FreeRiderz
Freeride, Off-piste guiding and Avalanche Instruction.
Telemark,snowboard and alpine.
Instructor and guide, Peter Ward is an Australian ex-pat living in Hemsedal. He has skied and guided in many different mountains around the world and loves sharing the diverse techniques and tips he has learned.
Guiding in Norwegian and English.
FreeRiderz
Telemark / Freeheel Skiing
Its a blast, mastering the art of freeheel skiing!
A freedom second to none. But like all art forms it's going to take some practice and some good training tips, will speed up your journey.
Whether your freeheel journey has just begun or you are already ripping up the fields come along for a ride there is always something new to learn.
Choose a course that best suits you.
The Come Back
You are an Alpine skier, you did a bit of Telemarking "back in the day", but gave up because your legs hurt. Here is your chance for the big come back. Yes bigger than Elvis! With new techniques and modern gear, you'll be skiing better than you ever did....pain free!
The Steeps
All the tricks to take your skiing skills higher. Open up new terrain to your experience. You don't need to lock your heels down to ski the steeps. A gradual progression to make sure you are in control and succeeding at your own pace.
First Turns / beginners
Learn Telemark the easy way, save the suffering for when you have to go back to work. You’ve heard the stories that telemarking is hard on your legs, well it is not with good techniques. Fast forward your learning and skiing abilities, with New School Telemark.
Shredders - Snowboarers Crossover course
Ok you’ve been playing in the dark side for sometime now, come on into the light. A crossover course for snowboarders from a snowboarders perspective.
You want to shred or surf the mountain? Same here let’s do it on tele skis!
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FreeRiderz
Freeride / Off-piste Guiding
When making turns on the groomed slopes, with the crowds that you wanted to leave behind, loses its appeal. It’s time to find the freedom again.
Freedom to ride all the mountain and any mountain.
Whether you are an alpine skier, snowboarder or telemarker come on the journey to building and improving your mountain riding skills.
Choose your flavour!
All Mountain
Off-piste guiding and instruction that will have you riding in all conditions.
Any Mountain
Trips in the backcountry with special emphasis on mountain safety.
We’ll head for the special spots for memorable riding down!
Full day trip
Avalanche Safety Instruction and Courses
A must do course if you spend time in the mountains and ride off-piste.
With a background in Avalanche control in New Zealand and many years guiding and having fun in the mountains around the world, Peter has designed a course that is practical and memorable. Just what you need and definately what you will use in your future adventures.
Courses or instruction can be custom made for your requirements or take a weekend course.
Weekend course
Friday evening Dinner at Fossheim Hotel ( from 250 NOK )
Avalanche Safety Theory
Saturday Practical Training
Sunday Pratical Training and Freeriding
Course price from 1800 NOK pp for groups.
Max group size 8 persons.
Week 7
Girl Power Ski/Snowboard week
An alternative to ski school with more freedom to play.
Matilda (11) is the daughter to Peter ( ski guide ) and is up from Denmark for the holidays. Join her and friends for some skiing and riding fun.
Matilda has been joining Peter on ski lessons since she was 5 and helping out aswell. Now it's time for a change. Matilda is leading the gang and Daddy's riding shotgun.
'oh Daddy dear, you're still number one...but girls just wanna have fun!
Peter can provide extra ski and snowboard tips and will be there for parental supervision but for the most part the girls decide what they want to do.
Matilda is fluent in English, Danish and Norwegian.
Times 10.00 til 12.00 Mon-Fri or as requested.
Call if you are interested 466 88 007