Ski Instructor Training


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Eurotest Training with New Generation in Courchevel 1850

It's often seen as the most challenging and difficult aspect of all ski instructor training. The Eurotest (or Euro Speed Test to give its full name) is "a giant slalom run within FIS Regulations. Openers will have been calibrated at the start…
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The best ski touring in Verbier; adventures off piste

If you want to ski fresh, untracked powder, with nobody else for miles around you could go heli-skiing but that's expensive. The alternative is to go ski-touring and use special bindings and furry climbing "skins" on your skis to walk up the…
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Ski Instructor Training in Verbier – New Generation style

What a week it has been for New Generation ski instructor training in Verbier! Jon Ahlsén, who runs instructor training in Treblecone and our level 3 and 4 seasonal training programmes in Verbier gives us the low-down in resort. Our 10 week…
Tom Waddington, Verbier Gap Trainer

The best preparation for your BASI ski exams in Verbier, Courchevel and Val d’Isere

Preparing well for your level 3 and level 4 BASI Ski exams is crucial to success when you sit them. Here at New Generation we've had plenty of experience in helping skiers mentally and physically prepare for their ISIA and ISTD technical exams. Our…
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Ski Season Essentials

What do you really need for a New Generation Ski Season? If you’re heading out for your first ski season this winter (and what a cracker it’s shaping up to be) then no doubt you’re figuring out exactly how you should best use your 23kg…
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Summer is over!

My friends think I am crazy, you may too but I am so happy that summer is over. I enjoy the summer I really do but I love the winter. Any one who has regularly jumped on a plane and jetted of to the mountains for 6 months at a time probably…

Skis…..which ones should you buy?

With so many skis on the market today its no wonder that people can feel confused about what skis they will need when entering into instructor training.  The only way to know if you are picking the right ski for you is to test, test, test,…

Getting Fit for your season

I train regularly often twice a day but one work out run by Charlie at Like2Lift in Surrey brought me to my knees. This work out is perfect for any one coming out to do a ski instructor course as it combines strength, speed and endurance. To…

Summer Fun

A big hello to everyone that was able to make it to our summer reunion in Harlyn. It was an amazing day and the weather was absolutely perfect. For anyone who was not able to make it down here is a glimpse of what you have to look forward to…

Take a look at one of the Courchevel Gap chalets…..

We are sure our Gap students are all excited about seeing where they will be living for the 10 weeks that they are with us so here is a sneaky peek at one of the Courchevel Gap chalets. Based in the heart of Le Praz this chalet gives great…