ÖSSVCertified Instructor
Max 6Per Group
5 hrsTraining Per Day
6Autumn Dates
Start your winter before everyone else has even begun.
There is already snow on the Tyrolean glaciers while it is still autumn in the valley. That is the window we use. You train on groomed, empty pistes, with no lift queues and none of the high season crowds. Anyone who invests a few days in October or November arrives in December already skiing at the level they finished last season, instead of spending the first week getting it back.
Why Pre-Season Is the Most Effective Time to Learn
In midwinter you share the piste with thousands of people, and a large share of your energy goes into avoiding them. On an autumn glacier you have wide, empty slopes and can repeat the same movement twenty times in a row until it sticks. There is a timing advantage too: whatever you fix now is yours for the entire season, instead of being repaired in February when half the winter is already gone.
Locations
Hintertux and Stubai glaciers.
The exact glacier is confirmed one week before the course, based on snow and weather conditions.
Small Groups
Maximum 6 skiers per group.
Six is small enough that corrections keep coming through the day, that safety stays manageable and that the group actually enjoys itself.
The Format
Daily intensive training.
Five hours of on snow coaching per day, plus basic video analysis, watched together as a group, for the intermediate and advanced groups.
Separated by Skill Level
From absolute beginners to carvers.
Participants are divided into clearly matched groups so everyone progresses at their own pace.
What You Will Achieve on the Course
- Beginners: A Clean StartGetting comfortable with the equipment, finding balance, stopping safely and making your first turns, on wide glacier slopes with nobody in the way.
- Intermediates: From Snowplough to ParallelThe step where most skiers stay stuck for years. On an empty piste with plenty of repetitions it happens considerably faster.
- Advanced: Carving and Short TurnsEdge angle, pressure build up and dynamic short turns on firm glacier snow, which is the ideal surface for exactly this work.
- Basic Video AnalysisFor the intermediate and advanced groups. We film during the technical block and watch it together at the break, so you correct the same day. The individual biomechanical breakdown, and taking your own video file home with you, belong to the private lessons.
- The Season AdvantageYou do not arrive in December as a rusty returner. You start the winter at your previous level or above it.
2026 Autumn Course Schedule
Select your course. Groups are strictly capped at 6 participants per level.
2 days, weekend course
3 days, masterclass
5 days, intensive course
2 Days
Course 1: Season Kickoff
Oct 17 - 18
Sat - Sun | 2-Day Weekend Course
€180 / Person
Open
3 Days
Course 2: The Long Weekend
Oct 23 - 25
Fri - Sun | 3-Day Masterclass
€255 / Person
Open
3 Days
Course 3: Halloween Weekend
Oct 30 - Nov 1
Fri - Sun | 3-Day Masterclass
€255 / Person
Open
5 Days
Course 4: Autumn Break
Nov 4 - 8
Wed - Sun | Herbstferien | 5-Day Intensive Course
€375 / Person
Open
3 Days
Course 5: Mid-Nov Push
Nov 13 - 15
Fri - Sun | 3-Day Masterclass
€255 / Person
Open
2 Days
Course 6: Pre-Winter Finale
Nov 28 - 29
Sat - Sun | Last Pre-Season | 2-Day Weekend Course
€180 / Person
Open
Smart Scheduling
The multi day clinics are deliberately placed so you get the maximum time on snow while taking the minimum time off work. The 3 day and 5 day blocks fall on the best weekends and inside the Bavarian Herbstferien, which also keeps you largely clear of the local weekend traffic.
How a Course Day Works
So you know exactly what to expect.
08:15
Meeting Point at the Base StationWe gather as a group, run through the plan for the day and ride up to the glacier together.
09:00
Warm Up and Group PlacementA few relaxed runs. On day one this is where the final level based group placement is decided.
09:45
Technical Block with VideoTargeted drills on the group's focus area with individual corrections. Your turns are filmed.
12:00
Lunch Break and Video AnalysisWe review the footage together somewhere warm. You see your own runs and pick up plenty from watching the others.
13:00
Applying It on the GlacierThe corrections go onto the piste, with enough repetitions for the new movement to genuinely settle in.
