• Ski (Twin skis): Elegant with a strong sense of speed, and easier to maintain balance (similar to inline skating or ice skating). Ideal for those who enjoy speed or smooth, comfortable runs.
• Snowboard (Single board): Strong personal style (similar to skateboarding or surfing), featuring lateral movement. It represents challenge and breakthrough, perfect for those who seek innovation and love a cool vibe.
  👉 Whichever you choose, you’ll enjoy a great experience!

A professional coach is highly recommended! They can help you learn basic skills faster, avoid danger, and establish correct safety awareness.

• Minimum Recommendation: At least 2 days (6 hours per day, full session) to build a solid foundation.
• Optimal Plan: 3–5 days, progressing step by step from leaf turns to S-turns, and learning to ski safely.
• Not Recommended: Taking only a half-day lesson is usually not enough time, as it often ends after warm-up and waiting in lines.
• For beginners, we recommend at least 2 consecutive days of full-day 6 -hour lessons. This provides a more complete learning experience and faster progress. If your schedule is flexible, we suggest a minimum of 5 full days of lessons, allowing you to progress from zero experience to an intermediate level. Using snowboarding as an example, you can learn frontside and backside leaf turns, edge changes into S-turns and begin challenging steeper slopes and various terrains. This foundation enables you to ski at other resorts with basic riding skills and a solid understanding of ski area safety.

However, everyone's learning progress is different because physiological and psychological factors can affect learning. The Xuezhui coaches will provide professional guidance and practice according to each person's situation to help you achieve your goals.

• One-on-One: The highest learning efficiency and the fastest progress.
• 1 to 2–4: The best value for money—small groups allow the instructor to give proper attention, and learning with friends makes it even more fun.
• 1 to 4–6: With a larger group, practice is done in turns and progress is slower, but it’s suitable for participants with lower stamina or those who need more breaks.

• The instructors will plan the courses and venues based on the beginner level of the students, which may slow down the progress of more advanced students. Therefore, it is recommended that students with significantly different levels book separate classes to ensure that each student has a good learning experience.

• Upper Body:
  Base layer: Moisture-wicking top →
  Mid layer: Hoodie, fleece, or down vest (choose one) →
  Outer layer: Waterproof ski jacket
  👉 Important reminder: The innermost layer should never be 100% cotton—it dries slowly and is uncomfortable.
• Lower Body:
  Base layer: Moisture-wicking pants → Mid layer: Protective shorts → Outer layer: Waterproof snow pants
• Socks: Thick wool long socks (knee-high, preferably with reinforced heels)
• Head: Helmet + balaclava / lightweight beanie + neck warmer (no scarves, please!)
• Gloves: Waterproof and insulated type (essential)
• Protective Gear: Wrist guards, knee pads, protective shorts (especially recommended for beginner snowboarders)

• Must Rent: Snowboard (single board or twin skis), ski poles, snow boots, ski wear (jacket & pants), and helmet
• Recommended to Rent / Bring: Goggles, waterproof gloves, beanie or balaclava
• Optional: Protective gear (protective shorts, knee pads, wrist guards) → Especially recommended for beginner snowboarders!
• Others: You may also prepare snow boots suitable for walking on snow, lip balm, heat packs, sunscreen, chocolate, and wet wipes.

Friendly reminder: The commonly available minimum snow boot size is 17 cm (at larger ski resorts, sizes as small as 14 cm may be available for young children), and the maximum size is 31 cm. If you require an unusually small or large size, please confirm with the rental shop in advance.

• Includes: Coaching fees
• Not included: cable car ticket, ski equipment rental, lunch, transportation

• Our facility offers ski equipment rental with staff to assist with putting on and selecting equipment.
• Guests staying at our hotel can enjoy shuttle service to the main ski resorts.
• Lessons and rentals included, with shuttle service to major ski resorts provided.
• At Yuzawa Station, there are free shuttle buses available for all the ski resorts.

• Trial lesson, posture correction: 1–2 days
• From zero experience to being able to ride S-turns: 3–5 days
• From S-turns tochallenging intermediate slopes: 2–3 days
  👉 Continuous lessons are more effective than spreading them out.