International Ski and Snowboard School in Meribel and Courchevel - First Tracks Ski Coaching 2012

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2011-10-07 13:40:59

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ÉDITION
Ce site est édité par :

First Tracks Ski Coaching
Syndicat local des moniteurs de ski First Tracks
M. KAY Ashley
Le Snow Shop, rue des Verdons, 73120 COURCHEVEL
Tél : +33 (0)456 14 70 28 Fax : +33 (0)456 14 70 21

Numéro Syndicat : 73227-012 APE 926C
Numéro SIRET : 493 962 534 00019 et SIREN : 493 962 534
Syndicat Local.

RÉALISATION DU SITE
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http://www.vakario.com

HÉBERGEMENT DU SITE
OVH SAS au capital de 10 000 000 € RCS Roubaix – Tourcoing 424 761 419 00045
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Group Courses

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Adult Small Group Courses - ski & snowboard

Morning Group Course, 3 hours.

Our small groups of just 2 to 6 adults guarantee you plenty of individual attention as you enjoy learning with others of the same standard.

Please contact us to check availability.

Afternoon Group Course, 2 1/2 hours.

Get great value for money with this afternoon course in groups of 2 to 6 people.

Please contact us to check availability.

Childrens Small Group Courses

"Mini Tracks" is the perfect choice for little ones (ages 4-6). Limiting the class size to just 2-5 children means they get all the care and attention they need.

Kids Group Courses are fantastic for older children who want to have fun while learning to ski. Again, group sizes are limited to 2-6 children to ensure lots of progress will be made.

Please contact us to check availability.

Private Lessons

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Private Coaching - Ski, Snowboard, Freestyle, Freeride, Off Piste...

For groups of 1 to 5 people, private coaching is the ideal way to quickly progress alone or with friends or family. Your personal coach will help you improve your technique and build confidence whilst you enjoy the best snow and the quietest slopes.

Please contact us to check availability.

Total price per session for 1 - 5 people. Supplement of 10€ per hour per extra person.

First Tracks specialises in private lessons / personal coaching for ski and snowboard. For just a couple of hours or the whole day (with some lunch of course!), you will progress quicker than you expected. Private lessons are an ideal solution for friends or families as you are sure to be together as long as your levels are similar.

We personalise our service to your needs, we can come and collect you from your hotel or chalet and take you home at the end of the day or drop you off at the restaurant at lunch time!

During the lessons with your coach you'll establish your decide what you would like to improve / work on. We choose the most appropriate slopes for you to improve on and will give you tips and exercises that will allow you to progress.

You'll find your confidence is boosted dramatically and you'll probably tire less than usual as good effective technique saves energy!

Some people think that full days will be too much for themselves, this is often not true. By taking you on the best slopes with the nicest snow the time will fly by. A nice lunch gives you much needed energy to replace the calories you burn whilst skiing. We know when the best food and value for money can be found! We'll also take you to the best kept secrets, some very special places that will remain engraved in your memory for the rest of your life!

We don't mind if you prefer to break a session up into several sessions which allow you precious one to one time with your coach. This can be very cost effective and great value for money.

Guided Hiking

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The call of the mountain

In summer and winter Jacques Deshusses accompanies you...

Alone, with friends, as a family, fighting fit... or the opposite... what does it matter? you are quite simply!

Welcome to the mountain!

You want change your horizon, gain height, reach the summit of your emotions... allow yourself to be lead along the pathway of discovery.

I am not really your typical mountain man. i love the mountain, alive and smiling ; abundance of nature, varying sceneries, laughing torrents, inhabited silence.

I don't know all of it, who could, but I do know many of it's secrets, which I love to share.

I suggest...

Walks for full days or half days in the Courchevel valley and the Vanoise National Park or further, on foot in summer, with snowshoes in winter, in very small groups.

The little differences

"A la carte" itineraries tailored to you desires.

Don't worry about a thing, if you like I'll arrange your equipment, will pick you up and drop you off when you're done!

Jacques Deshusses

First Tracks

Mountain Guide

Contact us for information and reservation.

Useful Information

2010-03-08 16:35:33

Méribel, Courchevel, Megève, La Tania, Brides-les-Bains

First Tracks Ski Coaching covers the 3 Valleys Ski Area (Courchevel - Méribel - La Tania - Brides-les-Bains), as well as the resort of Megeve. We also offer full-day coaching, guiding and lessons if you are staying in St Martin de Belleville, Les Menuires or Val Thorens.

