You will learn how to move on skis (parallel stride), how to travel uphill, downhill and how to turn. You'll also learn how to stop (important!) and get back up when you fall over – as we all do on occasion!

• Duration: 1.5hrs
• Location: Dingo Dell
• Best for:  Beginners and families, suitable for younger kids, recommended for 5+ years.
• Price: $80pp
• Equipment: Your skis, boots, and poles must be hired before you arrive (see the end of the page). We have no hiring facilities on the mountain.

*Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult on the tour.

Not all ski hire shops have cross-country skis. The hire shops listed below are the only businesses we know of in the region that currently stocks XC skis, boots and poles for rental. Remember to allow enough time to have your boots and skis properly fitted before you travel up the mountain for your lesson or tour.

• Porepunkah Ski Hire – Town Centre, Porepunkah 03 5756 2355
• Rays Ski Shop – Great Alpine Road, Myrtleford 03 5752 1306 (steel edge backcountry skis)
• Bright Chalet Ski Hire – Great Alpine Road, Bright 03 5755 1833 (steel edge touring skis)
• Happy Valley Hub – 5023 Great Alpine Road, Ovens 03 5751 1845 (Adult steel edge touring skis and plastic edge children's skis)