about skihemsley

I first put on skis at the age of 18. I was at a dry slope, at the Bowles Outdoor Centre in Tonbridge before my first-ever skiing holiday in Bulgaria. I soon realised how much fun could be had on skis.

For many years of precious holiday time, I travelled the world every winter, searching for the snow and the mountains to satisfy my love of the sport. In spring time I was often found to be sulking for weeks after my last skiing trip each winter.

This was all rectified when I handed in my notice at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture), sold my house in West Sussex and embarked upon the long and challenging journey to become qualified as a ski instructor. I now hold the highest instructing qualification available, BASI ISTD Level 4, and have gained full French equivalence.

The Three Valleys ski area was one of my favourites as a holiday maker, so it is no surprise that I have based myself there. I taught in Courchevel for three winters, but am equally as happy teaching in Méribel where I have now spent more than twenty winters. I also first met my wife Harriet in Méribel, which makes it even more of a special place to me.