The 3 Valleys ski area has more than 600 kms of groomed pistes and caters for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. One of the top ski regions anywhere in the world, the 3 Valleys has hosted many world class ski events, including the Winter Olympics of 1992.

Great skiing is far from the only thing this area has to offer with a luge (toboggan) course, cross country, snow shoe, and walking/hiking trails. The 3 Valleys resorts also boast fantastic shopping, wonderful hotels, delightful restaurants and booming night life, all in the heart of the French Alps.

Ski Pass Rates

We are happy to advise you in the choice of ski passes. Discounts, reductions, savings etc. please contact us.

3 Vallées ski area

> High season

> Family pass

> Low season

> Spring pass

> Walker pass

Courchevel Valley

> Courchevel Valley and Family pass

> Courchevel 1850 - 1st week of the season

> Spring pass

> Courchevel 1650

> Mini pass (beginners)

Méribel

> High season

> Low season

> Family pass

> 3 hours

> Mini pass (beginners)

> Walker pass

> Rider pass

> Preferential rates

Your Comments

2010-03-08 14:42:22

Until now we've never published the comments and feedback

that we've had from our clients over the years - surprising but true!

Being a regular Trip Advisor user myself I find myself asking "What are you waiting for ?!?"

Below is a selection in no particular order and we'd be delighted to add yours, just drop us a line.

Happy reading,

Ashley Kay

Your Comments and Feedback

Thankyou soooo much for taking me ice skating and thank you for teaching me to ski much much better than last year. You over took Gigi by far I mean seriously!!!

I really had fun at the indian camp, I loved the face paint.

Freya, April 2010 (Age 11)

Just wanted to drop you a note to say a big thankyou so much for helping us organise our skiing the other week.Ludo was great

Look forward to catching up in the future.

Kind regards,

Jason, March 2011

Thanks for helping our stay in Courchevel to be a terrific holiday. I enormously enjoyed the week and was really pleased my skiing improved a bit. On to next year when 14 days should allow a substantial improvement. I hope that you and your team will be free next year for another bash at the slopes.

Irvine, March 2010

Sorry not to have got back to you sooner.

Both the ski hire and ski lessons were excellent. Thank you very much for organising.

I will hopefully be back in touch with you soon to organise another trip in March.

Thanks again for your help - it was a great trip.

Best,

Seb, March 2010

Many thanks to you and your team for making our holiday such a great success. Home safe and sound last night a bit delayed but not too much and rather annoyingly back at my desk in London by 7.30 this morning.

Many thanks once again.

Best regards,

Andrew, March 2010

We've been twice to Courchevel and everything was perfect!
The chalets were very confortable with a very good service and the chefs were excellent. As for the skiing, First Tracks, the instructors were a blast! Our whole family improved their skiing and fully enjoyed the slopes of Courchevel.
Fernanda, April 2011

Special offers

2010-03-04 10:39:21

To celebrate the start of season we are offering a 15% discount on all lessons between 6th and 18th December 2011

New for 2012

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New - In December 2011

Why not come to watch the Ladies FIS World Cup Races and enjoy some early season skiing?

Pre-Christmas snow conditions are expected to be excellent!

Courchevel and Meribel ski areas will open on the first weekend of December 2011.

In December last year we made the "First Tracks" in two feet of virgin powder

So why not aim to do it yourself this year?

Skiing before Christmas means plenty of availability for flights, accommodation and deserted slopes with superb value for money.

To encourage you to get out here and enjoy the start of the season we are giving a 15% discount on all ski lessons taken before 18th December 2011!

Every Friday - Torchlight Descent Night

Have you ever skied in the dark? Make your holiday even more unforgettable with a thrilling torchlight descent – a truly unique experience!

High up on the slopes, overlooking spectacular Courchevel “by night” from the cosy Pilatus Mountain Restaurant, you will be treated to a delicious aperitif and a traditional Savoyard meal of cheese fondue and tartiflette with local wines.

And once you’ve rounded off your meal with dessert and coffee, it’s time to hit the pistes!

Accompanied by fully qualified ski instructors, light up your torch (or for young children, your safe but fun fluorescent baton), and ski down the empty runs to the centre of Courchevel 1850 in complete security.

