Private/Semi-private Instructor recommendations in Toronto area

[owu23]

First of all, happy to be part of this forum after a long time away from skiing.

I am looking for recommendations for a good ski instructor in the Toronto area. Could be private or semi private but in the past, i have not had much success in finding good instructors when just showing up at a ski hill and finding one that was available.

A bit about myself.
I have been away from skiing for the past 10 years. Prior to that, i would consider myself a good skier who could aggressively come down the Ontario Blacks with proper technique. Back when i was skiing often, I took a full day private lesson with an Canadian Olympian skier who had won a GS race, so i learnt the proper technique.

As i have rekindled my interest in skiing this year (new equipment etc) and having been to the local ski hill twice, i am finding alot of hesitation in my technique. I am feeling a bit anxious on blue runs as well and the reason for getting proper lessons in order to re-learn skiing 'the right way'.

I would welcome any inputs/suggestions

Thanks

 

[Jilly]

Glen Eden has the most CSIA 4's in the east. But paging @razie to the ski school desk!

 

[graham418]

Its too late to join for this year, but the North Toronto Ski club ( https://ntsc.ca ) has one of the highest rated ski schools. It is a bargain with 2 hour lessons offered every day they ski, Level 3 or 4 instructors for the most part. Also see High Park Ski Club.
Another alternative is the 'Just For Fun' group, smaller, with all Level 4 instructors, but relatively pricey. They have weekday programs at Blue Mountain. Also, 'My Ski Trip' is with Sandy Gardner, who also does weekday groups at Blue.

 

[razie]

Not coaching this year - going the ski bum route and do some racing myself!!



I heard good things about the 'just for fun' group.

Otherwise, there are quite a few options for "masters" training, if you're into higher performance. These tend to be good value and good coaching. You can skip the gates part too. I can message you some info if interested.

 

[Jilly]

I had Anik from Just 4 fun at the convention this year. Not sure where else she is working. But I know someone who might. Let me see. She might be tiny, but she is mighty!!

 

[graham418]

Anik was one of the course conductors when I did my L2. She is great

 

[karlo]

in the Toronto area

How far or close do you mean?

 

[owu23]

Thanks everyone for some great ideas. I will look into joining the ski club option next year; this year, i am interested primarily in lessons to sharpen up my skills before a Whistler trip in Feb.

 

[owu23]

How far or close do you mean?

Typically ski Mt St Louis/Blue Mountain, so the Barrie/Collingwood area.

 

[razie]

The Just 4 Fun group then sounds good for you, it's at Blue. I ski at Louis often, don't mind skiing with you.