Porters Snow School’s Ski Programmes help you make the mountain your playground. The programmes take place over multiple days so you have time to ramp up your skills and boost your confidence. Set for children, youth and adults novice to the sport as well as more advanced riders, our qualified instructors ensure every ability level progresses in their skiing. You can attend Ski Programmes over the weekends or during school holidays.
7 Sundays Ski Programme – train your skiing on seven consecutive Sundays.
Start date July 26th, 2026.
School Holidays Ski Programme – make the most out of winter school holidays.
More info coming soon!
See more information on below and book your spot.
Ski group lessons which take place at Porters Magic Carpet and Platter Lift. Skiers aged 5-10 learn how to stop, turn and control their speed before heading towards the platter and chairlift.
Focus of this programme is to become familiar with snow and learning how to move around with skis. Learning how to use ski edges on snow and using them to control speed and safely stopping in time. Use of various ski lifts and how to exit them properly. Our friendly team of instructors aim to make this an unforgettable winter experience for your children and have them roaming the mountain safely.
Lesson times: 2 hours in the morning, from 9am-11am, to make the best out of the fresh cord. Then participants hit the slopes again in the afternoon, from 1pm-2pm, to rehearse the newly acquired skills.
An amazing start to your child’s skiing adventure!
NZSIA level ability:
Level 1: Never skied before or is unable to stop with confidence on a gentle slope. *
Level 2: Learning to turn in control on gentle slopes. Usually rides magic carpet lifts. *
*Poles are not required for this ability group
Price:
7 Sundays Programme: $809
School Holidays Programme: TBC
Kids 10 and under ski for free! Free of charge season passes can be obtained from Guest Services and must be always on the child.
Ski group lessons which take place at Porters Platter Lift and Chairlift. Skiers aged 5-10 learn how to bring their wedge turn into parallel turns, controlling speed and introduction on how to use poles.
Focus lies with progressing towards parallel skiing. Moving away from using a wedge to control speed and turns, children will be able to advance to more difficult terrain and make it up to the top of the mountain using T-bars. Various fun drills and exercises will be used to improve the stance and posture of the child so bad habits are avoided in the future. Once the group has mastered parallel turns, the use of ski poles will be included in this ability group too.
Lesson times: 2 hours in the morning, from 9am-11am, to make the best out of the fresh cord. Then participants hit the slopes again in the afternoon, from 1pm-2pm, to rehearse the newly acquired skills.
Have your child following you around the entire mountain with ease!
NZSIA level ability:
Level 3: Can link strong snowplow turns or wide stance parallel on the gentle slopes at the beginner’s area, almost ready to progress to the chairlift. *
Level 4: Able to ski parallel turns with pole plant. Can ski most blue runs, more advanced blues remain a challenge. Would like to explore more varied terrain. *
*Please note that Porters chairlift provides a steeper blue run which can be intimidating for level 3 & 4 participants. A ski trial run in the first lesson will decide last minute changes if the instructor thinks more practice at the beginner terrain is required.
*Usage of poles will be advised by instructors during the course.
Price:
7 Sundays Programme: $809
School Holidays Programme: TBC
Kids 10 and under ski for free! Free of charge season passes can be obtained from Guest Services and must be always on the child.
Ski group lessons which take place at Porters Chairlift and T-bars. Skiers aged 5-10 learn how to tackle more difficult terrain and are introduced to various disciplines of the sport.
Focus lies on mastering previous skills and applying them to more challenging terrain. Skiers are expected to be able to take any kind of lift and ski the whole mountain whilst being in control of their speed. As we give introductions to freestyle, freeride and racing in this group, participants will learn how to do short and long turns in any kind of terrain, learn tricks off jumps and rails in the terrain park and learn how to find their way off-piste.
Lesson times: 2 hours in the morning, from 9am-11am, to make the best out of the fresh cord. Then participants hit the slopes again in the afternoon, from 1pm-2pm, to rehearse the newly acquired skills.
Take your child’s skiing to the next level!
NZSIA level ability
Level 5+6: Learning short turns, off-piste, moguls, powder, and more difficult terrain. Enjoys the challenge of skiing in control in all conditions and terrain and wants to refine these skills.
Price:
7 Sundays Programme: $809
School Holidays Programme: $TBC
Kids 10 and under ski for free! Free of charge season passes can be obtained from Guest Services and must be always on the child.
