Whistler Coach

[Smatty]

Hi all,
I would like to start this new season off right: I’m looking for a coach in Whistler/Blackcomb. I can definitely pay you.
Myself: level 2 instructor, but definitely not progressing from here by myself. I’ve tried the max4 classes, and found them a waste of money. A private instructor through WB is way too much money for me though.

any advice is appreciated!

 

[Jilly]

Everybody I know works in the snow school. Don't know any independents.

 

[Jilly]

Something I thought of after I posted....are you a member the CSIA WIS facebook page?

 

[Cygnet]

Would this be any good:

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[Smatty]

Something I thought of after I posted....are you a member the CSIA WIS facebook page?

No, I’ll look into this!

 

[Jilly]

Yes, because there is a Zoom meeting next week that will be interesting.

 

[Smatty]

Yes, because there is a Zoom meeting next week that will be interesting.

Is it the CSIA BC region group? Closest I could find

 

[Jilly]

Women in Skiing / WIS / Le ski au féminin / Canada | Facebook

This group was created by the WIS committee of the CSIA. This group is to create a community of women ski instructors where we can mentor, support, learn, share all things skiing. (the posts will...

www.facebook.com

 

[Jilly]

I might have something for you. L4 and he's a boot fitter. Does some private lessons. Somewhere I thought there was a instructor camp that was equal to the NZ one. But the only one I can find is out in Mount Washington, so not close for you.

 

[Smatty]

That would be wicked!
And you’re right, Mt Washington is quite the trek to get to

 

[FayGoneAstray]

Hi
Does anyone know of any great instructors at Whistler for an intermediate? Who might be willing to do private lesson on the mountain (not officially through WB - at almost $1k I'm not convinced it is worth the money and I do not know of 3 other skiers at my level to do the group private). I really need some lessons and currently thinking maybe the North Face women's clinics but want other options... I'd pay the full whack for a private if it truly was worth the price to help me get off the intermediate plateau. I'm not entirely convinced. Thoughts?

 

[Jilly]

I know a few, but they all work for WB. But I can always ask. I know a guy that only does privates or really small groups. Never know, what they may say.

 

[FayGoneAstray]

I know a few, but they all work for WB. But I can always ask. I know a guy that only does privates or really small groups. Never know, what they may say.

Thanks Jilly - even if they only will go through WB for privates that is fine too! If I did do an official WB private I would would love the names of recommended instructors with excellent reputations rather than just getting a random person by chance! Anyone you who might specialize in helping an intermediate to progress, inspiring confidence and someone who is patient, approachable.

 

[Jilly]

Let me see who is still working. Our Lady_Salina is one. She didn't work last season.

 

[Cantabrigienne]

Hi
Does anyone know of any great instructors at Whistler for an intermediate? Who might be willing to do private lesson on the mountain (not officially through WB - at almost $1k I'm not convinced it is worth the money and I do not know of 3 other skiers at my level to do the group private). I really need some lessons and currently thinking maybe the North Face women's clinics but want other options... I'd pay the full whack for a private if it truly was worth the price to help me get off the intermediate plateau. I'm not entirely convinced. Thoughts?

Hey Fay - I live in Vancouver + have a season pass at WB so I'd be happy to team up with you and do a group private sometime if we can find a 3rd or 4th person to join. (@kiki - any chance that appeals?!?)

I've had *great* sessions with Esta Evans during the North Face womens' camps and think that if we split a private with her, we'd make a huge amount of progress. Aim for her group because she usually does a level 4 of some sort....I downgraded myself to a regular 4 from "spicy" 4 one time because I wanted to make sure I was in her group.....I was in the "spicy" 4 my first time and the few times we all joined up to do some exercises, i thought her teaching style would be effective on me. So the next time I went to camp i went up to her at the breakfast check-in and said I wanted to be in her group.

 

[Cantabrigienne]

I might have something for you. L4 and he's a boot fitter. Does some private lessons. Somewhere I thought there was a instructor camp that was equal to the NZ one. But the only one I can find is out in Mount Washington, so not close for you.

I think you've mentioned Barry before, so I assume you're thinking of the Yes camps: https://www.yesimprovement.com/programs/whistler-ski-instructor/csia-level-3-training/


@FayGoneAstray - Yes offers improvement camps that look like really good value - $750 for a week, which is like one private - so that might be an option if there isn't a NFWC that fits your schedule

 

[Jilly]

Barry's a great guy. There is also a WB instructor Tim Hunt that I know. I'm checking on 2 ladies, but I have the feeling at least 1 is not heading out there this year. I'll be seeing her the first week of December here in the east. So I don't think that bodes well for teaching at WB this year. The other is just moving permanently to WB this fall.

 

[FayGoneAstray]

Hey Fay - I live in Vancouver + have a season pass at WB so I'd be happy to team up with you and do a group private sometime if we can find a 3rd or 4th person to join. (@kiki - any chance that appeals?!?)

I've had *great* sessions with Esta Evans during the North Face womens' camps and think that if we split a private with her, we'd make a huge amount of progress. Aim for her group because she usually does a level 4 of some sort....I downgraded myself to a regular 4 from "spicy" 4 one time because I wanted to make sure I was in her group.....I was in the "spicy" 4 my first time and the few times we all joined up to do some exercises, i thought her teaching style would be effective on me. So the next time I went to camp i went up to her at the breakfast check-in and said I wanted to be in her group.

Hi def. interested in splitting a private. I'm more a regular or low 4 than a 'spicy' 4!!!! I hope she teachers at some NFWC! I'm up at Whistler likely every Sat from second week of Jan and I have a pass as well.

Those Yes camps look great! I've never heard of them. though I don't know if I can take a week off work just to ski. But tempting...

 

[Jilly]

Esta is great. I've also had a session with one the YES instructor, I think Syliva(?). I have her card at home, will look it up. Too bad our Mountain XTC isn't teaching anymore. She was really good!

 

[kiki]

Hi all,
I would like to start this new season off right: I’m looking for a coach in Whistler/Blackcomb. I can definitely pay you.
Myself: level 2 instructor, but definitely not progressing from here by myself. I’ve tried the max4 classes, and found them a waste of money. A private instructor through WB is way too much money for me though.

any advice is appreciated!

The ladies camp are a much different experience than max 4, I’d recommend that. Usually 2 days in a row and top notch coaching. They are done 5 times in the season on weekends and if you go to sequential ones they get to know you and can make sure you are pushed to progress with picking the right levels etc