Essential Tips for First-Time Skiers: Erciyes Beginner's Guide (2026-2027)
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Essential Tips for First-Time Skiers: Erciyes Beginner's Guide (2026-2027)

Mustafa BozkurtUpdated:

What first-time skiers need to know at Erciyes: renting equipment, what to wear, choosing an instructor and binding (DIN) settings.

For first-time skiers, the wide, gentle slopes and magic-carpet areas at Erciyes' Tekir gate are an ideal place to start.

Basic Rules for Beginners

  • Rent, don't buy: Instead of buying expensive gear on day one, rent it for up to 40% less than at the rental shops at Erciyes Ski Resort.
  • Dress in layers: Cotton holds sweat and makes you cold. Choose a thermal base layer, a fleece and a waterproof jacket and pants.
  • Take a lesson from a certified instructor: Rather than learning from a friend, take a 1-2 hour lesson on basic stance and the snowplough (braking) with an instructor licensed by the Turkish Ski Federation (TKF).
  • Binding (DIN) setting: Give our staff your correct weight and height; bindings must be set to release your boot in a fall.

Please note: Our shop is in Kayseri, on the road to Erciyes; we have no connection with Kartalkaya Ski Resort in Bolu or Kartal Otel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I rent ski clothing?

Yes. We rent waterproof and windproof jackets and pants, gloves, helmets and goggles.

Is evening pick-up charged extra?

No. You can pick up your equipment free of charge until 19:30 on the evening before your ski day.

Mustafa Bozkurt

Shop Manager & Equipment Service Specialist · Kartal Kayak Evi

Esenyurt, Sipahi Cd. No:6/A, 38150 Melikgazi/Kayseri, Türkiye · +90 541 184 14 40

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