
Let your confidence grow..
and the good times roll!
Katie and the team
Me.. Katie… Founding Goddess
Yup! That is me, age 7, and I’d already been skiing 3 years!
I don’t really remember liking it much until I was 10, and could keep up with my brother. Sort of!
I’m not sure anyone seeing that photo thought I was destined to be a ski instructor. It didn’t even become my pastime…. it became my career.
I earned the highest international qualification in 2006 (achieved with blood, sweat, tears and joy!) I’m passionate about my sport and teaching.
I’ve been teaching OVER 20 years totalling up 26+ Winter seasons all over the world. ?
6 seasons in Andorra was a great starting place, brilliant terrain for all levels – and great for parties!! 4 wonderful winters in New Zealand saw me start my Snowboarding career coaching an all girls under 18s high school team who finished 2nd in the South Island Champs. Canada gave me further experience until France beckoned and it is here, over the last 16 winters, where Ski Goddess has flourished.
What’s more….
I combined this with my qualification in Sophrology (the science of the mind in balance with the body), an ongoing interest of psychology (especially women’s psychology), and bio-mechanics.
This blend of physical and mental understanding and my experience gives me an ideal platform to help you transform your skiing and for you to get so much enjoyment where there is often fear or no confidence.
I created Ski Goddess in 2010 because I recognised such similar stories coming from my female clients. I knew that there was a market to start solving the problems that female skiers face. The approach to women’s skiing is too often way off the mark creating anxiety where there should be fun and elation.
I completely understand the reasons why you want to start out on the right foot, or, make huge improvements in your skiing. With these reasons in mind I have tailored the courses to suit the way you, as a woman, learn best.
With all of this teccie detail said – I LIVE to have FUN! and I always infuse my sessions with plenty of it, because I believe you learn best when you’re having fun.
And let’s be honest ~ what’s the point if it isn’t FUN!?
Meet everyone that helps make Ski Goddess happen...

Living and skiing in the french alps for the past 20 years, I finally qualified as an instructor in my 30’s. I'm now happily settled with husband and 2 children in the Tarentaise.
What are your skills?BA (Hons) in Economics. BASI International Ski Teachers Diploma and is a fluent French speaker.
Life Philosophy is..Do what makes you happy, live the life you love and cherish time with those you love 🙂
You may not know..I'm a mad keen road cyclist and love riding my bike on big mountains.

Our fabulous chefs from Wild Thymes
Highly trained and multi-award winning chef, great local reputation mixed with a passion for ultimate perfection.
A huge amount of time playing in the outdoors and wilderness has now brought me to live and work in the mountains all year round. I teach kayaking in the summer in Scotland and skiing in the winter in France. I am passionate about teaching skiing and I have an infectious love for adventure which I like to share.
What are your skills?I have a B.A in Outdoor Education, BASI I.S.T.D Level 4, BASI Level 2 Adaptive, UKCC Level 3 Kayak coach
Life Philosophy is..If you never try, you’ll never know.
You may not know..I am half Dutch!

( ~ pronounced Maaaarie – like Mars Bar!)
I started teaching “Down Under” twenty something years ago. Popped up to the northern hemisphere so I could ski all year round. I’ve been teaching in Courchevel since 2002, where Katie and I became friends, so of course I was delighted to come and teach a few Goddesses with her each season! 😉
What are your skills?Qualified Full International Diploma in Ski Teaching ~ British Airways Air Steward
Life Philosophy is..Live everyday as if there is no tomorrow, writing the story of my life -making sure it's an exciting read!!
You may not know..I speak Russian!

Nick name: Ali Geeee/Gibby/Funky
Teaching skiers in Portes du Soleil for 12 years with a jaunt to Australia and Mount Hotham in between. I’m now based in Morzine year round and teach between Morzine, Avoriaz, Les Gets and Chatel. You could say I know the Portes Du Soleil pretty well after 7 years in Torgon on the Swiss side too. I love coming back to Chatel to teach the Goddesses with Katie
What are your skills?Qualified BASI Level 4 International Ski Teacher Diploma
Life Philosophy is..Keep an open mind and make the most of everything - that way we don’t ever limit ourselves!
You may not know..I have a very, very, VERY messy bedroom!!