ES Ride Blog

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.

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.

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.

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.

All the team are back in Verbier for the coming season. Kato successfully got his Swiss Patente through the SSBS snowboard system in 18 months, congratulations!! Looking forward to having Emily back onboard. Rob had a successful trip to Argentina(check out the photos on the es-ride facebook page) James and Rob are currently  in Saas Fee for the Autumn running the Peak Leaders trainee instructor programme which is going really well, conditions are very summer like at  present and the park is in mint condition . Good luck to Dave and Gibbo with their  BASI  Trainer selection in Austria in November. We welcome Liam to the team. Look out for the new range of Mischief face scarves coming out in December from team member Michelle.

Numbers are looking good for the trainee instructor course in Verbier with Peak Leaders. If you are looking to become a Snowboard instructor check out www.peakleaders.com for more details.  Last winter’s course  had a 90per cent pass rate.

Look out for Freestyle camps starting at the end of March in Verbier. A joint venture  between es-ride and Peak Leaders will give people the opportunity to experience a snowboard camp style week in Verbier. With coaching from two of the UKs top snowboard coaches Rob Norton and James Brockbanks. Individuals will have the opportunity to practice specific freestyle skills which will prepare them for their level one Developmental coach qualification which is built into the week.. Included  in the week will be a trip to the Portes du Soleil where you will get the chance to ride the Stash park in Avoriaz  which is Burton’s environmentally friendly Park as well as the Superpark in Les Crosets and the two other giant parks in Avoriaz.

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