Ski School Davos Klosters

Ride and Smile, the best way to learn

reviews

Excellent
Based on 80 reviews
Ipip P
Ipip P
25/02/2023
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 P
Tami P
24/02/2023
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 U
Benno U
23/02/2023
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!
Ken
Ken
19/02/2023
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.
heko
heko
09/02/2023
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.
Raphael M
Raphael M
11/01/2023
Best snowboardschool I know This was the best snowboard school I have seen so far in the Alps.
I was there with my kids (1st and 3rd year of snowboarding for the kids) and they truly enjoyed the lessons with Matteo.

Matteo really knows how to motivate kids and how to teach snowboarding from beginners to pros.
Veronica
Veronica
10/01/2023
Einzigartige Schneeschuh-Wanderung Unglaublich tolles Erlebnis! Waren mit Manuel Schneeschuhwandern und hatten ein einmaliges und wunderschönes Erlebnis! Kann ich nur empfehlen und wir werden definitiv wieder kommen! Ganz herzlichen Dank, wir werden noch lange von den schönen Erinnerungen zehren.
Irena D
Irena D
03/01/2023
Daaaanke, tolle Skischule und mega netter Skilehrer Raphi Hatten eine tolle und sehr lehrreiche Zeit mit Raphi, hat richtig Spass gemacht. Wir freuen uns schon aufs nächste Mal😃
GlobeTrotting482258
GlobeTrotting482258
01/01/2023
IL TOP Maestri bravissimi e divertimento assicurato! La scuola Ride & Smile è la migliore voi possiate trovare a Davos! Super consigliata!
sandra b
sandra b
01/01/2023
Giornata favolosa Esperienza stupenda con Matteo maestro di snowboard ...competente e professionale e pure divertente che non guasta!!!
Excellent
Based on 75 reviews
Cate Gianni
Cate Gianni
11/02/2023
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 ko
he ko
09/02/2023
Top Skischule und Freeride/Tourenguide Company in der Region Davos-Klosters. Kann ich nur herzlich Empfehlen.
Yehuda
Yehuda
12/01/2023
Amazing ski teacher, taught us the ski technique in minutes!
Joana
Joana
29/12/2022
Tolle Snowboardschule in Davos/Klosters. Hatte sehr viel Spaß und habe sehr viel in kurzer Zeit gelernt. Definitiv weiterzuempfehlen!
Hannah Eberle
Hannah Eberle
18/12/2022
We did the two day avalanche course with Manuel- we were lucky to have wonderful weather! We were a group of 4 with varying degrees and skills. Manuel was flexible to our needs regarding time, group, skill level, etc. he even helped us with accommodation (which we really appreciated). We appreciate the help and skills that he has provided us with. The material training (probe, beacon, shovel, etc.) was very clear and well explained. We also really appreciated the insight that he gave us regard snow conditions, terrain, and app navigation. The white risk app has an overload of information that Manuel was very helpful to work through with us, and give us more skills to plan our own fun and SAFE tours in the future. Thanks Manuel!
ML B
ML B
14/12/2022
Ich habe zwar keinen Kurs mitgemacht, allerdings habe ich mich als Anfänger auf eine schwere Piste verirrt. Zwei Lehrer von Ride and Smile haben mich zufällig gesehen und mir geholfen gut runter zu kommen und mir noch etwas beigebracht.
Nicola Di Marzio
Nicola Di Marzio
12/12/2022
The ski school In Davos Run and smile help me a lot! Nuno was great in showing me all I had to do to improve my technique and me improve my mistake helping me having more fun skiing! Truly recommended!
Zoey Lau
Zoey Lau
07/12/2022
Thank you so much for Manuel’s support, to gain my confidence and to overcome my fear. We enjoy the nice view, fun of skiing and Manuel’s tutorial
Mirko Egli
Mirko Egli
07/12/2022
Manuel helped my wife to get safely down the hill in Klosters so she get back on track on the skies and overcome some fear. Thank you very much
Alex Scheck
Alex Scheck
05/12/2022
Die Ski Schule in Davos gab mir eine grossartige Lektion über Carving!

Ride and Smile: more than a ski school in Davos klosters

We are ready to offer you a memorable winter experience.
To guarantee the perfect experience, our services also extended outside of the tracks.

Our philosophy on the slopes is “Ride and Smile is the best way to learn”, matching the technique you need to the adventure you crave, so you can improve your skiing at a pace which suits you.

We believe experiences shape our own stories. Our love of nature and our commitment to providing a genuine landscape experience are the goals which motivate us.Our three guiding principles are: fun, flexibility and technique.

