We know children learn best when they’re having fun, so we create a positive, stress-free environment where they can thrive. Our unique approach to group lessons goes beyond just learning to ski or snowboard – we also help kids develop important social skills, confidence, and independence on the slopes. With small groups of only six kids, each child receives personalized attention, allowing them to find their rhythm and build solid technique naturally.
Unlike traditional schools, we don’t conduct exams or hold competitive races. Instead, we focus on building self-confidence and encouraging progress in a relaxed, pressure-free way. Every child gets the chance to lead the group, ski in front of their instructor, and enjoy the slopes at their own pace. This nurturing environment helps kids improve quickly and gain a lifelong love for skiing or snowboarding.
Morning Meeting Point: Jakobshorn bottom station – 8:45 a.m.
Afternoon Meeting Point 1: Jakobshorn bottom station – 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon Meeting Point 2 : Jakobshorn bottom station – 3:00 p.m.
Time:
Morning: 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon: 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m.
Lunch time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Level:
Level 1, C | Half-Parallel Parallel skiing Safe Skiing on blue runs Relieve and press in curves Introduction to carving Performance in an easy terrain |
Level 2, A | Introduction to carving Parallel turns with press and relieve Carving on blue runs waves/hollows Introduction on red runs First Slope Tricks |
Level 2, B | Introduction to carving with relieve and press First jumps Introduction to short turns Parallel turns with various Radii Safe skiing on red runs Waves/hollows |
Level 2, C | Carving with relieve and press First fake turns Slope Tricks First jumps Short turns on red runs Performance in intermediate terrain |
EXCELLENT Based on 80 reviews Roger Bührer2023-08-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tourenplanung für einen MTB Ausflug im Raum Klosters/Davos. Ride and smile ist sehr kompetent und geht auf die individuellen Bedürfnisse ein. Der Kontakt ist sehr freundlich und schnell. Werde mich für meine nächste Tour wieder an Manuel wenden. Vielen Dank! Markus Schodl2023-08-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 2 traumhafte Biketage rund um Davos erlebt! Super nettes und kompetentes Guiding. Danke, gerne wieder! Eric Phipps2023-07-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I spent 2.5 days mountain biking with Manuel from Ride and Smile in the Davos-Klosters area in late June, 2023. It was a fantastic experience and I highly recommend them. For anyone visiting this area, I strongly recommend hiring a guide as there is so much terrain to explore and hidden trails that only an experienced guide like Manuel knows about. We rode all over the Davos-Klosters area, mostly on single track trails, from mountain top peaks, to high alpine valleys, to stunning gorges. We also visited several, centuries old villages. I also strongly recommend an e-bike as we were able to explore so much more terrain than would be possible with human power alone. I really enjoyed riding with Manuel and he did a great job matching our rides to my ability level and interests. Daniel Bircher2023-07-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ride and Smile hatte eine grosse Herausforderung zu bewältigen! Brunch in den Bergen, an einem schönen und möglichst einsamen Ort und nicht allzu weit weg von einem Parkplatz. DANKE für die perfekte Organisation und es gibt 100 von 100 Punkten. Jederzeit wieder. Boris Katinka2023-06-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Die Mehr Tages Tour in Graubünden war wirklich sehr empfehlenswert. Wir hatten 3 Tage Trail Feuerwerk. Unser Guide Julian hat sich bestens um alle gekümmert. Ich kann Ride and Smile nur empfehlen. Simon Torrance2023-03-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Manuel and the team at Ride and Smile are excellent. I had 3 days of guiding for me and my family this week in Davos with 3 separate guides, for off-piste skiing, touring on skins, and snowshoeing. On one of the trips I lost a ski over a cliff, and our guide Lucas climbed down to find it! Manuel himself provided some excellent tips to improve my ski technique on our second trip, and Paolo gave us excellent information about the surroundings for our snowshoeing. The team's professionalism, expertise, patience and friendliness were a great pleasure - both before our visit (to find ski rentals, resort logistics, help with planning for the weather etc etc), and during the tours themselves. I cannot recommend them highly enough!! Cate Gianni2023-02-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ride and Smile Ski School in Davos - I had a fantastic time skiing with Manuel from Ride and Smile! Did some awesome off-piste runs that were so easy to get to! My entire trip revolved around what I wanted to do and how I felt. Everything about my time - the skiing, the views - was amazing! he ko2023-02-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Top Skischule und Freeride/Tourenguide Company in der Region Davos-Klosters. Kann ich nur herzlich Empfehlen. Yehuda2023-01-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing ski teacher, taught us the ski technique in minutes!
