ES Ride Blog

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

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Ems got into board sports at an early age at home in Cornwall riding big Atlantic waves. She has 9 years of experience under her belt on snow and has competed at BUSC. She has an equal passion for both freestyle and freeride alike. Ems is part of the es-ride team in Verbier.

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