Lessons every weekend with transport from Thessaloniki, in small groups and with certified instructors.
Groups by age and level.
In each group with an instructor.
Certified ski instructors.
Transport on the ski school’s buses.
At Happy Mountain we are proud of many things we have achieved. But – above all – we are proud of our ski school!
With a great deal of effort and love for children and the mountains, we have managed to create a model ski school, by Greek – and not only Greek – standards!
Following strict safety rules and offering high-level services, relying on the most experienced team of ski instructors in Greece…
The result of this effort is particularly small, close-knit groups, with two – and sometimes three – instructors, for the children’s greater safety and faster progress!
The ski school runs from the first snowfall in December or January until the end of March or early April. Lessons take place mainly at 3-5 Pigadia and, depending on snow conditions, at Seli or Kaimaktsalan.
Children are divided into groups of 3-6, according to their level and age. For 5-year-olds (pre-school) there is the Snowflake programme, with a three-hour daily lesson and a child-to-instructor ratio of 2:1 (a group of 4 children with two instructors).
Most instructors are certified by an official body (Greece, Austria, Bulgaria) and are members of the Panhellenic Union of Ski Instructors. The ski school is headed by Giorgos Stavrinos, a physical education teacher and ski instructor.
Usually, after 4-7 lessons, all the children of the ski school ski down red slopes safely!
At 2310 472286 or via the form, to book an appointment. Enrolment starts in mid-October.
On how the ski school works and its philosophy (principles, safety, operating rules, groups and levels).
Purchase or rental from our shop.
On the ski school’s buses every weekend.
The ski school is aimed at children aged 5–17. For younger or older ages, daily private lessons are available.
Mainly at 3-5 Pigadia. Depending on snow conditions, at Seli or Kaimaktsalan.
On the ski school’s buses every Saturday and Sunday, from specific points in Thessaloniki.
3 to 6 children, depending on level and age. If 7 or more children have a similar level, the group has a second or even a third instructor! For the Snowflake children (pre-school – 5 years old) a group of 4 children with two instructors is formed (2:1 ratio).
Most of our ski instructors have more than 15-20 years of experience in ski instruction and working with children. They are also certified by official bodies in Greece, Austria and Bulgaria. The instructor team also includes some – younger – members, who usually act as assistant/trainee instructors, as second or third instructors in the same group.
From mid-October. Call 2310 472286 for information and to book your appointment.
Not necessarily. You can rent the full equipment (skis, boots, poles, helmet) from our shop for the whole season. Buying children’s skis is not recommended, as children grow and should always have the right equipment for maximum safety and for gradually improving their technique.
There is also a physical shop at the Happy Mountain offices. On the day of enrolment (One Stop), without having to come back again, you can enrol, rent and buy equipment for your child. In the shop you will find everything your child needs for skiing.
Leave us your details and we will call you with all the information about the new season.
