Encouraging, Enthusiastic, Motivational, Inspired.

The team behind Inspired To Ski are amongst the best in the business.

The structure of our courses allows us the flexibility to select the best instructors in the business. They are not only highly professional and qualified but extremely motivated for the success of their pupils. All independent ski teachers with many running their own ski schools and training programmes in Europe. They are internationally qualified (ISIA), hold Britain’s top ski teaching qualification (BASI 1) and have reached the level where they are responsible for training other ski instructors how to teach.

Private lesson within a group.

Our team work as a group, communicate, encourage, have fun, enjoy the experiences but most importantly they are working with YOU the individual. Being in the right group is, of course, paramount but everyone has their own aims, ideas, needs and require individual feedback and guidance. TEAM INSPIRED understand this and aim to achieve this end. It’s like a private lesson within a group environment!

Which Instructors?

Below are a list of trainers that work with Inspired To Ski. Other instructors, not listed, will also work on our courses but rest assured they are all extremely professional, qualified and experienced.

All instructors are:

• Internationally qualified (ISIA)
• Hold Britain’s top ski teaching qualification (BASI Level 4/ISTD)
• Many are responsible for training other ski instructors how to teach
• Selected for the teaching skills, characters, friendliness and professionalism

To find out more on BASI (British Association of Snowsports Instructors) Contact www.basi.org.uk

1. Sally Chap

• Founder of Inspired To Ski
• BASI L4, International Regonised Ski Teacher (BASI)
• Head instructor and leading innovator of the Inspired To Ski philosophy
• Was a Trainer for the British Association of Snowsports Instructors
• Fully International Ski Teaching Qualifications
• Member of the BASI demonstration ski team ’95, Japan ’99, Norway
• Qualified Fitness-Exercise Teacher YMCA Qualified
• Director of The Ski Company 1989-2003
• Board of Management Representative for BASI for 6 years

A touch more on Sally…

Sally has been passionately involved with Skiing since the 1990′s. A very keen sports enthusiast, not just in skiing terms but within athletics/running, gymnastics, fitness and many other sports. Went to PE College whilst training for her Skiing qualifications, then escaped to the alps setting up her own business in 1992. She has helped pioneer the teaching philosophies behind Inspired To Ski & The Ski Company since their foundations and is a leading force in the development behind the business at Inspired. Sally has also sat on the Board of Management for BASI – British Association of Snowsports Instructors for 6 years.  Since having children she has developed the Inspired programme, adding the Ladies Courses, forming the partnership with other Operators, writing and publishing her two books, ‘Pock’it Instructor’ and ‘All Mountain Pock’ it Instructor’ and the newest DVD . The Skiers Toolbax. Sally does not get out to teach now as much as she used to, although is avidly working behind the scenes and constantly in touch with her team in the Alps. If you wish to send Sally any feedback whatsoever please do. sally@inspiredtoski.com

2. Tim Jackson

• BASI 1, ISTD, ISIA Instructor
• Independent National Ski Teacher based in Les Gets

A touch more on Tim…

Tim has many years of teaching experience having worked for British ski schools throughout the Alps. He now works out of Les Gets for his own Ski School LGS and teaches on the Inspired To Ski early season courses in Tignes and 3 day Courses in Morzine. A very popular teacher, enthusiastic, fun and very motivational.

3. Martin Hemsley

• BASI 1 ( Level 4 ), ISTD, ISIA Instructor
• Based in Meribel as an Independent Ski Teacher.

A touch more on Martin…

Martin is an independent ski instructor working out of Meribel in France most seasons. He loves meeting new clients in the Alps and thrives in the process of introducing them to the sport of skiing and the mountain environment that he has chosen to be his office! He has a very caring manner, loves teaching all skiers from beginner to expert and enjoys the INSPIRED TO SKI course atmosphere, on and off the slopes! Back in the UK each summer he works as a wedding photographer. His interests: skiing, mountain biking, running and meeting people, also a very keen landscape photographer and general photographer. A great assest to the Team at Inspired and a very friendly, professional and fun teacher.

