Freedom – Mindful Skiing

10th to 17th January and 7th to 14th March 2026

During these weeks we will apply mindfulness principles to learning and improving your skiing. The coaching is designed to move you into mindful learning where self-awareness of body and mind are increased. Coaching and guiding takes place Monday through to Friday. If there is a split in the ability levels then John may divide the group split the sessions.

Early evenings are spent reviewing the day and learning about the applications of mindfulness to skiing. For those people who enjoy yoga there will be some yoga and mindful movement sessions, on some days, after skiing.

Prior knowledge and a practice of mindfulness is not essential, during the week John will share some background information on mindfulness, meditation practices and visualisation.

Skiing ability levels will be around basic paralleling on reds, intermediate, however with small group size maximum 6 people, John can cater for skiers above this level within the group. The focus is on exploring mindfulness in the piste skiing mountain context and not on high level all mountain skiing.

Many people have heard about mindfulness and of its benefits in calming the mind and focusing attention. In these 5 days you will learn how to apply the principles of mindfulness to your skiing and improving you skiing and learning abilities. We will explore and nurture the mind set which will enable you to enjoy the learning and improve your skiing.

The coaching blends traditional methods of learning sports skills with the principles of mindfulness. There is a short video clip below which gives a flavour of the week.

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Cost

The package cost for each week start at £1850 and includes:

Shared return airport transfers (Milan, Turin).
7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at 3 * Hotel Castor. Or
7 nights bed & breakfast at 4 * Breithorn Hotel.
6 days Monterosa Ski lift pass.
5 days coaching and guiding.

Flights, insurance and equipment hire are not included.

Accommodation

The Hotel Castor is a traditional family run hotel in the centre of the village of Champoluc 500 metres from the main base lift station. The interior is full of character, old wood panelling, a cosy bar and lounge and a wonderful restaurant serving local produce. Dinner, bed & breakfast are provided and all rooms are ensuite. For more details see here.

The Breithorn Hotel is one of the oldest buildings in the Champoluc and has been recently renovated in a beautiful traditional, contempory style. All rooms are ensuite and there is a wellness centre and outside hot tubs. Bed & breakfast is provided, enabling you to chose your venue of dinner each evening. For more details see here.

Booking

Send an email to Mindful Mountains through the contact form letting John know the numbers in your group, names, age, skiing levels and further questions.

Dates for next year: 10th to 17th January and 7th to 14th March 2026.

He will get back to you with further details. John will also speak with directly if you share your mobile number.