Tiree Parker-McLeod

Disciplines: Snowboard

I learnt to snowboard in Canada, at Big White Ski Resort. I became an instructor because I loved the sport, and wanted to teach more people to show how fun a sport it is.

I have taught in Canada, Mt. Norquay for 5months. It was amazing!

Straun Leonard

Disciplines: Ski

I learned to ski at Bearsden dry slope when I was about 4 or 5 years old and have been hooked ever since.

Scott Telfer

Disciplines: Ski, Snowboard

I watched Cool Runnings as a child and I loved it. I asked my mum if I could do bobsleigh and she said yes. She signed me up for skiing by accident and here I am today. I never got to meet John Candy - one of life’s greatest tragedies.

Ross Gilchrist

Disciplines: Ski, Snowboard, Ski Racing, Ice Climbing

Self taught Ski & Board. No sessions as of yet. Became an instrcutor as teaching is fun and I get to Ride/Ski all the time.

Olivia Pridmore

Disciplines: Snowboard

I learned to board at the school of life!

I then became an instuctor so that I could be at one with the mountains - Also because who wouldn’t want their hobby as their job?

I have done seasons in NZ, Japan & Canada.

Nicholas Giannini

Disciplines: Ski, Snowboard, Ice Climbing

I learned to ski in Glencoe, my father took me up to the top of the mountain and said “Son, you will either learn to ski bu the bottom or I will need to make a new son.”

I became an instructor to ensure other people do not have to learn the way I did.

Murray Alexander

Disciplines: Ski, Ski Racing

I started my ski career through Scouts as a young boy, where I was mostly self taught. After I had caught the ‘bug’ for skiing I had a few lessons at Bellahouston with the longterm aim to become a Ski Instructor.

Through Scouting, it was apparent teaching came naturally to me so combining this strong skill with my ‘adrenaline junky’ love for skiing was obviously the best job! Who wouldn’t want to be a Ski Instructor?!

Marty

Disciplines: Snowboard, Freestyle Snowboard

I grew up in Aviemore where I learned to board. I spent two seasons in Canada where I was mistaken for Ryan Gosling on a regular basis. I am pretty sure I am his doppelganger.

Marc ‘Gladis’ McClement

Disciplines: Snowboard, Freestyle Snowboard

I learned to board at Bearsden dry slope when I was 13 years old. I saw my mate’s big brother do a 360 off the jump and that did it for me. In slightly later life, I have done a season in Mayrhofen / Austria and would highly recommend the resort.

Lianne Campbell

Disciplines: Ski, Snowboard, Freestyle Snowboard

I first started skiing at Cairngorm age 2, I then spent much of my younger life ski racing on the dry matt at Bearden . I tried snowboarding when I was 18. I was rubbish. Mainly because I was self taught initially. It made me really appreciate how important lessons are; for safely and for skill! Lessons also help you progress faster, so it took me a long time to get the hang of snowboarding, but I persevered and completed BASI level 1 qualification.

I totally love snowboarding and teaching and I’m currently working towards my ISIA qualification.

I’ve done 3 seasons, 2 in France (Meribel and Ste Foy) and one in New Zealand. I’ve also done a fair few seasons in Scotland! Scotland is the best place to shred!

Keri Kanwar

Disciplines: Ski, Snowboard, Ice Climbing

I learned to fall badly on the Pow in Whistler. Loved getting bruised so much I wanted to show others how to accomplish the same. Seasons have always eluded me but I do love to get away when I can to enjoy some falling on my face in front of strangers.

Kate Woolley

Disciplines: Ski, Snowboard, Freestyle Ski, Ice Climbing

When I was younger I lived in Switzerland so I learned to ski on the Swiss slopes. After moving back to bonnie Scotland, I attended every school ski trip on offer.

Kate Andrews

Disciplines: Ski, Snowboard, Freestyle Snowboard

I learned on the dry slope at Bellahouston. I wanted to become an instructor because I was hooked but couldn’t afford to snowboard at the time! I have done seasons in France, Austria and Japan and worked as a Chalet host in France and for a ski school in Japan.

Judith McNicol

Disciplines: Ski

I learned to ski in my Grandparents back garden and in the Cairngorms when I was a tiny tot. My Dad put up with my tantrums until I was seven when I went to ski school for the first time in France. I became a ski instructor to improve my own abilities but mostly to allow other people to experience and appreciate the freedom of the mountains and pow.

Jamie ‘Gunther’ Attridge

Disciplines: Ski, Freestyle Ski, Ski Racing

Learned in the beautiful mountains of Germany where we would ski in perfect formation, in matching Lycra before briefly stopping for a schnitzel or currywurst. i became an instructor because I enjoy being in charge and ordering people about 😉

Jake “Dual” Kirkwood

Disciplines: Ski, Snowboard, Freestyle Ski, Ice Climbing

I learned to ski at Firpark Dry Slope and became an instructor because I didn’t fancy the idea of a 9 to 5 desk job.

Graeme James Stirling

Disciplines: Ski, Snowboard, Freestyle Ski, Ski Racing

I learned to ski in France/Firpark Dryslope Tillicoutry. Raced until I left school then realised the freestyle scene was much more interesting. I enjoy seeing other achieve new skills and also wish to become involved in the British Freeski scene.

Chris Yates

Disciplines: Snowboard, Freestyle Snowboard

I learned to board at Glenshee on my own, but the first moment I clipped in I knew this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life

Chris Lindsay

Disciplines: Ski, Snowboard, Ski Racing, Ice Climbing

I learned to ski on a hill on the farm my dad lived at when I was a child. I furthered my ski education with a local Adventure Club, with trips to Glencoe, Glenshee, and Nevis Range. The instructors on these trips inspired me, this was when I decided that I wanted to become an outdoor sports instructor. To accomplish this, I enjoyed 7 seasons at Cairngorm before coming to work with Snow Factor.

Charlotte Devlin

Disciplines: Ski, Ski Racing, Ice Climbing

I learned to Ski at Cairngorm Mountain when I was 3 years old. I then continued to ski there and started training with Cairngorm Ski Club when I was 11. I became an Instructor in 2011 while doing my degree. Iove the sport and became an instructor to help people enjoy it as much as me - also - I like to talk! I have also trained to be an adaptive instructor and I am one of the Race Coaches for Snow Factors Race Team.

Bernard Martin

Disciplines: Snowboard

I first tried to snowboard at age 13, braving gale force winds at my nearest mountain, The Lecht. Since then I have enjoyed riding the Alps across Europe and a few visits to North America and Canada. Having spent years working with young people as a playworker / carer, i decided to do my 1st instructor course - to combine my passion and experience in playing on a snowboard and people based work. What a laugh it is!

Angus Malloch

Disciplines: Ski, Snowboard, Freestyle Snowboard

Born in the Highlands, I started skiing when I was three years old at Glenshee, and as I got older I started training in ski racing. When I turned eight I started snowboarding and fell in love with it.

After learning the basics of freestyle, I started competing in freestyle events - won some and lost some - but 16 years on, I am still here and one of the best freestyle snowboarders in the country. If you want to follow me on Instagram @AngusMalloch

Adrian Martin

Disciplines: Ski

I have been skiing for 32 years and began snowboarding 2 years ago. I have skied in over 200 resorts in 10 different countries and on three continents. I enjoy skiing because it totally absorbs mind body and soul - you are always learning new things as well as learning new things as well as learning about yourself.

I first started teaching in 1991 and have taught in ski schools in Austria, France, Italy, Scotland and England.

I am a keen cross country skier and enjoy ice skating, hillwalking and mountain biking. It is an ambition of mine to gain my instructor qualification.