EXPERT SKI COURSES FOR OFF PISTE AND FREERIDE SKIING.

Off piste ski courses for expert level skiers in Chamonix, France.

This off-piste performance ski course is ideal for skiers of levels 7 – 8 using this level finder.

All ski courses are delivered by top level international ski instructor, Mark Gear.

These off-piste ski courses are our highest level and have been developed for expert level skiers capable of skiing all but the most challenging off-piste conditions and terrain. The focus of the expert ski courses is to maximize your ability as a strong all-round, all-terrain skier.

Versatility is your key to mastering the whole mountain.  For this reason, the expert level ski course will help improve your skiing in a variety of conditions and terrain. We will help you develop your performance through strategically designed exercises and drills that encourage better control, versatility and individual skier expression in more challenging snow and terrain.

Understand the most up to date skiing techniques and freeride skiing tactics. You will receive a personalised ski coaching approach with daily video feedback in a small group of 6 skiers maximum.

During the expert ski courses, we aim to ski some of the best off piste and backcountry terrain in Chamonix, all accessible by the lifts.  Sometimes, a short hike to the very top can provide us with a better descent.  This ski course is also ideal for ski instructors training for their ski exams, such as BASI etc.

This course typically involves around 80% off-piste skiing time and 20% on piste skiing (conditions may affect this).

 

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On expert ski courses, the following aspects of your skiing are developed:

• Personal performance awareness
• Refinement of Steering movements
• Off-piste and freeride skills
• Terrain, snow and line tactics
• Technical and tactical skills for skiing steeper slopes
• Technical and tactical skills for skiing gullies & couloirs
• Avalanche and backcountry mountain awareness

Week long ski courses, 3 day ski courses and weekend ski courses are available for expert level skiers.

The weekend ski courses and the 3 day ski courses aim to cover the major parts of the 5 day skiing course using a maximum activity approach. That means lots of great skiing with plenty of useful tips and tactics for dealing with different snow and terrain.

Ski course prices:

5 Day Ski Course = 920€ Per person (course fee only).
3 Day Ski Course = 620€ Per Person (course fee only).
Weekend Ski Course = 420€ Per person (course fee only).

Expert ski course dates for the 2024/2025 season.

What’s included in the course fee:

• Full days of ski coaching and guiding (9am – 3:45pm)
• Daily video analysis and feedback after skiing (weather permitting filming)
• Minibus transport from Chamonix town to the surrounding ski areas and back each day. Pick-ups and drop-offs are included within the area shown on this map. Please note – If our minibus is not available, due to unforeseen circumstances, like a breakdown or too much snow; then, the local public transport (bus service or train) will be used instead. The local bus is free with a valid ski pass and the train is free with a Carte d’hote (ask your accommodation provider for this).

Further ski course details /Equipment/Lift pass/Insurance (Not included in the course fee).

Travel and Accommodation – This is not included in the course fee and is arranged by the clients. It’s best to book somewhere in the town of Chamonix to benefit from our private minibus transport to and from the different ski areas each day. Our recommendations page shows some great options.

Equipment needed – Off Piste/All-Mountain skis (If the snow is deep off-piste, 95-110mm underfoot / if the snow is compacted, 85-100mm underfoot). Alpine ski equipment is recommended but can be touring.  Transceiver, shovel and probe in a suitable backpack with chest and waist straps. A helmet is recommended. There are a number of rental shops in resort with this equipment if you don’t have your own.

Insurance – Winter sports travel with off piste rescue insurance for being guided/instructed by an appropriately qualified instructor/guide on all terrain. Additional insurance can be purchased with your lift pass at the ticket office). Please also ensure your insurance covers cancelation costs due to illness, injury or any other unforeseen circumstances. Some insurance covers lift closures due to adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. We are not responsible for lift closures due to any circumstances. Please ensure you have read and understood our booking conditions and contact us if you have any questions.

Lift Pass – The Mont Blanc Unlimited Ski Pass is needed for this ski course. This pass covers every lift in Chamonix and some other close by resorts.  This gives us total flexibility to respond to changes in weather and follow the best snow conditions available in the whole Mt blanc area.

 

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