FAMILY SKI

Enjoy a ski day with your beloved family! By joining one of our lessons, you can book a teacher for the whole family without any extra charge. We understand that families sometimes would rather not ski together 100% of the time because there might be differences in ski levels, so the family ski teacher will give you total flexibility on how your day will be at the slopes while also providing insider tips such as the best spot to have a break, the perfect place for lunch or for meeting up during the day.

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PRIVATE SKI LESSONS
Ride and Smile works with private classes because we believe it is the best way to learn how to ski. Whether it is with your family, a group of friends or even just by yourself, one-on-one classes with the instructor are an opportunity to work on specific techniques and allow people to ski without worries, just having fun! You will also have the ski instructor’s full attention and be able to get safety tips specifically for your skills and preferences.

  • PRIVATE SKI LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS

    To guarantee success in any sport, it is very important to pay extra attention at the beginning. The first contact with skiing has to be pleasurable and provided with the proper techniques to raise your level of confidence and knowledge necessary for rapid improvement!

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  • PRIVATE SKI LESSONS FOR KIDS

    Kids learn differently than grownups. With Ride and Smile for kids, children have so much fun learning how to ski that they do not even realize they are taking a class. All classes are taught in a natural and playful way.

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SKI TOURING

Ski touring in Davos or Klosters is the most beautiful way to enjoy the mountains far away from the busy slopes.

SKI TOURING FOR BEGINNERS
Since ski touring is a more complex skiing activity, it is crucial all beginners have lessons about how to ski safely and securely in the mountains. With the help of a ski touring guide for beginners, you will have all the information you need about techniques, safety equipment and how to choose the right level for the tour by taking the cable cars to reach the most special skiing spots.

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SKI TOURING FOR GROUPS
ki touring on mountains with your friends, family and/or coworkers is always a nice thing to do, but it involves a lot of important details like the different levels of skiing experience of all participants, Ride and Smile will make sure you practice ski touring safely, planning the tour for your personal needs.

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FREERIDE AND OFF-PISTE SKIING

Trust in one of our experienced freeride and off-piste guides from Ride and Smile so that you can fully concentrate on the experience. We are very familiar with the region and, as your guide, take care of the entire route plan for you, including information on which lift is the easiest to get to the starting point. Of course, we also cater to your wishes and preferences.

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SNOWSHOE WALKING

Snowshoe Walking is a great option for non-skiers or for those who want to relax after a day of skiing practice. Ride and Smile offers the most beautiful landscapes, with different tracks that match travelers’ needs. It can be a nice ride with friends or even a romantic night trail at the full moon followed by a lovely dinner in town

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meet our team

Alex

Alex

Floris

Floris

Leonard

Leonard

Matteo

Matteo

Raphael

Raphael

Reasons to spend a ski holiday in Davos and Klosters

Located in the canton of Graubünden (Grisons), Davos and Klosters is worldly known as Switzerland’s top ski touring location. The region offers plenty of skiing options for its visitors, from beginners to those who seek adrenaline, including family-friendly ski lessons, ski lessons for beginners, backcountry skiing and big chances of getting first track.

EASY ACCESS

When in Davos and Klosters, your resort is close by – and that is one of the most important things when picking a destination. From Zurich Airport, it is only 1h40 by car or 2h15 by train. Easy and fast access makes all the difference!

ONE DESTINATION, TWO CITIES
Get ready to enjoy two cities on the same trip! The connection between Davos and Klosters allows you to experience twice as many ski trails, out of bounds skiing and fun activities. In total, there are 269 km of ski slopes, 80 different slopes and 7 unique mountains that satisfy all preferences for skiing and snow sports.
SNOW-SAFE WINTER HOLIDAY

The Davos (or Klosters) ski resort reaches 3,000 meters in altitude, which makes the chances of snowing here higher than most resorts. It is easier to plan your holiday when you know there are more probabilities of snow during the winter season!

Switzerland: The best place to ski

Breathtaking landscapes, suitable slopes for beginners, almost vertical adrenaline-filled slopes, cozy and inviting resorts for the whole family and the best off-piste skiing location in Europe. You can find all these attractions and so much more on the beautiful mountains of Switzerland!

SAFETY AND CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS
There is no denying Switzerland is synonymous with trustworthy and high-quality skiing, with wide, well-structured and well signposted ski slopes and also ski instructors who are tested annually and certified by the renowned Swiss Snow Sports organization. You can even schedule a private ski lesson with them!
GREAT SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY
Hospitality is the byword in all venues and resorts, offering the highest level of public transport with punctual services and easy access. Besides taking the train, you can even ski from one place to the other!
AN UNIQUE SCENARIO
Ski destinations in Switzerland have, throughout history, been built near mountain villages. Picturesque landscapes have been preserved with their traditional alpine charm, creating a unique and special place that makes this country the number one ski vacation choice for many travelers.