Put Your Best Foot Forward At
French-Swiss College
The Place To
Learn To Ski Or Snowboard
In its 39th year, the French-Swiss Ski College is the oldest
and best known Ski School in the south having taught over one million
skiers and snowboarders the joy of snow sports.
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Over One Million Skiers And Snowboarders Taught
French-Swiss Ski College
Located at Appalachian Ski Mountain, Blowing Rock
Email: skifrenchswiss@bellsouth.net
Website: www.skifrench-swiss.com
Phone: 828-295-9311
Fax: 828-295-7553
Award Winning Service Since 1969
Ski French-Swiss specializes in one call arrangements for groups
coming to the North Carolina mountains. Hundreds of church groups,
scouts and social organizations trust French-Swiss to make their
skiing and snowboarding arrangements. If you are considering
a winter sports trip for your group, give French-Swiss a call.
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It is impressive to note that determined, well trained French-Swiss
instructors have taught U.S. Army Green Beret Platoons, U.S. Navy
Seals, West Point Instructors, U.S. Marines and Secret Service Agents.
They have taught
thousands of handicapped athletes in Special Olympic programs and
countless new skiers and snowboarders from the deep south who had
never before seen snow. And it’s all done in an easy going, cheerful
way that takes for granted that everybody can learn to ski.
Jim Cottrell, President of the French-Swiss Ski College, has won numerous
awards for his contributions to ski instruction, including the “Distinguished
Alumni Award” from Appalachian State University. The underlying
philosophies that have made French-Swiss so successful are to make
skiing and snowboarding affordable and easy to learn.
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Why Take Ski Lessons?
A very high percentage of people who try skiing once never return.
They try it on their own, or with the help of their friends, they
are not successful and never return.
For the average person it takes 3 times to be comfortable and in control
on the more difficult terrain. Taking a series of 3 lessons (not one)
will give you a skill for life.
The first lesson gets you into balance so you don’t fall as much
and you get familiar with sliding while staying on your feet. The
second lesson is to make the transition to intermediate terrain and
the third lesson gets you comfortable and confident on intermediate
terrain.
The joy of skiing really starts when you can turn and ski in control
on intermediate terrain. Guidance and coaching from a trained professional
instructor makes the goal much easier to accomplish. It costs a little
more but it is worth it.
Snow skiing is a sport for everyone. You are never too old or too
young to learn to ski. The sport combines the beauty of the mountains,
the friendly and festive atmosphere of people enjoying a holiday,
plus the joy, thrill and excitement of winter sports.
Instruction and guidance will help you ski or ride with greater control
and confidence. Positive feedback from professional instructors will
improve performance and the better you ski or ride the more FUN you
have.
Which Lessons Are Right For You?
Group: All levels, age 6 and over. Group lessons offer the
opportunity to improve with skiers or snowboarders of similar ability
in a fun, supportive and social atmosphere. Sign up for more than
one and improve faster. Small classes with never more than 10 people
in a group.
Private: Skiing or snowboarding one on one with a private instructor
is the most productive way to learn the sport. Time is spent progressing
at your pace, tailored exclusively to address your specific needs.
Private and semi-private lessons can be arranged at any of the times
listed. Reservations suggested.
Ultimate Private: Looking for big improvement in a few short hours?
Meet with your personal instructor for a skill evaluation, determine
your objectives and develop a three lesson plan to reach your goals.
Lessons Daily:
9:30am – Beginners
10:45am – Beginners & Intermediates
1:30pm – Beginners & Intermediates
6:30pm – Beginners
8:00pm – Beginners & Intermediates
Ski Wee
Ski Wee provides instructors specially trained in teaching children
to ski. Program includes ski ticket, equipment and instruction. Instruction
is in two-hour blocks: 9:30am to 11:30am and/or 1:30pm to 3:30 pm.
French-Swiss Race Team
Have fun, ski fast and race; these are the objectives of the French-Swiss
Race Team at Appalachian Ski Mountain. Designed for skiers ages 6-18,
this program is affordable, fun and features training and competition.
Training is on Friday nights with optional races held on weekends
at Appalachian Ski Mountain, Ski Beech, and Sugar Mountain. Age categories
for both boys and girls are: 6-8; 9-10; 11-12; 13-14; 15-16; and 17-18.
An additional all day workshop is offered on December 21st.
Learn To Ski Or Snowboard
Learn To Ski ….. $38
Learn To Snowboard …. $50 Ages 6 and up
Cost Includes:
Slope Ticket, Rental equipment, 1 hour group lesson
Dates: Nov. 15-Dec. 14, 2007
March 10 – March 30, 2008
Reservations are required at least one day in advance. No deposit
necessary. Call 828-295-9312 to reserve your space.
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