BASS Megeve lessons at Christmas;
Derek
Just wanted to drop you a note and thank you again for your time and 
patience (particularly with me) through our lessons with you on 21-23 
Dec.We are really enjoyed our week and felt we gained a lot from the 
three mornings spent with you and by the end of the week even I was 
doing greens and blues from the peaks which made me feel good!
As promised a copy of the photos we took with you and Dan, Sam and Olivia.
I am sure we will be back skiing in Megeve so might well call upon your 
help again to build upon where we got to and thanks again for making the 
trip really enjoyable for us.
Regards David

Backcountry course Jan 2010 Chamonix;
I wanted to let you know we thought the course was great - a really nice 
mix of learning and application within a fun group atmosphere.  I have 
to admit I was nervous of the whole group course aspect (I wasn't sure 
it would be my bag!), but the course sounded good enough to offset that 
and give it a go and I'm really glad we did because the group aspect 
made it much more fun and collaborative.  We thought the quality of your 
instruction was excellent and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend you or 
get some more lessons if we were in the area.  In addition, we felt very 
safe with Jeff and thought he was an excellent guide.

Backcountry course Jan 2010 Chamonix;
Pablo King <http://www.facebook.com/kingzrule> 
I really appreciate the effort that you and Jeff made to improving our 
skiing and touring skills, while also making this a very safe and 
enjoyable trip. I have spent quite a bit of time with guides and ski 
instructors over the years, but this is the first time that I feel like 
I have made a quantum leap in my abilities. The course really delivered 
on the objectives. My trip from the U.S. was pretty uncomplicated, so I 
would surely consider doing this again. Thank you, again!

check out the backcountry photos...

Backcountry course Jan 2010 Chamonix;
Afternoon - just returned from a great week in Chamonix . Cant find 
Derek's address hence the e-mail to you . Please thank him from me - I 
had a wonderful time and learnt loads . The hotel was really good too 
and Jeff was excellent. Thank you once again .
Regards
Neil Geddes

BASS Chamonix lessons;
Hello. Just did the black run at Brevent! Thanks so much for the 
lessons. Definitely wouldn't have had the confidence to do it before. 
Thanks. Johanna Dubois

Hi Shona,  Just writing to thank you for a great off piste course last month. We really enjoyed it and at the end of the three days, felt that we had made real progress. Your ability to analyse bad habits and incorrect technique and then to suggest ways to correct them, was exactly what we needed. (my right arm is no longer left behind!) The last day skiing from the top of the Grands Montets with Pete was superb, as was the weather and the additional transceiver training and snow / avalanche awareness was very informative.  We might well be back for more, providing I can remember where I put my Arva!!!

Thanks once again, Peter

Shona, Thank you for this and for giving Oscar such a fantastic start to his skiing experience.  He keeps looking at the photos of himself and is very proud!  Will be in touch when we know the dates of our next trip.  Was lovely to see you again. 

Lucy

Undoutedly the most brilliant ski instruction I have ever received - What started as a fun day supporting Disability Snowsports turned into one of the best days I've had on the snow in 25 years.  Thanks Shona, unfortunately for you, I'll be back for more!

The best instruction I've had

Two extraordinary people who have set up their own successful business, doing what they enjoy most, whilst helping others take pleasure in learning to enjoy a fabulous pastime who can watch how easy it seems.
It is worthy of a TV program and book rights

Max M

Dear Shona,  Thanks for the summary. I enjoyed both the skiing with Ally and the crevasse day with Stu, both were interesting and helpful, although the very low temperatures made it a little difficult at times to keep focused!  All the best, Cathy

Great,  Thanks very much. An excellent week with a fun group an a top instructor. Back to the reality of sorting out clients this week, but Rosie and I hope to get out tomorrow morning for a couple of hours in the White Stuff.

Best wishes,  Andy K

I have had experience of a number of different types of ski instructor over the years and she was far and away the best I’ve come across.  Adaptable, very capable and completely knowledgeable – we really felt that the instruction given was spot on and our skiing so much better for it. 

A real holiday enhancing experience and we’re very grateful for it, so thanks again.

 the course was great alison was so wellbalanced and a great teacher, love to come back this year.

 I just love my lessons with Alison and hope to be able to have more next year. 

I had some lessons a coupe of years ago with ESF  and was instantly put off anymore until I  tried BASS.  I should have booked them with you in the first place and  we would have  improved  years ago.  I will definitely be a returning  customer. Many thanks.

Yes - We  had Alison and she was excellent we have finally moved on from our intermediate plateau!

Just a brief note to thank Bass Chamonix for 3 brilliant lessons at Le tour on the mornings of Thursday , Friday and Saturday with Dee.  As a complete beginner Dee immediately put me at ease and explained the basics so well over the three mornings that on Sunday I was Skiing on my own for 5 hours with no falls and I will be coming back to your company again next year for the next stage.

All the best, Kind regards

Neil

Private Lesson January 2010;

Just to say that Kirsty and Susan really enjoyed their lesson with Dee so thanks for that, Kirsty has come on well and is definitely leaving Susan behind now!  Jo

Yes – Dee O’Neill was exceptional - Molly loved her! Dee was very professional and made Molly feel at ease - which is exactly what you want from a ski instructor.

More Dee’s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes – Dee was extremely patient with me and did her best to put me at ease. As an extremely nervous first time skier I couldn’t have asked for a nicer instructor to try and build up my confidence.

 Fantastic experience, really helped make the holiday.  Having not ever skied before, our instructor put us totally at ease, we even enjoyed ourselves.  Fantastic, don’t think there is anything that could have been improved, apart from MY ski-ing ability!