Every Friday 7.30pm

Adults: 65 Euros

Children (under age 13): 45 Euros

For reservations: +33 456 14 70 28

We are delighted to offer group courses for just 2 to 6 people

Perfect for both adults and children of all levels, these courses will help you to improve your technique, become more confident in your abilities, and have a great time making new friends in a stimulating and reassuring group atmosphere.

Lessons & Prices

First Tracks has an online booking service

So you can reserve lessons from the comfort of your own home.

IMPORTANT: We only put part of our availabilities for sale online, we have lots more availability which we can tell you about if you contact us by telephone or email.

Book online now!

Find Your Level

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Not sure of your level? For private lessons we don't really need to know it but for group lessons we definitely need to have a pretty good idea of how you ski (and also the age of children). First Tracks offers great small group courses for total beginners up to intermediate levels. We obviously run seperate groups for adults and children. For advanced levels as we only need two participants to open a course we suggest you contact us to find out what we suggest we think will work best for you.

Please use the descriptions below to find your level.

ADULTS

Level 0 - For people who have never skied before: During this course you'll learn the basics in a safe and progressive environment. A small group of only 2 to 6 participants means that there is a nice group atmosphere where you can learn from others mistakes and maybe make some new friends whilst getting plenty of individual attention. Learn to balance on skis and get to grips with your equipment. You will learn how to turn, to stop and to use a simple lift.

Level 1 - For those who have already learnt the basics and are relatively comfortable on green runs this is the course for you. This level will help you improve your balance and technique, boosting confidence and reducing fatigue. You will master the elementary turn on green and blue runs and progress to simple parallel turns.

Level 2 - You can ski parallel and are confident on easy slopes. Joining a course at this level will help improve your balance and technique by correcting the weak points in your technique (position, posture, upper body etc.), enabling you to master the parallel turn on green and blue slopes.

Level 3 - For skiers who are comfortable on blue and red slopes. On this course your Coach will show you the best slopes and how to find the nicest snow whilst giving you valuable tips which will make your skiing easier and more fun. You will probably even conquer a black run or two!

CHILDREN

Mini Tracks - For young children aged between 4 and 6 who are just starting out. The small groups of 2-5 children mean they will get all the help and attention they need.

Beginner - For older children who have never skied before. They will work on skills such as snowplough turns and stops while learning basic mountain safety.

Crystal (1) - For children aged 7 and over. They will learn how to walk on skis, do snowplough turns and ski green runs, as well as all-important mountain safety.

Bronze (2) - For kids who already know the basics and wish to build on their knowledge of skiing and mountain safety. Focusing on skills such as side slipping, progressing to parallel turns and skiing blue and green runs.

Silver (3) - For children who can link snowplough turns on a blue run and are starting to learn how to do parallel turns. This level will mainly ski on blue and red runs.

But don't worry, should you find yourself in the wrong level group lessons,

your instructor will transfer you into the right class.

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Ski Hire

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A personal, professional service that includes the delivery, fitting and adjustment of excellent quality ski and snowboard equipment in the comfort of your chalet, apartment or hotel.

Less hassle = more skiing!

Privilege clients enjoy superb equipment and a convenient and efficient service, so they can make the most of the time on the slopes. They get great value for money too.

PLUS: First Tracks clients who reserve more than seven days prior to arrival receive a 10% discount on all rental equipment!

Email: contact@privilegeski.com

Tel: +33 (0)6 83 51 50 21

Links

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> Alp Leisure www.alpleisure.com
Superb catered luxury chalets in Meribel and Courchevel. Exclusive shuttle service, professional chefs, daily housekeeping and years of experience.

> Official Courchevel Web Site www.courchevel.com

> Official Meribel Web Site www.meribel.net

> Worldwide ski schools directory   www.aboutskischools.com

> Ski School Directory   www.courchevelskischools.com

> Alpine Infusion   www.alpineinfusion.com
Reassuringly exclusive ski holidays in some of the most sought after chalets in Meribel & Courchevel.

