Ski or Snowboard Gift Voucher
What is this voucher for?
This voucher is for our Try skiing or Try Snowboarding session. An hour and a half skiing or snowboarding taster session suitable for anyone over eight! Snowboarders must also be at least 120cm tall with size 2 feet or bigger (adult uk sizing). Perfect for anyone who is thinking about learning to ski or just wants to give it a try.
How do I book?
You will receive a set of unique voucher codes which can be used to book on our website. You can select the date and time that suits you. Vouchers are valid for 18 months. All you have to do is decide if you want to ski or snowboard!
How do the sessions work?
You will be in the safe hands of our experienced and qualified instructors on our gently sloping beginner area. With at least an hour on the slope you'll get used to wearing snowsport kit and play some fun games and mini challenges out on the slope. A great taster experience and an ideal first step for anyone thinking about booking onto our more structured snowsport lessons. The hour and a half session includes your kit up time. Your friendly instructor will explain all the equipment, ensure it all fits correctly and go through a safety briefing. Can I give this voucher as a gift?
Absolutely! Personlise your voucher with your recipient's name and a personal message. Your confirmation email will include a link to your full colour, personalised gift voucher that you can print off immediately.
FAQ's
Yes. All of our activities, sessions and lessons do need to be booked in advance. Everything can be booked online, via our website.
It is sometimes possible to book recreational sessions on the door, but there is an additional charge for this.
Something comfy! You don't need specialist ski clothing, and we actually advise against salopettes and full ski jackets as they can be too restrictive. A pair of joggers or leggings is perfect as they allow plenty of movement. Try to avoid jeans as they get heavy and uncomfortable when wet.
Layering is the way to go. Loose, comfortable layers will keep you warm but can easily be removed if you get too hot. Remember, our lessons run whatever the weather, so if it's raining, waterproofs are a smart idea.
Most importantly, make sure your legs and arms are covered and bring a pair of gloves - these are essential (we do sell them in Reception too).
Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your lesson starts to check in. Kitting up and dekitting is always included in the lesson time. Beyond that, our instructors will aim
We have a few different types lessons:
Group Ski and Snowboard Lessons
These are for ages 8+ and will have a maximum of 8 people per lesson. The Try lesson is 1.5 hours. The other lessons are 2 hours long.
Private Lessons
These are for ages 8+ and you can book them for one to eight people. These are suitable for beginner skiers or snowboarders - or those with a little bit of experience. These are 1.5 hours long.
Minis Group Lessons
These are for ages 5 to 8 and will have a maximum of 4 people per instructor. There are 1.5 hours long.
Minis Private Lessons
These are for ages 5 to 8 and can only be booked for one person (ages 5 - 8). They are 45 minutes long.
Advanced Sessions/Lessons
We offer a few instructor-led sessions for Recreational Skiers and Snowboarders such as Ski or Board with an Instructor, Mendip Ski Club and Plough to Parallel. You must be recreational standard for these lessons. This means 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.
Sorry, but 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 included free of charge for all Skiing and Snowboarding lessons and sessions including
- Helmets (compulsory)
- Boots
- Skis
- Snowboards
- Snowboarding pads
Recreational skiers or snowboards, you are welcome to bring your equipment. There is no discount available for bringing your equipment and Mendip cannot accept responsibility for any damage caused by our slope.
Please note we do not provide poles. Recreational skiers are allowed to bring their own poles.
All of our snowsport lesson times include kit up and de-kit. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your session time to check in and complete some paperwork.
If you are recreational standard, you are welcome to book onto any of our recreational session such as Ski or Board with an Instructor, or book a Slope Pass.
Recreational standard means 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.
If you are not recreational standard, you must book a lesson. If you are unsure of your level, we would recommend booking a private lesson so our instructors can coach and advise you what is best.
Outdoor Activities can be booked as Individual Spaces or as Exclusive Groups. Anyone aged 16+ is classed as an adult when booking. We only ask for this information to allow our instructors to prepare for sessions by giving them an idea of different sizes and abilities before the session
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.
TARGET 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 & Gel 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/Nature Trail: Any age. Under 6s free. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
- Bushcraft: 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.
- Bristol Harbour Kayaking or Paddleboarding: Age 12+. If booked as an exclusive group session ages 8+. If under 16s are taking part, at least one adult must be participating.
All of our Gift Vouchers and Courses are valid for 18 months.
Annual Passes are valid for 13 months.
To check the expiry date of any existing vouchers, use our Voucher Check Website
Yes! When you purchase a Voucher online we will email you a link instantly so you can print or download your Personalised Gift Voucher.
If you cannot, or do not want to, use your gift voucher for the activity it was originally intended for, you can use it against any of our activities. There are a few exceptions to this: ensure you check your original booking confirmation.
The discounted value will be the value at which the voucher was purchased for. For example, a voucher purchased for 15 pounds will discount 15 pounds off the price of an activity.
When you check out, add your voucher codes when requested. If the voucher was not intended for the activity that is in your basket, you will receive a warning message. Once you click "Redeem voucher", the value will come off your basket total.
Important: Vouchers can only be used once in this way. If your basket total is less than the amount paid for initially, you will lose any remaining credit.
Vouchers cannot be used against food, drink or retail onsite.
Click here to login to your Mendip online account and view Vouchers, booking files or any sessions booked online.
To view Vouchers, select the Vouchers tab. Your Vouchers will be listed along with expiry date/s and a link to print. You may also use this section to edit or amend any personalised messages displayed on your voucher.
All vouchers can be redeemed online. You will need both the Voucher Code and Security Code that are printed on your voucher. They are also included in your confirmation email.
We've created a specific page with details on how to redeem a voucher.
Yes! Shake up your gift giving routine and give the Gift of Adventure. As part of the checkout process, you will be given the option to add a recipient's name and a personal message. Your confirmation email will include a link to your full colour, personalised gift voucher that you can print off - or download- immediately.
