★ Snowstars guide ★
Checklist for the first ski course: what does my child need?
Good preparation helps the first day of ski school get off to a relaxed start. Our checklist from many winters of kids' ski lessons – to tick off.
Founder of Snowstars ski school, 25 years of ski teaching experience, trainer of ski instructors · Updated: November 2026
Clothing
Tick off: clothing
- Thermal underwear instead of cotton
- Fleece or ski jumper as a mid-layer
- Waterproof ski jacket and ski trousers
- Mittens – warmer for children than gloves
- One pair of thin ski socks (not two on top of each other)
- Neck warmer or buff instead of a scarf
Better one layer too many that can come off. Cold hands and feet are the most common reason children lose interest.
Equipment
Tick off: equipment
- Ski helmet in the right size (compulsory in kids' ski lessons)
- Ski goggles that fit the helmet
- Skis and ski boots, correctly adjusted
- Sun cream and lip balm
Skis and boots must fit and be properly adjusted. If you're renting: Frühsports, our partner for ski shop and ski rental, is right next to our meeting point – short distances and professional advice. Tip: Reserve equipment in advance at Frühsports ↗ At Rising Stars (2–3 years), learner skis and a helmet are included in the course.
On the day
Tick off: on the day
- Lift pass bought in advance: under 6 € 3.50, from 6 the lift company's children's pass (not needed on the magic carpet in the Kids' Land)
- Mobile number given in the booking so we can reach you
- Tissues and a snack bar or glucose tablets in a jacket pocket
- Please don't send large backpacks – water is available in the Kids' Land and everywhere on the mountain
Please buy the lift pass in advance and be at the Snowstars area on the Turracher Höhe (Turracherhöhe 270) 15 minutes before the start on the first day. Childcare starts at 9:00 am, if registered by the evening before. On the full-day course, the children eat together at our partner restaurant (give them € 15 in cash per day; not included in the course price). In low season only the half-day course is available.
Tips for a good start
- Talk to your child beforehand about ski school and their instructor.
- Say goodbye briefly and warmly – long goodbyes make it harder.
- After the lesson, ask what your child learned and celebrate small successes.
- Book online: you'll skip the queue and come straight to the meeting point.
FAQ
Does my child need their own helmet?
Helmets are compulsory in all kids' ski courses. At Rising Stars the helmet is included; for all other courses your child needs their own or a rented ski helmet.
Mittens or gloves?
For children we recommend mittens because they're warmer.
Does my child need a lift pass?
Important: please buy the lift pass before you come to the meeting point – otherwise your child will miss the group allocation. Lift passes are not included in the course price. Children don't need a lift pass on the magic carpet in the Kids' Land. As soon as they head onto the slopes, every child needs one: children under 6 get a discounted pass for € 3.50 that lets them use all lifts during ski school. From age 6 your child needs a regular children's lift pass from the Bergbahnen Turracher Höhe.
Secure your place.
Our small groups fill up fast in the holiday weeks. Booking online only takes a few minutes.