Canyons professional international instructors can help you improve your style and skills, whether it is your first time on the snow or you are an experienced skier or snowboarder. We have extensive knowledge of the local ski areas and are available to instruct at all 30 Minakami & Yuzawa (including Naeba) ski resorts. Our staff can cater for personalized private lessons from kids to adults.
Types of lessons available: Kids ski & snowboard lessons
Our kid's lessons get kids skiing fast! We offer kid's ski lessons from 3 years of age and kid's snowboard lessons from 6/8 years. Park lessons
Want to learn some cool tricks? Learn how to tackle the park with style. Powder lessons
The perfect step for those wanting to gt int backcountry or just enjoy the on piste pow. We'll have you floating through the pow in no time! On Mountain guiding
Make the most of your day at the resorts with an experienced guide to show you all the secret stashes! Telemark lessons
Learn proper form and powerful techniques to accelerate your telemark skiing ability.
If you have any questions regarding our ski and snowboard instruction please first try looking in our FAQ. If you would like to assess your level have a look at our ski progression videos.
Half day (2.5 hours) AM sign-in at 9am
9:30 - 12
PM
sign-in at 1pm 1:30 - 16:00
Full day (5 hours)
9:00 sign-in
9:30 - 15:30 with a 1 hour lunch break
Cost
Half day private lesson
1-3 people
16000 yen
4-8 people 18000 yen
Full day private lesson 1-3 people 25,000 yen
4-8 people 30,000 yen
Location
Minakami or Yuzawa Ski Resorts
Includes
Professional ski/snowboard instructor, insurance, tax, (lift tickets & rentals are not included but packages are available, see below)
Bring
Winter gear, goggles, gloves, ski/snowboard gear, hat
Assessing your level
Canyons instructors follow the NZSIA teaching progression for skiing and the SBINZ teaching progression for snowboarding to guarantee quality and consistency in our lessons. The systems focus on a fun and relaxed atmosphere with lots of practice time to cement a solid technique.
