Snowboarder carving through fresh powder.

Off-Piste Snowboard Lessons

Escaping the crowds and exploring the best off-piste terrain.

Find the Best Snow

Discover the Best Runs

Group or Private Lessons

Explore Further

Our Off-Piste group lessons are perfect if you’re travelling alone or as part of a mixed-level party and don’t have anyone to snowboard off-piste with. We can provide all the safety equipment if needed, and run group lessons to our Off-Piste level 3 standard, riding some serious terrain.

Private Off-Piste lessons are a great option if you’re travelling with a larger group of similar abilities or have something specific you want to work on in a one-to-one session.

Off-Piste Levels 1-4

Group Off-Piste Snowboarding Lessons

Our group lessons blend adventure and coaching while on the move and aim to help you build on your current ability and work towards your next goal, all while having fun

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Off-Piste Levels 1-4

Private Off-Piste Snowboarding Lessons

We’ll look to push you towards the edge of your comfort zone and challenge your preconceptions of what’s possible. Our off-piste group lessons aren’t Type 2 Fun slogfests, but we can arrange private off-piste lessons if this is what you’re after.

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“The individual instructor that we used as both tutor and guide knew the mountains extremely well, both on and off piste. Avalanche pack and responder provided for off-piste activities. Would highly recommend and will definitely return to NG.”

Sara James

“Very nice instructor Pascal showed us some very special off piste runs. Great tips and advice aswell. If we come back to Tignes we will book him for more days!”

Jan Hoades

“Our guide, Davide, was really inspiring. Clearly very passionate about the sport and a very talented individual. We feel very lucky to have had him share his expertise with us.”

Samuel Reitterer-Barbour

Looking for something more challenging?

Our off-piste and performance courses are perfect if you’re looking to take your riding to the next level. These week long courses, in the world’s best resorts let you develop new skills, discover new runs, and explore the best resorts in the world.:

Advanced Off-Piste Snowboard Courses

What to Expect

Our off-piste lessons run in 4 different levels, ensuring that each session is tailored to meet your unique needs. At the start of each lesson, your qualified instructor will check that you’ve got the appropriate ski gear and avalanche equipment.
In our intro to off-piste lesson, you’ll learn to navigate off-piste terrain and how to use avalanche equipment. This knowledge is crucial for staying safe as you embark on new adventures.
You’ll receive personalised guidance and constructive feedback from your instructor, helping you to snowboard confidently in all conditions.
These sessions are designed to help you to build confidence in your abilities. With insider knowledge from instructors who know the local mountains, you’ll discover the best routes tailored to your skill level. Plus, you’ll enjoy a friendly and social atmosphere, allowing you to connect with fellow learners. Get ready for fun and laughter along the way as you practice your newfound skills in exciting new terrain.

Tips for Off-Piste Snowboard Lessons

Ensure you’ve got comfortable boots that fit well and are the right size. This can make a break or a day in the backcountry.
Ensure your board is in good condition and it’s been serviced (this should be done by the hire shop.)
Learning a new skill can be tiring, regardless of age or ability. Take breaks, as your legs will tire, especially in deep snow.
Mileage and confidence are key for snowboarders. So, practice outside your lessons.
Start on terrain you feel good on.
Then, gradually increase the difficulty. Ensure you have solid foundations. Then, take on new skills and steeper, more challenging terrain.
If something knocks your confidence, try again the next day.
Don’t give up.
If you’d prefer coaching for one person, we recommend booking a private snowboard lesson. You will get more time with the instructor to receive personalised feedback.

What to bring

Snowboard and snowshoes OR a splitboard and skins with telescopic poles if you’re touring.
Wear snowboard boots
Lift pass
Wear appropriate clothing – warm and waterproof jacket and trousers
Wear a helmet
Goggles or sunglasses
Gloves
Suncream
Cash for a drink / lunch if we stop at a refuge
A snack in your pocket
Backpack
Avalanche equipment – Transceiver, shovel, probe (if you have them – if not these can be borrowed from us. Please let us know in advance)
A working phone – fully charged

It’s good practice, but not essential to carry your own:

Basic first aid kit
Spare pair of gloves
Buff/snood
Spare batteries
Tool / Allen key for adjusting bindings or boots.

Save our office number and emergency numbers to your phone beforehand:

Office number: +44 1462 674 000
Emergency number: 112

Why snowboard with New Generation?

If you’re interested in learning to snowboard off-piste with others of a similar level, our Group Off-Piste Sessions and skilled instructors are here to help you. They will not only transform your holiday but also keep you safe on terrain that’s appropriate for your level. Our instructors will equip you with the skills and tools to move with style and ease.

With an instructor beside you, you can learn new skills while exploring the best runs. You’ll be able to ride further while feeling supported, which will boost your confidence in the mountains.

Our team is passionate about helping others and sharing their love of winter. They will inspire you to challenge yourself and continue learning. After just a few hours of lessons, you’ll be amazed at how much progress you can make.

Our Story

Instructors

James McNaughton

Alex Luciano

Pascal Prot

Duncan Halliday

Giulia Rocco

Iain Sinclair

Meet our team

Resorts that offer this product

France

Austria

Ski School Tiroler in St Anton

Switzerland

Verbier Ski School

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We’re proud of our diverse, fun and friendly international team. Boasting some of the best instructors from around the world. Hailing from England to Ecuador, Austria to Australia, and everything in between. All our instructors speak great English. They also have lots of experience teaching in English.
We hand-pick our instructors. They must be incredible at teaching and working with people. They must also love the sport and speak English well.
Every instructor must speak great English. But we can teach in over 20 languages. So, contact us if you’ve a specific request.

We suggest using all-mountain and powder-focused snowboards which come with bindings having a less negative angle on the back foot, 0 angle, or even a positive angle. For all-mountain or powder riders, a good starting point would be +15 on your front foot, and a slight negative on the back or just straight perpendicular to the board set at 0 degrees.

It is possible to adjust the position of bindings on a snowboard, either towards the nose or the tail. When using a snowboard for off-piste snowboarding, the bindings should be placed further back towards the tail. This is because it allows for a longer nose which can be lifted higher out of the deep snow. This results in the snowboarder “floating” on top of the snow rather than sinking into it.

We’re sorry if you can’t make the lessons you’ve booked. But, if you do not attend, we can’t refund or reschedule. We’re happy to provide a letter for your insurance company in this instance. If you miss a day of a group lesson, it’s fine to come back the next day. But, you may find yourself behind the rest of the group. If it’s appropriate, we may need to move you down a level.

Your backpack needs to be big enough to carry the list of items mentioned earlier on this page. Roughly a 20L pack should be large enough and it’s good to look for backpacks that have a ski or snowboard carrying feature. This is particularly useful for any sections where we need to take your snowboard off and hike up a steep pitch to access the off-piste terrain. Ellis Brigham has a good selection.

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