Free guides
Three free guides, written from twenty years of teaching in La Plagne: for a first trip or a comeback, to get your legs ready before you go, and to ski without fear once you are on the slopes.
Pick the one that fits you: a first name and an email are all you need to get it.
- Free guide
Does Skiing Come Back?
First trip or comeback after years: an instructor’s guide
See the guide - Free programme
Ready to Ski
8 weeks to thighs that go the distance and knees that stay protected, from your first turn to your last
See the programme - Free guide
Ski with Confidence
6 simple tools to get past the fear and enjoy the slopes again
See the guide
Questions about the guides
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.
Which free guide should I choose?
“Does Skiing Come Back?” (34 pp.) for a first trip or a comeback after years. “Ready to Ski” (40 pp.) to prepare thighs and knees in 8 weeks. “Ski with Confidence” (42 pp.) to get past fear: 6 tools and 8 SOS cards. See the free guides.
Are the guides available in English?
Yes, all three guides exist in French and English: “Does Skiing Come Back?”, “Ready to Ski” and “Ski with Confidence”. You get the version matching the language of the site you are browsing.
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.
Do I need to be physically fit to ski?
You do not need to be an athlete for on-piste lessons: the pace adapts to you, with breaks. But arriving with prepared legs changes everything, especially in the first days. My free “Ready to Ski” programme (8 weeks) prepares thighs and knees: see the free guides. Ski touring, however, does require being fit.
I have not skied for years. Is this right for me?
Yes, coming back after a long break is very common. We rebuild the feeling step by step, on slopes chosen to bring your confidence back. My free guide “Does Skiing Come Back?” prepares you before you travel: see the free guides.