The Place to Learn Skiing & Snowboarding!




The French-Swiss Ski College is the oldest and best known Ski School in the South, having taught over one million skiers and snowboarders the joy of snow sports. French-Swiss instructors have taught U.S. Army Green Beret Platoons, U.S. Navy Seals, West Point Instructors, U.S. Marines and Secret Service Agents. They have taught thousands of handicapped athletes in Special Olympic programs and countless new skiers and snowboarders from the Deep South who have never seen snow. 

Why Take Ski Lessons?

-A very high percentage of people who try skiing once never return. They try it on their own, or with the help of their friends.
-They are not successful and never return.
-For the average person, it takes 3 times to be comfortable and in control on the more difficult terrain. Taking a series of 3 lessons (not one) will give you a skill for life

The first lesson helps you learn to keep your balance, and you get familiar with sliding while staying on your feet. The second lesson makes the transition to intermediate terrain and the third lesson gets you comfortable and confident on intermediate terrain. It’s all done in an easy going, cheerful way that takes for granted that anybody can learn to ski!

The joy of skiing really starts when you can turn and ski in control on intermediate terrain. Guidance and coaching from a trained professional instructor makes the goal much easier to accomplish.



Which Lessons are Right for You?

Group: All levels, age 6 and over. Group lessons offer the opportunity to improve with skiers or snowboarders of similar ability in a fun, supportive and social atmosphere. Sign up for more than one and improve faster. These are small classes, with never more than 10 people in a group.

Private: Skiing or snowboarding one on one with a private instructor is the most productive way to learn the sport. Time is spent progressing at your pace, tailored exclusively to address your specific needs. Private and semi-private lessons can be arranged at any of the times listed. Reservations suggested.

Ultimate Private: Looking for a big improvement in a few short hours? Meet with your personal instructor for a skill evaluation, determine your objectives and develop a three-lesson plan to reach your goals.



Lessons are Offered Daily at:
9:30am:     Beginners
10:45am:   Beginners
12noon:     Private Lessons Only
1:30pm:     Beginners & Intermediates
2:40pm:     Private Lessons Only
6:30pm:     Beginners
8:00pm:     Beginners & Intermediates

To view lesson rates/additional information, click HERE

SKIwee

SKIwee provides instructors specially trained in teaching children to ski. The program includes ski ticket, equipment and instruction. Instruction is in two-hour blocks: 9:30am to 11:30am and/or 1:30pm to 3:30pm.



Appalachian Ski Mtn. Race Team

Have fun, ski fast and race; these are the objectives of the Appalachian Ski Mtn. Race Team at Appalachian Ski Mtn. Designed for skiers ages 6-18, this program is affordable, fun and features training as well as competitions throughout the high country region. Training is on Friday nights with optional races held on weekends at Appalachian Ski Mtn., Ski Beech, and Sugar Mountain. Age categories for both boys and girls are: 6-8; 9-10; 11-12; 13-14; 15-16; and 17-18. An additional all-day workshop is offered on December 21st. Be sure to check www.hcjrs.com for additional race team information.

Contact French Swiss Ski College Directly at:
(828) 295-9311