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.
