Kids lessons & programmes
Spark Your Kid's Passion for snow at The Remarkables!
We know kids have an incredible knack for adventure, and at The Remarkables, we're all about fueling that fire. Our kid's lessons are the ultimate blend of expert coaching and nonstop fun on the slopes.
From those first wobbly steps to linking turns like a pro, our amazing instructors will be right there cheering them on. With buckets of patience and plenty of stoke, they'll guide your little rippers through the basics and beyond, building skills and confidence at just the right pace.
As they level up, our top-notch programs will keep them motivated to reach new heights. Through an awesome mix of challenges and good times, they'll be slaying steeps and shredding park laps before you know it!
Give your kids the gift of a lifelong love for the mountains. Let them experience the pure addictive joy of sailing through fresh powder at The Remarkables - making memories that'll last forever!
Group Lessons
Whether it is your first time on the snow, or you're looking to sharpen your skills, our full day Group Lessons will level up your skiing or riding through the guidance of our experienced coaches. Small groups ensure you get plenty of focus and have loads of fun along the way.
Times
10am - 3:30pm
Break for lunchAbility Levels
First Timers to Red Run Skiers
Private Coaching
See our Private Coaching options for focused lessons that cater to all ability levels with experienced coaches.
Full Day, Half Day and 2 Hour options available. Prices Vary Learn More
High Performance Workshops
Develop and refine your skills in a particular area or discipline (e.g. Freestyle/Park, Freeride, Carving, Alpine Racing) under the guidance of experienced performance coaches.
Times
10am - 3:30pm
Break for lunchAbility Levels
Red & Black Run Skiers & Riders
Group Size
1 - 6 people
Family Private Coaching
Get the family together and progress your skills under the guidance of an experienced coach. Forget the battles of mum & dad tying to teach, just enjoy an amazing day in the mountains bonding as a family and improving your skills.
Includes
Priority lift access
Full day coaching:
9am – 3:30pm
Ability Levels:
First timers through to expert skiers and snowboarders.
Group Size
Price caters for up to six people
Rippers 6 Weekends
Rippers is all about fast progression, awesome coaching and maximum fun!
Ages: Ski: 4-12 years or Snowboard: 7-12 years
Dates: Select either a 6x Saturday or a 6x Sunday Programme
Times: 9am-2.30pm. Lunch is unsupervised
Ability: We cater to all abilities
Equipment rentals & Lift Passes: not included
Available at Coronet Peak or The Remarkables.
Rippers Holiday Camp
Five consecutive days of coaching from Monday to Friday during the July or September school holidays.
Ages: Ski: 4-12 years or Snowboard: 7-12 years
Dates: Select your preferred week below
Times: 9am-2.30pm. Lunch is unsupervised
Ability: We cater to all abilities
Equipment rentals & Lift Passes: not included
Available at Coronet Peak or The Remarkables.
Junior Performance Academy: 22 Days
Enjoy comprehensive training in technical/race, freeride and slopestyle.
Completed Rippers, QAST Dev, Enduro or Local Schools at High Performance level? This could be the perfect pathway.
Ages: 5-12 years & 13-17 years
Dates: Starts 8 July with 10 days in July holidays & 12 weekend days.
Times: 9am – 2:30pm
Group sizes: six athletes
Ability: Comfortably ski red runs and above
Equipment rentals & Lift Passes: not included
Training at Coronet Peak for technical and alpine skiing and The Remarkables for park and freeride.
Please contact performance@nzski.com for inquiries.
Junior Performance Academy: 10 Days
A 2-week programme consisting of 10 training days with our world class performance coaches.
Ages: 5-12 years & 13-17 years
Dates: 8 - 19 July
Times: 9am – 2:30pm
Group sizes: six athletes
Ability: Comfortably ski red runs and above
Equipment rentals & Lift Passes: not included
Training at Coronet Peak for technical and alpine skiing and The Remarkables for park and freeride.
Please contact performance@nzski.com for inquiries.
