Elise Bankosh

Skiing Snowboarding
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Certification Status: SSIA Level 1 Certification

Hometown: San Jose

About Elise Bankosh

Hello my name is Elise and I was born and raised in San Jose, California. I grew up skiing at Bear Valley Ski Resort and remember loving just being out in the snow every winter. In high school I started snowboarding, and then in college was one of the only woman competing on the UC Davis Alpine snowboarding team. Over the years I have learned such great techniques from more experienced riders and skiers and hope to share my knowledge with anyone who wants to learn!


Elise Bankosh's Recent Reviews

5 of 5 stars

Elise was great with Noah. She very engaging throughout his private lesson and clearly encouraging whenever she saw Noah getting tired or frustrated. Her skill set with being able to teach kids while simultaneously having them feel comfortable is invaluable. We saw Noah having a blast the entire time.

- Bernardo, from April 03, 2022 (review published April 04, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was great, she was patient with our 5 year old and encouraged him to try outside his comfort zone. She helped him learn how to do turns in his 2nd class. We will be back for more lessons with her.

- Renuka, from February 27, 2022 (review published March 29, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was very professional, skilled, personable, and patient. Both my kids, 8 and 10, had a blast during their snowboarding lesson with Elise. They can’t stop talking about their experience. They both progressed so much in their skills, one being a beginner and the other with some experience, especially during a short amount of time. We will definitely return in the future.

- Lee, from March 26, 2022 (review published March 28, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Easy to understand, very patient and gave us a comfortable environment to learn l. can’t say that I would recommend anything to improve on, she was on time and a overall good teacher!

- Manuel, from March 26, 2022 (review published March 27, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Wonderful instructor. We appreciate how well she listened to the kids and was so patient. We would definitely request her again!

- Kelly, from March 25, 2022 (review published March 26, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

- Ying, from March 21, 2022 (review published March 21, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise is a great instructor. My 5 year daughter had 3 lessons with Elise over 3 days and I saw how she improved each day. Elise worked with my daughter on areas to improve her skills and help gain her confidence. One of the lessons was half day, Elise was able to engage my daughter the entire time and had lots of fun while working on improving her skills. Elise created a very positive and enjoyable learning experience. We will back for more lessons with Elise.

- Joanne, from March 19, 2022 (review published March 21, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

It was amazing and I don't expect that my kid learned this much on the first lesson. Great teacher. Elise is nice to everyone.

- Siriporn, from March 19, 2022 (review published March 21, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Coach Elise was beyond exceptional. It was my son’s first time skiing (2.5 yo!) and she made it fun and exciting for him and now all he talks about is skiing. She taught him so much in just one hour and he was able to ski by himself after just 20 mins. Also he asked her (basically obsessed her! ) to take him to the higher slope and she was so kind that she took him twice and gave him an unforgettable experience. My son still talks about Elise every day since last week and he said: Coach Elise said: if we fall we learn!”. Elise is a very responsible, kind and fun coach and she is so good with little children! We will definitely book with her again next time!

- monica, from March 13, 2022 (review published March 20, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was a great teacher. So patient with my 3.5 yo. She kept things silly and fun which helped ease my son’s first timer anxieties. We would definitely book with her again.

- Krista, from March 18, 2022 (review published March 19, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

- Joanne, from March 18, 2022 (review published March 19, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise provided very clear instructions and helpful tips to start our snowboarding journey. It was a very positive first experience which motivates us to continue working on our skills. Thanks to Elise and her positive energy, we were able to learn to control speed, and get comfortable with heel and toe turns during our class. We were very satisfied with our progress using all lessons and tips from this class. Thanks Elise!

- SATHESH, from March 14, 2022 (review published March 15, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was an amazing instructor for our family. She brought a great positive attitude, was patient and really taught to the level of each of us individually which consisted of limited experience skiers of ages 4, 6 and 38. Would highly recommend Elise for individual or group lessons if you're looking to ski for the first time or hone your skills further.

- Brady, from March 12, 2022 (review published March 14, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

She was amazing! She thought everything perfectly and was very gentle and kind too! I’m very satisfied. Thanks for the amazing job!

- Leticia, from March 13, 2022 (review published March 14, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was awesome! She really engaged Robby and met him at his developmental level. She made the lesson super fun for him, while also teaching him the basics. We just wanted his first lesson to be fun, to hook him, and thanks to Elise, it was certainly a success! All he wanted to do the next day was get back to the slopes! Thanks Elise!

