Individual
One on one lessons with a private instructor.
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Best for first-time riders and anyone chasing faster progression. The whole session is built around you: your stance, your edges, your goals for the day.
Snowboard Lessons
Snowboard Lessons
in Gudauri
Individual + Private Group // Half-day + Full-day // From $53/person
Snowboarding is one of those sports that gets into your blood. The surfy, playful feel of riding, the flow when you start linking turns, the whole world of terrain that opens up when you do: park, powder, side-hits, buttering, backcountry. Gudauri is one of the best places in the Caucasus to start that journey. Our English-speaking instructors are here to get you there fast, and to make the whole thing genuinely fun from day one.
English-speaking instructorsInternationally certified
Pick your format
Individual or Private Group?
Same certified instructors, same Gudauri mountain. Your call is how many of you are strapping in.
Pricing
Snowboard lesson pricing in Gudauri
Snowboard lessons in Gudauri start from $53 per person for a half-day private group lesson, up to $250 for a full-day individual lesson. All prices in USD. Rates rise slightly in peak weeks, confirmed at online checkout.
| Format | Group size | Duration | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day Private Group Snowboard Lesson | 2 to 4 people | 2.5hr | From $53 / personapprox $21/hr per person | Book Now |
| Full Day Private Group Snowboard Lesson | 2 to 4 people | 5hr | From $90 / personapprox $18/hr per person | Book Now |
| Half Day Individual Snowboard Lesson | 1 person | 2.5hr | From $140approx $56/hr | Book Now |
| Full Day Individual Snowboard Lesson | 1 person | 5hr | From $250approx $50/hr | Book Now |
Ski lessons are the same price. See ski lessons
Multi-day discount
Book 4 lessons and save
We recommend at least four lessons to get real improvement out of your trip. Four sessions gives you enough time to build the fundamentals, feel the progression, and actually enjoy the mountain. The bigger leaps always happen when you have time to repeat and refine. That is why we offer a discount when you book four lessons or more.
See 4+ lesson pricesWhich format?
Picking the right format for your snowboard trip
Rule of thumb
Individual is the fastest path to real progress. The instructor is focused entirely on you, reads every run, and gives feedback the moment something needs adjusting. That kind of immediate attention is what moves your riding forward. If you are coming with friends or family who ride at the same level, Private Group keeps you together and cuts the per-person cost sharply.
Individual
Just you and your instructor
- Fastest path to real progress. Your instructor is watching every run and catching every habit in real time.
- Best for first-time riders and anyone working on specific snowboard technique: carving, switch riding, park fundamentals, powder stance.
- The plan adapts run by run. You set the goal, the session builds around it.
Private Group
2 to 4 people at the same level
- Best per-person value when your group rides at the same level.
- Closed booking: just your group, no strangers, your own instructor.
- Riding with your crew makes the day more fun and keeps everyone motivated. Mixed levels? Split into two bookings so each person gets the right terrain and right feedback for where they actually ride.
When is your lesson?
MORNING SESSION
LUNCH
AFTERNOON SESSION
- 10:00Lifts open
- 10:30 to 13:00Morning session
- 13:00 to 14:00Lunch
- 14:00 to 16:30Afternoon session
- 17:00Lifts close
A half-day lesson runs in either the morning or the afternoon block. A full-day lesson is both blocks with a 1-hour lunch break in the middle.
Half-day
2.5 hours
- Good for refreshing your skills or brushing up on something specific, and a great way to try a lesson before you commit to a full day or a multi-day block. Then the rest of the day is yours to practice while it is fresh.
- Good for anyone fitting a lesson into part of their day, or pacing across a longer trip where staying fresh matters.
- Afternoon slots are the often-overlooked pick: softer snow, shorter lift lines, and the runs are quieter. Morning lessons run from 10:30 to 13:00. Afternoon lessons run from 14:00 to 16:30.
Full-day
5 hours
- For riders who want to progress the fastest. The morning session builds a foundation, and the afternoon picks it up from exactly where you left off. That continuity is what creates the big breakthroughs in a single day.
- Most improvement in one day. Riders who commit to a full day come off the mountain at a noticeably different level than when they started.
- Morning session 10:30 to 13:00, lunch break, then afternoon from 14:00 to 16:30.
Skill levels
Snowboarding clicks differently at every stage. We know each one.
