I went to Zermatt for the closing weekend in 2023 and I took private lessons with Simon for 2 days. I had tried skiing in the past and I had taken 10 private lessons in LAAX in 2023, with another instructor, without much progress. This trip to Zermatt was my last effort to see if I should sell my ski equipment and stop trying to ski.
To my amazement, Simon managed within half a day to improve my technique and to upgrade my level from Carv Level 1 (I use the Carv boot sensors and app and I was stuck to “Absolute Beginner level for 10 private lessons with another instructor) to Level 2.
On our second half day private lesson, Simon helped me upgrade even more, from Carv level 2 to Carv level 3!!! I was skiing in reverse and doing turns and spins like a ballerina on my skis. I had so much control and confidence and I skied without getting tired.
Some extra info: The snow conditions were bad; end of season, no snow, fog in the morning, no visibility. I am a 37yo woman with no physical condition and extreme fear of falling and hurting myself.