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MEET THE
COACHING Team

INSPIRING – FUN 

SERIOUSLY QUALIFIED

 

Our British and international team is what makes the experience. These aren’t just great skiers—they’re the kind of coaches you actually want to spend a season with. Supportive, motivating, and always up for a laugh, they know how to push you while keeping things enjoyable.

Every coach is fully certified and highly experienced, chosen not only for their qualifications but for their ability to work with gap year skiers and help you get the most out of your time in the mountains.

You’ll train with a combination of BASI trainers and fully qualified British , Swiss, Australian and Danish certified instructors—bringing together some of the most respected expertise in the industry with a deep, practical knowledge of Verbier and its terrain.

With Altitude—Verbier’s most established ski instructor training provider—you’ll train with a team that knows how to help you improve, perform, and enjoy every moment of your season.

Professional
Coaching Team

Jon

Jon

Jon is the Ski School director and after spending 25 years in Verbier (originally from the UK) he still cant believe how lucky we all are to breath this fresh air and be surrounded by these beautiful lakes and mountains.  Jon also plays each week in a local Apres Ski bar with the Breakaways. 

EMMA

EMMA

From shredding down slopes since she was three to training the next generation of instructors, Emma brings expertise, and a love of skiing to every lesson. She also works as a national examiner, inspiring skiers of all levels to push their limits and enjoy every run.

DORIAN

DORIAN

Dorian is our Verbier Ski School Manager and has taught in Canada, New Zealand, and Switzerland. He is full of energy, good vibes, and a true passion for helping others fall in love with the mountains. Off the slopes, he’s surfing, camping, or fishing always looking for the next adventure.

Niall

Niall

Niall combines patience, friendly charm, and has a cheeky sense of humor that instantly puts everyone at ease. After years in London finance, he swapped spreadsheets for slopes, embracing life in the mountains. 

WILL

WILL

Originally from the UK, Will now calls Verbier home year-round. A talented skier and former Futures course student, he knows exactly what it takes to go from trainee to qualified instructor. Not one to stand still, Will is already fully certified and is now working his way through his off-piste guide qualification.

 

 

FEDDY

FEDDY

Feddy is an adventurous and passionate ski instructor from Argentina. He specializes in off-piste skiing and has spent years teaching in mountain ranges all around the world. 

 

 

MARINA

MARINA

Marina is new to our team but has lots of experience. She trains and examines students for their ski exams at level 1, 2 and 3 in the Argentinian system.  She also runs her own indoor climbing centre in Portugal. 

LILLIE

LILLIE

Lillie from the UK and Sweden has many years of experience teaching in Verbier and knows the 4 Vallées inside out. Always focusing on making skiing fun and enjoyable. Her friendly approach and expertise help every student gain confidence and have a great time on the slopes.

FLEMMING

FLEMMING

Flemming is a versatile coach and National ski examiner with experience teaching in Verbier and in the Austrian Alps. Passionate about the outdoors, he doubles as a mountain bike instructor in summer and loves exploring new places on his bike or sailing the open waters whenever he can.

 

 

MARCEL

MARCEL

Marcel, a top-qualified ski instructor from Andorra, loves teaching motivated skiers of all ages and levels. You’ll often find him ski touring for the best powder or dropping cliffs. Off the mountain, he enjoys hiking, biking, exploring new places, and capturing it all with his drone.

Alex

Alex

Alex is a keen skier, mountaineer, climber ski coach and recently a certified mountain guide.  He lives in Chamonix (close to Verbier) , and has taught and coached for Altitude for many years. This year he is helping with the Off-Piste Course.  

LAWRENCE

LAWRENCE

Lawrence is from the UK and has taught skiing and snowboarding worldwide since 2008. He holds degrees in sports science and physiotherapy and also works as a national examiner for ski instructors.

Remy

Remy

Remy is one of the most experienced and highly qualified coaches in Verbier. He now heads up our off-piste programme, delivering expert guidance with a strong focus on technique, safety, and real mountain awareness.

Harry

Harry

Harry from the UK has been part of the Altitude team for many years, bringing a wealth of experience and a calm, confident coaching style as a national ski examiner and coach. We’re lucky to have him join us as a guest coach in Gstaad this winter.

WILL

WILL

Will competed as a GB world cup mogul skier and works for our school in Zermatt As a guest coach in Verbier he heads up our level 3 and Gap Course  bumps clinics.     

Accommodation in verbier

Our most popular accommodation choice over the last 22 years with our students has been our private Swiss chalets option.  This allows you to stay with 8-14 other trainee instructors together in a typical Swiss Verbier chalet.Â