New to skiing?

If you want kids and adults in the same lesson, you'll need to book a private lesson. Since kids and adults learn at different speeds and in different ways, we recommend our First Timers packages, where lessons are split by age for the best start.

First Timer: You’ve never been on skis or a snowboard before. You’ll be focusing on the basics, and finding your feet. A first timer's package is recommended. 
Beginner: You can stop on skis or a snowboard and are ready to work on side-slipping or turning in the Beginner area. You’ll build confidence and skills as you aim to progress to green runs.
Learner: You can control your speed and turn both ways on green runs.
Intermediate: You’re comfortable skiing or snowboarding on green and blue runs. You’re refining your parallel turns or edge control and are eager to explore different snow conditions and terrain.
‍Advanced: You’re ready to take your skills to the next level. You confidently ski or snowboard all over the mountain, explore off-piste terrain, and are interested in refining these skills or hitting the terrain park.

Single day packages can be used on any day of the season or exchanged for mountain credit, if this doesn't suit, come and see us at our town store or email us at info@pureturoa.nz. Multi day tickets will be refunded to mountain credit per the difference of days used (this only applies to days where the chairlifts are not operating). You will be contacted if you have lessons booked on a day that is closed.

Winter conditions and weather on the mountain can change quickly. Rain or shine it's best to have weatherproof outerwear, eye protection and sunscreen. If you arrive without something you need we have an extensive rentals and retail offering on the mountain. 

Kids morning lessons start at 10am, and you can drop off from 9.45am. Kids afternoon lessons start at 12.45pm and you can drop off from 12.30pm. If lunch is added to an afternoon lesson, drop off is 12pm.
Adult morning lessons also start at 10am at the same meeting point.
Adult lessons after 10am will run on the hour depending on availability and demand.
For families, we recommend dropping the kids off at 9.50am so you have 10 minutes to find your own instructor. 

Freddie's Tasting Room and the Alpine Café are located at the base and can be easily accessed from the carpark. Both venues have great views over the Alpine Meadow beginners' area.

Booking a First Timer’s Package covers all the essentials, and we highly recommend adding a helmet rental for kids & adults. Weatherproof outerwear, gloves, sunscreen and eye protection are also essential for a comfortable day. You can rent weatherproof jackets and pants on the mountain, and our retail shop offers a selection of gloves and eyewear for purchase.