| |
Redpoint Holidays have launched a new package to help experienced
skiers who feel that they have reached stalemate in developing their
skiing skills. Whilst famous ski resorts such as Chamonix or St. Anton
are renowned for their extensive, challenging off-piste areas, the
reality is that the majority of skiers who visit during the season
aren’t actually proficient enough to ski the most exciting and
challenging slopes.
To
solve this problem, Redpoint have devised a new package of ‘All
Terrain Weeks’ specifically designed for skiers who have reached
a plateau in their skiing. The package includes ski instruction
from British instructors in groups of up to 4 people with video
training and evening seminars on mountain safety, avalanche awareness
and equipment.
”Although
many people come skiing once or twice a year, they don’t necessarily
improve. Often, once they can get down without falling over too
many times, people decide they can manage alone,” explains
Greg xx Co-director of Redpoint Holidays. “Alternatively,
they book ski lessons and end up in a foreign ski school group with
an instructor that they don’t understand, and end up feeling
that they haven’t learnt anything. Understandably, they don’t
go back again.”
Greg,
who has 15 years experience teaching skiing, believes that the majority
of skiers maintain an adequate standard, but struggle when the pistes
aren’t in perfect condition.
“People comment on the condition of the snow, when actually
the snow is great – it’s often their technique that
is letting them down” says Greg. “Most skiers stay at
this level, being able to ski when the pistes have just been groomed,
but can’t cope when conditions change. I have taught a lot
of “advanced” skiers who struggle with the basic skills
needed to ski in a more challenging environment. Often after only
a few hours of lessons the difference is remarkable. Teaching these
skiers is very rewarding, as you see them regain their enthusiasm
- once they get the feeling for it, you can’t stop them!”
The
All Terrain Weeks include: Four-star Hotel Accommodation with Half
Board, Instruction in small groups of up to 4 people, Video Training
and Evening seminars on Mountain Safety, Avalanche awareness and
Equipment, for £489.
Contact
Redpoint Holidays on 01902 568034, by e-mail to allterrain@redpoint.co.uk,
or visit www.redpoint.co.uk
-ENDS-
Note to editor: pictures available on request.
Contacts:
Alastair Campbell 01858 44 55 43 / 07906 349 109
|