15:00
Wrap Up and Next StepsA short individual takeaway for each person and the plan for the next course day.
Times are an example. On the glacier we work around lift hours, weather and snow quality.
Choose Your Coach
Pick the expert who best matches your goals and skiing style.
Arash Bakhshesh
Ski Trainer and Biomechanics Coach
English · Deutsch · Farsi
- National Level Experience and Ski Trainer: Former Assistant Coach for a National Alpine Team.
- ÖSSV Level 3 : Certification from the Austrian Ski Federation.
- Focus: Precision kinematic video analysis and advanced functional conditioning.
Christian Spanheimer
Senior Alpine Instructor
English · Deutsch
- PSIE Level 4: The highest certification awarded by Professional Ski Instructors of Europe.
- ÖSSV Level 3: Certification from the Austrian Ski Federation.
- Focus: Building real confidence on steep terrain and off piste fundamentals.
Course Highlights
This is what a training day on the glacier actually looks like.
Watch more training videos on Instagram
What Our Course Participants Say
Real feedback from the autumn courses.
★★★★★
"I came on my own and was a bit nervous about that part. It wore off somewhere on the first lift ride. Small group, everyone roughly at my level. In December I did not spend the first three days getting my legs back."
Lukas B., Innsbruck3 day course, October 2025
★★★★★
"Empty pistes in November. We could run the same drill over and over until it clicked, which I do not think would have worked in February."
Marta W., Warsaw5 day course, November 2025
Places are capped at 6 participants per level. The Herbstferien dates and the long weekends are, from experience, the first to go.
Ski11 Loyalty and Referral Program
Our returning students receive exclusive rewards and special discounts starting on their 6th day of coaching. Refer a new skier and receive credit towards your next training session.
Still Have Questions?
Click a question to see the answer.
I am coming alone. Is that okay?
More than okay, these courses are built for exactly that. Unlike our group lessons, you do not need to bring anyone with you. You register on your own and get placed in a group that matches your level. Most participants come alone, and more than a few lasting ski partnerships have started here.
Is skiing on an autumn glacier different from winter?
Yes, and for learning it is actually better. Glacier snow in the morning is firm and consistent, ideal for building clean edging technique. The terrain is wide and open, which takes a lot of pressure off beginners. The snow softens in the afternoon, which is exactly why we place the intensive technical blocks in the morning. Bring proper sun protection, the exposure at altitude is far stronger than in the valley.
What happens if there is not enough snow on the glacier?
That is precisely why we only commit to a specific glacier one week beforehand. Hintertux and Stubai sit at different altitudes and aspects, so one of the two almost always has good conditions. In the unlikely event that a course cannot run at all, you either receive a place in another course or a full refund.
Will beginners and advanced skiers be in the same group?
No. Participants are strictly divided by ability, for example a dedicated group for genuine beginners and a separate one for intermediates and advanced skiers. On the first morning we ski a few runs to assess everyone, and the placement is set after that. You get exactly the terrain and the pace that move you forward.
Which glacier will it be, and where do we meet?
The choice between Hintertux and Stubai is made one week before the course, as soon as the snow situation is clear. Once it is decided you receive the exact meeting point at the base station, the time and directions. Both areas are easily reached by car from Munich and Innsbruck.
How does registration work and what is the cancellation policy?
You register for a specific date, a deposit secures your place and the balance is settled before the course begins. Cancellation is free of charge up to 14 days before the start. Since there are only six places per level, we do ask you to let us know as early as possible so someone on the waiting list can take the spot.
Do I need my own equipment?
Not necessarily, both glaciers have rental shops right at the base station. For autumn courses one piece of advice is worth repeating though: bring warm gloves and good goggles. Above 3000 metres it is considerably colder and brighter than an autumn day in the valley would suggest.
Are lift pass and accommodation included?
No, the course fee covers the coaching, the video analysis and the training programme. Lift pass, rental equipment and accommodation are arranged by you. On request we are happy to name places nearby that participants from previous years have recommended.
Not Included
Ski passes (lift tickets), accommodation, rental equipment, sports insurance and travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant.