MT HUTT PRIVATE LESSONS
cOACHING FOCUSED ON YOU
for you OR YOUR crew
Our Private Lessons cater for
1-on-1 coaching, but the price is inclusive of more people if you want to bring friends and family.
Priority lift access
Maximise your time on snow with priority lift access for more laps and more progression.
world-class coaches
Learn from some of the best ski and snowboard instructors in the game. Experienced, qualified and ready to lay down some knowledge.
Why book a private lesson?
Ideal if you want to:
- Build confidence and control, quicker
- Focus on a particular area (turns, steeps, pow, park)
- Get clear, practical tips and feedback you can take away
Full Day Private Lesson
- 1-on-1 coaching for you or up to 6 of your mates or family with a world class coach
- Caters to all abilities
- Tailored specifically to you, matching your experience, the skills you want to improve and the conditions
- Priority lift access
- Looking for something more advanced? Check out our Performance Privates
Half Day Private Lesson
- 1-on-1 coaching for you or up to 4 of your mates or family with a world class coach
- Caters to all abilities
- Tailored specifically to you, matching your experience, the skills you want to improve and the conditions
- Priority lift access
Premium Family Private
Create unforgettable memories together on the mountain with a full-day, family-focused coaching experience.
- Your group is matched with an instructor chosen for their experience coaching families and creating fun, confidence-building days on snow
- Tailored progression for everyone
- Priority car parking and a reserved dining space (Opuke Kai loft)
- Priority lift access
Performance Private
Designed for guests chasing real progression, this premium private lesson combines personalised coaching, expert insight and a seamless mountain experience.
- Personalised coaching tailored to your goals and ability
- World-class coaches with high-level training and exam experience
- Clear progression and real-time feedback throughout the day
- Priority lift access
1-Day Performance Camp
Short on time? This one’s for you. Designed for advanced skiers and riders looking for a powerful technique boost, all in a single, high-impact day.
- Personalised coaching from NZ’s top performance coaches
- Video feedback to dial in your technique
- Max 6 people per group for focused attention
- For advanced skiers and riders
2Hr Private Lesson
- 1-on-1 coaching for you or up to 3 of your mates or family with a world class coach
- Caters to all abilities
- Tailored specifically to you, matching your experience, the skills you want to improve and the conditions
- Priority lift access
It’s your first time on snow and you’re ready to have a crack.
New to the whole thing? Choice. We’ll keep it simple, fun, and confidence-first. You’ll learn how to move around, control your speed, and make your first turns in a safe beginner area — no stress, just progress.
Let’s work on
- Getting set up with your gear and stance
- Sliding, balance and moving comfortably
- Stopping safely
- First turns and using beginner lifts/conveyors
You've had your first day on snow and are looking to progress your skills and confidence on beginner terrain.
You’re ready to learn controlled confident, turns. You’ve moved past the first-timer wobble, you know how to stop on beginner terrain and you’re building control. This is where things click: controlled confident turns and feeling steady on conveyor terrain.
Let’s work on
- Turning and speed control
- Turning foundations (linking direction changes)
- Balance and body position that actually helps
- Riding/skiing comfortably on conveyor terrain
You’re comfortable on beginner terrain and green runs and ready to build confidence to prepare for easy blue runs.
You can stop and turn with confidence and control on beginner and green slopes, and you’re starting to explore chairlifts and looking at easy blue runs. We’ll help you link turns with more consistency, handle progressively steeper terrain, and feel more in control top to bottom.
Let’s work on
- Linking turns confidently with control and increasing speed
- Stopping and speed control on green runs progressing to easy blue runs
- Chairlift confidence and mountain know-how
- Tackling progressively steeper terrain
You’re solid on easy blue runs and ready to step up to more advanced blue runs with more speed and control.
Blues are where it starts getting properly fun. We’ll sharpen your technique, improve your confidence, and help you handle more pitch without feeling rushed. Think smoother turns, better flow, and more confidence as the terrain steps up. It’s not uncommon for people to stay on blue zone terrain for a few sessions to establish good technique and learn about line and terrain tactics, progressing towards red runs.
Let’s work on
- Stronger turning on steeper terrain while retaining good form and technique
- Better speed control (without panic braking)
- Building confidence at higher speeds
- Technique progress and terrain tactics that sets you up for red zone terrain
You can handle difficult blue runs and easy red runs but want be able to ski more of the mountain. Learn to navigate mountain features,off piste areas with confidence and control varying turn sizes for a feel ofmountain mastery. Next stop – black zone terrain!
You can handle most of the mountain, but a little coaching will lift your technique and confidence when things get steeper, bumpier, or more variable. This is where lessons get seriously fun!
Let’s work on
- Perfect carving on red runs
- Tackle variable terrain like moguls or mountain features
- Build off-piste confidence
- Prepare for black runs
Now we’re talking performance! You’re comfortable on all terrain and in all conditions but and want to go from good to great and dial up the precision. It’s the realm of Technique Tuneups, Private Coaching and our Performance Programmes.
You’re not here to just get down, you want to ski/ride well in anything the mountain throws at you. We’ll fine-tune technique, tactics, and confidence so you’re stronger on steeps, smoother in rougher snow, and more in control when it gets real. You get here, and people will notice!
Let’s work on
- Steeps: control, rhythm and commitment
- Bumps and variable terrain tactics
- Off-piste confidence and decision-making
- Technique mastery. You’ll feel great and look great
- Cleaner, more efficient turns at speed
faqs
Yes. Private lessons are a great option for families or small groups who want to learn and progress together.
Our Full Day Private Lessons can accommodate up to six people, making them ideal for larger groups of friends or families looking to spend the whole day on the mountain with an instructor. Half Day Private Lessons are available for groups of up to four, offering a shorter session while still giving plenty of time for personalised coaching.
For families, the Premium Family Private is designed specifically for groups of up to four guests and focuses on creating a relaxed, fun and supportive day on the mountain. You’ll be paired with an instructor experienced in coaching family groups, who will tailor the session so each person can progress at their own level.
The Premium Family Private experience also includes a few extra touches to make the day even smoother, including priority car parking and reserved dining space at Ōpuke Kai Resturaunt, giving your crew a comfortable spot to recharge before heading back out for more laps together.
Lessons are available for all ability levels, from complete beginners through to advanced skiers and riders.
Beginners can learn the fundamentals in a supportive environment, while intermediate and advanced guests can refine technique, build confidence on steeper terrain or work on more specialised skills. Private lessons and performance camps are particularly popular for experienced riders looking to progress further.
Yes, booking ahead is recommended. Lessons can be in high demand during weekends and school holidays, so reserving your package or lesson early helps secure your spot.
Rentals are not available to book in advance and are issued on a first in, first served basis. However, you can save time by purchasing your rental products online in advance, collecting your MyPass card from Guest Services or our Kiosks then head in to see our Rentals team on the mountain who will get you fitted and ready for a fun day on the snow.
Our Snowsports team is made up of certified professionals with top-tier training. Every lesson is structured to match your ability, comfort level, and conditions on the day. We start with clear safety briefings, keep group sizes manageable, and focus on steady progression - from first balance to first carve.
You'll also learn the Snow Responsibility Code along the way, so you're not just riding better, but riding with awareness of others on the mountain.
