Instructor profiles Archives

GIRLPOWDER : NOEMIE’S PROFILE

by Marion on October 20, 2017

In honour of International Women’s Day 2017, we’re celebrating the incredible ski-achievements of Noemie Lemaire, Freeride World Qualifier contestant and Magic Ski Instructor. Read on and be inspired to #BeBoldForChange. We would like to share the incredible story of a young skier who is successfully juggling education, ski teaching, sailing and a super strict ski-training […]

A WORLD OF PASSION

by Oxygene on November 23, 2016

What does a ski school staff do in summer? You’ve probably got a good idea of what our team gets up to on the slopes and around resort during the winter, but what do they do during the rest of the year? Instructors’ yearly migration Given the love they have for skiing, snow and life […]

FROM DRY SLOPE RACER TO SKI INSTRUCTOR

by Oxygene on July 14, 2015

Like most British ski instructors working in France, Jenny Yates learnt on a dry ski slope and began competing for her local race club at Cardiff Ski Centre. Her parents spent many weekends whizzing her up and down the country and up and down dryslopes and later in various snow competitions around the world. […]

BARBARA – INSTRUCTOR PROFILE

by Oxygene on March 28, 2015

Barbara Danti, Italian instructor. She is very popular among Oxygène staff and guests and is never seen without a smile on her face! Name: Barbara Danti Nationality: Italian Nickname: Barbie quite a funny diminutive of my name... Resort: Val d'Isère Teaches: Ski Favourite skis: Nordica's, I like them because they are an easy ski to [...] Continue Reading

Instructor Profile: Jure Pernek

by Oxygene on March 27, 2015

Let me introduce you to Jure Pernek, our Slovenian instructor Name: Jure Pernek Nationality: Slovenian Nickname: Joker, like the playing card. I used to be a bit mischievous on tour… Resort: Val d’Isère Teaches: Skiing and racing, I also set the Speed Test time for the instructor exam in Slovenia. Favourite skis: Giant Slalom skis, […]

Instructor Profile: Lorys Albano

by Oxygene on March 2, 2015

Here is young and fun Lorys from La Plagne… Name: Lorys Nationality: French Nickname: Lolo Resort: La Plagne Teaches: Ski & snowboard Favourite skis: Rossignol skis – I’ve skied with this brand since I was a little boy. Actually, I’ve never really tried any other brand since Rossignol skis have always suited me. Favourite piste […]

Congratulations to Silvia Moser!

by Oxygene on January 27, 2015

Silvia, professional freerider and ski instructor for Oxygène, came in 3rd position on the Freeride World Tour in Chamonix! On Saturday, the Freeride World Tour held its 1st competition of the season in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, the conditions were tricky, clouds threatened visibility, the run was short which meant skiers had to take more risks than usual, […]

Instructor Profile: Silvia Moser

by Oxygene on January 26, 2015

Professional freerider, student, ski instructor, traveler… Silvia’a life is certainly full on Name: Silvia Moser Nationality: Italian Nickname: I am sorry to say but I don’t have one. You can’t really shorten my name! Resort: La Plagne Teaches: Ski, telemark and a little bit of snowboard… Favourite skis: I’m lucky to be sponsored by my […]

Instructor Profile: Stephane Girod

by Oxygene on December 30, 2014

Sail instructor in the summmer, ski instructor in the winter… here is Stephane Girod Name: Stephane Girod Nationality: Francais Nickname: Steph Resort: Val d’Isère Teaches: Ski and snowboard. Favourite skis? The Wall – Volkl Favourite piste in Val d’Isère? La Face – I like going fast when I have to get to a lesson at […]

Instructor Profile: Jenny

by Oxygene on November 30, 2014

Jenny from La Plagne… Name: Jenny Yates Nationality: Welsh Nickname: Bear (by my husband), Jen and now mummy Resort: La Plagne Teaches: Ski & snowboard Favourite skis? I like anything that slides. Favourite piste in La Plagne? Le Mont de la Guerre – it has the most incredible view and it isn’t always open, so […]