Peaks sponsored skier makes Childrens GB Team

With winter fast approaching we're looking forward to getting our skis back on, but putting ski boots  on never fills us with joy....until now! We want to keep your feet happy this winter  so we are hooking you up with the world's most comfortable ski boot, courtesy of Surefoot! Surefoot are offering Peaks' trainees a whopping 20% off the cost of their ski boots, custom liners, and custom orthotics. All you have to do to take advantage of this excellent deal is book an appointment with the London shop104-106 Waterford Road (the bend at New King's Road). Let them know that you are a taking part in a Peak Leaders ski or snowboard instructor training course! London SW6 2EU 44 (0) 207 736 9217 london@surefoot.com Or visit their shop the London Ski and Snowboard Show. Make sure you take along proof that you're on a course or you won't be able to take part in the deal. Contact us and we'll send you an email proof...How can you say no?!  

Thank-you for all your help prior to Canada. I really did have the time of my life and am so glad that I did it...I met some wonderful people, got my Level 2 snowboarding and had an amazing experience so thank-you! It turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Throughout my life I have travelled extensively and spent 4 years at university and still my time in Canada will go down as one of the most memorable trips I have undertaken. I was a bit dubious at first that the course would be filled with 18 year olds who had never left home….how wrong I was! There was a strangely perfect balance of ages and backgrounds, on paper you would think ‘mmm, that'll be interesting' but in reality we all got on so well we became a little family!

Everyday on the course was an experience, albeit hard work at times but fantastic, there wasn't a day that went past that I didn't look around at the stunning scenery, look down at my board and the new friends around me and think ‘yes, this is what life is all about'.

I still can't believe how much we managed to fit in such a relatively short space of time and every activity was something to look forward to: the ‘holiday' to Banff experiencing more of the wonders the Rockies have to offer, the skidoo driving, the backcountry phase, disabled skiing course, the ice hockey match, the shopping in Calgary, the theme nights and parties and of course the snowboarding/skiing every day.

I came away from Canada with so many new qualifications. Obtaining my CASI Levels 1 and 2 were an experience in themselves. The nerves were on a par with any exam or test I have taken in my life and the exhilaration and feeling of achievement was almost more amazing than passing a degree!

The ski school was wonderful; we were quickly made to feel like part of the crew and the level of instructing we were given was exceptional. The resort became a home with the perfect bars where many a brilliant night was spent with the staff of both the ski school and the hotel. Our mentors on the course did a truly brilliant job of organising everything and solving our problems at the same time as fitting in with everyone and enjoying themselves.

The Peak Leaders course has inspired me to leave my job and go to New Zealand for the season in June, it made me realise that loving life is far more important than how much money I earn.

So to anyone thinking of doing this course I'd say ‘Do it! Do it! Do it!' it's such an amazing opportunity.