Overview
At a glance
The Beginner Skiing Academy is our full pathway for first-time skiers. Over seven days you move from professional boot fitting and flat-ground gliding to snowplough turns, stem and parallel technique, and longer descents from Gondola Phase 1 — with coaching that stays patient when the hill feels steep.
Gulmarg’s nursery slopes give you room to learn; Phase 1 at around 3,100 m then opens scenic alpine green and blue trails with continuous runs of roughly two kilometres back toward base. By graduation day you will have linked turns, video feedback, and a certificate — plus a Kashmiri Wazwan dinner to celebrate.
Led by Himalayan Ibex lead instructor Gullu and co-founder Mozim, the academy keeps groups small (max 1:3) so corrections land in the moment. Bring curiosity and warm layers; we bring the structure, the rental kit, and the mountain judgment.
Led by: Gullu & Mozim
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 days / 6 nights |
| Location | Gulmarg, Kashmir |
| Level | Absolute beginners to novices |
| Discipline | Alpine skiing |
| Group size | Max 1:3 instructor ratio |
Highlights
What stands out
- ✓Step-by-step progression from snowplough to parallel turns
- ✓Drag-lift skills and nursery-slope mastery before alpine terrain
- ✓Gondola Phase 1 alpine green runs with Himalayan views
- ✓Graduation descent with instructor video analysis
- ✓Certificate and celebratory Kashmiri Wazwan dinner
- ✓Full ski rental, 6 nights hotel B&D, private 4×4 transfers
Itinerary
Day by day
Arrival & ski fitting session
Private 4×4 pickup from Srinagar Airport to Gulmarg. Professional ski boot fitting, DIN binding adjustment, pole sizing, and helmet setup. Evening orientation on skiing fundamentals, safety rules, and a welcome dinner.
Gliding & the snowplough wedge
Balance before bravado
Nursery morning: clicking into bindings, pole positioning, and flat-land gliding. Learn the snowplough for controlled stopping and speed management. Afternoon balance drills, gentle slope sliding, and safe falling and recovery.
Snowplough turns & surface lifts
Learn to ride the drag lift / surface tow safely with skis. Initiate snowplough turns by shifting weight ski to ski. Afternoon: smooth, wide-radius turns down the main nursery slopes.
Transition to stem & parallel turns
Skis start to run parallel
Work on bringing skis parallel at the end of each turn. Practise weight transfer, pole-planting rhythm, and an upright athletic stance. Afternoon: full-slope descents with consistent speed control and linked parallel turns.
Gondola Phase 1 & alpine green runs
~2 km descents with Pir Panjal views
Ride Gondola Phase 1 to experience high-altitude beginner and intermediate trails. Navigate longer descents back toward base, refining edge control on open alpine terrain. Panoramic Himalayan scenery and growing confidence on longer slopes.
Guided mountain cruise & graduation run
Certificate · Wazwan dinner
Guided full-mountain skiing incorporating all learned techniques. Graduation descent with instructor feedback and video technique analysis. Evening: course completion celebration, certificate presentation, and a Kashmiri Wazwan dinner.
Departure & airport transfer
Final breakfast, packing, and ski equipment return. Private 4×4 transfer back to Srinagar Airport for your onward flight.
What’s included
Inclusions & exclusions
Inclusions
- •Certified ski instructors (max 1:3 ratio)
- •Full ski rental (skis, boots, poles, helmet)
- •Private 4×4 airport and local transfers
- •6 nights hotel stay (breakfast & dinner)
Exclusions
- •Flights to/from Srinagar (SXR)
- •Lift & gondola passes
- •Waterproof ski jackets, pants, gloves & goggles
- •Travel & medical insurance
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