Ben ArkleyHome town: Rossett Age: 32 Likes: coffee time |
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| Ben has an unsurpassed depth of ski
knowledge, with a passion for those dreaded moguls! Ben started
skiing at the age of 7, at The Oval dry ski slope. After many
ski holidays and after completing his first instructor courses,
Ben starting working for the Interski Snowsports School at the
age of 18. Since then Ben has completed a whopping 19 winter
seasons, 12 of which were continuous between New Zealand, Europe
and America, which makes him the most experienced seasonnaire
at Ultimate Snowsports!
Alongside his full ISTD teaching qualification, Ben also holds the trainer qualification. He is an examiner for the British Association of Ski Instructors and is highly respected within the organisation. In the summer, Ben now works full time for The Tignes Chalet Company. In his free time he is keen to keep active by cycling or playing squash, yet he is not averse to winding down the hours sat back in a comfy chair watching non-stop sport! |
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Simon TwiggeHome town: Stoke Age: 28 Likes: ice cream |
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| Simon started skiing at the age of 3 and has loved it ever since. From racing at Stoke Ski Centre dry slope, he progressed to national team level before ‘retiring’ to pursue an honours degree in Business and Music at Liverpool University. Simon completed his full ISTD qualification at the young age of 20, since then has enjoyed many seasons teaching skiing, mostly in Espace Killy. After spending 2 winters working in Val d’Isere for BASS, he moved to Ultimate Snowsports in 2007. He feels that there is no better place to live and work in the world. Simon is also a mono-board instructor for Ultimate! He is currently a 2 time Mono-Ski world champion, an event hosted in Val d’Isere every April.He has exceptional technical knowledge and ability, which coupled with a fun loving personality means that you will have a great experience whatever your level! In his spare time he enjoys any active sports such as; windsurfing, surfing and cycling. He is keen to spend next summer improving his golf! |
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Matt TomlinsonHome town: Stoke Age: 28 Likes: keeping busy |
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| Matt learnt to ski in Scotland aged 5, he then became a member at Stoke Ski Centre dry slope at the age of 12. Since then, Matt has skied and taught all over the world. He is an off-piste master, always in search of high peaks and fresh tracks. At the age of 16, Matt climbed Mont Blanc, unguided; at great achievement at such a young age. 10 years later, he returned with Fred Dibblee to ski down the North Face of Mont Blanc.
After achieving a BA Hons in Environmental Studies at Sheffield University and flying through the instructor qualifications system, Matt could not resist the pull of the mountains, where he taught in Verbier, Morzine and New Zealand. | ||
Caroline BarleyHome town: North Lincolnshire Age: 29 Likes: organising and planning |
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| Caroline is the only female instructor for Ultimate Snowsports, but don’t let this fool you! She is more than capable of showing the boys up with her technical precision. Caroline first put skis on her feet on a school holiday and has never looked back. Skiing has taken Caroline all over the world, she has taught in; Italy, France, Switzerland, New Zealand, and America. She has also been known to share her knowledge at UK snow domes! Caroline’s enthusiasm and energy means that you will have a great time! Caroline has spent many summers as a maternity nurse. In fact, she has over 12 years experience in child care and maternity care. She also holds an NVQ Qualification in Childcare Education and is a registered Maternity Practitioner (OCN Award). Her claim to fame is singing during the opening ceremony at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the 2007 Millennium Dome opening. In her spare time Caroline enjoys cycling, walking and will always finds time for cooking and baking. | ||
Sean ManleyHome town: Stoke Age: 30 Likes: saving money |
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Sean learnt to ski later than most of us, at the old age of 15! This was at Stoke Ski Centre on a dry slope. After skiing on club holidays Sean realised that skiing would be his number one sport! He competed on the dry slope race circuit, achieving high results and has focused on technical perfection ever since. Flying through his exams, Sean achieved the Level 4 Diploma
and soon after became an examiner for the British Association
of Ski Instructors. He has a flair for big mountain and freestyle skiing, and loves to watch freestyle and backcountry ski films in his spare time. Sean has a real passion for down-hill mountain biking and enjoys using the downhill tracks which open every summer in Tignes. He is currently riding with the Wye Valley Warriors Club. You will now find Sean living in South Wales, where he spends his spare time biking or renovating his house. | ||
Fred DibbleeHome town: Cambridge Age: 35 Likes: awful daytime films |
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| Fred, a true mountain man quit his ‘proper’ job to spend most of his life in the mountains. He learnt to ski at the age of 5 and since then has done season in Verbier, Courchevel, and New Zealand, after completing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. We often see Fred heading off into the hills to develop mountain skills - ski touring to access powder filled areas in search of the perfect turn. A great example of this would be the Italian Couloir with Matt, on the Grande Casse; allegedly 51 degrees! His relaxed approach to life ensures that you will always feel at ease and safe in his lessons. Fred spends each summer travelling and guiding groups, mostly based in North Wales. He has twice led groups up the 3 Peak Challenge (the highest mountains in Scotland, England & Wales, within 24 hours!) and also led many groups up the Welsh 3000s (24 miles in 24 hours - 15 peaks above 3000 feet). Fred is always striving for more personal development; he is currently taking his Outdoor Qualifications, Summer Leader Qualification and Mountain Instructor Award Training.In his spare time, Fred enjoys cycling and when he’s not out socialising he can be found watching and strangely enjoying extremely bad T.V. programmes!
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Rachel DoyleHome town: Liverpool Age: 24 Likes: Ultimate Snowsports |
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| Rachel is new to the Tignes office for winter 2011/2012. We are excited to welcome Rachel to the Team, she will be happy to assist you with your queries. With a Level 3 in Business Administration and a depth of experience in reception and administrative roles, Rachel will make the lesson booking process as easy and as hassle-free as possible! Rachel got the bug for skiing at Park City, America, taught by her instructor boyfriend Stefano. A few years later she took the opportunity to do a ski season in Meribel, France, working as a Chalet Host and is now eager to relive the winter skiing experience. She looks forward to meeting you in the office, or better still, on the slopes!
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