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Wow! Such an amazing day, Rowan went from complete beginner to going down the main slope in 2 hours and is very proud of himself! His sister and I even had the opportunity to join him. Looking forward to the next sessions.

Our two children have had three lessons now with a combination of instructors but mainly Richard and Ethan. \nOur Son has ASD/ADHD and Tourettes (physical ticks) and our Daughter ADHD. Richard, Ethan and all of the instructors we have met have been nothing but incredibly capable and understanding of dealing with the complex needs of our children. They enjoyed the lessons very much and were always enthusiastic about returning. \nThe level of expertise doesn’t just stop in the Hemel Snow Centre either. \nWe have just returned from a ski holiday recommended by Richard in the Sierra Nevada, Spain which was again exceptional with the recommended instructors perfect for our children. \nI cannot recommend highly enough.

We’d read glowing reviews, but nothing could have prepared us for the complete confidence, exceptional skill, warmth, inclusive spirit and FUN of our 6yr old’s introductory skiing lesson. Richard’s many years of experience (and his clear love for his Snowbility ‘family’ and excitement for everyone they teach) shine through. From the off he assumed competence and let Gene, who is autistic and non-speaking, get settled in his skis and on the snow before supporting him down the slope in a snow plough on guide ropes. And giving him chances in a 2:1 instructor set-up with the equally wonderful instructor Daniel, to slide for short, controlled bursts alone to practice his balance and control. Gene’s dad and I felt incredibly secure and excited, watching from the viewing platform. Just relaxing and having a coffee, which was something of a miracle in itself for a Saturday! Gene has requested skiing about 20 times since we left The Snow Centre. No greater praise. We will absolutely be back and we can’t wait. Thank you, Snowbility!! ??????

I can’t praise Snowbility highly enough! Everything from the help and support booking the session to what to expect at The Snow Centre to the session itself. All the staff are so lovely and friendly and want to ensure you have the best experience. I’m so pleased I’ve found somewhere where my son’s disability is not a barrier to learning to a new skill. \nAnd my son had the most amazing taster session with Richard, who was an incredibly patient and knowledgeable instructor. We’ll certainly be back for more lessons.

Our daughter had a wonderful experience with Snowbility for her first skiing lesson on Saturday. She has three more lessons this month to develop her skill base.

We’d read glowing reviews, but nothing could have prepared us for the complete confidence, exceptional skill, warmth, inclusive spirit and FUN of our 6yr old’s introductory skiing lesson. Richard’s many years of experience (and his clear love for his Snowbility ‘family’ and excitement for everyone they teach) shine through. From the off he assumed competence and let Gene, who is autistic and non-speaking, get settled in his skis and on the snow before supporting him down the slope in a snow plough on guide ropes. And giving him chances in a 2:1 instructor set-up with the equally wonderful instructor Daniel, to slide for short, controlled bursts alone to practice his balance and control. Gene’s dad and I felt incredibly secure and excited, watching from the viewing platform. Just relaxing and having a coffee, which was something of a miracle in itself for a Saturday! Gene has requested skiing about 20 times since we left The Snow Centre. No greater praise. We will absolutely be back and we can’t wait. Thank you, Snowbility!! ☃️❄️⛷️

Wow what an amazing experience for my 10-year-old Son who has autism and ADHD. Sam was absolutely amazing with him. My son enjoyed it so much that we will be coming back very soon.. would definitely recommend it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I wasn’t sure if Jake would be up for the lesson but the minute we met Richard I knew we were in good hands, Jake had said to me just before, ‘will the instructor be kind?’ and he was! Jake did so well, loved it and I never thought he would embrace it as well as he did which is testament to the instruction, only wish we could take Richard with us to the mountains!

We can’t recommend Snowbility enough! Our son Lewis has been under James’s tuition for a number of lessons of the past year and the difference in his confidence and technique is unbelievable. James has shown amazing professionalism and patience while making Lewis’s ski lessons fun while getting the best out of him and the time on the slopes. \nEveryone at Snowbility have been so helpful and we look forward to many more lessons with you all! Thankyou to everyone there and in particular James who has made skiing holidays as a family a possibility for us.

