Zao Onsen Ski Resort Private Ski Lesson (Yamagata)

【Course Fees】 Private lesson fees do not include ski equipment, insurance, gear, lift tickets, meals, transportation, and other personal expenses.

【Equipment】

• Participants are required to prepare insurance, lift tickets, ski equipment, and gear before the lesson. If the equipment is incomplete, the instructor has the right to refuse the lesson for safety reasons, and no refund will be given. Required ski equipment and gear are as follows: A. Ski jacket, ski pants, ski gloves, goggles. B. Helmet, ski boots, skis (including bindings), ski poles (required only for two-plank skis). C. Protective gear (optional): padded shorts, padded jacket, wrist guards, elbow pads, knee pads. If Party A participates in snowboard lessons, it is strongly recommended to select protective gear. D. Warm accessories (optional): neck warmer, face mask, beanie, etc.
• Students need to rent ski equipment and gear on their own. Please bring your passport (only one representative passport is required for companions) to the rental location 1 hour in advance (2 hours in advance on weekends and national holidays) to rent and put on the equipment to avoid delaying the lesson time.
• If you need an instructor to accompany you to rent ski equipment and gear and provide guidance on how to wear it, you need to coordinate with the instructor in advance, and the accompanying time will be included in the lesson hours.
• It is recommended to complete dressing and prepare ski equipment 10 minutes before the lesson and arrive at the meeting point designated by the instructor.

【Qualifications】

• The representative who books the lesson must convey the contents of the precautions to all accompanying students.
• Skiing is a high-energy-consuming and high-risk sport. You need to confirm that your physical and mental health is sufficient to bear the risk, and that there are no diseases or symptoms that doctors prohibit you from participating in this sport (such as but not limited to pregnancy, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, surgical recovery period, or other internal and external injuries, etc.).
• The minimum age to participate in the course is 5 years old; children under 7 years old and adults over 60 years old need to register for one-on-one courses; in special circumstances, with the consent of the instructor, adults and children can attend classes together, and teaching will be mainly for children.
• Students cannot be replaced during the course; without the instructor's consent, the number of people cannot be increased or decreased without authorization.
• You need to purchase insurance applicable to "overseas ski resort skiing" before class.
• Understand and be aware of the injuries that may occur in skiing, and voluntarily participate in high-risk activities, willing to bear the greatest responsibility.

【Safety Statement】

• Before placing an order, you need to understand that skiing is a high-risk sport that may cause physical, mental, property damage and loss to yourself (or others); and fully understand that you are fully responsible for the above-mentioned injuries and losses under any circumstances.
• You must abide by the ski resort regulations and instructor's guidance, and must not enter ski trails that exceed your level.
• When taking the cable car, you must get on and off in order, and follow the guidance of the staff and instructor. Do not shake or play on the cable car.
• Do not stay in the center of the ski trail, at intersections, at downhill turns, or behind obstacles that others cannot see to avoid being hit.
• If you feel unwell or have a sports injury during the course, you should immediately report it to the instructor and stop skiing, or contact the ski resort rescue staff for assistance.
• You need to pay attention to the ski resort signs and warnings and are prohibited from entering closed areas.
• Please avoid night skiing and are prohibited from entering the ski resort during non-opening hours.
• Do not carry any valuables or items that interfere with safe gliding.
• Please use ski equipment and gear that fits your body and wear it correctly. If there is a malfunction, you should immediately report it to the instructor and replace it.