Private SKI AND BOARD LESSONS

Fast track your on snow skills with a personalised lesson

Whether it's your first time on the snow or you're a seasoned professional, you will always improve with a private coaching session. Our Ski and Ride School instructors are passionate, experienced and offer supportive instructions in a safe learning environment to suit all levels of skiing, snowboarding, telemark and cross country.

Lessons can be taken solo or with friends and family, however all participants must be the same ability. Skiers and snowboarders cannot be in the same lesson and a valid lift pass is required for all lessons. 

What you need to know

• Private lessons are very popular and we recommend booking in advance by contacting Hotham Ski and Ride School or The Big D for kids lessons
• Hero pass holders receive 20% off one private lesson per season
• Any private lesson cancelled within 24-hours of start time will not be refunded
• Helmets for all skiers and snowboarders are highly recommended

Afternoon lessons have no additional charge for an extra guest; get together with a buddy or a group of friends and split the cost.

*Please note that the Early Bird lesson is only available Wednesday through to Sunday when the Heavenly Valley chair has early starts, and that this lesson is available for intermediate and advanced lessons only.

Lesson times

Lessons are available daily from 8.30am with the last lesson commencing at 3.30pm. 

Meeting places

Private lessons can be taken from Hotham Central, the Big D, or Dinner Plain at your request. Cross country meets at Jack Frost after 1.00pm only.

Hotham Alpine Resort partners with GoSnow, a mobile bookings app that makes it easy for you to choose and book Hotham’s Instructors. Book an instructor in three simple steps:

1) Download the free GoSnow iOs App or Android App. 

2) Select an Instructor that you like by viewing their profiles on GoSnow. 

3) Book with a few simple clicks on GoSnow.

Once your booking is confirmed instant message your Instructor to organize a place to meet. This means less time in lines on your weekend, & more time on snow, book by GoSnow!

You can email our friendly Ski and Ride School for any enquiries or to make a booking. In your email correspondence please include the following details to help fast track your booking experience:

• Name
• Contact phone number
• Preferred lesson date/s
• Preferred lesson start time
• Preferred lesson type: ski or snowboard
• Preferred lesson duration
• Number of people wanting a private lesson