 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all, we are off to les deux alpes over Christmas and need to sort ski school out. We have used Esf the last couple of times we have been (diff resorts) and were thinking should we just use them this time too or are there any recommendations ? We are travelling with Neilson but I'm not sure who they use ? Thanks for any help 😀
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I was impressed by ESI, where my kids a great time with a 6'5" Italian called Luca.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Luca hasn't been with ESI for years, now with Firstrax, but hé badly injured himself this summer not sure when he'll be back.
From my L2A thread
http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?p=2963505&highlight=#2963505
If you want British instruction there are several options -
- Easiski (Charlotte) has been here a long time and has many SH fans
- European Ski School have several British instructors. Alex Chapman who's a SH and several friends have had great lessons with her and Ian Huyton who several friends rate highly too. I think ESS are having one more Brit stagiaire too.
- BASS Rod Frazer who is highly rated.
- all schools have other English speaking French and Italian instructors. Some I know personally are very fluent.
Plus obviously ESF, ESI and Évolution 2.
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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Do you know if anywhere is offering ski lessons as early as December 5th? Am heading there next week with my ski noob friend and she's gonna need whipping in to shape! I liked the look of European Ski and Snowboard School when I had a brief google.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@illseeyouontheslopes, Pretty sure they will be. I think Alex may have a GS course that week, not sure about Ian. All their instructors speak good English though.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Shame I quite liked the sound of Luca 😉
Thanks for that info I will have a look at those.
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| Claude B wrote: |
Luca hasn't been with ESI for years, now with Firstrax, but hé badly injured himself this summer not sure when he'll be back.
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I'm sorry to hear that....and it was a while ago. The kids loved him...he just made it fun....he called them all, "My little champions".
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I have sent a few messages as most websites don't take into consideration the Christmas dates this year. We are travelling on the 20th so hope lessons can be sorted for that week. Thanks.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Quick update on this, I've seen Luca on the mountain so he's obviously recovered enough to teach.
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Easiski (Charlotte Swift). Best ski instructor I've come across anywhere, especially for beginner/ nervous skiers.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| Claude B wrote: |
| Quick update on this, I've seen Luca on the mountain so he's obviously recovered enough to teach. |
That's good news...though you can often hear him before you can see him.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Another wholehearted endorsement for Easiski!
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We have booked with European ski school and are excited to go only a week tomorrow. Fingers crossed for some snow before we get there. Thanks all
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You know it makes sense.
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I've booked a half day all-mountain clinic with Rod at BASS over the Xmas holidays, will post feedback here thereafter.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Not used them for skiing but my middle daughter really likes European Ski School for snowboarding
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Poster: A snowHead
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Anyone got feedback on Firstrax, either for beginners or guided trips to La Grave (we've got a bimodal experience split in our group)? Their website says all of the right things (English language, small groups) and prices seem reasonable.
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