That’s the question that we put to our Snowsports School Manager, Erin Tickner. Her answer? A resounding ‘YES!’

That’s all very well and good, I hear you say, of course she’s going to say that, so, we asked Erin why she thinks it’s worth investing in private tuition on your ski holiday.

First and foremost, regardless of your ability, it’s a great way to get the most from your ski holiday. Private lessons will be customised to your level and experience and so there’s something for everyone.

Erin says that it’s fantastic for beginners. You’ll progress much faster with either one-to-one instruction or in a very small group. The instructor can devote far more time to you, so that you can quickly get skiing down the nursery slopes and onto more advanced runs. Erin suggests booking two hours tuition in the morning and then spending the afternoon practising what you have been taught earlier in the day.

It’s also great for intermediate skiers too. Often intermediate skiers have picked up bad habits, or have admired the techniques of more advanced skiers but haven’t known how to implement it themselves. Private tuition is a great way to really improve your skiing technique or to try something new such as carving. It’s also great for intermediate skiers who are lacking confidence – just because you’ve skied a couple times doesn’t mean you’re prepared (mentally and skill-wise) to be hurtling yourself down icy black runs. A bit of attention and guidance from a skilled skier can go a long way to improving your confidence and ability. Again, Erin suggests booking private tuition for earlier in the day, leaving you precious time for the rest of the day, practising what you’ve learnt.

Of course, Erin wouldn’t leave out the advanced skiers… she says, there’s always room for improvement! Private tuition can really hone in on the fine detail, the techniques required to really advance your skiing. It is individualised and unique to you, so that you can not only be a more efficient skier but ski with more style and finesse. This time, Erin suggests ‘finding your ski legs’ in the morning and then booking private tuition for the afternoon.

Erin points outs that private tuition is very flexible. Lessons can be booked for an individual or a small group of similar ability. Likewise, tuition can be booked for a minimum of two hours to a maximum of five hours per day. She advises to have a goal in mind to get the most from your tuition and to let your instructor know what you wish to achieve from the lesson/s.

Finally, Erin suggests that you bear in mind all these reasons when considering whether to book private tuition and to remember… what works for us will work for you!