Ski school courses for youth and adults — from basics to perfecting technique
Ski school courses for youth and adults are intended for those aged 13 and older. Courses are available on both skis and snowboards, and there are suitable courses for both first-time skiers and those who have been skiing for several seasons.
Teenagers can come to the course alone or with their parents. Many parents and children have found a common hobby through this.
The age limits are indicative. A 13–14-year-old may be better suited to either the Werneri children's course or the youth and adult course — if in doubt, ask us: hiihdonopetus (at) talmaski.fi | 040-1281419
👉 See also Werneri courses for children
Helmet is mandatory on all courses and private lessons.
Equipment rental: Course participants can rent an equipment set from the rental shop for two hours (course session) for 20 euros.
Course is an affordable way to learn to ski or snowboard
The course price includes lift passes for the entire duration of the lesson and course participants can rent equipment at a discounted price.
A two-session course with equipment rental costs roughly the same as buying two days of lift tickets and rentals on your own. That means you are essentially getting professional coaching for free.
Bookings at least 24 hours in advance (external link, opens to the booking system):
Beginner ski and snowboard courses
Beginner ski course (ages 13+)
This beginner course is designed for ages 13 and up who have never skied before or are still in the very early stages. You will learn the basic stance, how to stop, the snowplow, and your first turns at a safe and comfortable pace.
Duration: 2 × 100 minutes
Age: 13 years and older
Price: 95€
Beginner snowboard course (ages 13+)
This beginner snowboard course is designed for ages 13 and up who want to try snowboarding for the first time. You will get familiar with the board and learn the basic stance, shifting your weight, toe-side and heel-side turns, and how to stop safely.
Duration: 2 × 100 minutes
Age: 13 years and older
Price: 95€
Intermediate ski and snowboard courses
Intermediate ski course (ages 13+)
Duration: 2 × 100 minutes
Age: 13 years and older
Total price: 95€
Intermediate snowboard course (ages 13+)
Duration: 2 × 100 minutes
Age: 13 years and older
Total price: 95€
Themed courses
Our themed courses are ideal for those who can already ski or snowboard independently and want to refine their technique with guided coaching. Each course features a specific focus and skill level requirements—please read the descriptions carefully to choose the session that best matches your abilities. If you’re unsure, feel free to ask us before booking.
Child and adult course (on skis)
This course is for you if your child (approx. ages 4–7) has completed the LumiWerneri course or can already ski reasonably well using a snowplow—and you, as an adult, want to learn how to ski together safely and comfortably.
During the course, we will cover the proper use of teaching aids such as ski harnesses, explore how to let your child ski independently while still maintaining safe speed control, and practice together through fun, playful exercises on easy slopes.
Note: You always register for the course as a group of two people — an adult and a child together.
Skill requirement: The adult should have good basic skiing skills. The child should be able to ski by plowing on an easy training slope.
Duration: 1 × 100 minutes
Age: adult 13–99 years, child approx. 4–7 years
Price: 45€/person (= adult and child together 90€)
Ski Edging and why it matters (Skis | Level: Intermediate)
This course focuses on active ankle movement and the key benefits of effective edging. We will practice a variety of targeted drills on the snow designed to build edge control and ankle awareness, combined with shared discussions to reflect on your insights and progress. The goal is to bring a deeper understanding and technical confidence to your own skiing.
Skill requirement: You can link parallel turns and have possibly already experimented with carving turns.
Duration: 1 × 100 minutes
Age: 14-99 years
Price: 45€/person
Add variety and fun to your skiing (Skis | Level: Intermediate)
This course is all about adding fun and variety to your skiing. Learn how to ski the same slopes in different ways and keep getting better at the same time. We will practice using the whole slope, mixing up short and long turns, controlling your speed, and staying safe. Together, we try new things, talk about what works, and learn through having fun.
Skill requirement: you are comfortable turning with parallel skis
Duration: 1 × 100 minutes
Age: 14–99 years
Total price: 45€/person
Experiment, learn and discover (Skis | Level: Advanced)
On this course, we explore different ways of skiing, test the extremes through experimentation, unlock fresh breakthroughs, and build confidence in your technique. The goal is to broaden your technical repertoire on snow. Key themes and on-snow drills include the importance of an athletic stance, center of mass positioning, and dynamic pressure control on the skis. It is an insightful and fun learning experience that we work through together.
Skill requirement: you are comfortable skiing with parallel turns and know how to carve.
Duration: 1 × 150 minutes
Age: 18–99 years
Total price: 55€/person
Carving technique (Skis | Level: Advanced)
This course covers the fundamentals of carving, progressing step-by-step toward mastering clean, proper carved turns through a variety of targeted drills and exercises.
Skill requirement: you are already comfortable turning with parallel skis
Duration: 1 × 150 minutes
Age: 18–99 years
Total price: 55€/person
Freestyle on skis or snowboard
We are not offering separate group freestyle courses this season. A private lesson is often the best way to get started—skill levels vary widely in freestyle, and private coaching allows instruction to focus entirely on your individual abilities and goals. Read more about private lessons.
There is also an active club scene in both freestyle skiing and snowboarding, making it easy to get involved in regular training and take up freestyle as an ongoing hobby. Read more about about ski and snowboard clubs in Talma.
Course or private lesson?
The course progresses at the group's pace and exercises are repeated as long as everyone is ready to continue. For many, this is the best way to learn — repetition instills the skill and the group motivates.
If you want to progress completely at your own pace or need guidance on your own technique, a private lesson is a better choice. In a private lesson, the teacher focuses only on you and the teaching is tailored to your needs.
👉 Read more about private lessons
We are happy to help you choose the right course for your skill level or individual lesson situation. Please contact us before booking:
hiihdonopetus (at) talmaski.fi | 040-1281419