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How To Backflip

Doing a backflip on skis is a milestone achievement for any freeskier, and it's a trick that requires more commitment to face our own fears than actual technical skills or ability. We're going to break down how to do a backflip into smaller…
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Summer Fun

A big hello to everyone that was able to make it to our summer reunion in Harlyn. It was an amazing day and the weather was absolutely perfect. For anyone who was not able to make it down here is a glimpse of what you have to look forward to…
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Take a look at one of the Courchevel Gap chalets…..

We are sure our Gap students are all excited about seeing where they will be living for the 10 weeks that they are with us so here is a sneaky peek at one of the Courchevel Gap chalets. Based in the heart of Le Praz this chalet gives great…
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Fast track ski instructor training – not going to uni

David Barnett, 'Barney', mountain legend of Courchevel 1650 smashed (sometimes literally) his way through his ski instructor exams. From BASI Level 1 to ISTD 4 in an eye watering 28 months, he tells us a bit about what he did and if instructing…
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Ski instructor training – the university & gap year route

Pete Miles is one of our ski instructors in Courchevel 1850. He's worked in the team for the last 4 years - and qualified as an instructor via a brief stint as a chalet boy and Marine Biologist. I was fortunate to start skiing young - at…
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A Gap Course…..through the eyes of our Gap students

If you are looking at taking a Gap Course you have probably done lots of research and spoke to lots of providers about their courses but i'm sure a lot of you still have your worries about whether you are choosing the right course.  The best…
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Meribel Gap Course Chalet

We are excited to say that we have confirmed our Gap Chalet in Meribel for the 2013/14 Gap Course! Our students will be based in the beautiful village of Nantgerel only 600m from Meribel les Allues and the Olympe télécabine which connects…
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