Welcome to episode 53 of The Ski Instructor Podcast.

The theme at this years' Interski was the 'Guest Experience' which as many of you know by now, is a topic close to my heart.

In the episode we talked about Derek's Interski report, which you can read here:

You can find Derek's other books, including the one he gave me a copy of here:

Lastly, you can find and book Derek for skiing here:

Happy listening

Dave

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Welcome to episode 52 of the podcast.  

Also on Instagram @skifocus @stuartjbernard

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Dave

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Welcome to episode 51 of the podcast.  

Also on Instagram @skifocus @stuartjbernard

Happy listening

Dave

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Hello and happy new year to you all.  I hope that Santa brought you all new skis and lots of snow.

For the 50th episode, which also doubles as the late Christmas special, I bring you a great interview with Katie Dobson who is an independent ski instructor based in Chatel in France.  She runs a company called Ski Goddess which runs ski camps/holidays specifically for women.  You can find Katie at www.skigoddess.co.uk

This time of the year is always difficult to keep to a regular posting schedule, the ski school is busier than ever but I will do my best.

Dave

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Welcome to episode 49 of The Ski Instructor Podcast and part 2 of my interview with Simon Jones, who is the head freestyle coach at Kimberley in Canada.  Simon is originally British but now lives full time in Canada, coaching skiing in the winter and golf in the summer.

In this episode we discuss the CSIA structure, client service, teaching of both skiing and golf.

You can find Simon on instagram @greenorwhite or ask for him at Kimberley or Fernie Ski Schools.

Happy listening

Dave

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Welcome to episode 48 of The Ski Instructor Podcast.  It's been a while since the last podcast, the autumn is a super busy time for me given my role at www.snow-pros.ski

This week, I present to you part 1 of a great interview with Simon Jones, who is the head freestyle coach at Kimberley in Canada.  Simon is originally British but now lives full time in Canada, coaching skiing in the winter and golf in the summer.

In part 1 we start off with me ranting about the complexity of modern life and we move on to discuss Simon's journey to Canada and his life on snow.  We also chat moguls, Canadian snow and a bunch of other things.

Happy listening

Dave

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Welcome to episode 47 of The Ski Instructor Podcast, this week featuring Federico Wenzel from Argentina.  

The summer heat here is finally fading and there is an autumnal feeling in the air at higher altitudes.

I had a great chat with Federico who is working his way through the Argentine ski instructor qualifications.  We touched on many topics, including the Argentine system itself, early experiences of skiing and how he balances his time between doctoring and skiing.

You can find him at www.fedewenzelski.com

We are busy preparing for the forthcoming ski season here at SnowPros www.snow-pros.ski and SnowPros Snowboarding www.snowpros-snowboarding.com after this lack of rain all summer, I have a feeling it will dump down with snow this winter.

Happy listening

Dave

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Welcome to episode 46 of The Ski Instructor Podcast, this week featuring Harry McFadden part 2.

Our conversation carries on and in part 2 I finally put to bed my questions about the Japanese technical champs.  We also talk about China, Italy and this summer's NZ season. Finally we talk tech on where the turn comes from.

I hope you are all well and enjoying this hot summer or southern hemisphere winter.

You can ski with Harry at [email protected] or find him on insta @harrymcfadden

Happy listening

Dave

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Welcome to episode 45 of The Ski Instructor Podcast, this week featuring Harry McFadden part 1.

Hopefully this episode will be just in time for the start of the New Zealand winter and will provide some inspiration for all those heading to NZ to ski.

We chat on a wide range of topics including getting your new season going, fatigue between seasons, his journey to full cert and differences in systems.

Part 2 will follow in a few weeks with another hour or so of this interview.

I hope you are all well and enjoying the summer or southern hemisphere winter.

SnowPros are recruiting.  If you think you have what it takes to join our team, message me and tell me why on www.snow-pros.ski/contact

You can ski with Harry at [email protected] or find him on insta @harrymcfadden

Happy listening

Dave

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p.s.  sorry for the strimming noise in the background

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Welcome to part 2 of The Ski Instructor Podcast's episode with Helen Trayfoot who is an independent instructor based in Chatel, France.

This week we chat more about teaching children to ski, female representation in snowsports, teaching in a french ski school and some general technique chat, including pole swing weight.  I really enjoyed chatting with Helen and I think that comes across in this pod.

Link to the best ski video on you tube.  

You can find Helen at https://www.facebook.com/helen.trayfootwaugh

For the upcoming QandA episode where I attempt to answer your questions along with a special guest, please write to me at [email protected]

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