> Resort Information & reports www.courchnet.com

> Resort Information & reports www.merinet.com

> Ski holidays Courchevel www.skiline.co.uk

> Ski Addicts Web Site www.blog.themountaindepartment.com

> Terra Vista - à la carte luxury holidays www.terra-vista.fr

> Ice & Fire Ski & Snowboard Holidays www.ice-fire.co.uk

> British Forum for Skiers s nowheads.com

Ski Safari

2009-11-25 09:26:40

Ski Safaris 2011 / 2012

Become a mountain VIP with our Ski Safaris, if you are an experienced skier you will probably love the idea of skiing several ski areas during the same holiday and whatever pistes and off piste slopes take your fancy, all while in the safe hands of your First Tracks Ski Coach. We are convinced it's the way to go!

Add the thrill of exploration and discovery to your winter holiday and put the spice back into your skiing by taking in a variety of resorts, slopes, mountains and even countries.

Whether you’re intermediate or an off piste expert, we have the perfect ski safari for you.

And with the expert guidance of your First Tracks Coach your skiing and confidence levels will go from strength to strength!

« The Ultimate Ski Safari » Every day on new slopes, every night in a new place.

« The Base Camp Safari » New slopes every day from your base.

« The First Tracks Challenge » An unforgettable day of exploring new territory.

« A la Carte Safari » A tailor-made ski safari - you decide!

To guarantee value for money, our prices are calculated on an occupied seats basis and under 16s get a 10% discount.

All First Tracks clients benefit from lift priority.

Ski Mojo

2009-11-23 10:33:35

The new Ski-Mojo Mark 2 is available for testing and on sale so please contact us to order.

What’s their secret?

The award winning Ski Mojo is a device worn discreetly under your ski-wear acclaimed as a ‘State-of the-Art-Exo-Skeleton’. Using precise engineering Ski Mojo can help you in several ways:

Reducing the strain skiing puts on your thighs to reduce or even eliminate thigh burn.

Ski Mojo takes up to one third of the strain off your knees. Less strain means less chance of damage and less pain if you already have injured knees.

Supports your posture-helping to relieve back pain, gets your hips forward making for easier turns.

Acts as a shock absorber- reducing the shock to all of your body caused by uneven terrain, improving your stability.

Ski Mojo gives your legs up to an additional 50% Power Boost – more power leads to a better control.

Acts as Traction Control – When you lose grip on ice or hard slopes, it reacts quicker than you do to find an edge.

Using Ski Mojo allows you to ski harder for longer. When you are not fatigued you are less likely to have an accident at the end of the day. By supporting a percentage of your body weight Ski Mojo gives you the opportunity to spend more time on the slopes, gives you a good all round aerobic work-out, and gives you the energy to ski longer and enjoy more!

If you want to try or buy a Ski Mojo, please contact us.

Ski School

2009-10-31 18:15:58

Private Coaching - Ski, Snowboard, Freestyle, Freeride, Off Piste...

Please contact us to check availability.

Total price per session for 1 - 5 people. Supplement of 10€ per hour per extra person.

Adult Small Group Courses

Morning Group Course, 3 hours.

Our small groups of just 2 to 6 adults guarantee you plenty of individual attention as you enjoy learning with others of the same standard.

Please contact us to check availability.

Afternoon Group Course, 2 1/2 hours.

Get great value for money with this course of 2 1/2 hour sessions in groups of 2 to 6 people.

Please contact us to check availability.

Childrens Small Group Courses

"Mini Tracks" is the perfect choice for little ones (ages 4-6). Limiting the class size to just 2-5 children means they get all the care and attention they need.

Kids Group Courses are fantastic for older children who want to have fun while learning to ski. Again, group sizes are limited to 2-6 children to ensure lots of progress will be made.

Please contact us to check availability.

Photo Gallery

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Making the first tracks!

A Ski Safari helicopter ride!

Learning the basics...

Easy does it!

Future champion!

Mastering the moves...

Having fun on the way back up...

Reserve Lessons

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For reservations and for further information, either give us a call on
+33 456 14 70 28 or email us at contact@first-tracks.fr

After 17:30 please call +33 608 338 259

Alternatively you may find availability and therefore be able to reserve right here on our web site.

We have much more availability than the web site shows because we don't put everything for sale online so please contact us if you don't find what you're looking for!

Go to the right hand column "Book your lessons"

1. Select the week that you're interested in

2. Choose the type of lessons: mornings, full days... and the number of days.

3. Confirm your basket with your payment, your instructor is booked!