Zermatt

My time spent in Austria as a child on family ski holidays ignited my passion for the mountains. When I said to my brother early on that I wanted to be a ski instructor, he scoffed at this and said that I couldn't make a living from it. Since leaving uni I slipped back into where my heart lay and have been working on and off in the Snowsport's industry ever since. I started working as a ‘Pisteur Secouriste’ in France in 2007, later aided by my beautiful furry pal, Fjord the flat coated retriever, trained and qualified in Avalanche SAR. No longer with us he remains in the hearts of many having been such an incredible soul, and now lives on in my children's book 'Fjord's Mountain Mission'.

I'm a powder hound, 'scuse the pun, but equally I love sliding off into the backcountry to ski tour in the folds of nature's arms. I really enjoy being with others who are keen to share the mountain experience and at the same time respect this unique environment.
Maybe see you one day à bientôt!

I started sliding down the Cairngorm mountain at school. I loved the famous "White Lady" moguls. Changed from skis to board in the "90's" and back to skis in the "2000's". I enjoy planning ski days taking in great coffee and lunch spots. I have been known for dad dancing in ski boots!

My favourite resorts are Mayrhofen, Galtur, Obergurgl, Saalbach and Zermatt

Away from skiing I like travelling, mountain biking and swing a golf club very badly

I started skiing at the age of 25 then taking a long break from skiing until my early 40's, as a consequence I can empathise with late starters. The Ski Club has provided a great environment to improve my ski skills, enjoying days on-piste with friends as well as developing a taste for the back country and off-piste. It has given me opportunities to ski in wonderful places meeting a variety of like-minded people. For me skiing is about making the most of the mountain and having fun! In addition to skiing, in the summer I enjoy the outdoors walking as well as being a regular cyclist. If we haven't met already, I hope to meet you on the slopes.

My first ever experience of skiing was at the age of 14 when I screwed a pair of antique skis to my walking boots and learned to fall down Saddleworth Moor, fortunately it has improved a little since then. I love playing hard and skiing hard with a nice lunch thrown in along the way I look forward to meeting, skiing and enjoying the apres bars with you all.

I learnt to ski whilst at university with the OTC and still remember the buzz of learning the most amazing sport, which has become a major passion in my life.  I did my instructor’s course in the Army and also a few winters in Norway learning military skiing and arctic survival. Since leaving, I’ve done my Canadian Alpine Level 2 and am currently training for BASI Level 3. I’ve also surprised myself by instructing on school ski trips in Italy, Switzerland and Austria and actually enjoying it!

I love skiing on piste or off piste - it’s a particular thrill to ski the whole mountain and be able to get away from the herd. In the ski season I’m based near Morzine and also for some of the summer, when I’m still daft enough to mountain bike.

It’s a joy for me to share my passion for skiing with others and I love meeting new people. I’m looking forward to skiing with you.

I have been skiing since 1979 when the long skinny over 2m skis were in vogue. My experience includes race skiing in the military, instructor training in Norway and Bavaria, as well as undertaking my BASi qualifications from 2005.  I’ve been leading/ repping for the Ski Club since 2012 in Verbier, Val d’Isere, Whistler, Tignes and for the last 8 seasons in ZERMATT.

I’m looking forward to skiing with members during my allocated time with SCGB 1-15 February 2025 along with Paul Bliss. Let’s hope for some great snow.

I began skiing at school in Australia.  I qualified as a BASI instructor in 2011 and a SCBB rep in 2015.  I have skied extensively throughout France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and North America, along with dozens of Japanese resorts. I love seeing the whiteness of the snow against the blue sky and the green trees and spreading the fun of being outdoors in that rugged environment. In my other time I am a surfer and ocean swimmer. I have also worked as a Consultant Physician in Infectious Diseases and Gastroenterology.  I live in Perth, Australia.

I love being in the mountains, the skiing, the scenery, the light.,the atmosphere and ambiance of alpine villages. Skiing is such a fantastic sport, exhilarating and exciting and yet sociable. It can be challenging, pushing yourself to tackle that gnarly couloir, or maybe taking it easy just cruising , enjoying the view and thinking about that lovely lunch spot. My skiing experience is enhanced by sharing with like minded and passionate Ski club members.
For many years I was a ski club member before I became a leader. I really get a kick out of meeting new people and old friends and sharing the fun. My favourite resort is Zermatt. It has everything, the only downside being the expense. Outside of skiing I enjoy photography, golf , dancing, classic cars and motorbikes. For a crust I run a residential property company. I really look forward to meeting you on the slopes.
Martin

I came relatively late to skiing at 18 but have been an enthusiastic participant ever since.  Lots of Scottish skiing at university followed by a season as a ski guide in Grindelwald in the mid-90s.  When our children were learning I took the opportunity to switch disciplines, and I have for the past 15 years only skied telemark.  I enjoy all conditions on and off-piste (except breakable crust which on tele skis I still haven’t quite worked out) and usually spend time each season doing some ski touring which I love.  Out of season I am a keen mountain biker, sailor, diver and Wainright bagger.  I look forward to skiing with you and hope to convert some of you to the delights of free-heel skiing

Skiing has been my passion since being introduced to the sport in Andermatt at the age of 3. I have been a Ski Club "rep" since the 70's skiing in so many different places both as a Freshtracks and a resort rep. I love skiing off-piste when I can but just being on snow with others who enjoy the mountains, preferably in the sun, is fine by me. After skiing I head back to a fairly busy retired life on the Isle of Arran

I have been a member of the Ski Club, for over twenty five years, a rep & leader for about twenty years, my favourite Ski areas for off Piste skiing is the Chamonix valley with Alagna &Champoluc Ski areas,for on Piste definitely has to be the Dolomites. Joining the Ski Club has to be the best thing I've ever done, meeting and skiing with so many like minded people, from all walks of life, has and still is a true pleasure, so come and join me, have fun with great skiing, what ever the conditions, on and off the slopes!

Doesn't look like it's ever going to snow in Bondi where I live and my skis are useless on sand and surf so I best keep coming back to Europe as there is nothing I enjoy more than skiing! I joined the club on a ski & spa Freshtracks holiday in Kitzbuhel in 2004 and boy am I glad I did. I have done some amazing skiing in spectacular places with so many great members over the years and am truly delighted to be able to return the favour and now lead members on Freshtracks holidays and resorts. I've enjoyed skiing in many resorts around the world and you will find me heading to Zermatt at every opportunity, ideally heli-skiing followed by a gourmet chow-down, laughing about the adventures just had in good company. Looking forward to skiing with you and having fun.

Having wandered the world with a backpack for several years in my 20's, I found myself staying with friends in the French Alps one winter with nothing much planned and simply fell in love with everything about the skiing lifestyle. Doing everything I could to prolong the visit, including washing thousands of pans, shovelling tonnes of snow and living in a broom cupboard! I realised I was hooked.

Alas, real life intervened and back to Blighty to pursue a career in IT, with skiing trips a much longed-for highlight. A lovely Freshtracks week with an awesome Ski Club Rep and local guide persuaded me to have a go at the Rep. course myself and, well, here I am! I am keen on most mountain sports, but apart from skiing I love to hike, canoe, paraglide, climb Via Ferrata, and ride my bikes - both pedal and powered.