were in Folgarida in 08 (in case you have forgotten),
last season's private lesson instructors were (left to right)
Wayne, Maja, Peter, Sasha, Tanja.

 

 

These holidays are organised by UK Outdoor Pursuits. The holidays outlined on this website are financially protected by the
Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 6836. Click on the ATOL logo for more information.

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