We recently used Snowbility for our daughters who are 2 and 6 and we honestly couldn’t have asked for more. The girls were a little nervous but Richards kindness meant they enjoyed each week and their progress on the slopes was amazing. The team are so patient and know exactly what to say to the kids to make them smile and get them excited to learn. The girls were always laughing and having fun during the lesson while learning and were delighted when they progressed to get badges over the weeks. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Snowbility to anyone and we will 100% be using them again!

From the first call to Lesley I know that I found something special! and WOW what a wonderful experience from start to finish, and to see my son SMILE, not seen that in a long time! \nSAM was just the best instructor, talking to my son and the whole hour flew by, we didn’t want it to end! We will be back for sure and completely hooked! what a feel good experience, and to see my son grow with self esteem and self confidence made my day! Highly recommend and SAM was an incredible instructor. \nTHANK YOU

Richard was great, had an instant good connection with both kids. \nDavid managed to keep balance and bend knees making this a great surprise for us as he previously refused to try ski lessons and would not cooperate, this time he really enjoyed and wishes to return for more lessons. \nAlbert also had lots of fun and enjoyed the lesson, he looks forward to come back. \nMassive thumbs up for Richard, keep up doing the great work!

The kids were total newbies to skiing and had the most amazing first experience, the instructors were really supportive patient and clear and great with our autistic son! Kathy was really helpful and a pleasure to speak to during the booking process I would strongly recommend to anyone we can’t wait to come back for our next lesson!

From the second we met James he showed a real understanding of the needs of my autistic son. Would highly recommend Snowbility.

The children thoroughly enjoyed their session with the Snowbility Team. Thanks so much!

From start to finish my experience with Snowbility can’t be faulted. Kathy came back to my initial enquiry almost immediately, shared all the info I needed to book a lessson easily. We received a warm welcome on arrival from Richard and Daniel. The lesson seemed to go brilliantly from our position on the viewing platform. Only 2 looks up to us throughout the whole session from our son. They made it fun and incorporated the things Conor wanted to do (throw snowballs!) . Amazingly my son stayed focussed for the entire hour and came out saying he’d had fun. We received good feedback after and it was clear they had struck up a good relationship. I will definitely be booking again! Thanks Snowbility!!

My son who is autistic and struggles with severe anxiety had the most wonderful first skiiing lesson with Snowbility. The instructors were incredibly supportive, patient and kind to Noah and he felt very safe and cared for with them. Noah struggles with severe anxiety on a daily basis so for him to be able to get on the slopes and ski by himself all in the first lesson is a credit to how supportive and encouraging his instructors were. They instilled confidence in him and after one lesson I can see the impact it has had on boosting his self-esteem. The instructors took such care and did an absolutely brilliant job. Noah can’t wait to go back for his next lesson.

What a fantastic experience our son had during his first skiing lesson! He was quite apprehensive and unsure if skiing was for him, but after just one lesson, he eagerly asked me to book another. Richard and Daniel were incredibly patient and employed excellent teaching techniques that made our son feel safe and encouraged throughout the entire lesson. He emerged from the session with a big grin. This was undoubtedly the best choice we could have made. Their expertise and supportive approach have truly sparked a new passion in our son. Highly recommended!

I’m so happy I was recommended Snowmobility. From speaking to Kathy through to meeting Daniel and Chris – this whole process was smooth and easy to understand. On the day, my 7 year son with high functioning autism met Daniel and Chris and they quickly took over to get my son dressed whilst including him and explaining what everything was. We spectated from the bar and I cannot explain how impressed I was with Daniel and Chris. Their kindness, understanding and support they gave my son was beyond what I expected and really made me feel relaxed and enjoy the experience too. For those this may help, my son has high functioning autism and can lose concentration VERY easily. Daniel and Chris allowed him time to be him and helped turn his focus back to skiing. I can honestly say, if like me you have a huge anxiety about taking your child in for lessons, you really need to give Snowmobility a try. It was an absolute joy to watch Daniel and Chris teach my son, I actually cried.

The Snowbility Vision statement says: \nWe aim to enrich the lives of the participants, by giving children with additional needs and mental health challenges the opportunity to develop both emotionally and physically through skiing. \nWe aim to give them a sense of achievement and pride. \nOur ski session did all of this and more. Taking our children out of their comfort zone and giving them a new experience (that many would not get outside of school) has opened their eyes to what is possible if they try new things. \nThe staff were both encouraging and patient and helped the childen feel safe right from the start. The children left looking forward to our next session on the slopes.