Everyone can learn how to ski!

Whether you’re 6 or 99 years old , you are welcome at the mountain. There are already more than 1.4 million of skiers and snowboarders in Quebec, the only onemissing is you!

5 easy steps when it’s your first time

1

Go to maneige.ski and book your Nevers Ever Days Beginner Package. This package offers you equipment rental, a lesson and access to the learning zone for only $29.95 + taxes.

2

Dress warmly. You can get ready at home, in the car or at the lodge, it’s up to you.

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On the mountain, leave your personal belongings in the lodge, in the lockers. You can also leave everything under a table or on the provided shelves .

4

Put on your ski boots and make sure to go to the bathroom before heading out.

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Pick up your gear, then head to the learning area. This is where the fun begins.

Learning Area

There is no better place to learn the basics of skiing than the Learning Area. Its gentle slope is ideal for getting used to the feeling of skiing. In most ski resorts, there is a magic carpet to take you to the top. All you have to do is get on it, with or without your skis, and let it take you to the top in a few minutes, like magic!

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Get to know the mountain, like a boss

1
Parking

At the mountain, you will be able to park your car. There will be a place inside the lodge where you can drop off all your things. Warning: Skis, snowboards and ski poles must remain outside.

2
Ski School

Rental shop: First stop to get your equipment and meet your ski instructor.

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Learning zone

Specifically designed for beginners, it is here that you will enter the universe of skiing and start to learn. For a great experience, take all the time you need to get familiar with the environment and the basic skills of skiing. Magic carpet- It is a conveyor belt that brings you at the top of the learning zone, safely and slowly.

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Ski lodge

ticket office, restaurant, toilets – Everyone is welcome in this area, to warm up, to eat and to use the bathroom. You can get your ticket at the ticket office if you did not book your initiation package online in advance.

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Chairlift

This ski lift will safely take you on top of the mountain. It is a chair fixed to a cable that brings you up in the air. Warning: you must follow the rules given by the employee and always lower the safety bar.

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Ski trails

The ski area offers many types of trails. You can look at the trail map located at the mountain peak or at the bottom to help you get around.

Did you know?

The trails are adapted to your level. Just look for the green trails on your first visits to the mountain!

Get to know your skis

Start by putting on the boots and walking a few steps to feel comfortable in these new boots. Then, put on a ski, then a second ski, to get comfortable with the feeling of sliding. You can go to the learning area.

Learn to make turns

The next step is to learn how to make turns.

Take your first big ski slope

Are you now ready to take on the challenge of the big slopes?

Ski lifts

Boarding a ski lift is not rocket science. Just follow the instructions of the attendant and pay attention.

Ludivine starts skiing and
Kevin-Raphaël is at it again

To see all the tips they received from Mark for getting started or getting back into board sports, take a look at the short capsules from Ludivine and Kevin-Raphaël. You will have everything in hand to get started!

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Get equipped

To start or get back into skiing, you don’t need to spend a fortune. You can equip yourself from head to toe, without astronomous fees. You just need to know a few tricks.

Rental/purchase

Most ski resorts in Quebec and many outlets offer the possibility of renting quality equipment adapted to your needs for an hour, a day or even the season at a lower cost.

Equipment loan

Are there any skiers among your contacts? Borrow their equipement. Don’t forget to adjust your bindings before hitting the slopes.

Bazaars

This is the perfect place to find quality second-hand equipment at low price, for all levels. Professionals will advise you and help you find the pair you need. Find the bazaars near you!

Safety equipment

For more details on safety equipment, visit our mountain safety page.

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Never Ever Days Beginner Package

$29.95

You will be equipped, coached and have access to the learning area