Ski instruction in Val d'Isere with Martin Mckay

Martin Mckay is an independent British ski coach in Val d'Isere France.

Martin has developed an unrivalled reputation for helping skiers grasp the essentials in ski technique, mental awareness, physical harmony and confidence when descending the slopes from on piste to deep off piste snow.

One of the worlds most dedicated ski teachers, Martin is a member of the prestigious ski instructors organisation, B.A.S.I. and international organisation I.S.I.A. Martin has passed the Test de Capacite and holds the French equivalence B.E.E.S 1er Degré Ski Alpine allowing Martin the right of establishment as a skiing teacher in the worlds best skiing country, France. To date Martin has been teaching and guiding skiing for over 15 years.

Martin is an ex alpine and freestyle ski competitor, Martin has competed against the likes of Gold medalist Jonny Moseley, '02 salt lake city.

Having raced as a junior and young adult across Europe, Martin competed at national championships in Austria as a junior in all alpine disciplines from slalom, giant slalom to downhill.

Martin is in keen international demand as a teacher of skiing as well as off piste guiding and coaching in Val d'Isere. Martin has featured in extreme ski video films, competitions and as an action model, endorsing and promoting skiing.

Working both on piste with technical ski instruction for skiers of all levels as well as specialising in off piste instruction and guiding, where the wonderful skiing area of l'espace killy is at Martins disposal.

With a detailed knowledge of the area, the off piste is there to be discovered and make fresh powder ski tracks. From December to the end of April, Martin will take your breath away with his detailed knowledge of the area, finding great snow throughout the season.

The development of confidence in skiers at all levels is an essential part of Martins teaching Philosophy. Service, Safety, Enjoyment and Learning in all skiing lessons is paramount.

Martin has a unique style, he is extremely enthusiastic and focused on your skiing development, as a ski coach Martin goes that extra mile to help you understand your alpine ski technique, always.

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