Discover the unique lifestyle of ski instructors at the Arlberg.
Ski, aprés ski, repeat. Ski instructors often engage solely in either activity, living blissfully between slopes and clubs. To an inexperienced eye, this might be an accurate representation of seasonal work—an idea that fails to meet the extent of the profession. Reducing seasonal work to these two factors alone does not do it justice.
Being a guide carries much more significant meaning than just that. Working as a ski instructor means sharing your passion for skiing and snow, putting countless hours of effort and encouragement into a guest’s progress to see and celebrate improvements, becoming part of your client’s journey, and having the chance to make their vacation a truly memorable time — making your passion theirs.
Aside from that, I would like to get the chance to dive into a world of people sharing one passion. A world in which snow sports may not mean everything but a lot — a lot more than they do for most people. It’s a world in which skiing is not just a hobby, a sport, or something that accompanies you for a few years. Without sounding overly sentimental, it’s a world in which skiing has become a way of life.
The series of articles, “The life as ski instructors at the Arlberg “, offers a close insight into an instructor’s life, providing a peek behind the scenes of the typical season experience in one of Autria’s most breathtaking ski resorts.
Are you curious about the world of ski instructors at the Arlberg? Join us as we take you inside this unique profession.
Ann-Marit Micheel – Ski instructor from Germany
Picture Kristof Stursa
