All about ski & snowboard classes at SKI-INN

It’s not much fun being in Amsterdam if you love to ski or snowboard. After all, we are unlikely to ever get enough snow, let alone mountains. At SKI-INN we offer ski and snowboard classes from absolute beginner to very advanced. The customized surface replicates the feel of real snow, and the slope can be angled in degrees.

SKI-INN is the perfect way to enjoy skiing year round or train before you head out on your next ski trip!

Each class is about 30 minutes long. You have 10 minutes and off.  Continuous skiing covers a distance of approx. 25,000 vertical feet. This is made possible by our revolving slopes, which is similar to how a treadmill works.

The revolving slopes are made with soft nylon fiber carpet, which may feel slightly different but will still require the same techniques, as if you are on the actual thing, nonetheless. There are mirrors in your front or at the base of the slope, which will provide you with immediate feedback about how you perform. It’s hard to estimate how many classes you need as we don’t know your ability to learn techniques. And also, we don’t know the level of proficiency you want to achieve. But we do know that 10 classes are approx. one week of snow instruction.

• First-time skiers will learn the basics of turning, slowing, and stopping
• Experienced skiers can brush up on their skills

Classes have a maximum of 4 persons. You either ski or snowboard 3 x 10 minutes with someone else. These 30 minutes are equivalent to half a day in the snow. We cannot book ski and snowboard together.

Children

Your children are welcome to take classes from age 6 and shoe size 30. Snowboard classes start from age 10 and shoe size 34.

Children to the age of 13 cannot be booked alone, so you book two classes if you want one child to have a ski/snowboard class. We advise parents to join their kids’ classes. Friends and other family members are also welcome to join.

Helmets

Children up to 16 years must wear a helmet. For 16 years and older a helmet is not compulsory, but it is highly recommended.

How to purchase and book classes

All classes need to be paid in advance via our website. After your payment we can book your class(es). If you want to be sure that the time and/or date of your preference is available please call us prior to your purchase.

• Age (children/adults), (indoor) experience and sports (ski/snowboard) are taken into account when we book your class(es).
• All classes have a limited validity as mentioned on our website, so keep that in mind!
• All classes are personal and not transferable to someone else.
• Once paid class(es) cannot be refunded.

For bookings please call 020– 618 1234. If we cannot answer, leave a voice message

Cancellation policy

All classes are subject to a 48-hour cancellation policy. You can you cancel your class(es) not less than 48-hours’ notice before the reserved date and time. Please notify us via mail or phone (or cancel via our online system). If you are calling off hours, leave a voice message. All voicemails are time stamped.

Equipment

All equipment is provided, thus classes include the use of skis or snowboard, ski or snowboard boots, poles, helmets and a fully qualified instructor. Bringing of own shoes or boots and helmets equipment is permitted. Keep in mind that the use of your own skis or snowboard is not possible as ours are specifically designed for the use on our indoor slopes.

Clothing

We advise long sleeved shirts, long pants and socks. If you do not have ski socks, running,  field hockey or soccer socks are fine. You do not need warm clothing as it is not cold at SKI-INN as there is no snow !

Opening hours

• April 1st – September 1st – low season: Monday + Sunday night, Wednesday + Sunday morning and evening.
• September 1st – April 1st – peak season: 7 days a week 7 AM to 23 PM

Classes as a gift

If you want to give one or more classes as a gift you handle this online. Please purchase in the name of the receiver whilst using your own contact details (telephone and email). This way we cannot contact the receiver before you have given the gift.

Safety

Skiing and snowboarding has risks. We will do everything we can to overcome injuries. You will always be supervised by an instructor. Classes are at own risk. SKI-INN accepts no liability towards the client for any damage whatsoever as mentioned in our ‘algemene voorwaarden’ (sales conditions).

Photo & video

You may take photos and videos of yourself, family, partner and so on. It is forbidden to share of photos and videos on social media of private individuals (instructors, clients, etceteras) without their permission.

COVID

SKI-INN will imply with Government rules and regulations in regards to COVID. You will be notified and/or instructed accordingly.