Chris is an experienced ski coach who started his career on the volcanic slopes of Mt. Ruapehu, New Zealand. For the past eight winters, he’s continued coaching in both NZ and Switzerland.
When Chris isn’t teaching, he will still be skiing. You might be able to spot him off-piste, climbing a nearby peak, or shredding the park. He’s more than happy to ski some laps with you – if you can catch him.
Chris combines his love for and experience with skiing, teaching, and the mountains to deliver excellent personalized experiences to skiers of all ages, abilities, and experiences.
Malla Myrelid
Since she was introduced to skiing at the age of five, Malla has loved the mountains. She got to attend ski school her first years skiing and quickly created a dream of becoming a ski instructor herself.
Before Malla came to Zermatt, she spent two seasons in Sweden sharing her love for the slopes with others. With a background as a competitive swimmer, she has a keen interest in small details and enjoy teaching both those who want to improve their technical skills and those who are skiing for the first time. Age or ability does not matter, her enthusiasm and friendly nature will help improve your skiing whilst having fun!
Matilda Norlen
Matilda is a happy and outgoing person who have grown up in the slopes competing in both alpine and mogul skiing. When Matilda is not in them mountains she is sailing, being creative with the arts and surfing. Enjoying nature and seeing exceptional views at the same time as Matilda gets to see her students developing in the slopes and in the sailing boat is her dream come true. One can say she is in her element around other people with water present, both frozen and in liquid.
Johanna Bergquist
Johanna started her skiing career in Sweden where she grew up. Since the age of three she has been skiing every year on different mountains. With the passion for skiing she always wants to help others to enjoy the slopes as much as she does.
Johanna works with skiers of all levels, customizing each lesson to individual needs. Always with a focus on confidence and trust. With a lot of experience with kids at different ages she loves teaching the little ones as well.
When Johanna is not instructing, she enjoys skiing herself, travel and go on adventures.
Lourenço Melo
Lourenço is passionate about skiing and the outdoors. He loves working with stunning mountain views, enjoying great food, and connecting with others. Dedicated to helping people improve their skiing skills, Lourenço ensures they make the most of their vacations while sharing his enthusiasm for the sport and creating unforgettable experiences on the slopes.
Jens Ohlsson
Jens stands out as an instructor due to his unique blend of over 30 years of experience, a deep passion for helping individuals grow, and his ability to tailor each lesson to the specific goals of his clients. His background in both skiing and sailing, combined with a PhD in Philosophy of Science and Computer Science, allows him to offer thoughtful insights and philosophical conversations, making each session both enriching and enjoyable. Jens creates a well-rounded, personalized experience.