Professional Ski Instructors in Morzine and Avoriaz

We are a small team of British qualified independent ski instructors, who all hold the highly esteemed BASI Level 4 ISTD qualification with full French equivalence.

Our years of experience in the industry and love of skiing and teaching will ensure you are cared for and taught to the very highest level.

Our individual qualifications include:

  • BASI (British Association of Snowsport Instructors) – Level 4
  • International Ski Teacher Diploma
  • ISIA (International Ski Instructors Association) members
  • French ‘Equivalence’ – BEES Alpin 1er degré

We offer:

  • Exceptional quality ski coaching
  • Instructors with many years of ski teaching experience
  • A relaxed, professional and patient approach
  • Small groups – maximum of just 7 / 8
  • Digital video (optional)
  • Lift queue priority
  • A friendly and enjoyable service
  • Guaranteed to be effective & focused on you

OUR TEAM

Pete Hughes

Director of F2S Ltd, Pete has many years professional ski teaching experience, in Europe and the Southern hemisphere, at all levels. Pete will be your point of contact for booking tuition and is always keen to respond quickly and efficiently to your requirements.
He spends his time running all aspects of the business throughout the year, and cycle guiding on various charity and corporate events during the Summer.

Pete has a huge passion for skiing and loves teaching. Pete is a patient man and sets a relaxed, enjoyable learning environment. He is equally happy helping those develop their skiing confidence on easy blues to helping experienced skiers develop their off piste / back country skiing skills. With an excellent knowledge for avalanche safety and awareness, and a passion for sharing his knowledge if that interests you.

He also loves teaching children, and has taught his own son Archie who he loves skiing with. His desire is to set safe, enjoyable lessons and communicate in the language that children understand. His lessons are fun, safe and aim to meet each of his customer’s skiing goals.

Nationality:

  • British

Hobbies Include:

  • All aspects of skiing
  • Mountain biking
  • Road biking
  • Swimming
  • Kitesurfing

Qualifications:

  • Former BASI Alpine Trainer
  • BASI Level 4 International Ski Teaching Diploma
  • ISIA member
  • Full French Equivalence
  • Snowsport Scotland Race Coach
  • European Avalanche School certified

Luc Wouters

Luc is an independent instructor who has worked with Freedom2ski for many seasons now. Living with his family in the Morzine area all year around for 21 years, he knows the (ski) region very well.

He has more than 30 years of professional ski teaching experience in Europe and the Southern hemisphere at all levels. In the Winter he splits his time between being a ski instructor and his work as a physiotherapist in a local medical centre.

Luc is hugely enthusiastic and passionate about helping skiers improve to be able to make the most of the slopes and mountain environment.

His skills give him a unique view on ski teaching especially for people skiing following injury with specific health problems, an in depth look into any alignment and fitness issues.

He speaks English, French, Dutch and German.

Nationality:

  • Dutch

Hobbies Include:

  • All aspects of skiing, including cross country skiing, off piste and tour skiing.
  • Road biking
  • Trail running
  • Kitesurfing
  • Wing foiling
  • Mountain Walking

Qualifications:

  • BASI Level 4 International Ski Teaching Diploma
  • ISIA member
  • Full French Equivalence
  • Snowsport Scotland Race Coach
  • Snowsport Scotland Race Coach
  • Austrian & Australian ski teaching qualifications
  • BSc – Physiotherapy (Sports physiotherapy/manual therapy)

Warren Hogben

Warren is passionate about helping skiers enjoy skiing more, and his specialist skills are helping you to improve your confidence and giving you the tools to take you to the next level.

He is passionate about helping skiers improve their technique and making skiing more of the mountain achievable for them.

He has more than 30 years of professional ski teaching experience. Warren also speaks English, French & Italian.

Nationality:

  • British

Hobbies Include:

  • Road biking
  • Mountain biking
  • Diving
  • Paragliding
  • Tennis

Qualifications:

  • Former BASI Trainer
  • ISIA member
  • Full French Equivalence
  • Swiss Equivalence
  • Snowboard Instructor
  • BASI Level 4 International Ski Teaching Diploma

Mark Ryder

Mark has been working in the Portes du Soleil for many years and has a deeply ingrained love for the area. Enjoyment is key to learning and Mark’s relaxed but technical approach has proven very popular, with many repeat clients.

A keen cyclist in all disciplines, Mark has also worked as a Race Mechanic on two Tour of Britain cycle races and ridden in a number of domestic and international sportives. When not skiing he spends his time working as an independent bike mechanic and supporting rides all over Europe.

Nationality:

  • British

Hobbies Include:

  • Skiing
  • Road biking
  • Mountain biking
  • Off Roading – 4x4s, motorbikes & snowmobiles

Qualifications:

  • BASI Level 4 International Ski Teaching Diploma
  • ISIA member
  • Full French Equivalence
  • Snowsport Scotland Race Coach

John Arnold

John is a highly qualified and very experienced ski teacher, instructor trainer, race coach and backcountry off-piste guide. He teaches skiers (adults & children) of all levels, presently in France and Italy. He has also worked in America and New Zealand. He is equally inspired to teach and take care of skiers on the blues and greens in addition to off piste and more challenging parts of the mountain.

In 2014 John completed a Masters degree in Mindfulness, completing research in learning to ski using mindfulness learning techniques. If you wish, he can tailor your learning towards mindfulness so if you are curious about developing your skiing in this way then John is your man.

John will adapt his teaching style to suit all different learning styles. His pleasure and motivation in ski teaching is seeing skiers happy, comfortable and progressing on the slopes.

Out of season, John organises walking, hiking and biking holidays, and mindfulness meditation retreats in Italy.

Nationality:

  • British

Hobbies Include:

  • Ski touring
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Open water swimming
  • Spending time outdoors in Nature

Qualifications:

  • BASI International Ski Teaching Diploma
  • Former BASI Trainer
  • ISIA member
  • Full French Equivalence
  • Full Italian Equivalence
  • UK & New Zealand Race Coach

We are delighted to have teamed up with ‘Bloc superior goggles and sunglasses. Freedom 2 Ski customers can get 25% discount on Bloc eyewear. Please email Pete for discount code and terms.

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