FROM PIZZA TO PARALLEL
Learning to ski is a confidence-boosting adventure your child will remember forever. At Buck Hill, our instructors turn those first wobbly steps on snow into a fun, structured journey that helps kids build skills at their own pace.
From mastering the “pizza” to discovering the thrill of parallel turns, each ski lesson is designed to be playful and encouraging in a reduced risk environment. As your child explores more of the hill, their confidence grows right alongside their technique. If you’re ready to give them a winter filled with progress, pride, and big smiles, a Buck Hill ski lesson is the perfect place to start.
Step 1: The First Slides
The journey starts on gentle slopes, where kids get used to the feeling of standing, gliding, and stopping. They learn how to control speed with that trusty “pizza” stance (wedging the skis into a triangle). Our instructors turn learning into fun games and challenges.
Step 2: Building Balance and Confidence
Once kids are comfortable, the focus shifts to balance and smooth turns. They learn to move from “pizza” to “french fries” skis parallel and start linking turns together. Instructors use encouragement and repetition to help progress feel natural. The key is positive reinforcement: cheering for every small win and helping them up with a smile when things don’t go perfectly.
Step 3: Exploring More of the Hill
As skills grow, so does the adventure. Kids graduate from standing on the carpet conveyor lifts and start riding chairlifts, tackling slightly steeper terrain, and exploring more of Buck Hill. They begin to understand the rhythm of skiing, that effortless flow that comes with practice and confidence. Each lesson builds on the last from lessons (Levels 1-6), turning hesitant first-timers into proud young skiers who can’t wait to hit the hill again.
Learning in a Supportive Environment
Every Buck Hill instructor knows that progress happens best when kids are having fun. Lessons are structured, but flexible enough to match every personality and learning pace. If it’s your kid’s first day on skis or their fifth season, your child will leave smiling and skiing better than before.
Ready to see your child’s confidence grow turn by turn? Book their ski or snowboard lessons at Buck Hill today.