One board, two edges, and a stance you have to figure out before anything else. The early progression is steep and the rewards are real. We have taught every level from first-time strapping in to pushing park and backcountry lines, and the better you ride, the more fun Gudauri gets.
Beginner
First time strapping in. You learn how the board feels underfoot, how to control your heelside edge and your toeside edge before you point it anywhere serious. Then comes the moment those two edges connect into your first real linked turns. When it clicks, you feel it. We build at a pace that suits you, keep it fun, and by the end of the session you will understand why people come back for this every season.
Intermediate
You are linking turns and riding blues with confidence. This is where dynamic balance and precise edge control start to click. Your instructor works on riding switch, dialing in your carving on blue runs, and building the range to take on steeper pitches. Four sessions at this stage will move your riding further than a full season of solo laps.
Advanced
You ride reds and blacks comfortably. Now you want to sharpen something specific: carving clean on steeper groomers, buttering and board presses, 180s and spins, grabs, freestyle and park technique, or powder and steeps off-piste. A full-day Individual lesson is five hours with an instructor who can take you to the next level. Ready to leave the groomed mountain? See our freeride lessons.
A typical day
What a snowboard lesson day looks like
- 1
48 hours before
Our support team creates a WhatsApp group with you and your instructor. Meeting point, weather update, gear questions, and any logistics for your group all live there. If you booked board rental at Aviator, we drop the reservation form in there too so your setup is waiting when you arrive.
- 2
Meeting up
You meet at the bottom of the gondola in New Gudauri, right by the big map. Your instructor will be there in Vagabond colors. The gondola ride up is where they get to know you: what you have ridden before, what you are hoping to get out of the day, whether anything has been tripping you up.
- 3
The lesson
A warm-up run to read your stance, balance, and how you are reading the slope, then the session locks in. Your instructor watches your body position across the fall line, where your weight sits, and how you are using the terrain. The plan adapts as you go: beginners work on building the flow of their first real turns, more experienced riders focus on carving cleaner or riding steeper. The instructor gives feedback on every run. Half-day is 2.5 hours. Full-day is 2.5 hours, a one-hour lunch break, then another 2.5 hours in the afternoon.
- 4
After
Your instructor sends a quick recap in the WhatsApp group: what you nailed, what to think about on your own laps, and what to focus on next session. If something clicked that day and you want to build on it tomorrow, you go in with a clear starting point. Tipping is appreciated and common. The customary range is 10 to 15%, paid in cash to the instructor at the end of the session.
Kids
Snowboard lessons for kids
We offer snowboard lessons for children from age 5. Beginners aged 5 to 7 are 1-on-1 only. The attention they need to stay safe and keep having fun on a board does not split well at that age. Kids 8 and over, or younger kids who can already ride independently, go up to 2 per instructor.
Kids take to snowboarding quickly when the pace is right. We keep it fun, celebrate the small wins, and make sure they leave wanting to come back. Most kids are linking turns within a few sessions.
We recommend booking a kids lesson and a separate adult lesson so everyone gets the most out of the day and progresses at their own rate.
For kids under 5, parents are the right first instructors. At that age, the best thing is a familiar face, easy terrain, and plenty of room to play. Keep the love of snow alive and the skill will follow.
One thing worth remembering: with young kids, it is much less about technique and much more about keeping it enjoyable. If they are grinning at the end of the day, that is a great lesson. That is how families end up snowboarding together for years.
Why ride with us
Coached by real riders
Snowboard instruction is different from ski instruction, and not everyone teaching at a resort actually rides. Every Vagabond snowboard instructor is a genuine rider, fluent in English, and focused on teaching people who are here to have fun, not just check a box. When something is off in your stance or your edge timing, they know how to say it in a way that makes sense on a board.
Sometimes a small correction to body position, stance angle, or timing is all it takes to make something click. When a coach watches you ride and spots it on the hill, you can sort out in a few runs what you spent days struggling with on your own.
We have been at Gudauri since 2017, over 200 five-star Google reviews, and a return rate above 60%. Riders come back. That says more than any marketing claim.
WhatsApp us before, during, or after your trip. Gear questions, conditions updates, where to find the freshest snow that day: we are here for all of it. Short reply times, no ticket queues, no front desk.
Partner discount
Discount on rental gear
Vagabond clients get a discount at Aviator Ski Rental
Equipment
Rental gear: Aviator Ski Rental
We partner with Aviator Ski Rental in New Gudauri, 100 meters from the gondola, red and white sign you cannot miss. Vagabond clients get a discount and we send a reservation form before your trip so your board and boots are ready when you arrive. Walk in, get fitted, walk straight to the gondola.
