Find the right ski instructor or mountain guide
Whether you’re stepping onto snow for the first time or looking to push into steeper terrain, a good instructor makes all the difference. We’ve built the most comprehensive directory of ski schools and mountain guides on the web — covering over 5,700 resorts across 60 countries.
Ski lessons for every level
Beginners get the most out of a lesson from day one: proper technique from the start means you’ll progress faster and pick up fewer bad habits. Intermediate skiers often hit a plateau that a few targeted lessons can break through quickly. And even advanced skiers benefit from coaching — whether that’s carving technique, mogul skiing, or off-piste confidence.
Most ski schools offer:
- Group lessons — great value, social, and ideal for beginners
- Private lessons — faster progress, flexible timing, tailored to your goals
- Kids’ ski school — specialist instruction for children from age 3 upwards
- Off-piste and freeride clinics — for skiers ready to leave the groomed runs
Mountain guides
A qualified mountain guide opens up terrain that most skiers never see. From ski touring and backcountry descents to glacier routes and couloirs, a certified guide brings the local knowledge, safety equipment, and decision-making experience to make adventurous days in the mountains both possible and safe.
Guides are particularly valuable if you want to explore beyond the piste at an unfamiliar resort, or if you’re planning a ski touring trip in a remote range.
How to use this directory
Search by resort name or country using the search bar above. Each resort page lists the ski schools and independent instructors operating there, along with contact details. Browse by continent or country if you’re still planning where to go.
With resorts across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania and Africa, wherever you’re headed, we’ll help you find the right person to ski with.