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We are one of the most experienced and recognized schools in Sierra Nevada thanks to the dedication, passion, and professionalism of our team of instructors! At Blanca Nieve Ski and Snowboard School, we have been teaching skiing and snowboarding for over 30 years.

Our school was founded in San Carlos de Bariloche, Patagonia, Argentina, with the goal of introducing young children to snow and winter sports. For more than 15 years, we dedicated ourselves exclusively to teaching snow sports to children and teenagers.

In 2003, with the experience we had gained, we decided to take on a greater challenge: we opened Blanca Nieve in Sierra Nevada. That’s when we expanded our ski and snowboard lesson services in Spain to all age groups.

Today, our ski school offers a wide range of options to meet the needs of each of our clients and families. Dynamic and productive classes—individual, group, or family—available in all time slots and durations. We always aim to make the most of the mountain and each student’s potential, with the goal of adding to their knowledge and experience, and finishing the day with guaranteed learning.

Private Lessons

These lessons are designed for students who prefer personalized instruction. They will have an instructor available exclusively for one person or a specific group with the same level and discipline (skiing or snowboarding). Private lessons are suitable for both those taking their first steps in skiing or snowboarding and those who want to improve their technique. We recommend this format because having an instructor focused on a single person or small group ensures better results in less time. Lessons can be individual or in groups, and can be taught in Spanish or English. The minimum duration is 1 hour, although we recommend—especially for beginners—taking at least 2 hours.

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Group Lessons

This format is intended for those who prefer to enjoy a lesson alongside other students. It creates a fun environment where you can make friends and connect with people at your same skill level. These classes are made up of a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 9 students, all at the same level and discipline (skiing or snowboarding). Just like private lessons, they can be taught in Spanish or English.

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Instructors of the Blanca Nieve Ski and Snowboard School

Learn from instructors who live, breathe, and love the mountain. Instructors who have traveled and skied all over the world, turning their mountain experience into not only a professional one but also a life experience.

All the instructors at Blanca Nieve Ski and Snowboard School have been trained as Sports Technicians, RFEDI (Royal Spanish Ski Federation), supported by the Sports Council. They also have the backing of international organizations: ISIA – International Ski Instructors Association. Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Junta de Andalucía (AT GR 0055).

Meet one of our instructors in this interview conducted by La Razón newspaper.

Why is it important to take lessons?

Both skiing and snowboarding are incredibly fun and exciting sports, but as mountain sports, they are highly influenced by the environment, weather conditions, altitude, elevation systems, snow conditions, among others. Additionally, these sports require a certain level of technique and equipment that we are naturally not accustomed to using, such as boots, bindings, boards, poles, etc. For all these reasons, it is essential that our first contact with skiing or snowboarding is with an experienced professional. Someone who is familiar with this environment, who can guide us and provide the confidence and security we need to fully enjoy this experience. Having a good first day of skiing is crucial, as it will undoubtedly influence our desire to continue learning these winter sports.

For those who already have some experience, learning never stops. As mentioned before, these sports require a lot of technique, which will develop with time spent practicing on the mountain. Having a professional who can observe us and identify technical aspects to work on will help us enhance our skills and thus maximize our enjoyment of the mountain.

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Children and Skiing at the Blanca Nieve School

Our extensive experience in teaching children to ski tells us that children should never be forced into these disciplines. Generally, if their first experience is not good, they are likely to not want to practice it again. Skiing should be a game where children feel supported and can enjoy and learn in a playful way. For this, we advise respecting the child’s ability, accompanying them, and motivating them. Additionally, if possible, avoid days of intense cold, dress the child in three layers, protect them with gloves, helmet, goggles, and apply sunscreen.

Children’s contact with snow should be gradual, ideally it is recommended that they have a first contact by walking in the snow or playing with sleds. The child should also feel supported by their peers while playing in the snow, creating an environment that fosters order, respect, and teamwork among them. Children will learn not only how to walk and slide but also how to fall! And these falls will be fun for them! Once they are adapted to their skis and slide with more confidence and balance, the next step will be to tackle small slopes. They will continue progressing with the help of our instructors until they become expert skiers.

Ski or Snowboard, Which to Choose?

If you’re unsure which discipline to practice, which is more fun or easier to learn, we suggest reading the following post to help you choose: ski or snowboard.

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