EXCELLENT Based on 85 reviews Roger B2023-08-21Verified MTB Tagestour Klosters/Davos Kompetente, freundliche und vor allem schnelle Antwort auf eine Tourenanfrage. Die Informationen sind hilfreich und Manuel geht auf die individuellen Bedürfnisse ein. Absolut empfehlenswert, wenn man eine Tour mit MTB Guiding im Raum Klosters/Davos fahren möchte Eric P2023-07-17Verified Awesome mountain biking in Davos-Klosters with Ride and Smile. I spent 2.5 days mountain biking with Manuel from Ride and Smile in the Davos-Klosters area. It was a fantastic experience and I highly recommend them. For anyone visiting this area, I strongly recommend hiring a guide as there is so much terrain to explore and hidden trails that only an experienced guide like Manuel knows about. We rode all over the Davos-Klosters area, mostly on single track trails, from mountain top peaks, to high alpine valleys, to stunning gorges. We also visited several, centuries old villages. I also strongly recommend an e-bike as we were able to explore so much more terrain than would be possible with human power alone. I really enjoyed riding with Manuel and he did a great job matching our rides to my ability level and interests. Boris K2023-06-28Verified Mehr Tages Tour Die Mehr Tages Tour in Graubünden war wirklich sehr empfehlenswert. Wir hatten 3 Tage Trail Feuerwerk. Unser Guide Julian hat sich bestens um alle gekümmert. Ich kann Ride and Smile nur empfehlen. Melissa2023-03-21Verified AMAZING TEAM OF PEOPLE We had Raphael as our instructor and he was amazing! He encouraged us all and improved our level of ski a lot! Could not recommend anyone more! Also the staff at ride and smile were also fantastic, super responsive and very friendly!! If i go back to Davos I will for sure take up lessons with them! Amazing service!!! Simon T2023-03-20Verified Expert, friendly and patient ski guides Manuel and the team at Ride and Smile are excellent. I had 3 full days of guiding for me and my family this week in Davos with 3 separate guides, for off-piste skiing, touring on skins, and snowshoeing. On one of the trips I lost a ski over a cliff, and our guide Lucas climbed down to find it! Manuel himself provided some excellent tips to improve my ski technique on our second trip, and Paolo gave us excellent information about the surrounding countryside during our snowshoeing. The team's professionalism, expertise, patience and friendliness were a great pleasure to experience - both before our visit (to recommend ski rentals, travel info, help with planning for the weather etc etc) and during the tours themselves. We felt very safe and inspired. I cannot recommend them highly enough!! Ipip P2023-02-25Verified Second time and improving My second season with them and they got even better!!! Great teaching and knowledge me and my wife got two teachers and both were amazing. We improved a lot absorving tecnique and the good spirits of the Mountain!! The name says everything. You ride and smile!! Tami P2023-02-24Verified Another great day Once again had an amazing day with Ride and Smile. Leo is an amazing teacher. Through drills and patience he helped me correct years of bad technique. It was so much fun. Thank you so much! Benno U2023-02-23Verified Gut geplante Touren, hilfreiche Informationen und Tipps Die Touren waren gut vorbereitet und bestens dieauf Anforderungen der Gruppe zugeschnitten. Die Schneeverhältnisse waren nicht ideal, der Guide hat das Beste rausgeholt und uns trotudem zu einigen schönen Pulverhängen geführt. Sehr hilfreich waren auch seime Tipps zur Skitechnik. Bei wunderbarem Wetter durften wir unvergessliche Tage geniessen. Es hat gepasst. Besten Dank Manuel und weiterhin viel Erfolg! Ken2023-02-19Verified Amazing snowboarding progress in just 3 days! Thoroughly recommended!!! Matteo was brilliant, even before the snowboarding lessons began, from providing a recommendation on the type of beginner board to rent, to thoughtfully suggesting my girls have their first lesson at the base of Jakobshorn/Davos, rather than battle the t-bar at Madrisa/Klosters (which is what I did two decades ago and enough to put off any beginner snowboarder for life!) As for the lessons, the results speak for themselves: towards the end of day three's lesson, they successfully navigated a black run! Equally important in my book is the way a lesson is taught (I joined for a morning). Matteo's enthusiasm is infectious and speaks to his teaching style. He takes things very steadily. The focus is on staying in control, and laying strong foundations (which speaks to his training as a professional fencer!) Regarding the admin side of things, faultless. heko2023-02-09Verified Top Skischule und Freeride/Tourernguide Top Skischule und Freeride/Tourernguide Firma in der Region Davos/Klosters. Kann ich nur Empfehlen. Die Leute kennen die Gegend sehr gut und finden immer wieder gute Schneeverhältnisse für Pulverschneeabfahrten. Skischule mit Erfolgsgarantie.
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