ES Ride Blog

Exam Time.

rob — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:10:45 +0000

Good luck to all the trainee instructors in Verbier with your BASI level one snowboard exam.

ES Ride is a division of European Snowsport, a leading independent snowsports school based in Verbier & Zermatt, Switzerland.

Half Term Kicks Off.

rob — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:53:51 +0000

Busy times in both Verbier and Zermatt at the moment with half term across Europe falling at the same time.
Well done to the Peak Leaders Trainee group , great results and amazing that some of you are now working!!
We welcome into Verbier the new Peak Leaders Trainee instructors have a great course!!
I hope everyone is enjoying the winter Olympics and inspiring you to get on a board. Check out our website for details of all our products. http://www.es-ride.com

Zermatt half pipe

gibbo — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:20:11 +0000

Finally the pipe has opened in Z – nice shape, maybe lacking a bit of vert but great for learning and trying new tricks.

Pistes are getting a bit icy now but looks like its going to puke on Thursday/Friday so powder day on Saturday….

Reports coming from Verbier of great conditions and plenty of nice looking powder shots getting posted on facebook

MID WINTER REPORT.

rob — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:22:21 +0000

The second winter of es-ride is going really well in both Verbier and Zermatt.

The first group of Trainee Instructors are going through their BASI Level 2 exams. Fingers crossed for a good set of results.

I would like to welcome to the team some new faces.

Virginia Pappadakis and Matt Spragg both are well qualified and have seasons of experience under their belts. They will be on hand to teach at any time.

We wish Jimbo well after damaging his ACL early season. Good luck with the OP mid Febuary.

ES Ride is a division of European Snowsport, a leading independent snowsports school based in Verbier & Zermatt, Switzerland.

Christmas Greetings.

rob — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:43:16 +0000

The beginning of the winter has been as hectic as ever. Both Verbier and Zermatt are not as busy as last winter but still es-ride has had a steady flow of clients.

The trainee instructor group did very well on their BASI level one with a 90 percent pass rate, well done!!
Only negative news is that Jimbo has a tweeked knee and is out for a month. He ran out of room on a backcountry kicker landing. We hope he has a speedy recovery.

ES Ride is a division of European Snowsport, a leading independent snowsports school based in Verbier & Zermatt, Switzerland.

James Brockbanks

rob — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:29:07 +0000

Jimbo showing why he is one of the most stylish riders around!!

Why not book a freestyle session with es-ride and learn to ride like this.

ES Ride is a division of European Snowsport, a leading independent snowsports school based in Verbier & Zermatt, Switzerland.

DAVE BROWN

rob — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:20:53 +0000

Dave Brown. DB
Dave is our backcountry expert here at es-ride. When not riding steep couloirs or dropping big cliffs Dave can be found touring in the extensive backcountry around Verbier or climbing frozen waterfalls around the area and in Chamonix.
Dave progressed through the BASI system and got his top British license 3 years ago. He has also has his top Swiss badge.
Verbier has a reputation as one of the leading backcountry resorts in the world with some amazing lift accessed terrain. Why not go straight to where the snow is best and use Dave to help guide you to the best spots and show you the best techniques to tackle anything.

ES Ride is a division of European Snowsport, a leading independent snowsports school based in Verbier & Zermatt, Switzerland.

HEAD SPONSOR

rob — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:54:39 +0000

Es-ride Snowboard School is pleased to announce a sponsorship deal with HEAD Snowboards. Team members will be riding a variety of different models from one of the most technical companies out there. Check out the full range of boards at www.ridehead.com

ES Ride is a division of European Snowsport, a leading independent snowsports school based in Verbier & Zermatt, Switzerland.

Blazing Pants.

rob — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:18:48 +0000

Es-ride will be keeping its blue Analog jackets this year and will be even more eye catching in the new Blazing orange pants from Analog which have been supplied from the TSA(The Snowboard Asylum) back in the UK. TSA are the largest and most successful chain of snowboard stores in the UK, stocking all leading brands with friendly and experienced staff . Definitely the venue to get all your snowboard kit from.
ES Ride is a division of European Snowsport, a leading independent snowsports school based in Verbier & Zermatt, Switzerland.

Winter begins in Switzerland

rob — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:44:38 +0000

The snow has hit Switzerland with over 50cm falling in Verbier in the last 24 hours. The trainee instructor programme which es-ride run with Peak Leaders has kicked off. Perfect start to the winter.
Get in touch if you want any coaching to help become match fit for the season, www.es-ride.com

Gibo is heading out to join Liam in Zermatt on thursday and is looking forward to getting es-ride off the ground over there.

ES Ride is a division of European Snowsport, a leading independent snowsports school based in Verbier & Zermatt, Switzerland.