Skip to content
Snowboard instructor seen from behind, facing a group sitting in the snow with their boards next to a yellow snow cannon

Ski · Snowboard

First timers

The basics to get around on your own, on skis or on a board.

For anyone who's never skied or snowboarded before. On the Jolly slope you'll learn to stop, make your first turns and get back up: the foundations to keep going on your own. Three hours in a group of 3-5 people, all starting out just like you.

At a glance and price · First timers

At a glance
Duration3h
Who it’s forTeens and adults
Group3 to 5 people
LevelAbsolute beginner
Meeting pointThe Jolly magic carpet, at the foot of the Sestriere lifts

You'll find all the themes, and the disciplines for each, on the Clinics page.

What our guests say

  • 5 out of 5 stars

    We enjoyed every lessons with them! Thank you guys so much! So professional!!!

    Євгеній Б.

Read the reviews on Google (opens in a new tab)

What you'll take home

Three hours, one instructor and a small group.

  • Staying in control

    You'll learn to stay balanced and slow down whenever you want: everything you need to move safely on snow.

  • Your first turns

    You'll change direction at your own pace, on skis or on a board.

  • Getting up on your own

    Falling is part of the game, and knowing how to stand back up is key.

  • Ready to go it alone

    At the end of the clinic, your instructor will give you a few tips to carry on by yourself.

Booking

  • Limited places

    A maximum of 5 per clinic: book your place early.

  • Early-bird rate

    Book on our website at least 15 days ahead and save over 20%. It's non-refundable, but you can move your booking to another date.

  • Dates

    You'll find all the dates for this clinic on Bee Bee Board, through the ‘Book’ button.

Good to know

Your level. You'll find descriptions of all four levels, for skiing and snowboarding, on the Ski & snowboard levels page.
All this season's prices are on the Prices page; cancellations, minimum group size and the other conditions are in our Terms & conditions.
Where to find the dates. You can see and book the available dates on Bee Bee Board: the website doesn't have a calendar. The FAQs below point you there too.

What’s not included

  • Your lift pass
  • Insurance: third-party liability insurance is required by law, and you can buy it with your lift pass

What to bring

  • A helmet, required by law
  • Skis or a board, and boots: if you don't have your own, you can hire them from two shops we work with

How to book

The button opens Bee Bee Board, the system we use for bookings.

Meeting point

The Jolly magic carpet, at the foot of the Sestriere lifts

Any other questions?

What you need for this service is above, in “Good to know” and “What to bring”. For anything else there are the frequently asked questions, and the office is happy to help.

You might also like

  • Skier in a YES Academy jacket carving a tight turn with red poles and a spray of snow, snowy woods behind

    Piste performance

    Improve your technique and control

    • Ski
    • Intermediate or advanced

    from €90per person, 3 hours

  • Snowboarder esegue un trick in pista in una giornata di sole, il resto del gruppo lo guarda. Sullo sfondo si vedono le montagne innevate.

    All-mountain riding

    Smooth and solid riding, from turns to tricks

    • Snowboard
    • Intermediate or advanced

    from €90per person, 3 hours

  • Three instructors in YES Academy jackets smiling on the piste in front of a snow-laden tree

    Her way

    Work on your confidence in an all-women group

    • Ski or snowboard
    • Intermediate or advanced

    from €90per person, 3 hours