With our beginner packs, learning to ski and board on Mt Ruapehu has never been easier. Have fun on the slopes with quality instruction, great gear and perfect terrain. You don't need to book. Just show up on the day to buy your package ticket.

Discover

Ideal for those who have never been on the snow before and want to master the basic skills of skiing and/or snowboarding.

The package includes:

• Full day hire of equipment*
• 1 hr 50 min Discover lesson
• Beginners' Area lift pass
• One sightseeing chairlift ride.

	Adult	Youth**
Discover Ski	$85	$60
Discover Snowboard	$90	$65

The Next Step

Ideal for skiers and snowboarders who have had one or two days experience and want to progress their skills higher up the slopes.

This package includes:

• Full day hire of equipment*
• 1 hr 50 min Next Step lesson
• Lower Mountain lift pass.

	Adult	Youth**
Next Step Ski	$100	$70
Next Step Snowboard	$105	$75

Rocket Pass

We'll help you rocket your way from an absolute beginner to competent skier or boarder in just 3 days. A Rocket Pass includes all the equipment, lessons and lift passes you need. The 3 days can be taken anytime during the 2008 winter season. Plus on completion buy either a 2008 half price multi day pass or wait until April 2009 to purchase a half price Earlybird Season Pass.

This package includes:

Day 1	Discover Ski or Snowboard	Includes equipment hire*, group lesson, Beginners' Area Lift Pass and sightseeing chairlift ride..
Day 2	Next Step Ski or Snowboard	Includes equipment hire*, group lesson and Lower Mountain Lifts pass.
Day 3	Private lesson	Includes equipment hire*, 1 hour private lesson and Upper Mountain Lift Pass. Private lessons must be booked in advance (please note: a $25 re-booking fee applies for 'no shows' and cancellations made less than 1 hour prior to the private lesson).
On Completion	You're official!	Get 50% off a 2007 multi day pass or wait until April 2008 to purchase a half price Earlybird Season Pass.

	Adult	Youth**
Rocket Pass Ski or Snowboard	$285	$205

*Equipment hire does not include clothing, eyewear or wrist guards.

**Youth: Aged 5 to 18 years. Evidence of age may be required.