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WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT
PRIVATE SKI LESSONS
WITH BILL JONES,
SKI INSTRUCTOR
 by Bill Jones, Ski Instructor
Certified Professional Ski Instructor (Registration #110478)
Statements from past ski
lesson-takers are presented below, indicating that Bill has had success with
these people in
helping them learn to ski or ski better, but Bill realizes there are many factors in choosing an
instructor. You are encouraged to also review "How to Pick a Ski
Instructor" to be more sure of getting the lesson you want.
Most ski schools rank their instructors according to the ability of those
instructors to motivate students to take more lessons from the same instructor.
Assignments are then based on these rankings, other factors being equal (such as
certification and skill level, student request for language or gender or age,
etc). For the winter 2010-2011 at Keystone Ski Area, rankings were posted for
Bill Jones (his first year at Keystone after a several-year hiatus teaching at
other Vail resorts) as follows (includes all instructors--adult and child,
alpine ski and snowboard. River Run and Mountain House ):
1/5/2011: 44th out of 518 overall; 11th in adult alpine of 112
1/19/2011: 31st out of 521 overall; 12th in adult alpine of 110
2/2/2011: 41st out of 490 overall; 10th in adult alpine of 111
2/16/2011: 16th out of 523 overall; 6th in adult alpine of 112
3/2/2011: 9th out of 437 overall; 5th in adult alpine of 112
3/16/2011: 9th out of 531 overall; 4th in adult alpine of 113
3/30/2011: 11th out of 534 overall; 4th in adult alpine of 81
4/13/2011: 11th out of 534 overall; 5th in adult alpine of 120.
Many factors combine to produce these rankings, some of them based on
happenstance. However, it is generally agreed that the top-ranked instructors
are there because of consistent performance. In the 2010-2011 ski season, Bill
has always been in the top 10% overall ranking and sometimes in the top 1 1/2%.
Admittedly, however, he's not quite # 1.
01/26/2011: We also had a wonderful time skiing and I would like to thank you
for your time and great instruction on our lesson day...All the best and I hope
to see you again on another trip.--SW, Australia
“I have really enjoyed
reading the many articles of ski knowledge from your home page [www.skimybest.com].”
–DE, Uniontown, Ohio
“Your lessons are paying
off.”—JB, Chicago, IL
“Thank you for instructing
[my two boys] in Breckenridge. They had a great time and really learned a lot.”
–GG, Austin, TX
“The boys…that you
subsequently taught thoroughly enjoyed your lessons and we thank you for making
their holiday brilliant in this respect with your knowledge, experience and
teaching skills at every level.”—JO, United Kingdom
“I heard about you from a
colleague of mine…She said you were great!” –BW, Hendersonville, TN
“I just wanted to thank you
for the great lesson…I learned some things that I had never heard of previously
(in all the times and places I had taken lessons)…This is definitely something I
would like to do more often. Thanks again for your patience and
experience!”…“Your website is ‘awesome’!” –MW, Dallas, TX
“Thanks so much for teaching
the kids last week. We were really pleased with your lessons and their ability
to learn so quickly. The most important thing is that you taught them with so
much kindness, patience and understanding.:--LH, Glen Mills, PA
“Thank you and all of us
were thrilled to ski with you!” –SL, Chicago, IL
“Your instructions gave me a
lot of confidence… I had F-U-N!”–LH, Columbus, IN
“Thank you for the wonderful
lessons at Breck…looking forward to next year,” –SH, Sugarland, TX
“Thanks for the good
instruction on ‘edging’…You made a week of skiing very worthwhile as I am
finally learning how to ski.” --LS, Athens, GA
“Thank you for your patience
in giving me a ski lesson…This ski trip was a lot of fun. Much of that was
because of the lesson I took with you.” –DB, Humble, TX
“Outstanding experience. Kids
loved Bill. Thought our private lesson helped make our visit outstanding. We
will do again next year…an experience of a lifetime.” –PP, Spring, TX
“Bill Jones was super
at ski lessons.” –SB, Austin, TX
“I just wanted you to know
how much I appreciated your patience and teaching skills. You have taken our
skiing experience to a new level. I can not believe the difference it has