Bring your own gloves, jacket, and pants if you can. The outerwear selection in Gudauri shops is limited, and personal-fit gear makes a real difference in comfort over a full day. Board, boots, and goggles are all fine to rent at Aviator.
Helmets are required for kids and strongly recommended for adults. Wrist guards are worth it on your first few days. Aviator carries both. Mention what you need in the WhatsApp group and we will flag it for the reservation.
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Snowboard lesson FAQ
The questions that come up most before booking. Message us on WhatsApp for anything we missed.
- Yes. Every Vagabond snowboard instructor speaks fluent English as a first or second language. Vagabond was built in 2017 precisely because Gudauri had no English-speaking snowboard school. When your edge timing is slightly off or you need to rethink your stance angle, you want an instructor who can explain it clearly, not gesture at your feet.
- Snowboard lessons are the same price as ski lessons. An Individual half-day (1 person, 2.5 hours) starts at $140. An Individual full-day (1 person, 5 hours) starts at $250. A Private Group half-day for 2 to 4 people starts at $210 total for the whole group, and a Private Group full-day starts at $360 total. Lift ticket and rental gear are not included.
- The learning curve is different. Day one on a snowboard has a specific challenge: both feet are fixed to one board, so balance works differently than on skis. But the payoff is also different. When it clicks, it clicks fast, and the feeling of riding linked turns on a snowboard has a surfy, flowing quality that is completely its own thing. Most riders are linking turns on a green by the end of day two.
- For first-time snowboarders, Individual is the call. The board feels unpredictable at first, and having an instructor focused only on you means corrections happen the moment something is off, not at the end of the run. Private Group works well when 2 to 4 people are at the same level and want to ride together. The per-person cost drops a lot, and riding with your crew has its own energy. Once you are linking turns and feeling comfortable, Private Group is a great way to keep progressing together.
- 2 to 4 people, all at the same level. It is a closed group, not a public class. You book it together with your friends or family and the instructor is just for your group. Larger groups can split across two instructors to keep the 4-person maximum.
- Yes. We recommend at least 4 lessons. With 4 lessons a complete beginner can link turns on a green slope with real confidence. With 8 lessons you can typically ride blue runs comfortably and start working on carving. Half-day lessons keep you fresh and enjoying it throughout the week.
- Your first lesson starts on the magic carpet in New Gudauri. You get a feel for the boots and bindings, practice sliding on your heelside edge, then toeside, and learn how the board responds before you point it down anything real. From there your instructor builds a session around you: heelside glides, toeside control, then the link between them that becomes your first turn. By the end of the lesson most first-timers can feel the flow starting to come together.
- The lesson price covers instruction only. The lift ticket is bought at resort lift-base booths, roughly 70 GEL per day. Rental gear is from our partner Aviator Ski Rental in New Gudauri, 100 meters from the gondola. Vagabond clients get a discount and we send a reservation form before your trip so the gear is ready when you arrive.
- We partner with Aviator Ski Rental in New Gudauri, 100 meters from the gondola, red and white sign. Vagabond clients get a discount. Board, boots, and goggles are all fine to rent. Bring your own gloves, jacket, and pants if you can. Wrist guards are worth adding, especially on your first one or two days. If you are coming with kids, mention sizes in the WhatsApp group so we can flag it ahead of time.
- Snowboard lessons almost always run. Gudauri's lower-mountain slopes handle storm and low-visibility conditions well, and your instructor will pick terrain that fits the day. If the resort closes all lifts due to extreme wind (it happens a few times a season), we move your lesson to another day in your trip at no cost. We will not send you out in conditions that are not appropriate for your level.
- Cancellation terms are in our Trip Agreement, which you will see before completing your booking. The timelines and refund rules are kept there so they stay accurate and consistent. Give it a read before you book, and if anything is unclear just send us a message on WhatsApp.
- 5 years old. Snowboarding demands enough leg strength and balance to handle a fixed binding, and most kids develop that around five. Beginners aged 5 to 7 are 1-on-1 only. Kids under 8 who can already ride on their own go up to 2 per instructor. For 3 and 4 year olds, skis with a pizza-plow shape are actually easier to manage than a snowboard at that age, and parents on gentle terrain is the right first step.
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