{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Skidlärarpodden","title":"Dave Burrows – On Coaching, Community, and Carving Your Own Path in the Alps","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/51f89ee0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5389,"description":"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:\nBuilding a sustainable career in the ski industry\nEvolving as a teacher beyond the exam system\nThe power of long-format conversations in skiing\nWhy meaningful lessons go far beyond just technique\nWe 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.\n\n🔗 Links & references\nContact Snow Pros at info@snow-pros.ski\nSnow Pros Ski School\nThe Ski Instructor Podcast on Apple Podcasts\nThe Ski Instructor Podcast on Spotify\nPSIE (Professional Ski Instructors of Europe)\nPortes du Soleil ski area\n📍 Chapters\n\n00:00 Introduction & background to the podcast\n02:20 Skiing in Portes du Soleil\n05:21 Dave Burrows: From British to Swedish ski instructor\n08:17 Certification and education in ski instruction\n11:13 ISIA and international standards\n14:15 The podcast's purpose and audience\n17:28 Listener interaction and feedback\n20:15 Popular episodes & future guests\n23:09 Final reflections\n28:53 Interview format & types of questions\n33:35 Career transitions & inspiration\n36:39 Starting a ski school abroad\n40:12 Recruitment & instructor models\n45:47 Guest interest & communication\n53:06 Ski industry culture & community\n58:33 Generational perspectives in leadership\n01:00:39 Learning from younger generations\n01:01:15 Ski technique and personal preferences\n01:03:16 Snow conditions and seasonal impact\n01:07:25 The future of skiing in the Alps\n01:08:31 How Brexit affected the industry\n01:10:10 Gender balance in the ski world\n01:19:14 Terrain skiing & technique development\n01:23:15 Preparing for the summer season\n01:24:14 PSIE and instructor training\n01:29:08 Challenges &...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bTf6VWe9GLeEKv52OB6IfsUSiSKqPWoEeNrncETzH2A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzYxNTEvMTY5OTk1/MTg2Ny1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}