Becoming Ski & Snowboard instructors Since 2002, we've trained over 2,000 ski and snowboard instructors, and plenty of those have gone on to work in ski schools around the world. Below is a list of stories about how many of them have gone on to "live the dream"…
Spike Lupton "From Graphic Designer to snowboard in instructor"
Spike chose to go on [...]
With the real men tired from their night-skiing at broken river the night before and snowfall causing a bit of havoc on the mountains, we all agreed that it would be a great day for a road trip. We jumped in the car and set out on the journey to Mount Olympus, made interesting by the snow-filled roads and stunning scenery. The drive was easily worth it from the moment we laid eyes on Mount Olympus, the playground of the gods. Even though the powder was a bit hard...
Morzine, France
Situated just below Avoriaz in the Northern Alps at an altitude of 1000 m. Morzine is a long established resort making up part of the "Portes du Soleil" ski area. It has held on to its traditional village centre, and the atmosphere that goes with it.
Here you will find time-honoured qualities of the Savoyard culture including regional gastronomic delights and the characteristic French pavement café. Even though Morzine is picturesque it is still fairly sizeable and manages to provide all the necessary amenities - an Olympic-sized ice-skating rink, exuberant nightlife (in the form of bars and a nightclub) and a good range of shops and non-ski activities.
The resort is set at a relatively low altitude; consequently the lower slopes (including the nursery slopes) are in danger of poor snow coverage. However, the resort does have a good snow record and the slopes at risk are well maintained through the use of snow cannons. For beginners progressing from nursery slopes the best runs are over at Nyon. Morzine itself has a good mixture of intermediate runs, including those that link to neighbouring resorts - Les Gets and Nyon. There are also shuttle buses that will to take you to these resorts. This is a good way to avoid the holiday queues. As the resort is part of the "Portes du Soleil", there is the chance to ski in the Swiss Alps and for advanced skiers there is the unmissable challenge of "The Wall". Remember to take your passport and plan your return to ensure the lifts will be open. Snowboarders may be interested to know that Les Gets regularly plays host to a number of snowboarding competitions and demonstrations. Last season the hands-free electronic lift pass system was introduced (a card which can be topped up with credits. The traditional system is still in operation but the new system may have an impact on queues.
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