made.…You can’t imagine the pleasure of skiing down a small black diamond slope
with confidence.” –TL, Shelbyville, KY
12/13/2008: "Today I received
your annual letter. I appreciated the handwritten note inquiring about my lesson
with you in Feb. 2004...I still have the notes I made after that lesson and
review them each year before I leave for [skiing]." --DB, Humble, TX
1/24/2010: "As always we are
all looking forward to skiing with you... and can/t wait to learn and create
more mountain memories." --GW, Le Mars, IA
2/1/2010: "Thanks so much for
the lesson...I plan on coming back."--JB, Chicago, IL
2/10/2010: "Thanks again for
meeting us in Vail. We spent the next day applying what we learned and
practicing at the bunny hill. We really made sure we were confident before
moving on. On day three we tackled the mountain for some real skiing. You would
be proud!! I had my slides down and was able to go back and forth with
confidence and ease. Tina really improved a ton and showed great control and
ability! --FM, San Antonio, TX
2/18/2010: "Been wanting to
thank you for the great lessons. You are a great teacher and patient as all get
out!...I thoroughly enjoyed it and hope to see you again soon." --MW,
Dallas, TX
2/24/2010: "Thanks for a
great day yesterday and all of the patience you showed all of us...Hopefully, we
will come back and can get together with you...I think you went above and
beyond."--SG, Colorado Springs, CO
3/20/2010: "I took a lesson
with you in early February and had 'the best day of my life!' It was so fun...I
am going to take another...lesson and was hoping you could be the instructor
again."--LB
3/22/2010: "Just a quick note to
thank you for your patience last week. Our whole [family] group learned so much
from you and we appreciate the personal attention you gave to each of us.
"[My husband] was so excited to learn so much from you and went on to enjoy several
blue runs after his time with you on Monday afternoon. He eagerly shared the
tips you gave him to me on the long drive back to Texas and is excited to return
next year for more skiing and more lessons from you."
"After my time
with you and your instruction about parallel skiing, I tackled Little Harry and
went on to Bonanza, skiing down it several times before wearing myself out. I
never thought I’d ever enjoy skiing but you changed my mind. I’m looking
forward to learning more from you in the upcoming years."
"[My husband] and I both
felt that [our 5-year old boy] learned enough basic skills from you to
enter him in Ski School on Wednesday. He had a great time with his group and
said that he loves skiing and can’t wait to come back. Our whole goal of this
trip was for him to enjoy the sport and learn the basics. You helped us
accomplish this goal and we couldn’t be more thankful. We are looking forward to
seeing you again next year.
--KF, Silsbee, TX "
3/30/2011: "If
you remember, you taught me and my wife to ski at keystone in 2003. I’m happy to
say that we have enjoyed skiing ever since...It seems like the better you become
at skiing the less effort it takes to ski. Well, thanks again for staying in
touch and teaching us because it has been a very enjoyable part of our lives."
--JR, Littleton, CO
4/20/2011: "This was the first time our kids skied (ages 14
and 16). We signed them up for an adult group lesson, but they were the only two
taking the beginning lesson. Mr. Jones was great with the kids. Our family
really enjoyed the following day when we could all ski together. The kids felt
comfortable on their skis and could go down all the green slopes with
confidence. It was a great investment. [Overall experience rated Extremely
Satisfied"--family from SC.
10/03/2011: "You
ski strong and with really good technique. I've seen you teach, and you're
exceptional. Patient, too."
--unsolicited note from
fellow instructor.
02/02/12: "Thanks
for working with all of us. You really changed my view of skiing from negative
to positive and helped me overcome fear...You are extremely kind and supportive
and we are all grateful to have found such a great ski instructor. Will have to
see how next year comes together, but you will definitely be our 'go to'
guy."--MT, Ocala, FL
Bill Jones, Ski Instructor,
0637 Blue Ridge Road,
Silverthorne, CO 80498.
Phone & fax: 970/468-7673.
e-mail: billjones@skimybest.com
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