Want to bring the family to Niseko but unsure how the little ones will take to skiing or snowboarding? You’re in luck—Niseko offers a huge selection of ski school and private lesson options to keep the kids entertained and having fun while honing in their skills!
Not only do lessons give parents the freedom to explore the mountain together, they also teach the young ones the correct techniques for skiing and snowboarding, helping them hone in their skills and hit their goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Not sure if ski lessons are the right option for your child?
Drawing on our 20+ years of industry experience, we can confirm that yes, ski school is definitely the correct option for your child. Anyone who has been to the snow before has likely seen a child throwing a tantrum, adamantly asserting how much they are hating the sport because their parent overestimated their abilities and took them down a run far too advanced for them.
You do not want to end up in this situation on your trip. Leave the training to the professionals and set your kids up for a lifetime of skiing and snowboarding with the right techniques.
Why Ski Lessons?
“I’m a pretty solid skier; I’ll be able to teach them”… famous last words if we’ve ever heard them.
It’s all too common for people to try to save a buck by skipping lessons and teaching their loved ones themselves. DON’T. Unless you are a qualified instructor, we recommend leaving the training to the professionals. You don’t want to give the wrong advice and be responsible for your young one learning incorrect techniques that could potentially lead to injury.
Learn The Right Technique
Don’t establish bad habits further down the line; teach your kids the correct way to ski or snowboard from the outset and foster them into becoming comfortable riders. Trust us, it’s much easier to learn the correct way the first time around than to try and correct established habits later on.
Safety Measures
You’re halfway through a run, look ahead and notice all the moguls… ‘Alright, stop, find your edge, hold your edge, and fallen leaf down.’
No matter how seasoned of a rider you are, when you find yourself in a tough spot, you immediately revert to the beginner tactics you learned when starting out.
Which is why lessons are such an important factor in creating your child’s foundation of skiing and snowboarding. So if you’re bringing your kids along for one of their first experiences on the snow, ensure they are equipped with the correct knowledge in case they encounter difficulties while riding.
Correct Gear
Sometimes, it’s not just the terrain or skill level that can cause issues while riding; it can also be caused by incorrect equipment. If your kid has been fitted with the wrong set or size, your instructor will be able to take you back to the store to get the correct gear.
Free Lunch
You can’t go wrong with a free lunch!
Why Finding the right ski Lesson is so important
If you’ve ever dropped your kids off at ski school, you’ll know how difficult the cycle can be.
You wake up early, get the kids ready, take them to ski school, and then the waterworks start…and they don’t stop, they just get worse. Finally, you leave, feeling like the worst human being in the world for leaving your child in such a hysterical state. Then, after 6 hours you return to pick them up, only to find that they are absolutely stoked with their day, not wanting to leave.
If you haven’t had to endure this just yet, you’ve undoubtedly seen someone who has. The snow can be a foreign, cold, and unsettling environment for young ones to navigate, which means it’s all too common to walk past a parent battling with a child’s unwaning tears.
This isn’t to say that young kids hate the snow; that couldn’t be further from the truth – sometimes, it just takes a bit of time for them to warm up to it. Which is why it’s crucial to find a ski school that they genuinely look forward to attending each day.
Find a ski school that caters to your child’s goals, while also fostering a positive, encouraging and fun on-snow experience and you’ll never have to face the pre-lesson waterworks again!
Kids Week
Looking for Niseko’s best on-snow program for the kids? Look no further than Kids Week! This 5-day, on-snow experience offers young shredders aged between 7-14 the best opportunity to hone their skills, make friends, and enjoy a skiing throughout your family holiday.
All Kids Week programs run from Monday to Friday and include a hot lunch with options for dietary restrictions. Each child will have the same instructor throughout the week, fostering a bond that allows for personalised lessons, goal setting, and individual growth.
