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ADULT & TEEN SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS
Build your confidence with a two-hour group lesson. Mt Buller's team of instructors are dedicated to giving you the best possible experience for you to learn and progress your skiing and boarding level quickly. Explore our Group Lesson options below.
If you are not sure what level you are, use the Find Your Level chart.
- Please note advanced group lessons are not available. If you are capable of skiing or riding blue runs competently, skiing bumps and exploring black terrain then Private Lessons are the best option.
Trying skiing or snowboarding for the first time? Our two-hour First Time group lesson is a great way to learn the basics of stopping and turning and you will have access to a number of beginner lifts to practice your new skills with a lift pass included with the purchase of your First Time group lesson. This is a packaged lift & lesson product and only available for your first time skiing or snowboarding experience.
Daily lesson times:
- 9:00am
- 11:00am
- 1:45pm
Our online store will have the latest update around availability.
| Lesson Type | Ski | Snowboard | 9:00am | 10:00am | 11:00am | 1:45pm | Duration |
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| First Time Class | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 hours |
Where do I meet my class?
- Ski Lessons: Heli Flat, outside the Ski and Snowboard School, next to the bottom of the ABOM chairlift
- Snowboard Lessons: Village Square near Altitude
Intro to Ski & Ride (Bus Tours) are operating from the top of Northside Express over the School Holiday period.
If you’ve skied or snowboarded previously, we have 2-hour morning lessons. Perfect your turns, explore more terrain and improve your skills. Our instructor team will sort you into a suitable group to maximise your learning. If you are an advanced skier or rider, we recommend you book a private lesson.
Daily lesson times:
- 10:00am or 1:45pm
Please note advanced class lessons are not currently available. If you are capable of skiing or riding blue runs competently, skiing bumps and exploring black terrain then private lessons are the best option.
Our Mt Buller Online Store will have the latest update around availability.
| Lesson Type | Ski | Snowboard | 9:00am | 10:00am | 11:00am | 1:45pm | Duration |
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| Beginner Levels 2 – 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | 2 hours |
| Intermediate Levels 4 – 5 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | 2 hours |
Where do I meet my class?
- Ski Lessons: Heli Flat, outside the Ski and Snowboard School, next to the bottom of the ABOM chairlift
- Snowboard Lessons: Village Square near Altitude store.
FAQs
Adult Ski & Snowboard Lessons
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All lessons can be purchased online at the Mt Buller online store. Alternatively, they can be purchased in person at any ticket office, Buller Sports locations in Mansfield or Mt Buller, Altitude retail store, or at the Ski and Snowboard School front desk.
Lift and lesson packages are available at all of the above locations and on the Mt Buller online store.
To ensure you get your preferred lesson option and avoid disappointment, we highly recommend purchasing your lesson online in advance.
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Lift passes can be purchased through the Mt Buller online store and loaded directly onto your B-TAG. Alternatively, they can be purchased in person at any ticket office, Buller Sports location in Mansfield or Mt Buller, at the Altitude retail store, or at the Ski and Snowboard School front desk.
Lift and lesson packages are available at all of the above venues and at the Mt Buller online store.
- Yes - you are required to collect your lesson ticket for all ski & snowboard lessons. These may be collected prior to the start of your lesson at any ticket office, Buller Sports location in Mansfield or Mt Buller, at the Altitude retail store, or at the Ski and Snowboard School front desk.
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Ski and snowboard lesson tickets within our children's programs provide important information, such as emergency contact details, child's name, age and any allergy conditions. This assists our team to ensure we deliver the highest standards of care.
Lesson tickets also allow our team to verify your purchase within the meeting place and assist you in finding the correct lesson.
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Adult and Teen ski lessons, meet at Heli Flat (outside the Ski and Snowboard School) near the bottom of the ABOM chairlift.
Adult and Teen snowboard lessons, meet in front of the Ski & Snowboard School.
- Check out the Find Your Level page to help you determine this. Your instructor on your first day will also talk to you and ask questions to determine your skill level.
- If you miss your lesson you will not be entitled to a refund or credit. Please see the Terms and Conditions for more detail.
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Helmets are compulsory for all children participating in lessons and are included free with Buller Sports rental packages. A bicycle or motorcycle helmet is not accredited, it must be a ski or board helmet.
Mt Buller supports and encourages all skiers and snowboarders to wear a helmet.
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Buller Sports is conveniently located within the Ski & Snowboard School building and offers ski & snowboard rentals for all ages.
Goggles, gloves and other accessories may be purchased from retail outlets in the Ski and Snowboard School building. Drinks and snacks are also
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Your Season Membership is your unlimited access to the lift network at Mt Buller all snow season.
The Ski & Snowboard School has 'lesson only' products available for all Adult lessons and full and half-day Buller Kids (7-14 yr olds) programs that can be purchased separately from lift passes (not available for Bunyips 3-6yr olds). Season Membership holders enjoy a 10% discount on Ski & Snowboard School group lessons and select private lessons (conditions apply. Not valid for Bunyips programs or seasonal programs).
Discounts can be applied online by using your discount code, located at the bottom of your Season Membership email confirmation receipt.
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A First Timer Ski or Snowboard lesson is for those who have never skied or snowboarded before. Included in a 'First Timer Lift + Lesson' package is a restricted full-day lift pass, to 3 First Timer lifts (ABOM Express Chair, Bourke St Express Chair and Bourke St Carpet).
The 'First Timer Lift + Lesson' package does not include a B-TAG and does not include rental equipment. There is a rental location within the ski and Snowboard School building where you can hire ski and snowboard gear.
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After completing a 'First Timer' lesson (Ski or Snowboard), you can progress your skills by taking a Beginner/ Intermediate lesson.
When booking online select the product, 'Adult/ Teen 15+ Ski/ or Snowboard Lesson Only'. When you arrive for your lesson, you will be allocated into the correct group based on your skill level and experience.
You are required to purchase a lift pass separately to the Beginner or Intermediate Adult/ Teen 15+ Lesson.
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Ski lessons meet on-snow at the front of the Ski and Snowboard School (check out the maps here). Flags clearly mark each lesson start, e.g. Buller Kids (7-14 year olds), Adult/Teen 15+ Group, or Private lessons.
Bunyips (3-6 year olds) can be registered at the Bunyips centre, located inside the Ski and Snowboard School on level 3.
Aim to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your lesson start time with ski equipment already fitted.
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Adult group snowboard lessons meet in the Village Square at the flags..
Kids group snowboard lessons (Buller Kids) meet outside of the ABOM restaurant, which is located just across the Bourke St ski run from the Ski and Snowboard School.
All private lessons meet outside the Ski and Snowboard school.
Use the Village Map available here.
- No - you need to purchase a lift pass separate to your lesson ticket.
- Please see our Refund and Cancellation Policy in the Terms & Conditions section of the website for details.