This easy taster course is great for first timers and absolutely no previous experience is needed. Taster course includes 1h 45min lesson – a great option for those who want to try this new sport, learn the basics and get to know slope rules.
SKILL LEVEL 0 (FIRST TIMER): SNOWBOARDING TASTER COURSE for OVER 8 YEARS UP TO ADULTS
Snowboarding taster course takes you to test how to glide with the board, how to control speed and start practicing turnings at most easy slope. The location for the taster course is Rosa & Rudolf Family Park. Family Park is equipped with 6 easy-to-use magic carpets lifts and gentle slopes for beginners.
Availability: 13.12.2025–7.3.2026 on Saturdays.
Duration: 1h 45min lesson
Skill level: 0
Group size: 3–10 person (If only 2 bookings, lesson will be 1h 20 min long).
Schedule: 10 am–11.45 am
Price:
- Course: 43 € from 8 yrs up, this price does not include equipment and lift ticket / Rosa & Rudolf Family Park entrance ticket.
- Course package: 72 € 8-11 yrs / from 12 yrs up: 82 €
Package includes 3h rental equipment set with helmet and Rosa & Rudolf Family Park 1 day entrance ticket. You can pick up equipment and Family Park ticket at Valley rental place, before the course.
Meeting place is at Ruka Valley: Red Family Park meeting point sign is at the end of the courtyard between Rosa & Rudolf Family Park and the Valley rental house on the side of the Bistro terrace.
BOOK THE COURSE HERE
Bookings must be made in advance, no later than the day before the course by 10 am. We recommend making your reservation well in advance. If you have any questions, send us an email skischool@ruka.fi or give us a call +358-(0)400-101 636.