Schools Programme

Rainbow Ski area has an excellent package for students, teachers and parents for the third term of the school year.
Packages include  90 minutes professional instruction, ski and board hire, and lift passes at heavily reduced prices.
The program is designed to take your students into the spectacular alpine environment at Rainbow Ski Area, for some fun and learning.
Please download the attached booklet and make you booking ASAP - EVERY  year we get booked out!



The attached booklet contains information about School Group bookings here are some Quick Reference Facts about the program:
  • Rainbow's aim - Safety, Fun and Learning
  • The package - A days Skiing or boarding including a 90 minute group lesson
  • Dates available From the start of July until the end of term 3 (not including  holidays)
  • Transport options: Own Arrangements to the field, OR shuttle bus from the valley car park OR Take one of our recommended Bus companies (see booklet)
  • Time to get there - you need to be there by 9.30am at the latest first lessons are at 10am - meet at Mt Robert Lodge for 9.30am briefing.
  • Prices - $50 for 90 minute lesson, Full ski/board rental, and all day lift pass. Less if you have your own gear and/or seasons pass
  • Complementary Passes - there are some adult helper freebies as well as heavily discounted lift pass and rental rates.
Other information in the booklet includes:
  • Ski & snowboard ability levels
  • Gear checklist
  • Payment details
  • Weather conditions and cancelations
  • What to expect when you arrive
  • Day room info
  • Ski rental procedure 
  • SAFETY Information
  • Feedback
  • Application form

  2012 Schools Information Booklet

HOWS THE SNOW TODAY?
Field:
Opens  30 June 2012
Road:
Closed
Weather:
Mixed
Snow depth:
0cm
Last fall:
11 May 2012 
Amount:
3
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