BASIC STOKE
Snowboard and ski camps
When I started the snowboard instructor course under Ott’s instruction, I thought I was already an excellent snowboarder because I had been snowboarding for 13 years and spent three winters in ski resorts. But Ott turned my 13 years of experience upside down in a single day.
Ott taught me the correct positions on the board. Thanks to that, I now feel more secure, bolder, and have better balance, which is safer for both me and others. I also realised how important it is to learn extreme sports with an instructor who provides guidance on doing it in a way that is safe and doesn't cause injuries to oneself or others. In addition to snowboarding, I also started learning alpine skiing with Ott because skiing skills and practices also help to improve my snowboarding skills. Now I can ski too!
Thanks, Ott, I can now enjoy my time in the mountains much more in all sorts of ways, and it’s a pleasant break from everyday life.
- Tanel Tarkvee
Training with Ott opened an entirely new world of skiing with immeasurable dimensions for me.
The guidance and mountain philosophy gave me the confidence that good skiing technique paves the way for higher and steeper descents worldwide.
Thanks to learning with Ott, I have achieved the second level in the Canadian Ski Instructors Association (CSIA).
- Marta Leen Volar
I had been snowboarding for 7 years and teaching for 4 years when I first attended Ott's training.
I thought there probably wasn't much for me to learn, but I went anyway. I found out how much there is I still have to learn, and also got many useful snowboarding tips and exercises. Now I pass them on to my own students.
- Robin Normak
It's been an honour to work with Ott as a ski instructor at Kiviõli Adventure Centre.
Over the two seasons of training us, he brought invaluable knowledge, which he has gathered from around the world, to our home slopes.
- Kadri Kullerkupp
I was not a skier at all.
But once, we decided to go on our first ski trip to the Alps with our family. I thought I should take one lesson before the trip to see if I know how to even put on the ski boots and come down the hill.
Basically, I never left that mountain. It's been almost three years, because Ott is such an inspiring instructor.
- Piret Roos
The groups are small, everything is thought through and well organised, and Ott is the best instructor in the world!
The mountains and views are breath-taking.
After the ski camp, my muscles were sore for half a week, but I already wanted to go back. The camp is suitable for both those who want to quickly get better at skiing and for those who simply long for a pleasant ski vacation in a beautiful place and in good company.
- Tuuli Mihkelson
Ott’s guidance is very professional and accurate. For every fault he has a solution or two.
I especially enjoyed video analysis which was a huge help for the learning process and also Ott’s systematic approach. Our camp crew was awesome and the Swiss alps breathtakingly beautiful.
- Liina Mauring
After I had been living in the Switzerland for some time I got the urge to learn how to ski. I took a few private lessons and started practicing on my own.
A whole new level was opening for me when I went to Ott’s camp. Groups are small and Ott has an individual approach to everyone in the group. His approach is very professional. After video analysis I understood my wrong body position and some other deficiencies that have a huge impact on alpine skiing.
Last day of the camp I screamed in huge happiness: “I got the red (run) working”! That was a powerful feeling! I am looking forward to the next camp.
- Kairi Saar