Private Ski Lessons in Meribel - Bespoke British Instruction
How these lessons work
Who these lessons are for
I teach a lot of people in exactly that position, and it is some of the most rewarding work I do. Nervous skiers are very often not beginners. Adults who had one bad fall and never quite trusted their skis since. People coming back after twenty years away. Parents who do not want to hold the family up.
What actually happens in a lesson
We start by talking, not skiing. What makes you nervous, what you have skied before, and what you would like to manage by the end. Then I choose the terrain around you. Confidence does not come from being talked down a run you dread. It comes from skiing something you can manage, and then slightly more.
No group, and no audience
We go at your pace and we repeat things. Nobody waiting at the bottom. If a run needs doing three times before it feels comfortable, we do it three times. I also explain why, not just what. Most adults settle faster once they understand what the ski is doing underneath them.
Fear is often technical, not just mental
A lot of what feels like fear is technique. If you cannot control the shape of a turn or stop cleanly on steeper ground, your body senses that and tightens up. Fix the skiing and much of the fear goes with it. That is why these lessons work on both at once.
Where we meet, and how long
Lessons start at La Chaudanne in Meribel Centre, or in Mottaret. They run from one hour up to four, any time from 9:00 to 17:00. A single hour is only bookable later in the season. I usually suggest two or three hours, so we stop while it still feels good. You can also see all the lesson types and locations.
Ask about availability
Tell me your dates and roughly how you feel about skiing at the moment, and I will suggest a sensible starting point. Call or text +44 (0)7769 313526. You can also see the lesson times and prices.