F.A.Q. Skiing Questions

Q: I can ski reasonably well on most reds and blacks and am now a little bored with the pistes, I would like to learn to ski fresh powder snow off piste with reasonable ease, is that realistic?

A: Yes, no doubt about that. It is not uncommon to be bored skiing the pistes all day. Private off piste ski instruction will guarantee that you learn to control your speed and gain confidence in fresh snow.

Q: I have been skiing for many years, I am an intermediate skier making parallel turns most of the time but occasionally make stem turns, I feel that I am lacking confidence and have not progressed a lot in recent years, can you help?

A: You will benefit from having quality ski instruction on the basic ski technique that underpins all good skiers, your confidence is vitally important right now, once you are shown efficient natural ski techniques and are in a relaxed learning atmosphere, you will make rapid steps forward.

Q: My children have never skied, do you coach youngsters?

A: Martin Mckay Skiing runs quality private coaching for beginners as well as expert skiers, your children will greatly benefit from one on one ski instruction, they will be in the safest hands, make quality progression fast and have lots of fun. Children learn naturally with good patient constructive coaching.

Q: I am a reasonably good off piste skier and I would like to benefit from some powder skiing coaching and ski touring, can you cater for me?

A: You will benefit from private ski lessons. Martin will show you multiple off piste routes around l'espace killy. You will cover some ground whilst being coached at all times. Ski touring around l'espace killy, Val d'Isere and Tignes is fantastic, Martin will often tour when conditions require it, short climbs from 30 min's walking on skins to two hrs in length.

Q: I am an adult going skiing for the first time, do you run one on one private lessons.

A: Yes, Martin runs private, one on one ski instruction. You can select any private lesson size you wish. Prices may vary.

From the word go your confidence and technique will be carried forward, ensuring that you enjoy your skiing as that is key. You will learn the "correct natural technique" leading to strong and confident skiing, you will develop quality foundations allowing you to explore the whole mountain on your own.