Alpine Shredders (7-14yrs)
Should I book in advance?
We recommend booking well before your arrival to ensure availability, particularly from the 20th of December to mid-February. Please contact our team at arai@myokosnowsports.com if you have any questions.
Do your instructors speak English?
Yes. All our guides and instructors are either native or fluent in English and all lessons are run in English. We have a large number of instructors from around the world, as well as from Japan. If you have a request for a lesson in another language ...
Do you recommend group or private lessons?
Both group and private lessons can be great depending on your goals and budget. Group programs are a great way to meet other skiers of a similar ability level during your programs and are at a lower price but lesson goals must consider all ...
How are allergies/dietary requirements accommodated during lunch and what should I do if my child requires an Epi-Pen?
Almost all dietary requirements can be catered for. Please advise the Mini Mountaineers check-in team of the details at the morning 9:30 am meeting time and provide any relevant information to them. Epi-Pens should be labelled with your child’s name ...
Can my child have a rest-day during their program?
Program bookings of 5 days or more may include one rest day of your choosing if you would like. This can be done when you make your reservation online, or by speaking to a Front Desk team member. Please make sure to talk to someone in the office, as ...
Do you offer a half-day Alpine Shredders program?
Alpine Shredders is offered as a full-day only. The reason for this is the full day allows the group to stay out on the mountain for the whole day and have lunch at one of the on-mountain restaurants without wasting time returning to the meeting ...
Can my 6-year-old child go in Alpine Shredders?
The minimum age for Alpine Shredders is 7 years old. The reason for this is that children aged 6 years and younger generally do not yet have the physical development required to stand up on a snowboard and manoeuvre by themselves. We are glad to ...
My children are at slightly different levels, but can they be together in the same group?
For the best experience, we recommend all children go into the appropriate level group, even if this means being apart from their friends or siblings, however, if two children would like to stay together in the same group may do so. In this case, ...
How are groups organised?
Our team of instructors will welcome children at the on-snow meeting area and check their general snowboarding ability level and goals. They will then allocate children into the most appropriate group to join from Level 1 (first time) to Level 5 ...
Does my child need a lift ticket and is one included in the cost of the lessons?
A valid Arai Snow Resort lift pass is required for all participants. Lift tickets are not included in the lesson cost but are available for purchase at the resort.
Where does the Alpine Shredders program run?
Alpine Shredders is run throughout Arai Snow Resort.
Will my child have the same instructor each day?
We try to offer as much consistency as possible by keeping the same instructor with the same group each day. Occasional changes may occur due to our weekly roster change-over, or if your child progresses at a rate different to the rest of the group.
Why do you recommend a minimum 3-day program for Alpine Shredders?
The snowboarding progression can be a little slower than skiing. We therefore highly recommend a minimum of 3 days of lessons for your child to develop the skills and confidence to have the best possible snowboarding experience.
What will the program include each day?
Your child’s instructor will check their ability and goals with them and with you. They will then match each day’s program to give them the best possible experience, together with the other children in the group. If you have any special requests ...
What time and where does Alpine Shredders meet?
Alpine Shredders meet at 10:15am by the children’s flags at the on-snow meeting area near the base of the Magic Carpet lift outside the Village Gondola Station in Arai Snow Resort.