I started skiing when I was 3 years old, living in Canada and lucky enough to have the mountains at my doorstep.
After completing a business degree at university, followed by a couple of years working in London, the lure of mountain life was too much to resist and I am now working full time with Ski le Gap. As a course advisor, I'm here to help you!
We often hear that Ski le Gap was the best experience our students have had. However, to hear that for two students, their trip with us triggered a business idea, was just fantastic.
After meeting on one of our courses, and both falling in love with Poutine – a Canadian dish consisting of chips, gravy, and cheese curd – the pair decided to combine their love of food and their time in Canada, and set up a street food business selling Poutine.
Not only did they return home as qualified ski instructors and new best friends, they now have their own, very successful business which was kick started from their Ski le Gap experience.
Without a doubt, it would be our Ultimate Experience course. As the title suggests, it’s the ultimate way to spend a season on the slopes!
Skiing or snowboarding every day gives you the chance to develop your skills to no end, whilst gaining internationally recognized qualifications at the same time. These also boost your CV! With loads of extra weekend trips and activities to explore Canada, the social scene is nonstop – all whilst living with some of the best friends you’ll ever make!
This course is a real winter adventure so I thoroughly enjoy being involved each winter.
The key to Ski le Gap’s success definitely lies in its dedicated staff. As a family run company, there is always a director and family member in the resort while the courses and running to help make sure everyone is having a good time.
Our instructors all work exclusively for us too. We handpick from the best, highest qualified pros in Canada. They are all passionate about their sport and dedicated to passing their knowledge onto our students.
Our whole team loves nothing more than to see students having a great time, both on and off the slopes.
In the gap year industry, I think it is important not to lose sight of what you are offering to whom. It is easy to think you are continually developing your product but you can end up with too many options and not enough focus on delivering a high-quality service, ensuring the ultimate experience.
We run our courses exclusively in one resort, with a couple of course options specifically designed for gap year students to ensure we can provide the best experience possible for those taking some time out.