Ski group lessons which take place at Porters Magic Carpet and Platter Lift. Skiers aged 11-16 years learn how to stop, turn and control their speed before heading towards the platter and chairlift.
The focus of the programme is to become familiar with snow and learning how to move around with skis. Learning how to use ski edges on snow and using them to control speed and safely stopping in time. Use of various ski lifts and how to exit them properly. Our friendly team of instructors aim to make this an exciting winter experience for the youth and have them roaming the mountain safely.
Lesson times: 2 hours in the morning, from 9am-11am, to make the best out of the fresh cord. Then participants hit the slopes again in the afternoon, from 1pm-2pm, to rehearse the newly acquired skills.
An amazing start to your skiing adventure!
NZSIA level ability:
Level 1: Never skied before or is unable to stop with confidence on a gentle slope. *
Level 2: Learning to turn in control on gentle slopes. Usually rides magic carpet lifts. *
*Poles are not required for this ability group
Price:
7 Sundays Programme: $809
School Holidays Programme: TBC
Please note that lift passes must be purchased separately.
Ski group lessons which take place at Porters Platter Lift and Chairlift. Skiers aged 11-16 years learn how to bring their wedge turn into parallel turns, controlling speed and introduction on how to use poles.
Focus of the programme is progressing towards parallel skiing. Moving away from using a wedge to control speed and turns, the participants will be able to advance to more difficult terrain and make it up to the top of the mountain using T-bars. Various fun drills and exercises will be used to improve the stance and posture of the youth, so bad habits are avoided in the future. Once the group has mastered parallel turns, the use of ski poles will be included in this ability group too.
Lesson times: 2 hours in the morning, from 9am-11am, to make the best out of the fresh cord. Then participants hit the slopes again in the afternoon, from 1pm-2pm, to rehearse the newly acquired skills.
Have your youth riding around the entire mountain with ease!
NZSIA level ability:
Level 3: Can link strong snowplow turns or wide stance parallel turns on the gentle slopes at the beginners area, almost ready to progress to the chairlift. *
Level 4: Able to ski parallel turns with pole plant. Can ski most blue runs, more advanced blues remain a challenge. Would like to explore more varied terrain. *
*Please note that Porters chairlift provides a steeper blue run which can be intimidating for level 3 & 4 participants. A ski-off in the first lesson will decide last minute changes if the instructor thinks more practice at the beginner terrain is required.
*Usage of poles will be advised by instructors during the course.
Price:
7 Sundays Programme: $809
School Holidays Programme: TBC
Please note that lift passes must be purchased separately.
Ski group lessons which take place at Porters Chairlift and T-bars. Skiers aged 11-16 years learn how to tackle more difficult terrain and are introduced to various disciplines of the sport.
Focus of the programme is mastering previous skills and applying them in more challenging terrain. Skiers are expected to be able to use any kind of lift and ski the whole mountain whilst being in control of their speed. As we give introductions to freestyle, freeride and racing in this group, participants will learn how to do short and long turns in any kind of terrain, learn tricks off jumps and rails in the terrain park and learn how to find their way off-piste.
Lesson times: 2 hours in the morning, from 9am-11am, to make the best out of the fresh cord. Then participants hit the slopes again in the afternoon, from 1pm-2pm, to rehearse the newly acquired skills.
Take your skiing to the next level!
NZSIA level ability
Level 5+6: Learning short turns, off piste, moguls, powder, and more difficult terrain. Enjoys the challenge of skiing in control in all conditions and terrain and wants to refine these skills.
Price:
7 Sundays Programme: $809
School Holidays Programme: TBC
Please note that lift passes must be purchased separately.
Ski group lessons which take place at Porters Magic Carpet and Platter Lift. Skiers learn how to stop, turn and control their speed before heading towards the platter and chairlift.
Focus of the programme is to become familiar with snow and learning how to move around with skis. Learning how to use ski edges on snow and using them to control speed and safely stopping in time. Using different ski lifts and exiting them properly. Our friendly team of instructors aim to make this an exciting winter experience and have you roaming the mountain safely.
Lesson time: 1.5 hour each day in the morning, from 9:00-10:30 AM
An amazing start to your skiing adventure!
