Kashmir Ski School · Snowboarding course
Beginner Snowboarding Course (3 Days)
Start from a standstill and learn basic turns on Gulmarg's base slopes. Get everything covered: high-end gear, smooth transfers, expert instructors, and off-slope activities.
Not all travelers have the time and budget to spend days on intensive training, and we've designed this course keeping exactly that in mind. While snowboarding skillfully requires extended lessons, it's totally possible to get a taste of it and learn the basics over a course of three days.
Training for this course takes place on base nursery slopes without lift access. Walking up easy inclines with your board builds essential leg stamina, core strength, edge awareness, and board control during your early days on snow.
- Duration
- 3 full days (morning pickup to 4:00 PM hotel drop-off daily)
- Skill level
- Beginner to early-stage rider
- Training grounds
- Base nursery slopes
- Maximum altitude
- 2,700 meters (Gulmarg base)
- Includes
- Expert instructor, full snowboarding equipment and outerwear, daily hotel transfers, video coaching, airport logistics, and 24/7 guest support
The offer
Why go for our 3-day beginner course?
Not all travelers have the time and budget to spend days on intensive training, and we've designed this course keeping exactly that in mind. While snowboarding skillfully requires extended lessons, it's totally possible to get a taste of it and learn the basics over a course of three days. Whether you're planning a weekend trip or a short getaway to Kashmir, you can choose this beginner package with complete confidence.
Why train with us
Why learn with one of India's top snowboarding schools
Full kit
Get high-performance snowboards, soft boots, custom bindings, safety helmets, anti-fog goggles, and waterproof jackets and pants for safe riding.
Local guides
Practice with local guides with 15+ years of experience who know how to make technical instructions easy to follow.
Small group learning
Learn in small groups and get targeted feedback on your stance, weight distribution, and body posture.
Full service
Your package includes private airport transfers, hotel shuttles, equipment hire, and evening social activities for a smooth door-to-door service.
Skills
What you'll learn in this course
Stance and gear handling
Identify your stance (regular vs. goofy), use equipment correctly, and maintain proper posture.
Heel-edge control
Learn to sideslip on the heel edge, control your speed, and make emergency stops.
Toe-edge control
Learn to balance and sideslip on the toe edge, and practice falling leaf maneuvers on it.
Edge transitions
Move from heel to toe edge while traversing gentle gradients.
Basic directional turns
Make basic turns and build the right momentum.
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
Getting there, gear hire, and flat-ground essentials
Equipment setup, orientation, and flat-ground drills (no lifts needed today).
Arrive in Gulmarg (or land at Srinagar Airport) and have our driver transfer you directly to our equipment center. Our techs custom-fit your snowboard setup to your height, weight, boot size, and riding stance.
Join our team for a session on board basics, regular vs. goofy stance check, binding setup, alpine safety tips, and slope etiquette. In the afternoon, head to the nursery slope to practice one-foot skating, board balance, straight glides, and safe falling techniques.
- Snowboard and snowboarding boots
- Safety helmet and anti-fog goggles
- Waterproof jacket, snowboard pants, and insulated gloves
Day 2
Heel-edge control and falling leaf drills
Work on heel-edge pressure, speed regulation, and safe stopping.
Complete multiple heel-edge drills and learn to control your speed while safely stopping. Get detailed demos and instructions throughout the day and slowly build your confidence on the slope.
- 9:45 AM: Pickup from your hotel and transfer to the base slopes.
- 10:00 AM: Meet your instructor and begin practical edge control exercises.
- Maintain the right posture (knees flexed, chest upright, weight centered)
- Control your heel-side side-slips down easy inclines
- Adjust speed using precise heel-edge pressure
- Use the falling leaf technique to traverse left and right across the slope on your heel edge
- Make emergency stops with complete control
Day 3
Toe-edge control and first directional turns
Overcoming toe-edge anxiety unlocks full directional board control and sets you up for independent riding.
By the end of Day 3, you'll be able to control your board confidently on both edges and ride beginner slopes independently.
- 9:45 AM: 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
- Learn to make toe-side side-slips down gentle inclines
- Use the falling leaf drill on your toe edge
- Alternate between heel-side and toe-side balance holds while traversing
- Initiate your first basic turn entries to control speed and direction
Before you arrive
How to physically prepare
- While snowboarding, you engage many of your muscles, including your core, quads, calves, and joints. To avoid early fatigue and build your stamina, prepare your body 1 week beforehand. Start with squats, lunges, plank holds, and light cardio, and you should be all set to go.
- Lift access on Days 1–3: Training for this course takes place on base nursery slopes without lift access. Walking up easy inclines with your board builds essential leg stamina, core strength, edge awareness, and board control during your early days on snow.
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