Ski School at Hovden
Discover the joy of skiing at every level
At Hovden Alpine Centre we offer ski lessons for both children and adults, whether you're completely new to skiing or looking to improve your skills. Choose between group lessons and private lessons, with instruction tailored to your age and skill level.
Choose the lesson that is right for you
Find the right level
Not sure which level is right for you? Here you will find an overview of age groups and skill levels.
You select the skill level in your shopping cart when entering the participant's information.
Group lessons
Find the right group based on your child's age and see which skill level is the best fit.
What do the levels mean?
- Level 1 - Beginner
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No previous skiing experience is required. We practise basic skiing techniques, balance, stopping, turning and using ski lifts.
Småtusser: The child must be able to participate without a parent or guardian present.
- Level 2 - Lower Intermediate
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For children who can stop and turn on green slopes and use the button lift independently. We continue to develop control and skiing techniques on more varied terrain.
Småtusser: We also practise using the T-bar lift independently.
Fjelltusser and Ungdom: We begin exploring blue slopes.
- Level 3 - Intermediate
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For children and teenagers who have good control on skis and can confidently ski blue slopes. We further develop skiing techniques and explore more challenging terrain.
Only available for Fjelltusser and Ungdom.
Private lessons
We offer private lessons in alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and telemark skiing, with different levels tailored to your abilities. See which levels are available for each discipline.
What do the levels mean?
- Beginner
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For those who are completely new to skiing or snowboarding, or have very little experience. We focus on basic techniques, balance and building confidence.
- Lower Intermediate
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For those who have tried skiing or snowboarding before and can make basic turns. We focus on developing technique and control.
- Intermediate
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For those who have good control on different slopes and want to improve their technique, speed control and ability to ski on varied terrain.
- Advanced
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For experienced skiers who want to refine their technique, challenge themselves on steeper terrain or develop specific skills.