Freeride World Tour Academy
The Freeride World Tour is the worldwide circuit of freeride snowboarding & skiing where the best riders in the world compete on the most challenging alpine faces at the most renowned ski resorts across the world.
The Remarkables has been a destination for the 4* FWT qualifier event for many years and is proud to strengthen our affiliation with the Freeride World Tour with the introduction of our new Freeride World Tour Academy at The Remarkables.
The FWT Academy offers a unique ski & snowboard complete programme which challenges young skiers & riders to push their limits and gain skills to comfortably handle all types of terrain and snow conditions in a safe, controlled environment.
FWTA Comp Team
Focuses on developing high performance competitive freeride skiers or riders with the capability of competing on the Junior Freeride Tour and potentially World Freeride Tour when older.
Includes:
Two or Four days per week during the school term and eight days over the 16-day period of school holidays with Performance Academy Coaches.
Age: 9 years+ (exemption for younger exceptional athletes)
Training Days:
Four Day Per Week Programme: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
Two Day Per Week Programme: Saturday & Sunday
Training days in school holidays will be Monday, Tuesday, Friday Saturday
Dates: Season long programme starts 23 June.
Times: During school term: 8.45am – 3.00pm and during school holidays: 8.45am – 2.30pm
Ability Level: Confident and controlled on all terrain at The Remarkables with strong technique, including the chutes and weather station. Previous competitive experience desirable.
Please contact fwta@theremarkables.co.nz for inquiries.
FWTA Remarks Parks Comp Team
Focuses on developing high performance competitive slopestyle freeskiers or riders with the capability to be competitive in the SSNZ Freestyle Series and on the pathway for selection to National Development team.
Remarks Parks team athletes may also compete in Minishred, Remarkables Slopestyle and Grassroots Freeride events as guided by coaching team.
Includes:
Two or Four days per week during the school term and eight days over the 16-day period of school holidays with Performance Academy Coaches.
Age: 9 years+ (exemption for younger exceptional athletes)
Training Days:
Four Day Per Week Programme: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
Two Day Per Week Programme: Saturday & Sunday
Training days in school holidays will be Monday, Tuesday, Friday Saturday
Dates: Season long programme starts 23 June
Times: During school term: 8.45am – 3.00pm and during school holidays: 8.45am – 2.30pm
Ability Level: Confident and controlled on all terrain at The Remarkables with strong technique, including the chutes and weather station. Previous competitive experience desirable.
Please contact fwta@theremarkables.co.nz for inquiries.
FWTA All Mountain Team
For younger or developing athletes wishing to progress into high level freeride or freestyle skiers and riders but do not yet want to focus only on competitive training.
Includes:
One or Two day per week during the school term and eight days over 8 days over the July School Holidays with Performance Academy Coaches.
Over the season athletes will gain confidence in their ability to charge the expansive and dynamic terrain at The Remarkables in any conditions. Athletes will be allocated to the same group across the season.
Training Days:
1 Day Per Week Programme: Sundays from 30 June.
2 Days Per Week Programme: Saturdays and Sundays from 23 June.
Training days in school holidays will be Monday, Tuesday, Friday Saturday
Times: 8.45am – 2.30pm
Ability Levels: At a minimum, must be able to confidently ski or ride all blue and red terrain at The Remarkables in balance and with good technique.
Please contact fwta@theremarkables.co.nz for inquiries.
FWTA Holiday Camp
A five day coaching camp during July and/or September School Holidays focusing on progressing technical skills in park and freeride terrain. Expand to a 10 day camp by booking into multiple weeks.
Includes:
Performance Academy Coaches
Packed lunch each day so the team can get back out on snow quickly after a lunch break.
Dates:
Monday July 1-Friday July 5th (Training days are Mon-Fri)
Monday July 8- Saturday 13th July (Training days are Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat)
Monday July 15th- Saturday July 20th (Training days are Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat)
Times: 8.45am – 2.30pm daily during school holiday weeks
Ability Levels: At a minimum, must be able to confidently and competently ski or ride all red terrain at The Remarkables in balance and with good technique.
Please contact fwta@theremarkables.co.nz for inquiries.