{"id":2075,"date":"2019-04-18T14:01:35","date_gmt":"2019-04-18T14:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/?p=2075"},"modified":"2024-01-31T14:44:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T14:44:42","slug":"choosing-the-best-ski-instructor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/choosing-the-best-ski-instructor\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Top Tips for Choosing the Best Ski Instructor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Becoming a confident, independent skier is not a journey which can be hurried. Unless you are a professional ski instructor, you can never know enough about skiing &#8211; there are always numerous of techniques to be improved upon and a multitude of new skills which can be learned. Enrolling in a good ski school is (almost) as important as choosing the right accommodation! Here at Ski Basics we work with the best tried and tested <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/meribel\/ski-schools.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ski schools in Meribel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and only associate ourselves with those ski schools we believe have the best ski instructors in Meribel. Choosing the right ski school can make or break your ski holiday, so it\u2019s important to know what to look for when choosing the best ski instructor for you. Here is our breakdown to help you make that important decision! <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/choosing-the-best-ski-instructor\/#How_to_Choose_the_Best_Ski_Instructor_for_You_and_Your_Family\" >How to Choose the Best Ski Instructor for You and Your Family<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/choosing-the-best-ski-instructor\/#1_First_Things_First_%E2%80%93_Book_Early\" >1) \u00a0First Things First &#8211; Book Early!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/choosing-the-best-ski-instructor\/#2_Always_Use_a_Professional_Ski_Instructor\" >2) Always Use a Professional Ski Instructor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/choosing-the-best-ski-instructor\/#3_Choosing_the_Best_Ski_Instructor_to_Teach_Your_Children\" >3) Choosing the Best Ski Instructor to Teach Your Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/choosing-the-best-ski-instructor\/#4_Group_or_Private_Ski_Lessons\" >4) Group or Private Ski Lessons?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/choosing-the-best-ski-instructor\/#5_Be_Clear_About_Your_Goals\" >5) Be Clear About Your Goals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Best_Ski_Instructor_for_You_and_Your_Family\"><\/span>How to Choose the Best Ski Instructor for You and Your Family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_First_Things_First_%E2%80%93_Book_Early\"><\/span>1) \u00a0First Things First &#8211; Book Early!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have used a ski instructor before that you have gelled with and really like, why not book him\/her for next year\u2019s ski holiday before they get booked up? The best ski instructors and best ski schools understandably get booked up far in advance, so don\u2019t leave it until the last minute to find the best ski instructors for you and your family. We highly recommend booking your ski school places at the same time as you book your stay here in Meribel to ensure that you have peace of mind, and that can choose the best ski instructors and most reputable ski schools according to your personal requirements. i<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Always_Use_a_Professional_Ski_Instructor\"><\/span>2) Always Use a Professional Ski Instructor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your ski companion may have been hitting the slopes for years, but there\u2019s no excuse for not hiring a professional ski instructor to help you learn how to ski. Preferably one that has been trained by a well-recognised <a href=\"https:\/\/instructorcourses.skinewgen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ski instructor school<\/a>. Yes your pal may be keen to help you learn to ski, but by day three when their patience is wearing thin and you have learned a host of bad habits which you later need to unpick, has it really been worth trying to save money by scrimping on using a professional? A professional ski instructor will have undergone hours and hours of theoretical and practical training to become qualified in the art of ski instruction and will be able to identify your weaknesses and correct them before they can lead to injury. We advise that you always choose a professional ski instructor to help you learn the best habits and teach you the safest ways to negotiate and master the mountains.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Choosing_the_Best_Ski_Instructor_to_Teach_Your_Children\"><\/span>3) Choosing the Best Ski Instructor to Teach Your Children<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Happy children mean happy parents, so choosing the right ski instructor when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/skiing-with-children\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skiing with children<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is crucially important. As mentioned above, we recommend never trying to teach your children to ski yourself &#8211; it\u2019s always best to use a professional. By personally taking on the role of ski instructor you\u2019ll potentially teach them bad habits, and you won\u2019t have a chance to enjoy the slopes yourself! Finding a ski school which specialises in teaching children is a great first step to ensuring that the whole family enjoys their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/service\/children.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ski holiday in Meribel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There\u2019s little point in them attending a ski school where they don\u2019t understand the language so firstly make sure that you choose a kids\u2019 ski school which has English-speaking ski instructors.<\/span><b> <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>TOP TIP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: We advise to carefully consider the season before booking your child\u2019s ski lessons and strongly recommend choosing afternoon lessons (rather than mornings) during chilly January! Also take time to shop around\u2026 sometimes five or six children in a private lesson in one ski school works out cheaper than a group lesson at another.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/skiing-with-children-1-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2078 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/skiing-with-children-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"skiing with children\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/skiing-with-children-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/skiing-with-children-1-1-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/skiing-with-children-1-1-768x360.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/480;\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Group_or_Private_Ski_Lessons\"><\/span>4) Group or Private Ski Lessons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s entirely up to you (and your budget) if you choose private or group ski lessons whilst skiing in Meribel. Obviously you\u2019ll have private one-on-one attention if choosing to book a private ski instructor, but these can be expensive so research group lessons too so that you can find what works best for you. In our experience kids have more fun in a ski school that with a one-on-on one private ski instructor, but it\u2019s completely down to the individual and what their preferences and requirements may be. There are also a variety of other options to consider such as technical clinics, private lessons and guided adventures (both on or off-piste).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Be_Clear_About_Your_Goals\"><\/span>5) Be Clear About Your Goals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you enquire with us we\u2019ll always ask what your hopeful outcomes of the lessons will be so that we can pair you with the ski instructor which best suits your aims. Are you a beginner who wants to have fun? Do you want to learn to make great turns on blue terrain? Clean up your bump technique or ride your first park feature? Once you\u2019ve chosen the best ski instructor for you, be sure to be clear with them about what you hope to achieve across your week of lessons. Be clear from the outset so that both parties are aware of what you hope to gain from your ski instruction.<\/p>\n<p>We hope that this guide to the best ski instructors has been helpful to you. If you think of any points we\u2019ve missed please share your top tips with us over on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/skibasics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sharing\u2019s caring! We look forward to helping you select the best ski instructor for you and welcoming you to Les Trois Alpes soon!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Becoming a confident, independent skier is not a journey which can be hurried. 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