lessons at Breck, Keystone, A-Basin?

[Jutta]

Help!

Anyone know a good instructor at above resorts? Thanks!

[kinpa]

Did you check out the instructor search? There is someone there listed at Breck.

Kathy

[Jutta]

Thank you, Kathy, but it seems that, according to the Breck Ski School Office, the only way I can make sure I get a lesson with Jeff is if I book a private lesson - at over $300 for half a day...

[kinpa]

YIKES!!! Maybe I should move there to teach! :) Did you try emailing him directly? I think there is an email link on the instructor page.

[Jutta]

No, didn't try that yet. I guess I should just send him a mail, more than a "no" couldn't happen...

[fin]

Jutta,

We hear this "issue" all the time with the cost of a private lesson. However, there is a way to work around this that does work well. What you have to do is call the ski school and tell them you want to take a group lesson but it HAS TO BE FOR PLATES! Be VERY specific on stating this. So what that means is they will then schedule a "group" lesson (much cheaper cost), but odds are it will be just you and the instructor, or rather a private.

No keep in mind, the ski school might have a policy in place where they need a certain number of people to have a group lesson and they may reject your request and say you have to have a private. But we have heard of this working just fine before.

If any other instructors have any input on this please let us know.

[D-Sub]

Originally posted by kinpa
YIKES!!! Maybe I should move there to teach! :)

HA! like youd get even 1/5th of that money! Theyd probably want to pay you $10/hr!

[Lowell Hart]

Originally posted by fin
If any other instructors have any input on this please let us know. If you want to learn how to rip high performance arcs and think the cost of private instruction is high, book a group lesson. Group size in most group lessons diminishes at more advanced levels. You will sometimes be the only one in the group--especially if you plan on going during less busy times (If possible, go midweek during non-holiday periods. If you can only get away during the busier times and weekends, afternoon lessons are typically less busy than morning ones).

All advanced level group lessons are comprised of similarly skilled people with similar goals, so you could look forward to riding with a one-on-one session (at best) or a small carving posse (also best). The others in your group will also be interested in carving--and if you show 'em what's possible on a hardboot setup, they'll be stoked--at the very least. They'll probably want to try it too!

As Fin said, <B>DO</B> call first and mention that you are looking for hard boot carving instruction and specifically request that an instructor well-versed in hardboots is assigned to the lesson.

FWIW, it also helps to ask for a certified instructor when booking the lesson. It costs nothing more, but guarantees that you will work with an experienced, knowledgeable pro.

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Hope this helps.

Cheers,
LH

[LeeW]

hey lowell. thought of you yesterday when i was in vail village. hope we get together and have a nice chat. hopefully us rippin' up the cords sometimes. rode the madd 158 for first time yesterday. i enjoyed it, but it wasn't without that fear of busting my tibia like I did with my Rossi 184 world cup. yet, i was able to ride it nice and easy on the catwalk on way to chair 12 from vista bahn to change to my softboot settings. didnt want to use hard boots out at blue sky. i wonder if youve use hard boots all over the mountain, esp blue sky?

[Lowell Hart]

Hi Lee,

I'm with you. Soft snow, Soft boots. Mostly.

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Hope to see you sometime soon!

Cheers,
LH

[Kent]

Let's all start a revolution.

Every BOL member should call 12 ski schools tomorrow and ask for a group alpine lesson. I imagine that will set off a lil storm while directors are scrambling through their closets to find gear....

[Jutta]

Thanks for the input - I got a couple of e-mails and am looking forward to getting some help.

[LeeW]

Lowell, it was nice to see you teaching a couple of people in 'em hardboots (assumption here since I saw you in hardboots and a nice carve turn back to get to me on my 'mobile). :) Do you have anything to do with Jim Henderson with NASTAR snowboard gates training on Thursday? Managed to get in touch with 'em at NASTAR building during my lunch hour, and I nearly jumped in joy about those triangular gates! :)