Ski Hemsley lessons and guiding in Meribel with English instructor Martin Hemsley

about skihemsley

Welcome to my website Ski Hemsley - formerly known as MH2ski. I'm Martin Hemsley, a fully qualified British ski instructor based in Méribel, France with over 20 years’ experience in teaching and guiding skiers around the magnificent Three Valleys ski area, with a passion for both skiing and ski teaching.

A lifetime on skis

I first put on skis at the age of 18. I was at a dry slope, at the Bowles Outdoor Centre in Tonbridge before my first-ever skiing holiday in Bulgaria. I soon realised how much fun could be had on skis.

For many years of precious holiday time, I travelled the world every winter, searching for the snow and the mountains to satisfy my love of the sport. In spring time I was often found to be sulking for weeks after my last skiing trip each winter.

Ski Hemsley lessons and guiding in Meribel with English instructor Martin Hemsley
Ski Hemsley lessons and guiding in Meribel with English instructor Martin Hemsley

Méribel, a special place

This was all rectified when I handed in my notice at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture), sold my house in West Sussex and embarked upon the long and challenging journey to become qualified as a ski instructor. I now hold the highest instructing qualification available, BASI ISTD Level 4, and have gained full French equivalence.

The Three Valleys ski area was one of my favourites as a holiday maker, so it is no surprise that I have based myself there. I taught in Courchevel for three winters, but am equally as happy teaching in Méribel where I have now spent more than twenty winters. I also first met my wife Harriet in Méribel, which makes it even more of a special place to me.

An infectious passion

I'm told that my love and passion for ski teaching, and for being in the mountains, is infectious. I love meeting new clients each winter but also welcoming back many regular clients who can’t wait to get their annual quota of skiing in the mountains with me. I am genuinely happy and proud to teach people of all levels and see their confidence grow. When out skiing myself, I'm always accompanied by my camera so that I can regularly update the Ski Hemsley blog.

During the summer months I live in Leamington Spa in Warwickshire. After many years working as a driving instructor, my summer career is as a professional photographer, specialising in weddings and portraits. My hobbies include cycling (both road and mountain biking), hill walking and cooking. One thing never changes though, I still sulk at the end of each winter.

Ski Hemsley lessons and guiding in Meribel with English instructor Martin Hemsley

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