Lessons
ES Penguins / 3-5 years
Safe and fun
We know how precious your small people are, so we promise your little Penguin will be in super safe hands when you choose a ski instructor at ES. We want to give your child the best possible start on the snow, which is why we have a maximum of 4 in a group to allow everyone to benefit from plenty of teacher time.
ES Penguins with European Snowsport
For the younger ages of 3 to 5, our focus is on keeping the spirits and confidence up and the fun and games flying. Years of experience has taught us that children learn best when they’re having fun. So aside from being excellent on the slopes, our Penguin instructors are generally good at giggling, singing and giving high fives. Right from the start, they’ll ensure your children are comfortable, motivated and ready for adventure.
“They are the kindest, most patient, most caring people.”
Small wins are big things for little ones so we’ll help them to celebrate all their victories, whether that’s their very first snowplough or taking a turn without a tumble. Our lessons also help to foster a sense of responsibility and independence (such as getting skis on and off) to embed good habits from a young age.
All our Penguins we leave with a goody bag, certificate and medal at the end of their week, not to mention a real sense of achievement and some new ski buddies.
Why ES Penguins?
Max only 4 Penguins per instructor
Goody bags, medals
Structured learning
Certificate of level achieved
Kids focused instructor
Fun, games and adventures
Unlock your potential
When you choose ES, our instructors will ultimately unlock your true potential, expand your confidence and harness the best of your brilliant ability. And when you reach new heights, they’ll be right beside you.
Meet our team of friendly, professional ski instructors
We go to great lengths to find, train and support some of the best ski instructors in the world. In all our resorts we look for the right balance of personality, skiing ability, qualifications, and experience. Ski instructors have a passion for skiing but the best ones also love to hang out with other people, show them great holidays and see them improve and get more out of their skiing. Our instructors often stay with us for many years building up a loyal following of clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you learn to ski at any age?
Learning to ski is often a case of mind over matter. Anyone can learn, no matter their age. Here at ES, we teach little ones as soon as they can stand, all the way through to their grandparents who want to share a snow experience with their families. You are never too old to learn to ski.
What is the average speed of a skier?
Speed is dependent on the type of slope we are on and our ability level. Olympic downhill racers can easily achieve speeds over 100km per hour! For most of us recreational skiers, we are more likely to travel around 20/30km per hour. What’s important is to travel at speeds within our ability level so that we can control our skis safely.
Is it difficult to learn to ski?
Learning anything new is all about breaking it down into achievable steps. As long as these steps aren’t skipped or rushed, skiing is possible for anyone. We tend to come across learning plateaus and eureka moments throughout our skiing careers. Everyone has these, enjoy the breakthroughs and with an instructor you will get through the plateaus and onto the next level. Learning and improving is a lifelong process in the mountains.
Can you learn to ski in 3 days?
Three days worth of private lessons should get you off to a good start. It’s long enough that you can start to work on your skills and with your instructor's help, hone that muscle memory so that you can stand on your skis with confidence. Depending on how you take to the sport you may be up and out of the beginner area and exploring the mountain in no time.
