The ‘Follow me’ Learning System
Find out more about course placement and difficulty ratings
A learning system tailored specifically to Kühtai and our ski school helps us to meet your needs and ensure you learn as much as possible whilst having as much fun as possible. When it comes to mountain sports, we aim to help you assess your own abilities and cope with the challenges you face.
Bambini Ski Nursery
The 3-year-olds – at Kühti’s Miniclub
- Age 3 years (cut-off date: date of birth – proof of identity required)
- Play-based learning in small activity stations
- Half-day lessons, 2 hours each (a full day would be too much at this age)
- We learn how to speed down the slope (shot) and start practising the snow brake (plough)
- No participation in the final race yet – a gold medal is guaranteed at the end of the course
Kids’ Mini Club: Orange Level 1
The 4-year-olds – Starting at Kühti’s Miniclub and the Kinderranch
- Age: 4 years
- Getting used to it, riding on the tracks, snow braking with assistance
- Skiing at speed (downhill) and the snow brake (plough)
- Making your first turns in the children’s area and later in a group behind the instructor
- Plough worm – plough turns
- All children take part in the final race
Orange Level 2
Ages 5 and over, with or without experience – Kühti’s Children’s Ranch and ‘Die erste Spur’ club (ages 7 and over)
- Ages 5 to approx. 13 years
- Beginners aged 5 to 6 and 5-year-olds with experience start at Kühti’s Kinderranch
- 6-year-olds with experience and all children aged 7 and over start at the ‘Die erste Spur’ meet-up
- Skiing at speed (downhill) and snow braking (plough)
- Gliding plough and braking plough without assistance, turning without assistance
- Turning in a group and exercises with an instructor
- All children take part in the final race
Green – Slightly advanced
2-week course or Orange Level 2 – Starting on the run-up track
- Main age group: 6–8 years
- Must have completed Level Orange 2
- Can already brake and turn independently
- Still on blue runs and tending to ski at a slower pace
- Snowplough, snowplough steering, skiing in a straight line, using poles
- First attempts at parallel skiing with wide turns
- Exploring the ski resort as a group and trying out the fun park for the first time
Blue – How to use it: staying safe in the mountains
3 weeks or more, and having completed Level Green
- Main age group: 7–10 years
- Brakes and turns independently, first attempts at carving
- Already skiing independently on red runs
- Use of poles, carving, slalom, jumps
- Dealing with hazards and obstacles
- Following in Kühti’s footsteps :)
Black – Perfection & New Generation
Ages 9 and over, having completed the Red level – Black run, the entire ski area
- Main age group: 9–14 years
- Fun sports – Slopestyle – Deep snow – Carving
- Off-piste – Steep slopes – Skicross – Technique training
- Once completed, you’ll be ready for ski instructor training ;)
- First of all, you get used to the equipment.
- We’ll do gliding and turning exercises and learn how to brake using the snowplough.
- Other learning objectives in this area include plough turns and alpine skiing techniques.
- By the end of a week’s ski course, you’ll already be skiing slightly parallel to the slope at an angle.
- Methodological principles are important in teaching. That is why we begin by revising what the pupils already know.
- In this ability group, the focus is on parallel skiing.
- We’ll guide you safely down the slopes and improve your alpine skiing technique with every lesson.
- Our ski instructors will patiently help you overcome any fears you may have on steeper terrain.
- The learning objectives here are edging and gliding on slightly steeper slopes.
- We’ll also learn how to use poles on both short and long turns.
- Coaching in changing snow conditions and on steeper terrain. Our professionals will challenge and support you.
- However, our focus isn’t on speed but on safety and skiing technique.
- Whether short or long runs, whether well-groomed or deep snow, we look forward to some wonderful days’ skiing together in Kühtai.
- The learning objectives here are dynamic parallel skiing, skiing on steep terrain with tight turns,
- Variation and carving technique, as well as speed control.
- The focus is on being able to apply these technical skills spontaneously, without having to think too much.
Alpine mountaineering
Target audience – Self-assessment – Requirements
Self-assessment is absolutely essential for a safe tour, particularly in alpine terrain. Our target group definition helps you find the right training course or the most suitable tour option. Furthermore, we can better design and plan bespoke tours if we know your level of mountaineering ability.
Experience
: I have no experience of ski touring or freeriding. I am confident and experienced on the piste and feel fit and healthy.
Skills
I can perform parallel turns on red and black runs. I have some initial experience in deep snow, but I find it difficult to make turns. I have never ascended or skied on touring skis.
