Mammoth private lessons

[goodcat]

I am going to be at mammoth for MLK weekend (I know, suboptimal snow conditions, holiday weekend... probably a big mistake). I have never been there and do not know any instructors. Could someone make recommendations for instructor for private lessons for DD (5 years, 5 half-ski days total) and DH (2 half-ski days total experience)? We are very low key people who are not that ambitious -- we want a fun and safe (as possible) experience.

Also, has anyone had experiences with putting their kids in ski school there?

Thanks.

 

[Mish]

Hi Goodcat!

I'm the wife of a fantastic Mammoth Mountain ski instructor, Andrew Drake, who works out of Canyon Lodge. Of course I might have a bit of a bias as I married him but he loves skiing, is fully-certified (can teach to all levels), has eight years of experience and is great with kids and adults alike. You can check out his website at www.kiwiski.net - he writes a lot about Mammoth and skiing. If he doesn't fit the bill I'd be happy to recommend some more instructors - we know a few!

Let me know if you have any more questions or if you'd like to get in touch with him directly.

Cheers
Katy

 

[contesstant]

This is good to know as I'm going to be looking to take a lesson or two when we are up there this year (if it ever snows!) :(