Testimonials

“Used Jamie at TDC on numerous occasions for family trips with 2 kids and for “Dads” trips all of which have been great fun and all of us have improved massively! These guys no what there doing..they take all the pressure off find the best snow in the 3 valleys and just make the whole experience fun and exciting whatever your ski level..cheers guys.”

“My wife and I have skied with Jamie on numerous occasions over the last five years, and would highly recommend him as an instructor. He has helped us progress from being fairly cautious red run skiers, to being comfortable skiing both on and off-piste in pretty much any snow conditions.”

“This was my third time with TDC (in Val D’Isere, Tignes and now Meribel) and each time the quality, professionalism and enthusiasm has blown me away. I’ve had the biggest gains of skiing after lessons and the Meribel lessons with Jamie were no different. Absolutely brilliant and can 100% recommend!”

“We have used TDC in Meribel/3 Valleys for the last 3 years in various combinations – instruction for younger kids, older kids, adults and whole family guiding. Always professional and well led by Jamie. Great local knowledge finding the best snow during challenging spring conditions, pointing us to great restaurants too! Confidence that the kids are receiving excellent tuition whilst having enormous fun is incredibly reassuring. Look forward to using again next year!”

“I’m steadily learning the art of Off Piste skiing and there is no other place better than The Development Centre. I opted for private tuition and my tutor, Jamie, was an excellent guide and teacher who had a lot of patience and knew what terrain would best suit me as well as pushing me gradually out of my comfort zone in order to progress. The bespoke service was second to none. Will definitely book further sessions.”

“I have been skiing for 40 years, using instructors in many of the big resorts and they are hands down the best instructors I have used. I found them through friends and took my own family for an off piste week with one of their instructors. They know the resort like the back of their hand, are extremely safety conscious and find every “hidden gem” in the mountain. Not only that but they are very personable and good fun to spend the week with. They are a big reason we will go back to Val d’isère. If I could give them ten stars I would.”

“Superb instruction and off piste guiding in Val D’Isere. Safety conscious at all times but still providing a feeling of adventure. Kieran is a guide who finds the perfect balance. Very impressed yet again.”

“I was lucky enough to have.beginner off piste ski lessons with Steve Angus from TDC for a week mid Jan. It was fabulous. Somehow Steve found us fresh tracks every day and taught us with patience and understanding finding slopes that challenged us without being beyond our abilities.
Each night he shared photos and videos that really helped with the learning process. At the end of the week he created a video montage that’s really funny and I have greatly enjoyed sharing it with my family.
A great week, thanks Steve”

“Despite no fresh snow for over two weeks, I have just completed one of the best off-piste weeks I have had in years. I skied with Terry on some of the most iconic routes around Val and Tignes and he was always able to find the good snow. In fact, most of it was the best chalky snow I think I have ever skied. Thank you for the tips and tuition where needed and for really enhancing a great week in the mountains. I think I might be back for some spring snow later in the season!”

“I personally had the fortune of having Kieran as my partner’s and my personal ski instructor. Kieran was amazing; he really helped my fiancée, Kim, learn to ski. After only two days, she could ski blues and reds. He was also very careful and always made sure we had a fun but safe experience.”

“My wife and I had an absolutely fantastic ski lesson with Gregor from TDC. It was really worth the money and we progressed considerably in the three hours we had with him. A really nice guy as well. We highly recommend!”

“We booked lessons with TDC whilst in Tignes last week. He took a group of two adults and four children aged 8-11. The children found Rab entertaining, funny, communicative and engaging. He was very clear with instructions. My son said he described things in a different way and it really helped him understand about skiing powder. Thanks TDC!”

“Many thanks to Giles for taking a rusty old skier & his two novice teenage sons & giving them such an amazing time. He displayed exceptional teaching skills alongside his great knowledge of the pistes whilst always retaining a good sense of fun. Thanks to his tuition & guidance we were soon able to get safely down some trickier runs & just enjoy the skiing. I can’t recommend him highly enough.”

“Our instructor Dave Tee was very professional and thorough in his approach to my wife and I who have different skill levels. The 3 hour lesson with a knowledgeable tour of the mountain flew by. Would recommend Dave to anyone who wants there ski skills reinforced and upgraded.”

“So far this season I have been fortunate enough to have three lessons with TDC Instructor David Walker and they have all been brilliant. In both the theory and its practical application, David clearly communicates exactly what you need to do to bring your skiing on to the next level. He is kind, patient and fun to ski with. They have been a pleasure.”

“Used TDC on numerous occasions for family trips with 2 kids and for “Dads” trips all of which have been great fun and all of us have improved massively! These guys no what there doing..they take all the pressure off find the best snow in the 3 valleys and just make the whole experience fun and exciting whatever your ski level..cheers guys.”

“We have used TDC in Meribel/3 Valleys for the last 3 years in various combinations – instruction for younger kids, older kids, adults and whole family guiding. Always professional and well led by Jamie. Great local knowledge finding the best snow during challenging spring conditions, pointing us to great restaurants too! Confidence that the kids are receiving excellent tuition whilst having enormous fun is incredibly reassuring. Look forward to using again next year!”

“I’m steadily learning the art of Off Piste skiing and there is no other place better than The Development Centre. I opted for private tuition and my tutor, Jamie, was an excellent guide and teacher who had a lot of patience and knew what terrain would best suit me as well as pushing me gradually out of my comfort zone in order to progress. The bespoke service was second to none. Will definitely book further sessions.”

“Colin was absolutely first class. We have used a number of instructors over the years and Colin ties joint first for the best. So many people on the piste could benefit from his tuition. Shame they don’t know it!”

“Excellent! We were of mixed abilities and Paul dealt with all our requirements in his usual friendly, professional and informative manner.”

“What a wonderful experience from start to finish! Anna in the office was the most helpful in pairing us up with the perfect coach for each occasion. Could not recommend TDC highly enough !”

“We had a private lesson for five of us with Steve. He was very good at tactfully trying to correct our various mistakes. Clear instruction with a section tailored to each of us. Well worth the cost. We had used the company pre COVID with another excellent instructor and had no hesitation in returning to them.”

“Kim is the best ski instructor we’ve ever had. She gave us really good instructions and tips. We were definitely much more confident skiers by the end of the week. We wish we could have lessons with her every year!”

“Terry’s an awesome instructor! Lessons were fantastic both on and off the piste. Very patient and always a good laugh!”

“Nicko hooked us up! Great couple days getting shown around the mountains. Highlight of the trip and the year! Will absolutely use again.
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“India was so kind and patient and helped me to understand the technical requirements of skiing in order for me to feel in control and safe on the slopes. My fear factor definitely turned into fun. Thank you India”

“Excellent experience had by myself (a slightly wimpy adult learner with not much experience to date skiing) and my husband (an experienced skier). Gavin was fantastic and my husband especially enjoyed his off piste lesson/guide! Never quite seen him so happy Thank you Gavin”

“My wife and I booked 5 morning lessons with TDC in December. For the past 5 years we have always booked a week of private ski lessons for half a day. We used ski schools from France, Italy, Switzerland. I can say that TDC has been the best lessons I have had.”

“Wanted to let you know what a great time we had with Rich last Thursday – I think it was one of my favourite ever days in (any) resort.”

“Just come back from a week’s skiing, had three sessions with Ross from TDC. Can not recommend Ross and TDC enough, he is an excellent instructor all of us improved beyond recognition. All three of us will be booking again.”