Join our Beginner ski camp and learn to ski in Austria!

Kick-start your ski career and learn to ski

Welcome to the ultimate adventure in the snow! Are you ready to take the leap and embark on an exhilarating journey to learn to ski or snowboard? Look no further than our learn-to-ski camp nestled in the breathtaking Austrian Alps.

Whether you’ve never set foot on the slopes or you’re eager to refine your skills from scratch, our beginner-friendly camp is the perfect starting point for your snow sports journey. Join us in November, January, or March for an unforgettable experience that promises fun, excitement, and plenty of snowy thrills.

With options for 1, 2, or 3-week stays, you can tailor your adventure to suit your schedule and dive into the world of skiing or snowboarding at your own pace. Ready to carve your path to success on the slopes? Sign up now and let the snowy adventures begin!

ATTENTION! After attending our camp and your ski development, you will be qualified to join one of our instructor courses, if this is of interest to you. When booking, we will be happy to advise you on your options.

What’s included?

When you’re traveling with Snowminds we take care of all the practical work connected to your travels, so you just need to pack your bags and look forward to a great trip. Get ready to learn to ski!

1 week camps

Training a minimum of 5 days a week with a skilled instructor
Accommodation at a hotel with 1/2 board (breakfast and dinner included)
A unique community with new friendships
Confidence in a Danish travel company that is a member of the Travel Guarantee Fund
Video analysis to help improve your ski technique
6-days liftpass
Welcome and closing dinner
Team leader throughout the camp
Team building activities

2 week camps

Training a minimum of 5 days a week with a skilled instructor
Accommodation at a hotel with 1/2 board (breakfast and dinner included)
A unique community with new friendships
Confidence in a Danish travel company that is a member of the Travel Guarantee Fund
Video analysis to help improve your ski technique
13-days liftpass
Welcome and closing dinner
Team leader throughout the camp
Team building activities
Day off in a Wellness

3 week camps

Training a minimum of 5 days a week with a skilled instructor
Accommodation at a hotel with 1/2 board (breakfast and dinner included)
A unique community with new friendships
Confidence in a Danish travel company that is a member of the Travel Guarantee Fund
Video analysis to help improve your ski technique
20-days liftpass
Welcome and closing dinner
Team leader throughout the camp
Team building activities
Day off in a Wellness
Excursion to a town or resort nearby

What is not included?

Cancellation and travel insurance
Pocket money and anything else not mentioned above
Transportation to and from Austria (we are happy to assist with your travel arrangements, please contact us for further information)
Ski and snowboard equipment

Please note
*If there are not enough snowboarders to do a snowboard only group, you will be joining a ski group.
*If there are not enough people in each camp category (Beginner, Development, Technical and All-mountain), you might be joining another group.

Course Details

Necessary ski experience?

The beginner camp is made to learn to ski from no experience. Therefore everbody is welcome, it does not matter if you never stood on skis before! For more experienced skiers, we have other camp options here.

Everyday program

A typical day will usually take place as follows:

7am – 8am – Breakfast at the hotel

9.30 am – Training starts

12 noon – Lunch

1pm – 3pm – Afternoon training*

3pm and onwards – Free time or an evening program

NB! This is a typical day at a Snowminds camp, but the everyday program may vary and include surprises 😉

* Be aware, that the training might vary in length depending on group size

Transportation

Transportation to and from Austria is not included in the camps with Snowminds, but we are happy to assist with your travel arrangements. We have partner agreements with top travel agencies and in-depth knowledge regarding transfer to and from the resorts, so please do not hesitate to contact us so we can assist you!

Camps in Kaprun (November):

If you are flying in, we recommend either flying into Salzburg, Innsbruck, Vienna or Munich. From these airports you can get a public transport connection to the course location.

We recommend using ÖBB, the official Austrian public transport app for finding the best connection and buying your ticket.

The closest train station to our hotel is “Zell am See Bahnhof”.
From Zell am See Bahnhof you can take a bus to “Kaprun Gh Mühle” which is the bus station, only 200m by foot to our hotel.

If you are travelling by car, you can park directly by the hotel. Please note that it is not necessary to have a car for the camp since everything is very accessible by public transport.

Camps in Dorfgastein (January and March):

If you are flying in, we recommend either flying into Salzburg, Innsbruck, Vienna or Munich. From these airports you can get a public transport connection to the course location.

We recommend using ÖBB, the official Austrian public transport app for finding the best connection and buying your ticket.

The closest train station to our hotel is “Dorfgastein”. The station is only 700m by foot to our hotel (11 min walk).

If you are travelling by car, you can park close to the hotel. Please note that it is not necessary to have a car for the camp since everything is very accessible by public transport.

Accommodation

3-star hotel with 1/2 board

We take care of our own and during our Skill Development camp it is important to us that you eat and sleep well! We take great pride in assuring high quality all the way through, which is why we have partnered up with the best hotels that cook a delicious, healthy and nourishing breakfast. The breakfast includes a large, nourishing buffet while the dinner is either served as a 3-course meal or a buffet. Basically, no one will ever go to bed hungry! You will be accommodated into a 3-star hotel with Wi-Fi included and into rooms with 2-5 fellow camp participants.

If you would prefer a private room, we are able to arrange this upon request at an additional cost. Please reach out to us for details!

Our camps in Kaprun (November) are held at Hotel Victoria.

Our camps in Dorfgastein (January and March) are held at Bergparadies.

Travel periods

Travel periods

Our camps take place in the following months*:

November:

1-Week Camp: 11th – 18th November
2-Week Camp: 11th – 25th November
3-Week Camp: 11th November – 30th November

January:

1-Week Camp: 10th – 17th January
1-Week Camp: 17th – 24th January
1-Week Camp: 24th – 31st January
2-Week Camp: 10th – 24th January
3-Week Camp: 10th January – 31st January

March:

1-Week Camp: 7th – 14th March
1-Week Camp: 14th – 21st March
1-Week Camp: 21st – 28th March
2-Week Camp: 7th – 21st March
3-Week Camp: 7th – 28th March

*Dates are subject to change