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Dave Burrows is a British ski instructor based in Switzerland, founder of SnowPros Ski School in the Swiss sector of the Portes du Soleil, and host of The Ski Instructor Podcast. In this episode of Skidlärarpodden, we explore his journey from London finance to the Alpine slopes, and dive into: • Building a sustainable career in the ski industry • Evolving as a teacher beyond the exam system • The power of long-format conversations in skiing • Why meaningful lessons go far beyond just technique We also discuss PSIE (Professional Ski Instructors of Europe), compare instructor cultures across countries, and reflect on the importance of staying curious—even after decades on snow. 🔗 Links & references • Contact Snow Pros at info@snow-pros.ski • Snow Pros Ski School • The Ski Instructor Podcast on Apple Podcasts • The Ski Instructor Podcast on Spotify • PSIE (Professional Ski Instructors of Europe) • Portes du Soleil ski area 📍 Chapters 00:00 Introduction & background to the podcast 02:20 Skiing in Portes du Soleil 05:21 Dave Burrows: From British to Swedish ski instructor 08:17 Certification and education in ski instruction 11:13 ISIA and international standards 14:15 The podcast's purpose and audience 17:28 Listener interaction and feedback 20:15 Popular episodes & future guests 23:09 Final reflections 28:53 Interview format & types of questions 33:35 Career transitions & inspiration 36:39 Starting a ski school abroad 40:12 Recruitment & instructor models 45:47 Guest interest & communication 53:06 Ski industry culture & community 58:33 Generational perspectives in leadership 01:00:39 Learning from younger generations 01:01:15 Ski technique and personal preferences 01:03:16 Snow conditions and seasonal impact 01:07:25 The future of skiing in the Alps 01:08:31 How Brexit affected the industry 01:10:10 Gender balance in the ski world 01:19:14 Terrain skiing & technique development 01:23:15 Preparing for the summer season 01:24:14 PSIE and instructor training 01:29:08 Challenges & opportunities in the ski industry 01:38:06 Memories from skiing and education Creators & guests • Anna Norlin Berg - Host • Joel Baudin - Host • Dave Burrows - Guest Click here to watch a video version of the episode.