Sandia Snow Pro
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Patient, pleasant, good-natured skills transfer, all while having tremendous fun!
An educator by nature, I want to share the epic joy of what we do outdoors in the winter.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I'll take "never-evers" but prefer to work on form with "Green Slopes". All-mountain assessment is followed by single function drills to improve specific skills.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Instructor at Lee Canyon Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort, Sandia Peak Ski Area and Ski Santa Fe.
Level II skills plus children lessons training. We love the mighty-mites!
Also senior patient and senior friendly, we can do this.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Simple program, one-on-one student is $111 per day plus my lift ticket.
Group lessons and other circumstances can be negotiated.
How did you get started teaching?
Absolute love of the snow and speed. An educator by nature, I want to share the epic joy of what we do outdoors in the winter.
What types of students have you worked with?
All kinds, overweight sea-level Texans and super athletic, altitude adjusted little Latinos. People who have mastered the chairlift within a couple hours on the snow to ones who take a whole weekend to get to the lift line.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Back surgery less than five years old, a 33 yo male from Florida with very recent shoulder surgery had his boneless (one boot buckled) heel side slip good to the point that he successfully handled the chair lift after about a dozen carpet rides and well within two hours on the hill, first time ever!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Get someone who you can communicate with. If they can make you laugh, like you have a shared sense of humor, way better.
It's really important that it's all about FUN!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What do I want to get out of learning (or mastering) this skill?
What's most important to MY enjoyment in the instructional setting?