Kashmir Ski School · Snowboarding course
Basic + Intermediate + Advanced Snowboarding Course (10 Days)
Move up to Gondola Phase 2 powder descents at 3,800 meters. Perfect heel-toe edges, make smooth S-turns, ride high-speed chairlifts, and carve Gulmarg's steepest alpine slopes.
10 days is a decent length for both intermediate snowboarders and first-timers alike who want to ride the slopes at their own pace. You learn under certified, local mountain guides who take you from the beginner base slopes all the way to Gondola Phase 2 at a staggering 3,800 meters.
During the first three days of the course, training takes place on easy beginner slopes without lift access. Walking up moderately steep inclines with your board builds essential leg stamina, core strength, edge awareness, and board control before you progress to lift-assisted terrain on Day 4.
- Duration
- 10 days (9 days of guided coaching + 1 departure day for independent riding)
- Skill level
- Beginner to advanced
- Training grounds
- Beginner slopes, Kongdoori Gondola (Phase 1), Mary's Shoulder Chairlift, Apharwat Peak Gondola (Phase 2)
- Maximum altitude
- 3,800 m (Gondola Phase 2)
- Inclusions
- Certified instructors, full equipment & outerwear, daily hotel transfers, video coaching, airport transfers, action cam media capture, & 24/7 guest support.
The offer
Why Opt for Our 10-Day Snowboarding Course?
Snowboarding from beginner slopes to high-alpine powder runs is a slow process, not a mad dash through the fundamentals. You train your muscles to remember technical drills. And as you learn to improve your stance and turns, the first few days will test your physical limits.
10 days is a decent length for both intermediate snowboarders and first-timers alike who want to ride the slopes at their own pace. You learn under certified, local mountain guides who take you from the beginner base slopes all the way to Gondola Phase 2 at a staggering 3,800 meters. Longer runs, chairlift rides, off-piste powder — we've got you covered.
Why train with us
Why Pick India's Best Institute To Learn?
Travel light, save on rentals
Be fully equipped. We provide certified helmets and anti-fog goggles, snowboard boots, custom bindings, high-performance snowboards, and waterproof jackets and pants.
Learn from locals
Get trained by local trainers who have been snowboarding and teaching for more than 15 years. They provide patient, systematic coaching suited to your learning speed.
Combine group lessons with video coaching
Practice in small groups and watch videos of your drills and runs daily to improve your posture, stance, and turning technique.
Let Kashmiri hospitality take over
Enjoy a relaxed and stress-free journey. We handle everything from transport to and from Srinagar Airport and your hotel accommodation to lift passes, hot tea after your runs, and evening campfires.
Skills
What you'll learn in this course
Handling gear and steering
Choose between regular vs. goofy stance, adjust binding angles, and perfect your posture.
Controlling edge and braking
Practice heel and toe side-slipping, speed regulation, emergency stopping, and the falling leaf on both edges.
Fluid S-turns
Make smooth turns from edge to edge without catching downhill edges.
High-altitude runs
Traverse over 4 km of groomed mountain descents from Gondola Phase 1 (3,050m).
Chairlift and Gondola handling
Safely load, ride, and unload surface lifts, gondolas, and chairlifts.
Off-piste and deep powder technique
Snowboard down ungroomed natural snow, understand terrain shifts, and carve deep powder from Gondola Phase 2 (3,800m).
Day by day
Your course overview
Training runs daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, followed by hotel transfers and evening social sessions.
Day 1
Arrival, gear hire, and flat-ground drills
Equipment fitting, orientation, and flat-ground mobility drills (no lifts today so you can develop board comfort safely and at your own pace).
Once you arrive in Gulmarg (or land at Srinagar Airport), our driver transfers you directly to our equipment center. Our technicians custom-fit your setup based on your height, weight, boot size, and riding stance.
Following your fitting, join our coaches for an orientation covering board mechanics, choosing between regular vs. goofy stance, binding angles, mountain safety, and slope etiquette. In the afternoon, head to the beginner slope to practice one-foot skating, board balance, and safe falling techniques.
- Snowboard and soft snowboarding boots
- Certified safety helmet and anti-fog goggles
- Waterproof jacket, snowboard pants, and insulated gloves
Day 2
Heel-edge and side-slip basics
Learning heel-edge pressure, speed regulation, and safe stopping.
Day 2 focuses on the heel edge, which is your main tool for controlling speed and stopping the board. Your instructor provides step-by-step demos and personalized mentoring throughout the day so you get more confident on the snow.
- 9:45 AM: Driver pickup from your hotel and transfer to the base slopes.
- 10:00 AM: Meet your instructor and begin edge control exercises.
- Establish proper posture (flexed knees, upright torso, centered weight)
- Practice controlled heel-side side-slips down easy inclines
- Regulate momentum using accurate heel-edge pressure
- Try the falling leaf exercise to traverse left and right across the slope on your heel edge
- Make emergency stops with complete control
Day 3
Toe-edge and direction control drills
Overcoming toe-edge anxiety is the single biggest milestone in early snowboarding, unlocking full directional board control. Once you perfect both edges by the end of Day 3, you complete the building blocks needed to start linking continuous turns tomorrow.
- 9:45 AM: Driver pickup from your hotel for transfer to the slopes.
- 10:00 AM: Brief review of Day 2 heel-edge skills followed by toe-edge drills.
