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EXPLORE LESSONS

"Combining fun and expertise for serious results!"

*lessons vary with student's ability, these are example lessons only.

FIRST TIME SKIING

You've been thinking about it, and now you've decided to give it a shot. Maybe you're a little nervous, but here goes... In this lesson, you'll learn*:

  • how use your equipment

  • basic mobility: how to stand and balance on skis

  • gliding

  • snowplow       

  • turning left and right

  • safety and the Alpine Responsibility Code

FIRST TIME SKIING

You've been thinking about it, and now you've decided to give it a shot. Maybe you're a little nervous, but here goes... In this lesson, you'll learn*:

FIRST TIME SKIING

You've been thinking about it, and now you've decided to give it a shot. Maybe you're a little nervous, but here goes... In this lesson, you'll learn*:

  • how use your equipment

  • basic mobility: how to stand and balance on skis

  • gliding

  • snowplow       

  • turning left and right

  • safety and the Alpine Responsibility Code

LEARN TO TURN

  • how to link turns together

  • managing speed through turning

  • using the chairlift

Well, that was fun! these lessons are ideal for those who want to make progress from their first or first few times, or those who need a refresher!

In this lesson you'll learn*- 

FEEL THE GREENS

FEEL THE GREENS

In this lesson, you'll gain the skills needed to explore more of the mountain, and maybe show off your mad skills to your friends. In this lesson you'll learn*-

  • how to ski efficiently

  • varying turn shape

  • how to deal with steeper terrain 

  • skiing down Collins (Lions Express) and/or Panorama (Eagle Express)

Now we will leave the greens behind and introduce you to blue (Intermediate) runs!  In this lesson, you will learn*-

LEARN TO PARALLEL

  • improved skiing technique

  • increased confidence on Green terrain

  • how to ski in a parallel stance

  • introduction to Blue (intermediate) terrain

 It's time to give you the techniques that you can build on to in order to master more challenging terrain! In this lesson, you'll learn*-

CRUISE THE BLUES

Now we will leave the greens behind and introduce you to blue (Intermediate) runs!  In this lesson, you will learn*-

  • improved skiing technique

  • increased confidence on Blue terrain

ADVANCED LESSON

The lesson your mother didn't want you to take! This lesson is even more customized to meet your goals. In this lesson you will learn*-

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  • Explore more adventurous terrain (usually marked with a black diamond)

  • Using varied terrain such as moguls and glades

BOOK A LESSON

Contact me, and we'll set up your lesson when it's convenient for you!

BEFORE YOUR LESSON

Forgetting your goggles or skipping breakfast can hinder your lesson. Check out my essentials list below before you leave for your lesson!

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