Ski French-Swiss - Ski Vacation North Carolina
 
 

 

EARLY & LATE SEASON SPECIALS
LEARN TO SKI - LEARN TO SNOWBOARD
Opening Day - Dec. 14, 2011 & March 12-25, 2012

Learn to Ski or Snowboard Package
Our special invitation to skiing/snowboarding is designed to make your first time on snow an experience that’s easy, fun and affordable. For beginning skiers ages 6 and up. Learn to ski/snowboard packages are offered only during the Early and Late season. Tickets for this package are purchased at the ski school counter on the lower level of the lodge. Email us for more information.

Lessons times: 10:00 am and 11:15 am, 2:00 pm, 6:15 pm and 7:30 pm
Reservations required at least one day in advance.

1-hour group ski lesson, equipment rental and beginner ski ticket | $46
1-hour group snowboard lesson, equipment rental and beginner ski ticket | $58

Intermediate Workshops
“This is where the fun begins!”

You can ride the chairlift, make some turns and stop but you do not feel confident. Receive individual feedback in a small group setting. Take on new challenges. Try fun drills and exercises that will help you maximize your time on the hill.
Coaches will focus on your personal goals:
  • Fall less & have more Fun!
  • Increase your confidence and level of efficiency
  • Eliminate thigh burn
  • Prepare to ski or ride at bigger areas
  • Keep up with your friends or family
  • Common lesson themes for skiers are: Wedge to parallel turns, pole use, developing rhythm & turn shape
  • Common lesson themes for snowboarders are: Toe & heel turns and getting comfortable with linked turns in control
Sign up for the Intermediate Workshop; you will have a blast learning from one of our friendly coaches.
Offered daily at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
1-hour Workshop | $18

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Snow skiing and snowboarding are fun, lifetime activities which students are very excited about learning. The French-Swiss Ski College at Appalachian Ski Mtn. in Blowing Rock NC is offering students the opportunity to participate in a winter sport that will motivate them physically, socially and psychologically.

School Programs

Ski French-Swiss offers elementary, middle school, high school, and college students a number of skiing and snowboarding instructional programs.

If you are interested in having Ski French-Swiss contact your school to help arrange a student ski program, please contact the French-Swiss Ski College at 828-295-9311 or email us.

HOME SCHOOL SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

Snow skiing and snowboarding are fun, lifetime activities which students are very excited about learning. The French-Swiss Ski College at Appalachian Ski Mtn. in Blowing Rock NC is offering students the opportunity to participate in a winter sport that will motivate them physically, socially and psychologically.

Activities are designed for students ages 5 years or older, and for family members who wish to participate. The following dates are available for this special program:

One Day Program
December: 12/5, 12/14
January: 1/4, 1/18, 1/25
February: 2/8, 2/13, 2/22, 2/29
March: 3/5, 3/7, 3/12, 3/21


Slope ticket valid: 9 am-5 pm
Lesson times:
10:00 am Beginners Only
2:00 pm Intermediate Workshop


Pick one day or participate several times; 3 is the magic number for beginners to develop a skill for life.

Two Day Program
January: 1/24, 1/25
February: 2/13, 2/14
March: 3/5, 3/6

Slope ticket valid:
Day One: 12:00 noon – 8:00 pm | Lesson Time: 2 pm All Levels
Day Two: 9am - 5pm | Lesson Time: 10am Beginners Only; 2pm Intermediate Workshop

If you are interested in complete information about this program, email us.



If you have any questions or would like more information, please give us a call at 828-295-9311, send us an email, or use our online request form.