Endurance
I am able to manage a 3- to 4-hour ascent at a pace of around 300 metres of elevation gain per hour. Covering 600 to 800 metres of elevation gain per day is no problem for me.
Experience
: I already have some experience and have completed a few runs on the slopes. Off-piste, I still have some difficulties with ascents and descents. I am unable to assess the avalanche risk and therefore do not ski alone in open terrain. I use safety equipment but have never practised using it extensively.
Skills
: I feel comfortable on black runs. I’ve had some initial experience in deep snow and can turn well in ideal conditions. When conditions are difficult, I still struggle to turn or control my speed. I’ve practised kick turns, but I still find them challenging.
Endurance
: I can ascend for a good 3 to 4 hours a day. My pace is roughly at Level 1, and I can easily cover up to 1,000 metres of elevation gain per day if the pace is steady.
Experience
: I regularly go on ski or freeride tours and usually join groups of experienced skiers. I have already attended one or more courses or camps on this subject. I am not yet able to assess the conditions myself or plan tours or runs on my own. I am very familiar with safety equipment.
Skills
: I feel comfortable even on steep terrain away from the slopes. I ski frequently and for long periods, and go on ski tours regularly. Making kick turns is no particular effort for me. I have absolutely no fear of heights and am sure-footed. I climb regularly, up to difficulty level 3.
Endurance
I can easily ascend for around 4 to 5 hours a day. I can also manage ascents with a well-packed week’s rucksack (8–10 kg) and a rate of 350 metres of elevation gain per hour. 1,200 metres of elevation gain is possible at a good pace.
Experience
: I have led ski tours myself. I know how to break my own trail. I have planned ski tours myself, but I enjoy joining guided tours. Under the guidance of a mountain guide, I get to experience my dream tours all over the world.
Skills
I have been ski touring for a very long time and feel completely at ease doing so. I know most knots and can tie them correctly and independently. I am experienced in using crampons and an ice axe. I have led tours across glaciers. I climb regularly and enjoy doing so, and am confident at Grade 5 difficulty.
Stamina
: I am fit and can easily manage daily stages of up to 6 hours. I can cover approximately 350 metres of elevation gain per hour on the ascent, even with a heavy rucksack. 1,500 metres of elevation gain is no problem for me.
Experience
: I have little or no experience and do some sport now and then. I feel healthy.
Skills
: I am a beginner and have not learnt any technical skills. I am not familiar with crampons and have never worn them before. I have never been climbing before.
Endurance
I am capable of managing a 3- to 4-hour ascent at a rate of approximately 350 metres of elevation gain per hour. 700 to 900 metres of elevation gain per day is no problem for me.
Experience
: I have some experience and have already taken part in some easy hikes. It’s been a while, though. I don’t feel entirely confident yet.
Skills
I’d like to refresh my knowledge and learn as much as possible. I’ve been out and about with crampons before, though not very often. I’ve done some easy climbing and am comfortable walking in hiking boots.
Stamina
I can manage a good 3 to 5 hours of ascending per day. My pace is roughly at Level 1, and I can easily cover up to 1,200 metres of elevation gain per day if the pace is steady.
Experience
: I have some experience and have already taken part in several guided tours. I also go into the mountains regularly without a guide. I feel safe and at ease in the mountains.
Skills
I have completed training courses and have also undertaken tours independently. However, I have never crossed a glacier without a mountain guide. I have absolutely no fear of heights and am sure-footed. I climb frequently and up to difficulty grade 3.
Stamina
I can easily ascend for around 4 to 6 hours a day. I can also manage ascents carrying a well-packed week’s rucksack (8–10 kg) and covering 350 metres of elevation gain per hour. I can cover 1,500 metres of elevation gain at a good pace.
Experience
I have a great deal of experience and feel at ease even above 4,000 metres. I’m regularly out on the mountains and have already taken part in a great many tours. I’d describe myself as a good mountaineer. Under the guidance of a mountain guide, I’m able to fulfil my dream tours all over the world.
Skills
I know most knots and can tie them correctly and independently. I am experienced in using crampons and an ice axe. I have led routes across glaciers. I climb regularly and enjoy doing so, and I am confident at difficulty grade 5.
Stamina
I am fit and can comfortably manage daily stages of up to 8 hours. I can cover approximately 400 metres of elevation gain per hour on the ascent, even with a heavy rucksack. 1,500 metres of elevation gain is no problem for me.