4. Lisa Irwin

• BASI 1, ISTD, ISIA Instructor
• Independent National Ski Teacher based in Morzine

A touch more on Lisa…

Lisa was born and bred in Perthshire, Scotland. She learned to ski at the ripe old age of five, spending almost every weekend each winter up in Aviemore and the Cairngorms with her family. She has been teaching full time now for 4 seasons in Morzine and teaching for Inspired to Ski on our 3 day Courses here. Lisa is also qualified as a Personal Fitness Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist. ‘Skiing is my Passion! Hobbies are mountain biking, walking and sunbathing!’.

5. Rupert Goldring

• Trainer for the British Association of Snowsports Instructors
• Director of Mountain Masters Val d’Isere

A touch more on Rupert…

Rupert has worked as part of the Inspired Team for several years now. He usually teachers on our pre-season ski weeks in Tignes and is a qualified Race Coach (APC2). Rupert has taught in Switzerland, Courchevel, Tignes, Val d’Isere and was Ski School Supervisor in Queenstown, New Zealand. He returned to the L’Espace Killy four years ago where he now lives and works throughout the winter season. Summers are spent mountaineering, reading, watching cricket, and writing satirical poetry!

He has a great, relaxed but enthusiastic character that clients love and a real adoration for the mountains. He is always available for work on the Tignes Glacier for those who can not wait until winter.

6. Helen Trayfoot

• BASI 1 ( Level 4 ), ISTD, ISIA Instructor
• Based in Chatel, France as an Independent National Ski Teacher.

A touch more on Helen…

Helen has been teaching skiing for many seasons. She is such a great asset to our team, very experienced with adults and teaching children, adapting her skills to help complement which ever way you learn and whomever she is teaching. Helen lives in France year round and runs her own business. She is a very talented artist, when not on the slopes,  loves the outdoors and a talented sports women experienced in many other activities.

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7. Andy Jerram

• Trainer for the British Association of Snowsports Instructors
• Independent Ski Teacher, British Alpine Ski School, Morzine.

A touch more on Andy…

Andy has been running Inspired To Ski Courses for many seasons. He has worked in the Alps for over 10 years, enjoying the ability to teach, ski and relish the mountain environment. He has worked several winters in the Trois Valley, Tarantaise but is now based in Morzine enjoying the more tranquil village life of the Haute Savoie. A very genuine, relaxed, character, very passionate about his teaching and helping people to improve and enjoy the ‘All Mountain Experience’. Andy is also an all round sports man, teaching sailing, amongst other sports in the summer months.

8. Mark Gear

• BASI 1, ISTD, ISIA Instructor
• Director of his own SkiSchool in Chamonix.

A touch more on Mark…

Mark made Chamonix his home in 1997 to become the first British qualified instructor to work for a Chamonix ski school. He is now one of the few holders of the highly regarded French equivalence and is one of the UK’s leading ski instructors. He has also competed in International FIS ski racing and now trains ski instructors to pass their exams. Mark now works for himself out of Chamonix, where we have a number of courses running this season. He heads our Chamonix courses and his fun and innovative ski teaching philosophies have earned him a renowned reputation for excellent results.

9. Tansy Bjorklund

• BASI 1, ISTD, ISIA Instructor
• Based in Val D’Isere as an Independent Ski Teacher.

A touch more on Tansy…

Tansy has been working in Val d’Isère for over ten years. She is a fully qualified International Ski Teacher with the French equivalence. Tansy enjoys all aspects of skiing from the nursery slopes to the fun of moguls, giant slalom and ski touring. She works on our early season courses in Tignes. She is keen to see more female skiers improving their all round skiing skills to enjoy the whole mountain and all that it presents.

10.Other Trainers

We do  have several other Trainers that may work for/with the Inspired Team and can up date you on these on the point of booking.