NZSIA level ability:
Level 1: Never skied before or is unable to stop with confidence on a gentle slope.
Level 2: Learning to turn in control on gentle slopes. Usually rides magic carpet lifts.
Price:
7 Sundays Programme: $419
School Holidays Programme: TBC
Please note that lift passes must be purchased separately.
Ski group lessons which take place at Porters Platter Lift and Chairlift. Skiers learn how to bring their wedge turn into parallel turns, controlling speed and introduction on how to use poles.
Focus of the programme is progressing towards parallel skiing. Moving away from using a wedge to control speed and turns, skiers will be able to advance to more difficult terrain and make it up to the top of the mountain using T-bars towards the end of the course. Various drills and exercises will be used to improve the skier’s stance and posture, so bad habits are avoided in the future.
Lesson time: 1.5 hour each day in the morning from 9:00-10:30 AM
Learn how to ski around the whole mountain with ease!
NZSIA level ability:
Level 3: Can link strong snowplow turns or wide stance parallel on the gentle slopes at the beginners area, almost ready to progress to the chairlift. *
Level 4: Able to ski parallel turns with pole plant. Can ski most blue runs, more advanced blues remain a challenge. Would like to explore more varied terrain. *
*Please note that Porters chairlift provides a steeper blue run which can be intimidating for level 3 & 4 participants. A ski-off in the first lesson will decide last minute changes if the instructor thinks more practice at the beginner terrain is required.
Price:
7 Sunday Programme: $419
School Holidays Programme: TBC
Please note that lift passes must be purchased separately.
Terms & Conditions
- Group numbers are limited to 10 participants.
- Individual video analysis will be used to visualize your progress over the span of the course.
- In case of a closing day, back up days for the 7 Sunday programme will be communicated as early as possible.
- In case of bad weather we will also introduce indoor technique video analysis days.
- Our ski school manager will send an email the day before the programme with an update on the weather and if we’re making a call in the morning.
- The program fee cannot be refunded due to cancellations or injuries during the course.
- Programme entry does not include lift pass, this must be purchased separately.
- Lessons will start on the hour so please ensure you are ready to be at the meeting point.
- Minimum of 4 people required for the programme to go ahead. If not enough people are booked in, you will receive a credit instead that can be used for ski lessons.
Zero Liability Policy: We take the safety of our clients very seriously, and we take all necessary precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience during our ski school lessons. However, we cannot be held liable for any injuries or accidents that may occur during the lesson. By booking a ski school lesson with us, you acknowledge that skiing and snowboarding involve inherent risks, and you assume full responsibility for your own safety. Instructors will decide what they consider in their sole discretion appropriate terrain for the level of skiers or boarders in their lessons. This may be on or off the piste or steeper lifts,… You must ensure that you, and everybody you book on behalf of, has insurance to cover this eventuality, or you must decline from going off-piste/lifts. If you or those for whom you have booked do so without such insurance, it will be due to your own negligence. If you or any of your party become uncomfortable, you must tell the instructor immediately so they can take immediate action to keep you safe.
All persons who use our services must always act in a safe and appropriate manner, both on and off the snow. Situations can develop for the worse very quickly in mountainous environments and without any prior indication that they might happen. We reserve the right to remove and exclude anyone from lessons without warning (and without giving any reason at the time) to those who are not adhering to relevant safety guidelines and/or directions from instructors. This can be expected where you are in any way endangering yourself or others, where the experience of other participants is being adversely affected, where physical or verbal abuse of any other person is evident or suspected, and whether or not you believe exclusion is acceptable or not. In such a circumstance you will not be entitled to any refund or reimbursement.
Such situations may include but are not limited to the following:
a. not adhering to the safety guidelines mentioned by the instructor and/or using your common sense to keep yourself safe;
b. not following directions given to you by the instructor;
c. failing to adhere to the International Ski Federation Code of Conduct – ie the 10 FIS Rules of Conduct;
d. skiing under the influence of alcohol or any drug that may adversely affect your physical coordination or mental state;
e. putting any other person at risk of injury and/or in danger
You remain responsible at all times for the conduct of persons for whom you book services at Porters Alpine Resort.
Changes to Terms and Conditions: We reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. The most current version of the terms and conditions will always be available on our website. By booking a ski school lesson with us, you agree to be bound by the most current version of these terms and conditions.