Kashmir Ski School · Skiing course
Beginner Ski Course ( 3 Days )
Just three days to learn the basics
If you're short on time, join our 3-day ski course, an action-packed intensive program that gives you a taste of skiing in the majestic Himalayas and is sure to get you excited about the sport. The course takes place on Gulmarg's base ski slopes and is fully structured and professionally organised. Three days is a perfect length and an enjoyable way to start skiing, learning on-snow skills, and taking home plenty of memories without committing to a full week.
No chairlift and no intermediate slopes — training stays on Gulmarg's base nursery slopes. Gondola tickets are not included.
- Duration
- 3 full days (morning pickup to 4:00 PM hotel drop-off)
- Skill level
- Complete beginner to early intermediate (Level 1)
- Training area
- Gulmarg base nursery slopes
- Group size
- Small group coaching or one-on-one coaching
- Includes
- Certified instructor, full ski gear and outerwear hire, hotel transfers, safety briefing
The offer
Your course overview
Please note that your practical training finishes each day at 4:00 PM. Post-training, we'll drive you back to your hotel.
Who it's for
Who should take this course?
The 3-day course is ideal for beginners trying skiing for the first time, short-term visitors, weekenders, and active travellers who want to learn the basics in a shorter period. Solo travellers, couples, and families all love this short course. You get to train at your own pace with our expert local instructors, all in a supportive, stress-free environment.
Why train with us
Why choose Kashmir Ski School for your experience?
Hassle-free logistics from day one
From day one, we handle all your logistics to make your experience hassle-free. Whether that's providing a custom-fitted ski setup, warm waterproof outerwear, or one-on-one coaching, you get everything needed to confidently, safely, and slowly build your skiing skills.
Skills
What you'll learn in this course
Handling your ski equipment
Using the correct equipment, understanding bindings, and getting your stance right.
Gliding and stopping
Using the snowplow (Pizza) technique to control your speed and stop safely.
Maintaining flow
Turning in a way so you flow through varying slope angles.
Parallel skiing
First steps to parallel skiing and getting your skis closer together.
Mountain awareness
Important safety rules, lift safety, and slope etiquette.
Day by day
Your course overview
Please note that your practical training finishes each day at 4:00 PM. Post-training, we'll drive you back to your hotel.
Day 1
Arrival, equipment hire, and intro to the base slope
No lift access on Day 1. The training is done on flat ground and easy nursery slopes.
Our driver will pick you up from Srinagar Airport or your hotel in Gulmarg and take you to Kashmir Ski & Snowboarding School's equipment centre. We'll fit your equipment to your height, weight, boot size, and ability, per our technicians' guidance.
You'll then have an introductory theory session on equipment care, mountain safety guidelines, and slope etiquette. In the afternoon, attend your first practical lesson with your instructor at the nursery slope. Practice walking in ski boots and balancing on skis, and make your first attempts at gliding down the slope.
- Ski boots
- Skis and poles (carving)
- Certified safety helmet
- Anti-fog goggles
- Warm ski gloves
- Waterproof ski jacket and ski pants
Day 2
Skiing 101 and your first snowplow turns
Balance improves later on Day 2. You can then start using the beginner ski lifts.
At 9:45 AM sharp, we'll pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the ski slopes. At around 10:00 AM, you'll meet your assigned ski instructor, pick up your gear, and start your training session.
All these exercises will help you build a strong base for the days ahead. Your instructor will be with you throughout the day and will provide the right feedback so you can continue making steady, safe progress.
- Find a balanced, athletic stance
- Control your glides on easy slopes
- Decelerate and come to a safe stop
- Make basic directional turns
- Connect turns, control speed, and balance
- Improve your coordination and balance on snow
Day 3
Steeper slopes, speed control, and parallel skiing
On the third day, you'll ski on longer and steeper slopes and have the chance to apply the skills built over the past two days in more challenging conditions.
In the morning session, your instructor will teach you to make short snowplow turns, edge, correctly position your body, transfer weight, and control speed on steeper slopes. In the afternoon, try making parallel turns, learn to bring your skis closer together, and work on improving your turns and building better rhythm.
By the end of Day 3, you'll feel much more comfortable skiing on beginner slopes and should be able to control your speed well and take your first parallel turns.
- Skiing longer, steeper runs
- Making short, controlled snowplow turns
- Posture and weight distribution
- Basic parallel ski techniques
- Building stability and flow
Before you arrive
How to physically prepare
- Skiing engages the core, leg, and stabilizing muscles. It's best to prepare your body for this two to three weeks before the course begins. You can prep with basic exercises such as squats, lunges, yoga, and light endurance training to improve your fitness and avoid muscle fatigue.
FAQs
Want to know more about this experience?
Reserve your spot
Have More Questions?
Talk with our ski experts about gear, timing, or whether the 3-day essentials course fits your Gulmarg stay.