Sam Taylor

Ski Instructor - BASI 1, 2 & ISIA Coach

Fantastic fun and educational lessons

"Fantastic fun and educational lessons. Sam was fantastic breaking down each new learning curve, aswel as pushing me out of my comfort zone. This is my second time using new gen and Sam. Will be contacting again in 2025 for more lessons. Thank you Sam."

Sam’s guidance was invaluable and incredibly helpful

"Sam was recommended to us by a friend and we were very impressed with the lesson we had with him. We have been skiing for a number of years but always value a lesson. Sam’s guidance was invaluable and turned out to be incredibly helpful for the conditions we experienced on the last day of our trip! The lesson was easy to book and I would definitely recommend New Generation."

Considerate, helpful and polite.

"Sam was considerate, helpful and polite. Conditions weren’t great but Sam remained upbeat and helpful throughout."

Languages

English

Qualifications

Ski Level 4 ISTD,

Snowboard Level 1,

Level 3 Mountain Safety,

UKCP level 2 alpine coach

Get to know Sam

Hi, I’m Sam. I first hit the slopes at three years old and continued to ski on holiday over the next few years, learning with ski schools in the USA and France. Although I didn’t grow up in the mountains, I always looked forward to skiing.

I moved to America at a young age, where I would often ski in Vermont. When I returned to the UK, I would go on school and family trips, eventually competing in the British Championships with a local racing club until I turned 18.

These days, you can find me training on the piste, often at Loze or Biolay. Sometimes I’ll head off-piste if the powder is at its best. One of my most unforgettable moments was passing my Level 4 Tech exam, a milestone that solidified my love for skiing.

Becoming a ski instructor was a natural choice for me because it allows me to live in the mountains and ski daily. My favourite part of this role is watching people improve their skills whilst having a great time. When the snow melts, I switch gears to summer activities, taking people on cycling tours through various regions of France. I also enjoy mountain biking, golf, hiking, and cooking.

I have 11 years of experience coaching our BASI level 1 and 2 courses in the three valleys and a year of experience coaching our ISIA courses. This was a natural progression for me as I completed my own training with New Generation, doing my levels 1,2, and ISIA in the three valleys and ISTD in Verbier.