The vision of
Kids on Ski

If you have general questions about KIDS ON SKI, please use our contact form on the website. If you have any questions about the ski region/ski school/equipment/accommodation/, please contact the respective hotel, tourism association etc.

In such cases, please contact us directly, stating the desired ski resort and the date or the exact details (date of birth) of the children and the hotel preference.

Unfortunately no, the promotion requires overnight stays on the specified dates in the specified ski destinations.

Mike Partel and numerous partners from the winter sports industry are behind the KIDS ON SKI initiative. Tourism associations, ski schools, ski rentals and mountain railroads work hand in hand to provide children with an unforgettable winter sports experience. With the support of sponsors such as Leitner, Doppelmayr, TechnoAlpin, Skidata, Sunkid and many other companies, snow sports are brought closer to the next generation.

The program offers children the unique opportunity to experience winter sports up close – with free ski equipment, accommodation, lift passes and professional ski lessons. All in a safe and fun environment where the focus is on having fun in the snow.

Register your child now and give them an unforgettable adventure on the slopes.

The KIDS ON SKI initiative was launched by Mike Partel, Managing Director of Mountain Management Consulting. As a passionate winter sports enthusiast and industry expert, he recognized that fewer and fewer children are out and about on the slopes – whether due to financial hurdles, demographic changes or simply because there is a lack of idols to make snow sports attractive to children. Mike Partel wanted to counteract this trend and use the initiative to ensure that every child has the opportunity to get to know and love winter sports.

Co-founders of this idea and sponsors of the pilot group are the ski regions of Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, Leogang, Alta Badia, Madonna di Campiglio, Grindelwald and the Aletsch Arena.

If a date is already fully booked, it is possible to be put on a waiting list. Simply send us an e-mail and we will try to find a suitable solution together with the respective tourism organization.

Small groups usually take part in the ski courses. The small group size ensures that each child receives individual attention and discovers the joy of skiing in a safe, relaxed environment.

In bad weather, the following applies: Skiing is an outdoor sport, which is why 95% of the ski courses are usually held as planned. However, in the event of extreme weather conditions such as storms or heavy rain, it is of course the ski school’s duty of care to act in the interests of the children’s safety.

Yes, it is possible to register several children for the KIDS ON SKI program, even if they only travel with one supervisor. We assume that the participating children are accompanied by their parents or relatives.

Catering for children during the KIDS ON SKI program is the responsibility of the parents or accompanying adults. While the program itself covers the ski course, equipment, lift pass and accommodation for the child, meals and snacks are not included.

In the ski course, which lasts around 2-3 hours and takes place either in the morning or in the afternoon, children learn their first ski turns in a small group with other children. Under the guidance of experienced ski instructors, the children are introduced to snow sports in a playful way. Outside of the ski course, the little ones have time to relax with their parents, perhaps have a few snowball fights or simply explore the breathtaking winter landscape. It’s the perfect balance between learning and free time so that the children can enjoy their time in the snow to the full.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to take advantage of the KIDS ON SKI program without accommodation. The program is tied to the booking of accommodation or a hotel in one of the participating partner companies on the specified dates.

Participation is fully sponsored thanks to the support of tourism associations, ski schools, ski rentals, mountain railroads and numerous sponsors from the winter sports industry. All you have to do is register your child and accompany them on this adventure. The initiative was launched to ease the burden on families and give children the opportunity to experience winter sports without financial barriers standing in the way.

No, your child does not need any previous skiing experience! The program is specially designed for beginners. The professional ski instructors teach the children step by step how to make their first turns in the snow safely and enjoyably. Special care is taken to ensure that the children learn at their own pace and develop a love of skiing. Even if your child has never been on skis before, they will quickly feel at ease and learn the basics of skiing through play.

The ski course is spread over five days of 2-3 hours each (depending on the ski area) so that your child can learn to ski in a fun and relaxed way. You can find the exact dates for each ski region under the respective ski destinations here on the website. New adventures await on the slopes every day, providing not only exciting challenges but also plenty of fun and moments of success. Your child will come back from the slopes with a big smile and full of pride!

There is great news for the upcoming 2024/2025 winter season: More top ski resorts have joined the program! This will make the program even bigger and give families a wider choice of fantastic ski resorts where children can take their first steps in the snow. From the picturesque mountain villages of Austria and Germany to the spectacular peaks of the Swiss and Italian Alps – every ski resort offers an incomparable backdrop for the KIDS ON SKI program. You can find all participating ski resorts on our website.

The KIDS ON SKI package is every little adventurer’s dream: five days on the slopes for the kids! The children receive ski lessons from professional and child-friendly ski instructors who teach skiing in a fun way. But that’s not all! The package also includes all the rental equipment the little ones need to make their first turns safely and well-equipped. There is also a lift ticket, if required, so that the children can ski up the mountain again and again, and even accommodation for the little piste racers is included in the package. Parents can therefore relax while their children let off steam in the snow or try to improve their own skills in the ski school.

You can easily register via our website. Click on the “Start request now” button and fill out the form. Select your desired ski resort, the number of people and the arrival date. You can then choose from various participating hotels. Your request will then be forwarded directly to the relevant hotels and you will receive a response as soon as possible.

The KIDS ON SKI program has been specially developed for children who want to learn to ski from scratch. The ski course is aimed at beginners and focuses on teaching children the basics of skiing. If your child already has some skiing experience and is no longer a beginner, this course is not the right challenge. The program is designed to make it easier for children to start skiing and not to improve existing skills.

Accommodation for the child is already included in the package and is organized in the accompanying person’s accommodation, i.e. the child stays overnight in the accompanying person’s room. All you have to do is book your own accommodation. If you would like to take part in this program, you should make sure that your accommodation is one of the partner hotels participating in this program. You can find the list of participating accommodation directly on the website of the respective ski resort participating in “Kids on Ski”.

KIDS ON SKI is aimed specifically at the youngest skiers, children between the ages of 3 and 5. This is the ideal time to make their first contact with the snow and learn to ski in a playful way. In small groups and under the guidance of experienced ski instructors, the children experience pure joy in the snow – in a stress-free, safe environment. The program was developed not only to teach children how to ski, but also to awaken a love of winter sports that will last a lifetime.