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Recreational Slope Pass: Ski or Board

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    MIDWEEK MADNESS - Get a 4 hour slope pass for just £16 every Monday to Wednesday!

    Book a slope pass at a time to suit you and practise on our slope. Book in advance to ensure our slope will be open and ready for use and for the best available price.

    Who is this for?

    This session is for anyone who is able to already ski or snowboard- we call this recreational standard. You must be able to stop on demand, control your speed, steer and avoid other objects and slope users and use the button drag lift.

    How does it work?

    Simply choose whether you want to ski or snowboard, how many people, how long you want on the slopes and the date you want to visit. All equipment is included in the cost (ski's/snowboard, boots and helmet). All users will need to be wearing a pair of gloves, full length sleeves and full length trousers. Please note that we do not supply ski poles. If you are experienced in using poles, you are welcome to bring your own.

    Progression

    If you can already ski but are looking to improve your confidence and gain more skills, check out our Ski With An Instructor, or Board With An Instructor sessions. You can also book a Private Lesson or have a go at Mendip Ski Club, our weekly informal and fun ski club for adults and juniors.

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    FAQ's

    No. We cannot allow teaching on our slope by anyone other than our qualified, employed and insured instructors. We will ask your whole party to leave the slope if seen to be teaching someone who cannot ski or snowboard.

    Equipment hire is always included in the cost and we would always recommend using our skis and boards. However, if you are using our slope as a recreational skier or snowboard, you are welcome to bring your own boots, helmets and pads. There is no discount available for bringing your equipment. 


    Mendip cannot accept responsibility for any damage caused by our slope. 



    For skiers there are no age restrictions on slope passes, as long as everyone meets the requirements*.

    For snowboarders, there are no age restrictions but you must be at least 1.2m tall and have at least an adult size 2 shoe, or bring your own kit.


    *must be able to stop on demand, control speed, steer and avoid other objects and users and use the button drag lift. 

    To use a Slope Pass you will have to sign to say you are able to stop on demand, control your speed, steer and avoid other objects and users and use a button drag lift. If it has been a while since you last skied or boarded, we recommend starting on our smaller lift and taking things steady until you get your legs back. If you are deemed to be unsafe to yourself, or other slope users, we may have to ask you to leave the slope.

    We strongly recommend booking online as our slope does have a limit. Once it has reached capacity, we are unable to accept any more recreational skiers or snowboarders.


    You can book online here. 

    Unfortunately, we do not hire ski poles as part of our recreational ski pass and do not have poles available for hire.


    If you are experienced in using ski poles and can use them safely, you are welcome to bring your own or we do have them for sale in our reception. 

    General FAQ's

    Outdoor Activities can be booked as Individual Spaces or as Exclusive Groups, with some age limits. 


    SNOWSPORTS

    -Tobogganing: Ages 4-12. If booked as an exclusive Half Slope Group Session, ages 4+ with no upper age limit.
    -Skiing Lessons: Ages 8+
    -Snowboarding Lessons: Ages 8+ height minimum 1.2m Shoe Size min adult size 2
    -Minis Private Ski Lessons: Ages 5-8.
    -Recreational Skiing/Snowboarding: Ages 5+ and must be recreational standard.


    TARGT SPORTS

    -Archery, Axe Throwing, Air Rifle: Age 8+. If booked as an exclusive group session ages 6+. At least one adult must be participating.
    -ArcheryActive, Nerf Battles: Age 6+. If under 8s are taking part, at least one adult must be participating.
    -Frisbee Golf: Any age. Under 6s play free. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

    LAND ACTIVITIES


    -Orienteering: Any age. Under 6s free. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
    -Bushcraft & Survival Skills:  Age 8+. If booked as an exclusive group session ages 6+. If under 8s are taking part, at least one adult must be participating. 


    ROCK SPORTS

    -Rock Climbing, Climbing Tower, Caving, Try Caving, Abseiling (20m/65ft): Age 8+. If booked as an exclusive group session ages 6+. If under 8s are taking part, at least one adult must be participating.

    -Abseiling (50m/150ft): Ages 10+


    WATER SPORTS


    -Assault Course, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Raft Building Canoeing: Age 8+. If booked as an exclusive group session ages 6+. If under 8s are taking part, at least one adult must be participating. 



    When booking, the website will display where your activity takes place. Your booking confirmation email will also show this. 


    Many activities take place at the main Mendip Activity Centre including:

    Snowsports, Tobogganing, Frisbee Golf,  Archery, Air Rifle, Axe Throwing, Bushcraft, Orienteering and Try Caving.


    There are also a number of off-site activity locations including: 


    Hewish Activity Site: Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddle Boarding, Raft Building and Assault Course 

    Sandford Quarry: Climbing and Abseiling 

    Burrington Combe: Caving (3-hour sessions)


    Click here for directions to all our Activity Sites.

    Yes! we have plenty of free onsite parking at all our activity sites.


    We strongly encourage car sharing and sustainable forms of travel. Read more here.

    Tobogganing

    Tobogganing is a very popular activity and, especially during peak times, we have very little flexibility in being able to push your start time back. Where possible, we will get you onto the toboggan slope as soon as possible once you arrive. We will try to be as accommodating as possible and if there is availability later in the day, we will move your session to a later start time however please be aware that this is not always possible. 


    Frisbee golf or recreational snowsports

    We are likely to be able to change your start time at arrival as long as it is within our opening hours and on the same day.


    Private session
    We will start whenever you arrive but we are unlikely to be able to overrun.


    Individual spaces on a session

    We will do our best to fit you into the session at a point that does not disrupt it too much for other participants. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we're sorry but it is very unlikely we will be able to fit you into the session due to missing the safety and equipment briefing and kit up.


    If you cannot make your session, or to request an amendment: 

    Please contact our friendly team by email or online chat for help.




    To cancel, rearrange or amend your booking please let us know by emailing hello@mendip.co.uk as soon as possible. 


    To view our Terms & Conditions click here  



    Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you onsite including in our Café, the Alpine Lounge.

    Dogs may join you on Frisbee Golf and Orienteering Activities only. For all other activities ensure you make arrangements for its care during your activity session.

    Yes! Mendip Activity Centre has a proud history of providing outdoor education and adventure opportunities to schools.

    Our year-round school residentials provide young people with unrivalled opportunities and educational experiences gained through adventure. We work closely with schools to design a residential visit that fits the groups goals, desires and aims.


    For more information or to make an enquiry, visit our SCHOOL RESIDENTIALS website 

    After you book an activity online we immediately email you a Booking Confirmation. If you are unable to locate this in your inbox, first check your spam/junk email folders. If you still cannot locate, it's possible your online booking may not have been fully completed. 


    Check whether the session you were trying to book is still available online. If it is, try to make the booking again. If it's not, please contact our friendly team by email or online chat for help.



    Can't find the answer to your question?.. our friendly team will be happy to help! 


    The quickest way to get in touch is Email or use our Live Chat


    If you would rather, call us on 01934 834877 and follow the instruction to leave us a voicemail.


    Yes! Mendip Activity Centre has a proud history of working with youth groups including Scouts, Guides, Cadets and Sports Teams. We can deliver outdoor education and adventurous activities during the evening, at the weekend or as part of a camp. If your group are looking to achieve a new badge, this is something we can help with.
    For more information or to enquire, visit our YOUTH GROUPS website.