Ski training company Inside Out might have the answer - to train you before you go to the Alps and then accompany you with the same trainer once you are there! A unique, clever and simple idea.
Take a certain amount of lessons on an indoor slope in the UK on real snow and then end up with the actual same ski instructor coach you on your holiday. The indoor slope is The Snow Centre at Hemel Hempstead to the north of London and right by the M1. The resorts in the Alps include Les Arcs, Meribel and Tignes in France and Solden in Austria.
The right equipment is vital of course, for example a salomon ski helmet. The service began a year ago and since then it has been a great success. Skiers have improved their skiing technique significantly. This has led to enhanced confidence once they hit the slopes for real on their holiday. They save time too, the UK training enables them to get to the higher slopes sooner, rather than spending time on the nursery slopes at the beginning of the holiday. It works for a range of people from total beginners through to intermediate skiers and beyond.
But does it work? Well if the website’s testimonials page is anything to go by then yes. There are a range of glowing comments on display.