 Yes, because of the way skills were described and conveyed both on and off piste. The lessons were always interesting, fun and challenging!

Kaz

DEE WAS BRILLIANT, REALLY GOOD AT TRANSLATING WORDS INTO ACTIONS, AND I REALLY NOTICED A DIFFERENCE IN MY SKIING AND TECHNIQUE.  FURTHERMORE SHE WAS INTERESTING AND CHATTY, GIVING US FAR MORE THAN JUST TUITION – AN INSIGHT INTO MOUNTAIN LIFE, SKIING TECHNIQUES, DIFFERENT TYPES OF SNOW.... SHE WAS FAB AND I’LL DEF USE YOU GUYS AGAIN IF WE COME BACK TO CHAMONIX.  PS DEE WE LOVED LE CAVEAU!!

Anna

We have arrived back home now, but would like to thank you for arranging our lessons and especially Olly for teaching us the basics of skiing. Olly was very patient and spent time with us as a family and individuals paying particular attention to Theo my son making sure that he got the "feeling" as Olly put it. I know he has made a very big impact on my 6 year old.  So please accept this as our sincere thanks and please pass this message on to Olly who as a teacher we all believe is excellent. 

Kind regards,  The Coleman family 

Intermediate Improver December 2010 Chamonix;

Hi Shona, Maggie had two great sessions with Olli.  She said to me she really wanted a female instructor but found Ollis class very helpful and made good progress. Please pass on her appreciation.

Thanks again.  Jim 

Private Lessons January 2010;

Hi Shona,   I just wanted to drop you a line to say that the ski lesson I had with Olly on Saturday was superb! He was really patient, clear and motivating and I felt as if I learnt a lot from him. I would def recommend him and your company to my friends over the season and hope to use you again sometime very soon! 

Amanda

I’m sure all your instructors are brilliant, but we were lucky enough to get Olly. Olly was competent, informative, patient and a pleasure to be with. Our confidence and hence enjoyment improved no end and I thought his balance of instruction, fun and occasional nudging slightly outside our comfort zones but within our abilities was superb. I’d recommend him to anyone.

Our instructor was Ollie, he was great.   Personable and kind!

Ollie made our holiday. He is a star 

Deirdre

I booked these classes for my partner who had only been skiing once before. She enjoyed the class and found them useful and set to right standard for her.  

 Mark

Deirdre was an absolute star. We were sorry that we had only booked 2 days lessons. If she would have been available on days 3 and 4 as well, we would have booked up. She made it all very painless and easy. We were also so glad to book a British instructor especially when we saw how the French instructors were teaching!

We had Deidre for beginners lesson on the 4/5th March and had a great time. I learnt so much very quickly.

Dear Shona, 

I just wanted to pass on our appreciation about the fantastic teaching we had from Deidre.  The two lessons that we had with her were by far the best skiing lessons we have ever had.  We had a fabulous day today as we have all improved so much - the downside is that now I cannot keep up with my two horrors who insist on calling me Captain Slow! 

Many, many thanks for organising our lesson and for finding such an outstanding teacher!  I even understand the book much better now as well! 

Hopefully next year we'll return to Chamonix and have some more lessons with you.

 Many thanks, Sally

Hi Shona,

I wanted to say a big thank-you to your team of yourself, Derek, Will and Diedre.  Your support, attitude, tuition and helpfulness really contributed to the success of our trip.  As you know I skied with Diedre for 3 day and really enjoyed her company and I’ve come away having learned a lot about how to improve my skiing – I only hope I remember next season.  I only wish Diedre wouldn’t laugh so loudly or for so long when her clients take a massive head plant in the powder (only joking!).
Thanks again,
Regards,
Andy

I can fully recommend Dee (Deirdre Angella) to anyone whether they are beginners or advanced skiers. I myself was a complete beginner (to the point where she needed to teach me how to put my skis on!) and on our 4th two-hour session I even managed a bit of a red (!) track under her guidance. And I enjoyed it! I never thought one could learn enough about skiing techniques to manage a red on the 4th day of their skiing ever!

 But that’s largely down to Dee’s excellent teaching skills informed by vast skiing experience as well as her sport psychology background. Her instructions are very clear and easy to follow, she immediately sees what causes problems and works with you on improving it very efficiently. She also gave a few useful tips to my boyfriend (who is a rather advanced skier) and he immediately felt the difference after applying her advice.  

Most importantly she is really skilled in building your confidence via positive, friendly and constructive feedback (the sport psychologist is really showing there!). She will not let you feel frustrated or worried on the tracks!

I’m really grateful to Dee for introducing me to skiing – I definitely got the ‘skiing bug’ now and will try to book further lessons with her in the future!  

All the best,

Magdalena

BASS Megeve lessons;
Shona Thanks for putting me in touch with Will. This was my second visit 
to Megeve, this time with two young children. In the past I'd taught my 
older children to ski but this time I thought I'd give myself a break 
and book some private tuition to get them started.  
Not only did he give me a template to work with the 3yr old but in less 
than three hours one morning, Will managed to get a 7yr old girl, with 
only one hour of previous experience skiing on an artificial slope, to 
being confident enough to complete a 2.5k green run with me in the 
afternoon. I was amazed a child could learn so quickly and as a result, 
be so enthusiastic for the rest of the trip. I could not recommend him 
highly enough. He made the trip a huge success.
Tony Coldwell. Director of Photography.

Instructor Training January 2010 Chamonix;

I really enjoyed the morning with Will Roberts, what a positive guy!  See you next week, best wishes, Edward