Ski with Confidence
6 simple tools to overcome fear and enjoy the slopes again. The guide I wrote from twenty years of teaching in La Plagne.
- 42 illustrated pages
- 30-minute read
- 8 SOS cards for your phone
Six tools, tested on the snow with my students
- 1
Breathing
The remote control of your nervous system, to calm the alarm in 30 seconds.
- 2
Your gaze
Your body goes where your eyes look: learn to steer your line.
- 3
Your inner coach
Replace “I’m going to fall” with words that actually help.
- 4
Posture
Take on the posture of confidence, and confidence follows.
- 5
Gradual exposure
A step-by-step staircase to shrink a fear for good.
- 6
Visualisation
Ski the run in your head before you ski it for real.
Plus: 8 SOS cards (steep slopes, speed, freezing up, chairlifts…), a 4-week plan, a printable logbook and real stories from my lessons.
This guide is for you if…
- You have the technique, but something stops you from using it.
- You avoid some runs even though you have the level.
- A fall or a bad day has dented your confidence.
- Ice, steepness, speed or flat light make you lose your means.
Get the guide« We can’t change the mountain. But we can change how we experience it. »
Tim, instructor in La Plagne, trained in mental coaching
Your questions
Are the free guides really free?
Yes. A first name and an email are all you need to get the PDF guide, with no payment. You can also tick the option to receive my tips by email (a few messages per season), but it is optional. Your email is never sold; details in the privacy policy.
How do you help nervous skiers?
By listening, being patient and choosing the right slopes. Trained in mental coaching, I work step by step on balance and control to turn anxiety into enjoyment. My free guide “Ski with Confidence” gives 6 simple tools to try even before your trip: see the free guides.
How do I know my level?
The form offers four markers: beginner, intermediate (blue and red runs), advanced (red and black runs) and expert. If in doubt, choose “Not sure yet”: I assess your skiing at the start of the lesson and adapt the session.
What if the weather is bad?
The lesson goes ahead and we adapt the plan to the day’s weather: choice of runs, technical content, activity. If the slopes or lifts are closed, or the weather makes access dangerous, the ESF may cancel the lesson: the sums paid are then refunded (if a session is cut short, a credit is given). Details in the ESF terms and conditions.