Ski school at Whistler, advice needed!!!

Hi All,

Will be travelling to Whistler in January for 5 days and am unsure which type of ski lessons to go for.

By way of background, I've only been skiing once before (3/4 days at Val d'Isere earlier this year). I had 3 lessons there , two group and one private. I picked it up quite quickly and by the end of the trip could comfortably ski all the 'greens' and easy blues at the resort (not sure how they compare to Whistler). Looking at the Whistler ability chart I'd probably say I'm just above a 3 but not a 4.

I'm not sure whether to book my self in the 3 day Esprit group or whether to go for the supergroup (was thinking beginners group (for levels 1-3) for the first day, followed by intermediate (for levels 4-6) next 2 days). I'd book the half days if I opt for the supergoups.

As I'm travelling alone, I like the fact that Esprit is more social but I'm just concerned I won't progress as quickly (as it is a group of up to 8ppl of varying standards). I'm only there for 5 days so I know I'll be disappointed if by the end of day 3 I feel like I haven't advanced as quickly as I would have liked.

Just looking for some advice from people who have either attended any of these courses or from experienced skiers.


Many thanks :)

Hi there,

There's 6 of us heading out to Whistler on the 16th for 11 days.

I've looked at the website and the options depend on when you arrive because certain programme only book on ceratin days. Why not give Whistler a ring as it's free to call from the Uk: The number is 0800-587-1743.

Why don't you just go up and get back at it the first day and then go for lessons the second!

They will move you to the appropriate group for your level, interest, risk-acceptance/aversion. They are trained to assess your skills quickly and make an appropriate match. Assert yourself, as you are probably paying your year's worth of savings!

i learnt to ski in whistler last christmas, and did the beginners level first, and if you've been at All before i would think it may be too basic for you....

they werent keen on moving us between groups either as the group sizes were pretty much sorted/full.....

If you really want to progress I would suggest getting a private lesson. The teacher focuses 100% on you. Also Private instructors are usually the most experienced instructors on the mountain and that can make a lot of difference.

Hans
WB Private Instructor

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Least your website has improved, have you updated it or is it my imagination? How can you get away with such blatant processed ham? :lol:

Not even the courtesy of a link back to here, very poor :thumbdown:

gotrav1 wrote:Hi All,

Will be travelling to Whistler in January for 5 days and am unsure which type of ski lessons to go for.

By way of background, I've only been skiing once before (3/4 days at Val d'Isere earlier this year). I had 3 lessons there , two group and one private. I picked it up quite quickly and by the end of the trip could comfortably ski all the 'greens' and easy blues at the resort (not sure how they compare to Whistler). Looking at the Whistler ability chart I'd probably say I'm just above a 3 but not a 4.

I'm not sure whether to book my self in the 3 day Esprit group or whether to go for the supergroup (was thinking beginners group (for levels 1-3) for the first day, followed by intermediate (for levels 4-6) next 2 days). I'd book the half days if I opt for the supergoups.

As I'm travelling alone, I like the fact that Esprit is more social but I'm just concerned I won't progress as quickly (as it is a group of up to 8ppl of varying standards). I'm only there for 5 days so I know I'll be disappointed if by the end of day 3 I feel like I haven't advanced as quickly as I would have liked.

Just looking for some advice from people who have either attended any of these courses or from experienced skiers.


Many thanks :)

I was there last year...ski school is very good. I'd go for level 3 if I was you, they will definitely assess your ability and move you up or down according to your ability.

Relax, you are going to have a absolutely fabulous time. It will be worth every penny!