Skiing

The Gosling Ski Centre offers a wide range of activities for all ages, beginner to advanced.

As availability can change on a daily basis, we prefer to book lessons at least 1 week in advance.

We will discuss potential dates/times based on current bookings and instructor availability. There will be occasions especially during the peak months from October to the end of March where we will have to discuss dates and times with our instructors and get back to you.  Please be aware this may take a few days to arrange.  Once confirmed, all private lessons will require full payment in advance to secure the booking. 

Gosling Ski and Snowboard Centre is open as follows for recreational skiing and snowboarding:  The latest time denotes the last start time of a session.

 During summer months, times are subject to alteration at short notice due to demand.  Please contact us for up to date slope availability as we sometimes host Race Camps and Competitions when the slope will be unavailable.

 To ski or snowboard you MUST be able to control your speed, direction and be confident to use a Poma drag lift.  If you have none or very little skiing or snowboarding experience, you will require tuition prior to being allowed to use the slope recreationally. No straight runs or jumps are allowed.

On arrival you will be required to read and sign a declaration agreeing to the above requirements.  Parents/friends/ none Gosling ski instructors are not allowed to instruct you. The nursery slope is only for use by instructor led lessons.  Failure to meet the required skiing standard will result in termination of the skiing session without a refund.

For all slope activities you MUST wear appropriate clothing. This includes gloves, long trousers and long sleeves which must be worn at all times on the slope. Trouser bottoms should be wide enough to go over your ski boots. Long socks are recommended.

Beginner Ski Course Dates - September 2019 through to March 2020

Adults £110, Junior’s (minimum age 7 years old, maximum age 16 years old) £90.

The beginner courses start with a one hour introductory lesson to allow you to familiarise yourself with putting on and using your ski equipment on the beginners slope. This is followed by 3 x two hour sessions.  It is important to try and make all 4 lessons so you don’t fall behind the rest of the group.

Saturday courses: Introductory lesson is from 2.30pm - 3.30pm for the first week, with subsequent weeks taking place from 2.30pm - 4.30pm.

Sunday courses: Introductory lesson is from 10am – 11am, with subsequent weeks taking place from 10am - 12noon.

We ask for a deposit of 50% of the total course fee (non-refundable) at the time of booking to secure a place on the course as demand is high.

Please ensure you arrive 15 minutes prior to the lesson to allow time to put on your ski equipment, and for the lesson to start promptly.

Course Dates:

Adult Group Lessons

We offer adult group lessons for beginners on Saturday’s from 1pm - 2pm. These sessions are aimed at those who cannot commit to a 4 week course. All sessions must be pre booked to allow us to plan for instructors at least one week in advance.

1 hour £20

Adult Informal Improver Lessons (September 2019 – Easter 2020)

These sessions are informal instructor lead recreational sessions running on a Saturday afternoon between 1pm–3pm. The aim is to improve your skill having completed a beginner’s course or for intermediates wishing to improve their technique. An instructor will be on the slope to advise you and to provide helpful tips and instruction on an informal basis. 

1 hour £20.00                                    

2 hours £35.00  

School Ski Trip Packages

We offer very competitive packages for school ski trip groups, available early evenings from 5pm.  These sessions are in high demand and it is advised to book well in advance of your trip. Please contact us for further information and up to date prices. 

Private Lessons (all abilities from 5 years of age)

Private lessons are a great way to start a new sport or build on pre-existing skills. All private lessons need to be booked with a minimum of one weeks’ notice, are subject to instructor availability and will need to be paid for in full at the time of booking confirmation. 

Recreational Skiing 

Junior Ski Club (6-17 yrs.) £12 per session                                       

Kindergarten (3-5) £7 per session

Junior Ski Club

One of the most popular options for young people aged 6-16yrs old is our Ski Club. We offer the following sessions:

Saturday’s 

• 9.30am - 10.30am
• 11am -12noon
• 12.15pm - 1.15pm (additional session commencing 2^nd November 2019 – 28^th March 2020 only)

Wednesday’s

• 1pm - 6pm
• 6.15pm - 7.15pm (commencing 6^th November – 25^th March 2020 only)

We teach from complete beginners to intermediate skiers looking to move on to the next level. Instructors will track your progress and supply you with a progress card updated after each lesson. All our instructors are hold industry recognised qualification’s, are fully first aid trained and DBS checked.

We run 30 minute Kindergarten sessions for 3-5yrs on Saturday mornings as follows: 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12noon (November to end of March if other sessions full).

Advanced booking is required for all Ski Club sessions as demand is high during the season. All equipment, including ski's, boots and helmets is provided. All skiers need to wear long sleeved tops and bottoms plus have a pair of gloves with them too.

Price changes to Junior Ski club above as follows:

Junior ski club member £12 

Junior ski club non-member £16           

Junior ski club membership £15 per annum

Kindergarten £7

50+ Plus Club

The 50+ club meets every Thursday morning 10am – 12noon. The first hour is free skiing and the second hour is instructor led. The group has a range of abilities, however you must be able to use the Poma drag lift and control your speed. The cost is either £12 per session or by using the ski voucher system (requires an annual membership) 4 sessions for £40.

WGC Ski Race Club

We are home to the WGC Ski Race Club who welcome skiers keen to get involved in racing (subject to a skills test).  On Friday nights 19.00 – 21.00 the main slope is in use for Slalom Race Training with professional coaches.  Sessions are open to both juniors and adults.  Spectators and prospective racers all welcome.

We offer fun ring\tubing sessions and parties.  Please contact us for slope availability. Please note, we are unable to offer session’s before 12.30 on Saturday’s.

Recreational sessions/un-hosted parties

Tubing/Fun Rings Parties

Minimum of 10 people

Hot food option consists of Cheese and tomato pizza, Fish Fingers, Chicken Nuggets, Hot dog, Vegetarian hot dog. All served with chips, carton of juice (Apple or Orange) plus jugs of water for the tables.

Catered parties are held in the Café area in the main building a short 2 minute walk from the slope. Tables will be reserved for all catered parties. For all catered parties we need a minimum of two weeks’ notice. All parties are required to be paid for in advance once numbers are confirmed.

Please note: Due to fire safety equipment in the café area, candles are not allowed on birthday cakes. There are however, tables outside of both the café and the picnic area in front of the Ski and Snowboard centre office (covered) should you wish to light candles.