7-Day Beginner Ski & Snowboard Academy
Skiing or snowboarding · Absolute beginners · Gulmarg
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At a glance
Not sure whether skis or a board will feel more natural? This academy is built for first-timers who want to commit to one craft for the week — skiing or snowboarding — with the same patient curriculum, shared mountain days, and celebration at the end.
Under the guidance of founders Gullu, Mozim, and Jawsheed, you start with professional gear fitting and flat-ground balance, then progress through controlled stopping, lift skills, linked turns, and Gondola Phase 1 alpine green runs. Skiers and snowboarders follow discipline-specific drills within the same day structure.
Canonical home for this combined programme is under Skiing; if riding is your passion, also explore our dedicated snowboarding parent page for board-only packages and freeride weeks.
Led by: Gullu, Mozim & Jawsheed
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 days / 6 nights |
| Location | Gulmarg, Kashmir |
| Level | Absolute beginners to novices |
| Disciplines | Skiing or snowboarding |
| Group size | Small group / 1:3 ratio |
Highlights
What stands out
- ✓Choose skiing or snowboarding for the full week
- ✓Discipline-specific drills within a shared day plan
- ✓Phase 1 alpine green/blue trails and ~2 km descents
- ✓Graduation run with video analysis and certificate
- ✓Kashmiri Wazwan celebration dinner
- ✓Rental gear, 6 nights hotel B&D, private heated 4×4 transfers
Itinerary
Day by day
Arrival & professional gear fitting
Private 4×4 pickup from Srinagar International Airport to Gulmarg. Personal boot fitting, ski or snowboard sizing, and stance setup with your instructors. Evening orientation on equipment care, mountain safety, and a welcome dinner.
First steps on snow & slope basics
Learn stance, balance, strapping in or clicking in, and sliding on flat snow. Skiers: gliding and snowplough stopping. Snowboarders: one-foot skating and straight gliding. Afternoon: controlled stopping drills and safe falling / standing up.
Mastering turns & drag lifts
Ride the surface tow / drag lift comfortably. Skiers: snowplough turns for speed and direction. Snowboarders: heel- and toe-edge side-slipping (falling leaf). Afternoon: smooth speed control on gentle, wide nursery slopes.
Linking turns & slope progression
From isolated turns to S-turns
Transition from isolated turns to fluid S-turns down the full slope. Skiers: bringing skis parallel at the end of each turn. Snowboarders: smooth heel-to-toe edge transitions. Afternoon focus on posture, eye direction, and weight distribution.
Gondola Phase 1 & alpine green runs
Take Gondola Phase 1 to ride Gulmarg’s scenic intermediate green/blue trails. Practise longer descents with wider turns and speed control on gentle alpine terrain. Incredible Himalayan views and continuous ~2 km runs back toward base.
Guided mountain cruise & graduation run
Certificate · Wazwan
Full-day guided mountain session integrating techniques across Phase 1 trails. Graduation run with custom video analysis and instructor feedback. Evening: certificate distribution, photo sharing, and a celebratory Kashmiri Wazwan dinner.
Farewell & airport transfer
Final breakfast, packing, and gear return. Private 4×4 transfer back to Srinagar Airport for your onward flight.
What’s included
Inclusions & exclusions
Inclusions
- •Certified patient instructors (small group / 1:3 ratio)
- •Rental gear (skis or snowboard, boots, poles as needed, helmet)
- •Private 4×4 heated airport and local transfers
- •6 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast & dinner
Exclusions
- •Flights to/from Srinagar (SXR)
- •Lift / gondola tickets
- •Personal winter clothing (waterproof jacket/pants, gloves, goggles)
- •Travel & medical insurance
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