Lessons
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NBS ORIGINAL PACKAGES
PRIVATE LESSONS
ALL LEVELS
- Learn your way with an NBS private lesson. We have instructors available for ski, snowboard, freestyle, telemark, adaptive, kids specific lessons and more.
PLATINUM PRO
ALL LEVELS
- Welcome to Platinum Pro, Niseko’s number one destination for all your instruction, resort guiding and door-to-door transportation needs.
NBS SPECIALTY PACKAGES
BACKCOUNTRY GUIDING
LEVELS 5-6
- Backcountry guiding with NBS is the ultimate way to explore the incredible backcountry terrain that Niseko and surrounding resorts have to offer.
MOGUL CAMP
LEVELS 5-6+
- Join our camps this spring at Niseko’s premier destination for kids’ moguls training.
THE KIDS CLUB
KIDS CLUB SKI (5-7 YRS OLD)
ALL LEVELS
- Experience Niseko’s premier kids group lessons at NBS, specially desgined for 5-7 year old skiers.
KIDS CLUB SKI (8-14 YRS OLD)
ALL LEVELS
- Safety, fun and learning come first with our kids group lessons for 8-14 year old skiers.
KIDS CLUB SNOWBOARD (8-14 YRS OLD)
ALL LEVELS
- With everything from learning to snowboard for the first time to boosting their riding skills to the next level, there’s no better way for the 8-14 year olds to get involved with snowboarding in Niseko.
Find out more by visiting the Kids Club page or by clicking the link below.
Visit the Rentals page for the full price list or download the Price List here
Niseko Base Snowsports
Lessons for snow lovers
OVERVIEW
NBS is Niseko’s premier all-in-one Snowsports School, Rental & Retail provider. We pride ourselves on being able to offer the best quality lesson and rental service with some of the SMALLEST group sizes in Niseko! The experienced team at NBS look forward to sharing their knowledge and assisting you with everything you need for a great holiday in Niseko.
MAKING A BOOKING WITH NBS
Pre-bookings are highly recommended throughout the season and are essential for peak periods. You can conveniently book your NBS lessons and rental gear through your travel consultant who will be able to assist you with all your enquiries.
SNOWSPORTS SCHOOL
Our international team of qualified Snowsports Instructors are incredibly passionate and keen to share their love of snowsports with you. They will have you experiencing all that this world class resort has to offer in no time at all. This experience is achieved by identifying your goals and taking every step possible to go above and beyond your expectations. If it’s a new move you are trying to master or technique you wish to improve, our highly skilled team can help.
LESSON TYPES
NBS offers the best value for money through our lesson and rental packages. We can provide a wide range of group and private lessons to suit every ability from beginner to expert. We can also offer specialized private lessons such as:
| Concierge | Premium | Adaptive | Kids Specific |
| Race | Freeride | Powder | Backcountry |
| Moguls | Freestyle | Guiding | Telemark |
NBS OPERATING HOURS
| DECEMBER 2ND – DECEMBER 13TH | 8AM – 5PM | 7 DAYS A WEEK |
| DECEMBER 14TH – MARCH 17TH | 8AM – 8PM | 7 DAYS A WEEK |
| MARCH 18TH – APRIL 20TH | 8AM – 5PM | 7 DAYS A WEEK |
*IMPORTANT INFO
- When booking lessons please ensure that you carefully read our NBS ability chart and select the level that best describes you.
- Please bring your booking number/voucher with you to the lesson.
- Lift passes are not included in the lesson cost and must be purchased separately. This can be organised by your travel consultant or purchased in resort.
- Please ensure you have all equipment in working order prior to your lesson. Fitting rental gear is not part of the lesson time and can take up to 30 mins, please allow enough time for this before your lesson.
- All lessons meet in front of NBS/Alpen Ridge.
- All GROUP lessons operate in the Hirafu/Hanazono areas. 4, 6 & 7 hour privates that are level 5 and above can ski all mountain.
- Please notify Kids Club staff if your child has allergies. Please note that ALLERGENS ARE PRESENT IN THE KIDS CLUB LUNCH ROOM and we strongly advise that children with serious allergies are collected for lunch.
PEAK PERIOD DATES:
Christmas Peak: 16th December 2024 – 5th January 2025
Chinese New Year Peak: 27th January 2025 – 7th February 2025
LESSON OPERATION DATES:
All Ski Groups: 16th December 2024 – 28th February 2025
All Snowboard Groups: 16th December 2024 – 28th February 2025
Private Lessons: 2nd December 2024 – 20th April 2025
GENERAL LESSON NOTES:
Super Saver Packages must be taken on consecutive days. No
guest, date or time changes are allowed. Must be same discipline
i.e. ski OR board for the duration. We strongly recommend that
customers pre-book lessons, particularly during the peak season.
Spring Lesson specials are effective from 1st March 2024 – 20th April 2025.
* Conditions apply for all specials – please speak to your travel
consultant for details or refer to T&’C’s on our website –
www.nisekobase.com.