Qualifications

• BASI L4 Carte Pro

• BASI trainer

• Swiss Brevet Federal

• Alpine Race Coach

• 200hr Yoga teacher

• Sports and remedial massage therapist

Name
Eilidh McLeod

Job Title
Instructor | Founder

Your Story

I started skiing just before I turned 2! My parents attached me to the dog lead and used this to stop me from blowing away on Cairngorm in the Scottish Highlands. It is true, if you can ski in Scotland you can ski anywhere… My love for the sport continued through school and was incredibly fortunate to pursue a dream of ski racing full-time when I left.  One too many injuries sent me in a different direction to University where I studied Geography and I  discovered my passion for ski coaching whilst working in both Scotland and Switzerland between studies.

When I graduated from university I tried a very brief stint in the office world, but the mountains kept drawing me back. I spent 4 years coaching and instructing various race teams, clubs and ski schools. I got to work alongside some incredible people from whom I learned so much, but I also got to see around all the snowy corners of Europe, checking out places I could perhaps call home one day.  When I became fully qualified as an instructor, I set my sights on the Portes Du Soleil, attracted by the immense amount of skiing and all-year-round activities.  I began teaching in Morzine 5 years ago, but Châtel has me now!   I love the summers as much as the winters,  and obviously the famous Abondance cheese from the cows that live outside our home!

Three likes
Sunset BBQs
All sports / outdoor activities
Wine (I know nothing but I am learning whilst managing a  wine bar in Châtel in the summer)

Three dislikes
Truffle Oil
Hot chocolates that aren’t chocolatey enough
My feet during the February half term

My favourite bit of ski kit
My heated socks. Can’t do winter without them!

Top tip
Buy your  own ski boots and get them fitted properly (usually  better to try and do it in the resort so adjustments can be made whilst you are on holiday!)

AND book ski lessons, even if you already think you know what you are doing there are always ways to improve. You can also get shown around secret spots and of course, skip the lift queues!