Intensive course for beginners
Learn to ski in 2 days – intensive weekend course
Short, sharp and effective: on our intensive ski course you learn to ski in a single weekend. 8 hours of lessons over 2 days, in a small group, on the Turracher Höhe – the ski course for adult beginners and returners aged 14+.
Dates winter 2026/27
Dates and key facts
5 dates · Sat + Sun, 10:00 am–3:00 pm with lunch break
- Preis
- € 199 pro Person, ohne Ausrüstung und Liftkarte
- Gruppe
- 4 bis 8 Personen
- Voraussetzung
- Keine – für absolute Anfänger und Wiedereinsteiger ab 14 Jahren
- Leitung
- Ein/e Skilehrer*in unserer Skischule
- Treffpunkt
- Skischulbüro am Kornock-Areal, Turracherhöhe 270
- Buchung
- Auf Anfrage, Bestätigung innerhalb von 24 Stunden
The programme
What to expect
Day 1 – standing, stopping, first turns
Equipment check, gliding, snowplough stops and first turns on gentle terrain. In the afternoon, riding the lift and your first short runs.
Day 2 – your first slope
Linking turns, controlling speed and your first easy slope. To finish, a video and tips on how to keep practising safely on your own.
Why an intensive course works
4 hours of lessons a day instead of the usual 2: you stay in the flow, forget nothing overnight and make the biggest progress right when it clicks.
The daily schedule
Saturday and Sunday at the same times, with the content building step by step.
- 10:00Lessons on gentle terrain
Meet at the ski school office in the Kornock area, starting with an equipment check. Saturday: gliding, snowplough stops, first turns. Sunday: linking turns, controlling speed. - 12:30Lunch break
Together at a mountain hut (not included). - 13:30Afternoon lessons
Saturday: riding the lift and first runs. Sunday: your first easy slope. - 15:00Wrap-up
On Sunday, with a final video and tips for skiing on.
What's included
Included in the price
- 8 hours of lessons over 2 days
- Group of 4 to 8 people
- Final video to take home
- Tips for practising after the course
Not included: rental equipment (skis, boots, poles, helmet from our rental partner Frühsports), lift pass and lunch.
Who leads the camp
The camp is led by one of our ski school's instructors. Alongside their official qualifications, all Snowstars instructors complete our in-house training programme.
Questions & answers
FAQ: intensive weekend ski course
Can you learn to ski in 2 days?
Yes. With 8 hours of lessons in a small group, most beginners master stopping, safe turns and their first easy slope. How fast it goes varies from person to person.
What is an intensive ski course?
A compact beginner course with more teaching per day: instead of 2 hours over 3 days, you learn for 4 hours over 2 days – more lesson time in total, in just one weekend.
Do I need any experience?
No. The course is for complete beginners and for returners after a long break.
How should I prepare?
Reserve rental equipment at Frühsports, buy your lift pass in advance and do a few squats in the weeks before. You'll find all our tips in our guide Learn to ski in a weekend.
What does a beginners' ski course on the Turracher Höhe cost?
The intensive ski course costs € 199 per person for 8 hours of lessons. Our classic adult group course from Monday to Wednesday is also available.
Where do I get equipment?
From our rental partner Frühsports. It's best to reserve skis, boots, poles and helmet online in advance.
From what age?
From age 14. For children there are the Junior Stars.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge up to 7 days before the course starts. The course runs from 4 participants.
Request
Request a place on the camp
Choose your date – we'll get back to you within 24 hours with confirmation. Prefer to call? +43 650 8484889
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