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I am licensed to work in Cairngorm Mountain.
I have been an instructor for 35 years
I teach: Ski.
My other hobbies are: Cycling, Photography, Playing musical instruments, Travelling.
I speak: English, French
My cancellation policy is:

FEBRUARY: SORRY I’LL BE UNAVAILABLE. TO AVOID SKI SLOPE CROWDING, LIFT PASS LIMITATIONS ARE CURRENTLY OPERATING. BEFORE YOU RESERVE A LESSON WITH ME CHECK WITH THE MOUNTAIN TICKET OFFICE FOR SKI PASS/ES AVAILABILITY FOR THE SKI LESSON TIMING. QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED 1981-3: Scottish Norwegian Ski School, Cairngorm Mountain - apprentice ski Instructor. 1983: BASI Alpine Level 1. 1983-89: Alpine ski instructor - Italy and France. 1986: BASI Alpine Level 2. 2022: BASI Level 1 Adapt...read more

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What to expect in a ski lesson

CALM, COLLECTED AND ORGANISED - I treat you, my customer, as a friend, with utmost respect. I’m relaxed in the mountain environment, and always have your safety as my priority. YOUR SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND GROWING CONFIDENCE - that’s what I see if I’m lucky enough to ski with you. SKIING SAFELY - this is key in our sport, in and out of lessons. THE FOCUS? ALWAYS YOU - the focus is always on what’s needed, and I provide honest, positive feedback, giving you the best available environment in which to learn. FUN WHILE LEARNING - skiing is usually enormous fun, acquiring and perfecting skills at the same time. I am qualified and trained to identify areas where I think your skiing can improve, and create a positive and enjoyable learning experience. SKIING AND INSTRUCTING - I have skied from a young age and ski instructing became a natural progression for me. It’s important as a progressive ski instructor to maintain and adapt skills, and to use latest ski and instructing techniques in lessons. If you wish, I may use video analysis during lessons as it can really speed up development skills. ALWAYS READY - I’m always ready to pass on my ski knowledge, thoughts and ideas to help you - before, during and after lessons. SKI REPORT: ask me to provide you with your personal Ski Report. Having a written record (and maybe video clips) of your skiing skills will allow you to relive your skiing as often as you want and make it much easier for you to pick up from where you left off next time you ski. SNOWLIFE Ski Awards for the youngsters among us - at no charge, take the award ski test! After a test pass, proudly display your badge. In any case you’ll receive a record book to mark your achievements and see what you could be focusing on next. LIFETIME CONTACT WITH YOU - As part of my service to you, I can provide a lifetime of unlimited contact - a free advice resource to you during your ski journey. LESSONS AVAILABLE: JANUARY 15 TO MID APRIL. LESSONS ARE ALWAYS PRIVATE - YOU CAN HAVE UP TO 5 PEOPLE, BUT ALL SHOULD BE AT THE SAME LEVEL. OPTION 1 A 3 hour lesson @ hourly rate of £69. TOTAL group cost is £207 for the 3 hours. OPTION 2: Full day - 5 hour lesson (typically 9.30 to 3.30pm) @ hourly rate of £60. TOTAL group cost is £300 for the 5 hours. My BASI qualifications are shown on the ‘find an instructor’ section of the BASI website.
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You can read more about David M's teaching skills on their profile, you will find their key skills and attributes are listed and you can also see reviews from past customers. Most instructors will teach all levels of ability, if you're still not sure, we recommend asking the Maison Sport Team on the live chat, as we may be able to provide further information.

Lessons will generally begin at the main lift station in resort, however, it's often also possible to arrange to start your lessons at your accomodation (especially for full day lessons or a lesson starting first thing in the morning). Upon booking David M will be able to suggest the most suitable meeting point to ensure you get the most from your lessons. If you have a particular request which will influence whether you book this instructor, for instance starting at a restaurant on the mountain, then we suggest messaging the instructor prior to booking.

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