I want to learn
You have never put on skis or a board, or it was so long ago that it may as well be the first time.
Ski and snowboard school in Sierra NevadaSki and snowboard lessons in Sierra Nevada
Tell us what you want to achieve and we build the lesson around it. No generic formulas: we work on the level you are actually at, and you leave with tools to keep improving once we are no longer beside you.
Start hereWhat do you want to get out of it?
You don't need to know what the lesson is called. Tell us what you are here for and, if it applies, pick ski or snowboard right there.
I want to improve
You get down the slope, but you skid more than you would like and you want real control and confidence.
I want to learn with my children
Kids' lessons from age 3, private and pitched at their age, while you take yours.
I want to bring my group
You are already a group: friends, family, a celebration or a company. We never put you with strangers, so the lesson is yours alone.
I want to specialise
You already have a base and want to work on something specific. All three are taught on skis and on a board.
All our lessons
If you already know what you are after, go straight to it.
- SkiFrom your first run to sharpening your technique.
- SnowboardLearn, improve and take your riding to the next level.
- KidsLearning through play. Progressing while enjoying it.
- FreestyleMore control. More style. More possibilities.
- CarvingPrecision, speed and technique in every turn.
- FreerideFrom the piste to untouched snow, with judgement.
- GroupsFriends, family or a celebration, kept as your own group.
- CompaniesOrganised days for teams, schools and universities.
- AdaptiveSki and snowboard adapted to each person's needs.
What lessons costLessons from €110.
The price is for the whole lesson, not per person: if there are several of you, you share it. Pick your options and we will tell you what yours costs.
How many of you?
Each extra person adds €10 at this length.
The price covers the lesson with the instructor only: it does not include the lift pass or equipment hire, and we sort both out separately. Each extra person always adds the same. If there are more than 10 of you, message us and we will organise it with you.
How we workThe Snow Riders method
- 01
We listen
We work out your level, your experience and what you want to get out of it.
- 02
We diagnose
We find what is actually holding your progression back, not just what looks wrong.
- 03
We correct
We tell you what to change, and the specific drill that changes it.
- 04
We make it stick
The correction stops being a drill and becomes the way you ski or ride.
- 05
You progress
You understand why it works, so you can keep correcting yourself without us.
We don't want you to ski better only while the lesson lasts. We want you to ski better once we are no longer beside you.
Pepe Vázquez, qualified ski and snowboard instructor (TD2) and head of the school, has been teaching in Sierra Nevada for 11 seasons. He signs off every technical decision we make. Meet the team.
“Hemos dado clase con Pepe y es la mejor inversión que podríamos haber hecho. Hemos aprendido muchísimo y nos lo hemos pasado genial! Un 100/10! Volveremos!”
“Si queréis aprender con una buena persona y mejor instructor, no dudéis en contactar con Pepe de Snow Riders Academy. 100% implicación y una experiencia inolvidable. Lo mejor para introducirte en este deporte y/o para perfeccionarte.”
“Cada vez que voy a Sierra Nevada contacto con esta escuela para perfeccionar mi técnica. Gracias a ellos he mejorado mucho para ir más seguro sobre la tabla y conseguir disfrutar más de mis días de nieve. Lo recomiendo mucho.”
“Una experiencia increíble en Sierra Nevada! Di clases con Pepe y además de aprender muchísimo y enseñarte súper bien cada movimiento, te lo pasas genial. En la segunda hora de clase ya estábamos esquiando por las pistas azules!”
“Academia top, aprendí en un par de horas lo más básico, fueron geniales en el trato. Cuando vuelva repito sin duda.”
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ski or snowboard lesson in Sierra Nevada cost?+
Private lessons start at 110 € for a 2-hour lesson. The hourly rate drops the longer the lesson is, and each extra person adds a supplement. The full price list is published on this page.
Is the price per person or per lesson?+
Per lesson. If there are two of you, you split it: a 2-hour lesson for two people is 120 € in total, 60 € each. That is the main difference from schools that advertise a price per person per hour.
Does the price include the lift pass and equipment rental?+
No. The price covers the lesson with the instructor only. The lift pass and the equipment rental are separate, and we can arrange both for you if you need them.
Can I join a lesson with other people?+
We don't run open classes: there is no lesson you sign up for and end up sharing with strangers. Every lesson is private. You can bring whoever you like, though, and the price is per lesson rather than per person, so you split it between you. We recommend a maximum of 8 per lesson: above that, the instructor's attention is spread too thin.
Which lesson do I need if I have never skied?+
A beginner lesson, and the first day is always worth it. Not for the technique itself, but because learning to stop and to fall properly in those first hours is what decides whether you come back next year or not.
From what age can children take lessons?+
From age 3. At that age the lesson is mostly about getting comfortable with the snow and the equipment, through games and sessions built around how long they can concentrate. The lesson is for your child alone, or for the children who come with them, never mixed in with other families.
Do I need to bring my own equipment?+
No. If you don't have gear, we help you with the rental of skis or a board, boots and a helmet before the lesson, so you don't lose the first hour at the counter.
Where do we meet for the lesson?+
At the meeting point in Borreguiles, Sierra Nevada. We tell you the exact spot and the time when we confirm your booking.
Can I speak to an instructor before booking?+
Yes, and most people do. Message us on WhatsApp with your level and what you want to achieve, and we will tell you which lesson fits before you book anything. We reply within 24 hours.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my lesson?+
We decide together, with that day's forecast in front of us. If conditions don't allow a lesson worth having, moving it beats spending it. What makes or breaks a lesson is visibility and wind, not centimetres of snow.
We make the rest easy
The lift pass and the equipment are separate from the lesson, but we sort both out for you so you don't lose the morning at a rental counter. The season starts in late November and runs until mid-May.
Meeting point
Telecabina Al-Ándalus exit
Borreguiles · Sierra Nevada
Al-Ándalus is the name of the gondola; Borreguiles is the area it takes you up to. We send you the exact time when we confirm your booking.
Your next day on the snow starts here
Tell us your level and your dates, and we'll put together the lesson that fits you.
Talk to an instructoror call us at +34 687 47 58 28