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Saturday 3rd November 2018
10 reasons why you should book a ski instructor you probably didn’t think of
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ki lessons can sometimes feel like an unnecessary additional to a ski holiday, espe-
cially for those that can already ski. I recently caught up with Aaron Tipping, a former British ski team racer, ski instructor and co-founder of Maison Sport, the platform that connects customers with passionate, fully qualified independent ski and snowboard instructors. Aaron provided some valuable
insights into the benefits of booking ski lessons and how it can help make your holiday unforgettable.
1. Better technique means fresher legs Having a bad technique leads to you getting tired far quicker, and we all know skiing with tired legs is never great for enjoying the slopes! 2. No lift queues Ski instructors have a special queue they use to skip to the front on busy days, often saving upwards of an hour of queueing over the course of the day. 3. Never get lost Instructors know the mountain inside out, so if there’s meant to be bad weather make sure you have your instructor booked in. 4. Great company Skiing on your own is nowhere near as fun as skiing with someone else;
ski instructors have plenty of local knowledge, gossip and make a great lunch date. 5. Find the best snow Skiing on the mountain all day every day means instructors know where the best snow conditions are. Don’t ski on ice all week when you could be skiing perfectly groomed pistes, or untouched powder! 6. Lunch mmm…! Instructors know the best lunch spots and restaurants, whether you’re looking for Michelin stars or simply value for money, they know where to go. 7. Struggling with your skis? Getting an honest and informed opinion on your equipment can be difficult; benefit from an instruc- tor’s advice on what will work best for you. Simply changing your skis or boots can make all the difference. 8. Therapy Instructors are often great listeners and being on a chair lift means they’re obliged to listen to your problems and offer advice. 9. Real estate Ski instructors are generally in the know about all the local proper- ties for sale, ask your instructor for the low down on the best deals and avoid the estate agents. 10. Learn about the mountain Spending plenty of time in the
The perfect pre-ski lesson Christmas gift
Jacob’s First Ski Holiday is a beau- tifully illustrated book, aimed at children aged four to eight and tells the story of
Jacob, who is
about to embark on his first ski adventure. The author, Nick Robinson, has been careful to balance the fun and excitement of a ski holiday with reassurance and explanation of what Jacob will experience on his trip. Available for £7.99 on Amazon.
Ski instructors have a special queue they use to skip to the front on busy days, often saving upwards of an hour of queueing over the course of the day
mountains means instructors have fantastic knowledge of their surroundings. They love to pass this on and will always have time for the complete enthusiast.
To make the most of these bene- fits you need to ensure you have an awesome instructor. Choose an independent instructor to increase your chances of a great experience. Find your perfect independent
ski instructor on Maison Sport at
maisonsport.com
maisonsport.com Available in France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria
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