Ruka Park Junior rinteet

Freestyle snowboarding taster course at the Ruka Minipark

Are you interested in slope-style riding and tricks on a snowboard at the MiniPark?
However, you don't know how to start safely?

Come along and learn with us the basic skills of jumping and rail riding.

At this introductory freestyle snowboard course, you will safely learn the world of slope-style Snowpark riding together with like-minded buddies. In Ruka's Minipark, it's easy to start practicing the easiest jumps and get to know the wide press railing. In our course, you will also learn the etiquette of Snowpark riding so that you and your buddies can feel safe at this kind of place of special performance.

Availability: 16.12.2023 and 9.3.2024, Saturdays at 3 pm.

Duration: 1h 45min

Skill Level / Freestyle level: green. The participant must already know how to snowboard smoothly on at least blue-level slopes.

Group size: 3 - 10 people (if only 2 participants, the lesson length is 50 min).

Schedule: 15:00–16:45

Price: 40 €, from 9 years old and up, does not include equipment or lift ticket.

Meeting place: The meeting place for ski school groups is next to the restaurant terrace of Ski Bistro / in front of the Mini-Ruka area and the Button-lift. The area is located on the East side of the Ruka ski area and near the Valley rental office & FamilyPark.

Book and pay for the course online from the calendar view below. If you have any questions, email us at skischool@ruka.fi or call +358-400-101 636. Reservations must be made in advance, no later than 3 pm on the day before the course. We recommend making a reservation well in advance, especially during school holidays.

Which lift ticket, which equipment, what else do you need to know before starting the ski school? Check out the frequently asked questions here and find the answer! 

The booking calendar for the 2023-2024 season opens in week 42.