Snowsports - Fast track open ski lessons

Classes unavailable at present

• An ideal way to learn if you want a one-off lesson or cannot commit to a skiing course. However you can combine Open Classes into a programme to suit your needs.
• Minimum age: 8 years.
• There are separate beginner open classes for 4 - 7 year olds: ‘Tiny Tot Tasters’.
• There are different paths for advanced skiers: race training or freestyle. Please ask about these options.

Each lesson lasts 2 hours and costs:

• Adult  
• Junior   

We recommend that you check availability and pre-book your place. Dates and times may vary, depending on other scheduled events.

All prices subject to Midlothian Council scale of charges

Levels

Taster Beginner Ski

For all first timers.  Learn all about the equipment and how posture and balance can help you develop the basic skills needed to take to the slopes for the first time.
Saturdays and Sundays

Open Ski 1

Learn how to snowplough and use the tow.
First Saturday or Sunday of the month

Open Ski 2

Learn how to make snowplough turns.
Second Saturday or Sunday of the month

Open Ski 3

It's time to break out of your snowplough and learn to plough parallel.
Third Saturday or Sunday of the month.

Open Ski 4

Learn the basics of parallel and find out what your skis can really do!
Fourth Saturday or Sunday of the month.

• Please email ski@midlothian.gov.uk
• or call 0131 445 4433.