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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'd either snowworks or alpine coaching. Probably alpine coaching pete is a great coach.
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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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elbrus, arent you BASI qualified already? Certainly from other posts you seem to know everyone in the BASI system.
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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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Why the implied need to have BASI trainers on the staff?
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Spyderman, I know what I think. Asking what YOU think! What are peoples experiences in attending the courses listed.
If you want to work towards a BASI course, then you will seek BASI person. There are loads of other courses that are really good I would think. BUT whats the best way to get up to date info?
I know alot of people with BASI qualifications, but hold them....NO.
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New Generation and ICE also run BASI courses, and both have a number of BASI Trainers on their roster.
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rob@rar, Do they run courses, or are they more ski school? ie can you book a weeks all day coaching?
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| elbrus wrote: |
| rob@rar, Do they run courses, or are they more ski school? ie can you book a weeks all day coaching? |
Not sure I understand the question? They run courses leading to BASI qualifications, but they also teach recreational skiers, in the same way as all the schools you listed in your first post (except for Mountain Tracks?). I'd guess that if you gave them enough money you could arrange coaching/instruction in whatever format you wanted.
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rob@rar, sorry im not clear. I want to book a week long, all day course to develop my skiing skills. Want to do that with BASI ISTD/Trainer so I get up dated info. Want do do it with like minded people ( training towards the same goal). Who do you recomend?
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I think all of them would do a reasonable job, depending on what exactly you wanted to focus on. I've skied with two of the schools you listed in your first post and had a good experience, plus I've skied with NewGen a lot and have a week booked with ICE this season. I don't think you need to get too hung up on skiing with a BASI Trainer - a good ISTD will provide first class instruction, especially if you have personal recommendations from here or elsewhere.
For me I'd find a week long, all day course which focused entirely on stretching my personal skills would be too demanding, physically and emotionally. About three hours a day instruction, then some time for consolidating those skills away from class is about right for me. You also have to factor in evening video feedback, and possible some fitness sessions. This all adds up to an incredible busy week. I don't think I'd cope if there was six hours of intensive instruction per day plus the other stuff!
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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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elbrus, Are just starting on the BASI route ?Why not get some (much cheaper) training at your local dry/indoor slope first ? You'll then arrive at your course much better prepared 
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| elbrus wrote: |
| rob@rar, sorry im not clear. I want to book a week long, all day course to develop my skiing skills. Want to do that with BASI ISTD/Trainer so I get up dated info. Want do do it with like minded people ( training towards the same goal). Who do you recomend? |
Pete Silver-Gillespie BASI ISTD Trainer @ Alpine Coaching.
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You know it makes sense.
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elbrus,
I haven't used them, but you might want to take a look at
http://www.world-class-skiing.com
I had a lot of tuition from Alex (a long time ago), and would recommend any outfit that he is involved with.
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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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elbrus, If youy want to eventually train for a BASI Instructors license why not start with one of BASI European business partners who you would take your instructor training with. Choice is mainly dependant on location.
New Gen, ICE, BACE and BASS. All get good reports and as approved centres i would guess would be up to speed on current info.
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Poster: A snowHead
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You could also try www.skivolution.co.uk/
All staff are ISTD or above,
Courchevel is also a bit of a BASI training ground.
Good luck
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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elbrus, One thing to note is that the Trainers will be shifted around to avoid commercial pressures from their home ski school to get high pass rates..
For instance the ski manager of skivolution in courchevel does instructor training for New Gen in Courchevel. There are < 80 BASI trainers and you have NO choice as to who you get to avoid favouritism on instructor courses. Best to pick the ski school that ticks your boxes and get to know them and if you wish to progress to instructor training. You wont be allowed to "select" which trainer you get on an official BASI course.
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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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elbrus, Alpine Coaching or worldclass skiing are excellent organisations to consider if you want current, up to date direction, input and coaching.
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I don't feel qualified to answer this question but can personally strongly recommend both alpine coaching and snoworks for personal performance.
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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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| elbrus wrote: |
| rob@rar, sorry im not clear. I want to book a week long, all day course to develop my skiing skills. |
Easy book flight to Denver and ski with Fastman .... 
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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Maybe Alpine Coaching should be re-named Caucasus Coaching
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St Maurice of Borg, quite funny, close, but WRONG!
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elbrus, I guess you know a thing or two about the Caucasus.
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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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laundryman, Know they are in Spain!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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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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Snowshark,
Who's Phil? 
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monster77
monster77
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| Spyderman wrote: |
Snowshark,
Who's Phil? |
Could be the Phil that runs Snow Orks??
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You know it makes sense.
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monster77, Oh yeah, Doh
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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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Beat me to it monster77,
In all seriousness Spyderman, Phil has an excellent team at Snow Orks. I understand PSG also helps out occasionally and I believe you already know Stuart Bernard who's face appears on the current snoworks web site. An excellent all round performance coach.
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Poster: A snowHead
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| Snowshark wrote: |
Beat me to it monster77,
In all seriousness Spyderman, Phil has an excellent team at Snow Orks. I understand PSG also helps out occasionally and I believe you already know Stuart Bernard who's face appears on the current snoworks web site. An excellent all round performance coach. |
I've skied with Snow Orks ( ) a few times and have always been very impressed with the quality of the instructors that they use.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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