James and Alison are available for private hire throughout the winter season, both for skills development and for tailor-made ski touring trips. This proves popular for those who wish to choose their own dates. The time can be tailored specifically to your needs, ability and aspirations.
Alison offers private ski instruction that is bespoke to your needs, whether it is your first time on skis or you are looking to fine tune your off-piste skills. Previous clients have used private tuition for
- A smooth transition from piste to off-piste
- Preparation for a ski touring trip
- The first day – taking you into your first turns and beyond, ensuring a quick progression
- Gaining confidence on steeper terrain and when conditions get challenging
- Getting children started and taking them to the next level
- Getting to grips with powder
- Gaining confidence so that skiing can become more enjoyable
- Moving beyond a plateau
- Preparation for ski mountaineering racing
2024/25 Prices
Half day (3 hours): £230
Full day (6 hours): £430
These prices are for a maximum of 4 people. Please email for availability and for a quote for groups of 4 or more.
Private Instruction in Scotland
Alison and Gillian are available for private lessons in Scotland at various times during the season. Please email for availability.
Half day (3 hours): £160
Full day (6 hours): £310
These prices are for a maximum of 4 people. A full day of private instruction for 5 - 6 people is £360.
James offers private ski guiding that is tailored to your specific needs, whether it's your first time off piste or a specific classic Chamonix itinerary. Previous clients have hired James for
- Introduction to Ski Touring
- Off Piste ski days at the ski resorts in the Chamonix Valley
- Classic Chamonix ski descents e.g. Vallée Blanche descent
- Chamonix Ski Tours
- Preparation for a ski touring trip
- Heli Skiing
- Ski Mont Blanc
- Glacial travel and crevasse rescue
- Bespoke Avalanche Awareness
- Classic Ski Tours e.g. Haute Route
2024/25 Prices
Full day: £430 (for up to maximum of 4 people)
Please email for availability.
Private Guiding in Scotland
James is available for private guiding in Scotland at various times during the season. Please email for availability.
Daily rate - £310 (for a maximum of 4 people)
A full day of private guiding for 5 - 6 people is £360.