- Practice toe-edge stance, balance, and ankle engagement
- Try toe-side side-slips down easy inclines
- Complete the falling leaf drill on your toe edge
- Alternate between heel-side and toe-side balance holds
- Initiate your first basic turns to control speed and direction
Day 4
Connecting edges and S-turns
Today, you combine your heel and toe edge drills into fluid, continuous S-turns down slightly steeper mountain terrain. By the end of Day 4, you'll be able to make clean, controlled S-turns and prepare for steeper slopes.
- 9:45 AM: Hotel pickup and transfer to the slopes.
- 10:00 AM: Advance to longer beginner slopes to link edges across steeper gradients.
- Linking heel-side and toe-side turns smoothly without catching downhill edges
- Making consistent S-turns and riding rhythm
- Controlling speed through turn shape rather than abrupt braking
- Refining upper-body alignment and stance on steeper inclines
- Building the confidence needed for high-alpine gondola descents tomorrow
Day 5
Gondola Phase 1 ascent (3,050m) and descent
Advance to Gulmarg's famous 4 km mountain run. Practice your turn mechanics on wide alpine slopes, covering 12–16 km of riding during the day.
- 9:45 AM: Pickup and transfer to the Gulmarg Gondola base station.
- 10:00 AM: Ascend to Gondola Phase 1 (Kongdoori) for high-alpine riding at 3,050 meters.
- Loading and unloading gondolas safely with your board
- Making smooth, continuous S-turns over extended descents
- Managing speed and momentum across changing terrain gradients
- Selecting safe riding lines on wide alpine descents
Day 6
Phase 1 speed and stance improvement
Day 6 will help you build up your stance and edge pressure at higher speeds over repeated long descents. By the end of Day 6, long mountain descents with fluid, high-speed S-turns will feel natural and relaxed.
- 9:45 AM: Hotel pickup and transfer to the slopes.
- 10:00 AM: Return to Gondola Phase 1 to build riding speed, endurance, and consistency.
- Maintaining athletic balance and posture at higher riding speeds
- Tuning edge traction during high-speed turn transitions
- Building leg endurance over multiple 4 km descents
- Managing speed smoothly on steeper pitches of Phase 1 slopes
Day 7
Chairlift ascent to steeper terrain
Advance to chairlift-accessed slopes, opening up 3 km of longer, steeper, and more challenging mountain terrain.
- 9:45 AM: Driver pickup and transfer to the slopes.
- 10:00 AM: Transition to the Mary's Shoulder Chairlift terrain.
- Learning how to load, ride, and unload chairlifts safely with one foot strapped in
- Making dynamic turns on steeper, ungroomed terrain
- Speed control and line selection on steeper alpine pitches
- Introduction to off-piste riding stance and ungroomed snow management
Day 8
Off-piste and natural snow navigation
Today's training shifts to ungroomed snow conditions. Your instructor transitions to riding behind you, letting you lead line selection while providing real-time feedback.
- 9:45 AM: Driver pickup and transfer to chairlift ramps.
- 10:00 AM: Focus on off-piste terrain, natural snow variations, and deep powder tactics.
- Body position and weight distribution for soft, ungroomed powder snow
- Absorbing terrain changes, natural bumps, and varied snow textures
- Maintaining board float, speed, and rhythm in natural mountain terrain
- Leading your own riding lines with control and confidence
Day 9
High-alpine summit run: Gondola Phase 2 (3,800m)
Subject to individual ability, weather, and safety conditions
Ascend to Apharwat Peak at 3,800 meters to complete an unforgettable high-altitude descent surrounded by snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
- 9:45 AM: Driver pickup and transfer to the Gondola base station.
- 10:00 AM: Ride the legendary Gondola Phase 2, the highest lift-accessed terrain in Gulmarg.
- High-altitude board control and breathing management at 3,800 meters
- Navigating steep, high-alpine bowls and open powder fields
- Stance adjustment and line selection on high-altitude terrain
- Making smooth, controlled S-turns down Gulmarg's most iconic slopes
Day 10
Final ride, media snaps, and departure
Following breakfast, collect your full gear setup alongside an action camera to document your final day on the slopes.
- Morning: Enjoy independent free riding on the slopes. Practice at your own pace and capture action footage of your runs.
- Media and wrap-up: Collect your action camera photos and videos.
- Transfer: Return your equipment at our equipment center, followed by a private transfer to Srinagar International Airport or your preferred drop-off location.
Before you arrive
How to physically prepare
- Snowboarding engages your core, quads, calves, and joint stabilizers for 10 consecutive days. To prevent muscle soreness and maximize your daily stamina, we highly recommend preparing your body 1–2 weeks before arrival with basic exercises like squats, lunges, plank holds, leg stretches, and light cardio.
- Lift access on Days 1–3: During the first three days of the course, training takes place on easy beginner slopes without lift access. Walking up moderately steep inclines with your board builds essential leg stamina, core strength, edge awareness, and board control before you progress to lift-assisted terrain on Day 4.
Off the slopes
Gulmarg mountain culture and off-slope life
Evening bonfires
Relax around outdoor fires with fellow skiers and instructors.
Kashmiri hospitality
Enjoy warm local tea (Kahwa) sessions and social gatherings.
Video coaching nights
Review footage from your day's runs in cosy evening settings to prepare for the next morning on the snow.
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We cap group sizes to ensure personalized attention and safety on high-altitude terrain. From custom snowboard fittings to airport transfers, we handle every detail so you can focus entirely on riding. Have questions about snowboard stance, gear, or course dates? Chat with our snowboarding experts.