MEET GHERARDO
Gherardo (aka “G”) was born in the Italian Alps and grew up skiing, cross-country, telemark, touring and mountaineering.
After moving to New Zealand twenty five years ago, he started instructing and coaching full time, both in New Zealand and in Europe.
He loves training the new generation of ski instructors and helping his clients exploring the mountains.
Skiing it’s his biggest passion and on a powder day you still find him lying on the ground making snow angels…… But when not skiing he’s an amateur musician, playing double bass in an orchestra and bass guitar in a couple of cover bands.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BASI Level 4
Swiss Patente
Former BASI Trainer (examiner)
NZSIA Trainer
Former NZSIA Demo Team
AGE:
53
SEASONS TEACHING:
28
LANGUAGES:
ENGLISH
ITALIAN
FRENCH
SOME LOCAL KNOWLEDGE:
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT?
“Maison de la Foret, at the bottom of Vallon D’Arbi. A great place for a simple lunch in a beautiful setting at the edge of the forest.”
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE SKI AREA?
“Bruson on a powder day, but Vallon D’Arbi any other day!”
WHERE’S YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE FOR APRES?
“At home with friends.”
WHAT’S YOUR BEST TIP FOR A HOLIDAY IN VERBIER?
“Get away from the main busy areas and explore the quieter (and less famous) corners of the 4 Vallees”