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Freeski Lessons for Kids & Adults (8+ y.) - Intermediate

New4.7(39)Provider's reviewsBooked 1×GrindelwaldOperated by Outdoor Switzerland AG Berg- und SchneesportWeather

In this freestyle group course in Grindelwald, an experienced ski instructor will show you lots of practical tips and tricks. This will help you improve your freestyle skills in the snow park.

Course at a glance

CancellationFree up to 48 hours before
Who it's forChildren and adults
LessonsGroup
Taught inEnglish or German
LevelIntermediate and Advanced
Course timesAfternoon 13:40–16:15
Course days1 to 5 days in a row · starts Mon or Tue
Ski passnot included
Equipmentbring your own
Meeting pointBergstation Grindelwald First, 3818 Grindelwald
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This course
PricePricefrom CHF 89per personPricefrom CHF 250per groupPricefrom CHF 250per groupPricefrom CHF 159per person
Course timesCourse timesAfternoon 13:40–16:15Course times13:40–16:15
LevelLevelIntermediate and AdvancedLevelIntermediate and Advanced
Who it's forWho it's forChildren and adultsWho it's for2+ yrsWho it's for2+ yrsWho it's forAdults
Rating
Inclusions
  • Included:

    2.5 hours of freestyle coaching per day at Snowpark First

  • Included:

    Introduction to the park rules

  • Not included:

    Ski clothing

  • Not included:

    Ski equipment

  • Not included:

    Ski pass

Prices by course length

13:40–16:15 · 2 h 35 min per day

Afternoon
Course lengthPriceper day
1 afternoonCHF 89CHF 89
2 afternoonsCHF 159CHF 79.50
3 afternoonsCHF 229CHF 76.35
4 afternoonsCHF 299CHF 74.75
5 afternoonsLowest per dayCHF 339CHF 67.80

Base prices per person. The longer the course, the lower the price per day. Prices may vary on certain dates.

How a course day runs
  1. 13:40Meeting pointBergstation Grindelwald First, 3818 Grindelwald
  2. 13:40–16:15Afternoon lesson2 h 35 min per day

Ski pass and Equipment: bring your own.

Which level is right?
LevelCan already …
Beginnersis on skis for the first time
Novicesskis in a snowplough, first turns on easy pistes
Intermediateskis blue and red pistes confidentlySuitable
Advancedskis all pistes, fine-tuning technique and speedSuitable
Highlights
  • Get lots of tips and tricks to practise your new skills in the park or later on the slopes
  • Be accompanied through the course by an experienced ski instructor at Snow Park First
  • Learn tricks such as the ollie, slope spins, tail spins, nose-tail turns, railing jumps and much more
  • Particularly rapid progress thanks to lessons tailored to the level of the group
  • Learn in a small group of 3 or more people
Description

The course takes place in Snowpark First. Once you’re confident in the Beginner Park at Oberjoch, you’ll move on to the Pro Park Bärgelegg, where bigger obstacles and kickers await. An experienced ski instructor will share plenty of practical tips and tricks to help you improve your freestyle skills.

You’ll also learn the park rules and get an introduction to riding boxes. With professional instruction, you’ll make quick progress and then have the chance to try everything out for yourself.

Practical information

  • Requirement: advanced skier (min. Red King level)
  • Minimum number of participants: 3
  • Maximum number per ski instructor: 8

Learning objectives

  • Piste tricks: Fakie riding, ollies, slope spins, worm turns, nose and tail turns, tail spins, slide-outs, jumps on natural terrain, 180°, 360°
  • Park / Rails: Park rules, fakie riding, introduction to riding boxes, 180°, slides on boxes, introduction to rails
  • Park / Air: Park rules, basic air, fakie riding, 180°, grabs, switch jumps, jump variations, 360°

Swiss Snow League levels

Red King/Queen

  • Suitable for children aged 5 to around 12
  • Learn about how to behave in the snow park
  • Short turns on an easy slope
  • Skating step on flat terrain
  • Basic air (small kicker)
  • Parallel turns with different turn radii

Red Star

  • Suitable for children aged 5 to around 12
  • Learn about nature, forests and the landscape
  • Parallel turns through a pole course and an obstacle course
  • Skidded parallel turns in switch
  • Turns on one ski on an easy slope
  • Short turns on an intermediate slope

Black Prince/Princess

  • Learn about equipment preparation
  • Short turns with pole planting on a difficult slope
  • Straight and 50-50 jumps over a box
  • Parallel turns in ungroomed snow
  • Carved parallel turns on a wide, easy slope

Black Academy

  • Race-style parallel turns
  • Race-style short turns
  • Turn variations
  • Carving variations (at least one)
  • Short-turn variations (at least one)
  • Race technique on a set course
  • Tuck jump
  • Giant slalom
  • Slalom

SwissActivities tip

A must-do while staying in Grindelwald is taking a ride on a Velogemel. This unusual vehicle is a cross between a bicycle and a Gemel, the local dialect word for a sled. The Velogemel is an original Grindelwald sports vehicle and a lot of fun to ride on the slopes.

Meeting point

Bergstation Grindelwald First, 3818 Grindelwald

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Important information
  • Meeting point: 13:40 at the First mountain station; lessons run from 13:45 to 16:15
  • Course starts on Mondays or Tuesdays and can be booked for 1 to 5 afternoons
  • For children aged 8 and over and adults at Red King level or above
  • Runs with at least 3 participants – if there are too few bookings, the ski school will let you know the evening before
  • Bring: ski equipment, ski clothing and a lift pass for the Grindelwald-First ski area
Frequently asked questions
What age is the course for?
Children and adults
How long is a course day?
Afternoon 13:40–16:15 (2 h 35 min)
How much does a course day cost?
From CHF 67.80 per day for 5 afternoons. 1 afternoon costs CHF 89.

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Provider

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Outdoor Switzerland AG Berg- und Schneesport

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