Team Inspired Trainers

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 1/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
Head instructor and leading innovator of the Inspired To Ski philosophy
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 1988-2003

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 escapge to the alps setting up her own business in 1989/90. 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. 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. Angus Meld.

Trainer for the British Association of Snowsports Instructors (BASI)
Member of the BASI demonstration team 1999
Head instructor and one of the leading innovators of the Inspired To Ski philosophy
Director of Parallel Lines - Meribel
Ex-Chairman of BASI

A touch more on Angus...

Angus has been heading many of the Inspired To Ski Courses over the last number of seasons. Born in Scotland, Angus has been involved within the skiing industry for many years. He ran his own Ski School in Glenshee for several winters and in the summer months presently runs his own Water Sports Center in Ellie. Now based in Meribel, within the main winter season, he teachers and manages his own Ski School, Parallel Lines, here. He heads our pre-season courses in Tignes and our Courchevel/Meribel Courses.

3. Dave Peek

Trainer for the British Association of Snowsports Instructors (BASI)
Head instructor and one of the leading innovators of the Inspired To Ski philosophy

A touch more on Dave...

Dave has worked numerous ski season's, has been a director of his own ski school in the Portes du Soleil and is a key team member at Inspired To Ski. He is extremely passionate about his skiing and teaching and heads several of the Inspired To Ski Courses throughout the season. An all round sports enthusiast, excellent windsurfer and father to 3 very keen boy racers! Dave juggles his life between the alps and running a Ski Surf Shop near to where he lives.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Annie D

Internationally qualified alpine and telemark instructor.
American Avalanche A.I.A.R.E level 2 Trainer.
Based in Morzine as a Independent National Ski Teacher.l

A touch more on Annie...

Annie has 20 years teaching experience in France, Italy, Switzerland and New Zealand. For the past 10 years she has worked in the Portes Du Soleil ski area and resides in France with her family (husband and two boys) for the winter months. Annie works on several of our courses in Morzine and is a key team member on the Women's Weekends and Off-Piste Performance weeks. Annie is very passionate about her teaching and adores the mountains, she specialises in 0ff-Piste coaching/development when she can, enjoying the element of touring and being off the beaten track! Other keen hobbies includes, mountain and road biking, playing tennis, cooking and eats loads!

7. Bryan Hogg

BASI 1, ISTD, ISIA Instructor
Based in Saint Foy as an Independent National Ski Teacher.

A touch more on Bryan...

From Edinburgh, Bryan has been teaching skiing for 18 seasons. He has taught in Scotland, France, Switzerland, USA and Australia. He works out of Morzine in the Portes du Soleil presently, enjoying the mix of ski school work and Off Piste Trips, many Mountain Tracks. Bryan teaches on several of our Morzine courses, he is an excellent, cheerful teacher, with an 'unfussy and efficient style'. Interests include. Ski Touring, Climbing, Walking, Scottish History and visiting Scottish Islands.

8. Luc W

BASI 1, ISTD, ISIA Instructor
Based in Morzine as a Independent National Ski Teacher.

A touch more on Luc...

Luc Wouters lives and works out of Morzine with his family. He has been teaching with INSPIRED for a number of years now. He works with a Local Ski School, called 'Freedom 2 Ski' and is also a fully qualified Physiotherapist. He is an excellent teacher, communicator and great skier. Interests include.

9. Marie McG

BASI 1, ISTD, ISIA Instructor
Based in Courchevel as an Independent Ski Teacher.

A touch more on Marie...

Marie is based in Courchevel and has worked in this region for several seasons. She is from Australia but has been living and working all over the world, teaching skiing. She is ISTD BASI and also Full Cert Australian APSI and has her French Equivalence. From Perth Western Australia. she has done 14 seasons in Thredbo N.S.W Australia both Teaching Guests and Training Instructors. Marie competed in the World Powder Eights championship in Blue River Canada 2001 and in several syncro comps (when they were fashionable..) Resorts that Marie has worked in include: Courmayeur Italy, Whistler Canada, Thredbo Australia and now resides and works in Courchevel France. Having done 14 winters back to back we think she is.... MAD or completely pationate.. Or loves the snow A LOT!! -totalling 28 seasons!! (phew that is alot!) Interests include yoga, swimming, tennis and cooking. Marie says she "love's to create an environment where the spirit can soar!!' A great assest to the Team at Inspired and a very friendly, professional and fun teacher.

10. 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!'.

11. Paul St Romaine

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

A touch more on Paul...

Paul has been teaching snowsports in Europe for the past 9 seasons and has been based in Morzine and Les Gets for the past 5 years. Paul provides his clients with an exceptional level of tuition, flexibility and most important of all - fun whilst on the snow! He teaches on our 3 day Performance Courses in Morzine and runs his own Ski School, The Edge Snowsports out of Morzine during the winter seasons.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. John Hend.

BASI 1, ISTD, ISIA Instructor
Indpendent Ski Teacher for Parallel Lines based in Meribel

A touch more on Bryan...

16. Gareth Roberts

Trainer for the British Association of Snowsports Instructors
Director of Ski Supreme Ski School, Courchevel

A touch more on Gareth...

Gareth has worked for Inspired for many seasons, teaching in various locations within the alps. He is now based in the Trois Valley, Courchevel, where he heads the Ski Supreme training programme for their own ski instructors. His teaching approach has certainly worked for many of our clients, enjoying the fun, rewarding and non-serious side of improving within the sport of skiing. Gareth often works with Inspired on the pre-season courses and those run out of Courchevel.

17. Nick Parks

Member of British Mountain Guides
IFMGA Mountain Guide since 1987
Director and Founder of Mountain Tracks (2000)

Nick has been leading mountain expeditions on skis and on foot for almost 20 years and he has journeyed with clients to some of the most remote corners of the globe.

He started skiing in 1971 and his ski background includes racing as a junior and ski instructing in Scotland before settling into off-piste and back-country guiding. Today he is equally at home on alpine and telemark skis and is the only British Guide running off-piste Telemark programmes. During the 1990s, Nick was Director of Outdoor Education at Marlborough College.

Nick's vision for Mountain Tracks is to share with his clients, his passion for the mountains and to help them enjoy the exhilaration and excitement of mountain adventure.

All Mountain Tracks Guides are very professional and highly qualified for up to date details on the leaders/guides that they use on the trips please visit Mountain Tracks

18. Other Trainers

Other Trainers that may work for/with the Inspired Team...

Elaine Adams
Dave Cowell
Helen Trayfoot
Mark Jones
Phil Rigby
Keith Keddes
Shona Tate
Alan Okrafo-Smart
Sally Lee