Private lessons are the perfect option for individuals wanting a one to one session where you have my full attention and the lesson is based solely around you.
These sessions can be booked for either the more inexperienced skier who longs for being able to make their first powder turns, or the more experienced Off-Piste skier who wants to take it to another level.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are the perfect option for individuals wanting a one to one session with your own ski instructor, so you have my full attention and the lesson is based solely around you.
Alternatively if you have family or friends who want to join in and split the cost then this is also possible.
I would recommend trying to keep the groups smaller and levels very similar so that you all get the most out of each session.
I will tailor the lesson to suit your needs and goals and we can discuss this before we set off.
Whether you’re a complete beginner, intermediate wishing to tackle the steeper pistes with more confidence, or take your first tracks Off Piste, then I will design the lesson around you and maximise the time we have on the mountain.
All the while keeping the sessions as relaxed and enjoyable as possible to help you conquer your goals….
I also offer video analysis during the lesson, which some skiers can find a major help in understanding where they are going wrong and make the technical changes required to being able to ski more affectively. This has always proven invaluable for the intermediates and above to progress quickly and once you get over the shock of seeing yourself ski, you’ll be grateful for the help this gives you to understand the areas you need to focus on.
“It was well worth having private lessons and was money well spent. We will be back for sure. A highly recommend Ski Instructor!"
Off Piste
Here in the Espace Killy we are lucky enough to have some of the best Off-Piste available in any ski resort the world over.
This ranges from some easier runs that are just off the side of the Piste to some very steep, long runs that have a vertical drop of a 1000mts or more.
Most of this is easily accessible from the lifts but sometimes requires a little bit of hiking either at the start or finish of the run.
The most important aspect of any Off Piste lesson is safety and I regard this as paramount.
Therefore the minimum requirement for any Off Piste lesson or guiding is, Transceiver, shovel and probe. All of which can be hired from a number of shops in town if you need to do so.
I also give a brief instruction on how to use the equipment if you are unfamiliar.
Also I offer more in depth training for those wishing to become more confident and efficient should they ever find themselves in an avalanche situation.
This can be booked as a separate short session that can be carried out even of an evening (or built into the lesson).
Off piste equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe, backpack) is included as part of an off-piste lesson. (Subject to availability).
Spring Skiing Off Piste
As such the snow pack becomes unstable as well as harder to ski later in the afternoon so Off-Piste is usually limited to mornings at this time of the season.
Ski Touring
There are numerous shops in town that hire touring equipment should you need to hire some.
Obviously ski touring is a strenuous day out so please be sure you are feeling fit and well before taking this on. That said I’m happy to go at your comfortable pace and work the day around this.
“James knows Tignes and Val D'isere ski areas intimately which made exploring the terrain so much more fun!”
“James knows Tignes and Val D'isere ski areas intimately which made exploring the terrain so much more fun!”
James Allen - English Ski instructor in Val d’Isere