Category: Snowsports Interviews

  • The British Disabled Ski Team Interview

    The British Disabled Ski Team Interview

    We spoke to representatives of the British Disabled Ski Team at the Ski Snow, this year and decided to find out more about them and what we can do to support the team.

  • Portillo Ski Instructor interview: Melanja Sober

    Portillo Ski Instructor interview: Melanja Sober

    Melanja Šober is a full time Ski Instructor in the Chilean ski resort of Portillo. Originating from Slovenia, Melanja is an experienced ski racer in both Alpine and Telemark disciplines, with titles including Junior World Telemarking Champion and Slovenian Champion alongside some impressive World Cup results.

  • Ski Shop Director Interview: Scott Hammond

    Ski Shop Director Interview: Scott Hammond

    Scott Hammond is a professional ski instructor, ski technician and an expert on ski hardware originally from London, England. Scott lived and worked in Verbier, Switzerland for 9 years, Cervinia, Italy for 3 years and now lives in Lillehammer, Norway. He manages White Mountain Sports, a ski shop, skiing school and ski in/ski out accommodation…

  • NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard interview

    NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard interview

    An ever increasing trend in the ski industry is the growth of people keen to improve their ability and also become snowsports instructors. Reflecting this increase in demand is the increasing number of companies offering both instructor and improvement courses. One of the first companies to offer these courses was NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard who…

  • Gap Year Ski Instructor interview: James Bailey

    Gap Year Ski Instructor interview: James Bailey

    James has recently qualified as a ski instructor through the Educating Adventures gap year ski instructor program and now holds a level one certification from the Professional ski Instructors of America.