Ski Instructor Training


Ski Instructor Courses

Why We Love Video Feedback

I know from my own experience the butterflies that can come when I know I am being filmed. But we all need to remember that video is am extremely powerful development tool to improve performance, so we shouldn't fear the little red light!
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French Lessons

You might be wondering why we include French lessons in our Residential BASI 1 and 2 courses. After all, it isn't until BASI Level 3 ISIA that you need to pass a Second Language test. So why do we?
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First Aid Courses

In 2016 we started running our First Aid courses in-house, as the best people to teach First Aid to trainee ski instructors are qualified ski instructors.
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What to expect on a Ski Instructor Course – The First 3 Weeks

We're now three weeks into our Courchevel and Meribel BASI 1/2 Residential Courses, and just one day away from the BASI Level 1 exam. So what happens in those first few weeks, and how do trainees prepare for their first ever instructor exam?
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The BASI Level 4 European Mountain Safety Exam Directory

This blog is intended as a directory of useful links to FREE stuff that will help people to go on safer, more enjoyable, more fun days out on skis in the backcountry.
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Key Areas for Ski Fitness

What does science tell us about the key fitness performance areas we should be focusing on? Gareth explains the science behind the training.
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A Trainer’s Perspective

My job as trainer is to listen to each skier, identify the areas that need work and together make a plan of action to reach those goals.
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Planning your Fitness

Summer is a brilliant time to try to make some physical fitness gains that will increase your performance (and fun) come the wintertime.
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How to get the most out of Indoor Skiing

Gareth rounds up the benefits of training at the UK's dry and indoor slopes this summer, and how you can get involved. Remember, winter is coming!
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Q+A with Alpine Race Coach Jo Ryding

Q+A session with Jo Ryding, founder of JR Skiracing Academy, Head coach for the RAF and England Alpine Squad on the benefits of indoor training.