Kids lessons & programmes

Kids Lessons Kids Programmes Family Private Coaching

Get Your Little Groms Amped on Shredding at Mt Hutt!

Kids are born sending it, and at Mt Hutt we're all about stoking that fire. Our lessons mix up quality coaching with an all-out good time on the slopes.

From their first couple Bambi-legged shuffles to linking turns like a seasoned ripper, our instructors will be right there hooting and hollering. They'll show your little grommets the ropes from the basics on up, building their confidence and skills at the perfect pace.

As kids progress, our programs will keep pushing them to new levels. With a mix of challenges and pure fun, they'll be charging steep and deep and lapping the park before you know what hit you!

Do your kids a solid and give them gift of living for pow days. Let 'em feel the incredible stoke of slashing fresh cord at Mt Hutt - making memories to look back on forever!

Age: 4-15

Group Lessons

Age: 4-15

Whether it is your first time on the snow, or you're looking to sharpen your skills, our full day Group Lessons will level up your skiing or riding through the guidance of our experienced coaches.  Small groups ensure you get plenty of focus and have loads of fun along the way.

Times

10am - 3:30pm
Break for lunch

Ability Levels

First Timers to Red Run Skiers
Age: 5-15

Private Coaching

Age: 5-15

Develop and refine your skills in a particular area or discipline (e.g. Freestyle/Park, Freeride, Carving, Alpine Racing) under the guidance of experienced performance coaches.

Ability Levels

All Abilities

Priority lift access

Coaching Options

Full Day

9am - 3:30pm
1 - 6 People

Half Day

3 hours
1 - 6 People

2 HOUR

1 - 3 People

1 HOUR

1 - 2 People

Family Private Coaching

$1050

Get the family together and progress your skills under the guidance of an experienced coach. Forget the battles of mum & dad tying to teach, just enjoy an amazing day in the mountains bonding as a family and improving your skills.

Includes

Priority lift access

Full day coaching:

9am – 3:30pm

Ability Levels:

 First timers through to expert skiers and snowboarders.

Group Size

Price caters for up to six people
Most popular

Mountain Sliders

Our most popular children's lesson programme offers six days of lessons to progress and develop your child’s skiing or snowboarding skills.

The programme incorporates safety, fast progression, and above all else - fun! Children will be grouped according to their ability level and will continue and progress through the programme with the same group and instructor for the duration of the programme where possible. Focusing on technique, confidence, terrain and speed.

Ages: Ski: 5-12 years or Snowboard: 7-12 years 

Dates: Select either a 6x Saturday or a 6x Sunday Programme. Sundays only for snowboarding

Block 1 Dates: 

Saturdays: 22nd June - 27th July (back up day 3rd August)

Sundays: 23rd June - 28th July (back up day 4th August)  

Block 2 Dates  

Saturdays: 10th August - 14th September (back up day 21st September)  

Sundays: 11th August - 15th September (back up day 22nd September)  

Times: 9am-2.30pm. Lunch is unsupervised

Ability: We cater to all abilities

Equipment rentals & Lift Passes: not included

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Mt Hutt Academy

The Academy focuses on coaching in all aspects of Freestyle and Big Mountain skiing and riding. This programme targets developing a wide skillset and good mountain knowledge by tackling varied and challenging terrain including off-piste drops, jumps, and terrain park features.  

Young athletes will work with their coaches to choose the best terrain for the day. This will help to hone their skills and develop technical aspects of their skiing and riding, whilst providing them with the tools to make safe and informed decisions when skiing and riding with friends. 

Ages: 10 - 17 years

Dates: 

Block 1 Dates   

Saturdays: 22nd June - 27th July (back up day 3rd August)  

Sundays: 23rd June - 28th July (back up day 4th August)  

Block 2 Dates   

Saturdays: 10th August - 14th September (back up day 21st September)  

Sundays: 11th August - 15th September (back up day 22nd September)  

Times: 9am-2.30pm. Lunch is unsupervised

Ability: Capable of skiing/riding Black Zone terrain.

Equipment rentals & Lift Passes: not included

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Mt Hutt Season Academy

For those who are looking to get into Freeride competitions and have previously participated in the Academy Programme at Mt Hutt. This will be a season long programme consists of 15 days to build continuity and establish season-long progressions that will set participants up for NZ Junior Freeride Tour opportunities.     

Dates: Starts on June 23 and runs each weekend along with sessions on July 10th and 17th and two sessions on the weekend of September 7th and 8th

Programme will run on Sundays, but can defer to Saturday depending on weather

Ages: 10-17 years old

Times: 9am - 2:30pm with an hour for lunch. Please ensure to provide lunch as this is not included.  

 

 

Ability: Have previously participated in the Academy Programme at Mt Hutt or have an interest in Freeride competitions, can ski/ride black and off-piste terrain in control, and have some experience in the terrain park

Equipment rentals & Lift Passes: not included

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