- Calypso, from March 11, 2022 (review published March 12, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was wonderful. Clear instructions and very supportive with my sometime stubborn child. Wish I had read this email earlier

- Estela, from March 05, 2022 (review published March 08, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was patient but firm with my younger daughter who was exhibiting a negative attitude. All the while, she was pushing my older daughter and I out of our comfort zones and doing a great job ensuring we got the basics down. She asked me about our goals at the start of the session and ensured we competed all of them by the end. I would highly recommend Elise.

- Rizza, from March 05, 2022 (review published March 07, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was very patient, she is very sweet and she is very good at explaining, I understood everything very well

- Alejandra, from March 05, 2022 (review published March 07, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

- Ryan, from March 04, 2022 (review published March 04, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was very patient and had a lot of energy…she is a natural as a coach/instructor

- scott, from February 25, 2022 (review published March 03, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Evan loved his lesson with Elise!

- Erika, from February 28, 2022 (review published March 02, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise is a great teacher! My boys loved their private snowboarding lesson with her. My youngest even said Elise was the funniest teacher he ever had :) Thank you for being patient and enthusiastic with them. They had a great afternoon with you.

- Catherine, from February 22, 2022 (review published February 27, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

She was excellent!

- Melissa, from February 21, 2022 (review published February 27, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

“Elise was an amazing teacher. She was the best teacher I’ve ever had because of her amazing skills to explain and simplify all the things we were doing.” -Lucas, age 9

- Carsten, from February 26, 2022 (review published February 26, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was great with my children. They were comfortable with her from the start, and gave them a lot of confidence after just one day of skiing. I really appreciated her patience working with kids different ages, and a super positive energy that rubbed off on my kids. Thanks!

- Lauren, from February 23, 2022 (review published February 26, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was friendly, knowledgeable and supportive. Zoe learned a lot with her! My rating of not likely to recommend snow schoolers was not based on Holly at all, but the administrative side of things.

- Corinna, from February 24, 2022 (review published February 24, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

My kids had a blast with Elise yesterday and gained a lot of confidence! She was kind, patient and knowledgeable! I highly recommend!

- gina, from February 23, 2022 (review published February 24, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was very patient and attentive to the kids. 7 and 4 year old boys are a handful, easily distracted and hard to keep focused. She did a great job keeping their attention and working independently with each one for their specific needs. I couldn't imaging them being in a group lesson with other kids and one instructor. Doing private lesson is the way to go and Elise was amazing.

- Uriah, from February 18, 2022 (review published February 23, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was amazing! The kids adored her. She was so patient and kind and encouraging. We wanted our kids to have a positive first experience skiing and Elise made that happen.

- Kate, from February 22, 2022 (review published February 22, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

- Chuck, from February 21, 2022 (review published February 21, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was perfect for our 3 year old. Super patient and worked hard to help our son learn and have fun.

- Chuck, from February 20, 2022 (review published February 21, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Just for the few hours we had Elise she was amazing. The girls bonded with her so quickly. My oldest picked up really quick, and my youngest, who can be difficult and not want to try out anything sporty, actually really loved the experience. Thank you so much! I would highly recommend Elise. She was so sweet. The following day she even came up to the girls, which meant a lot to them and us. Thank you!

- Elizabeth, from February 19, 2022 (review published February 21, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was amazing, super helpful, patient and couldn’t have asked for anyone better. Thank you Elise

- Mayra, from February 19, 2022 (review published February 20, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was an amazing teacher and the children love her. She gave very good instructions and encouragement especially to my youngest. I would definitely book with Elise again.

- Claire, from February 18, 2022 (review published February 19, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

We learned a lot today, Elise is very patient and friendly, we will definitely come back next season and hopefully it will be with Elise!

- Timothy, from February 17, 2022 (review published February 17, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

She communicated well with my kids and they really enjoyed her as a teacher. They loved their very first snowboarding experience. We could’ve have done it without Elise!! Thank you!! We will highly recommend this place and Elise!

- Stephanie, from February 17, 2022 (review published February 17, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was a wonderful blend of upbeat, yet calm. All three of our kids (teens and a 6yr old) found her prompts and demonstrations so easy to understand. She was so patient with them and gave them space to learn while also giving good prompts and keeping them from getting hurt 😅 I’ve been to many other resorts and Granlibakken is the best place for kids to learn! Better teaching than any other place in Tahoe. So glad we stopped for sledding, and then signed up for lessons. Thank you Elisa and Jack!

- Joshua, from February 14, 2022 (review published February 15, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

She was very knowledgeable, patient and friendly to our family! We definitely will come back to her!

- Tim, from February 13, 2022 (review published February 14, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was amazing with her instructions and so patient with me! Would love to book more sessions with her!

- Ajita, from February 13, 2022 (review published February 14, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise did a wonderful job teaching Audrey to ski. This was Audrey's first time on snow and she was excited that she was able to do it. Elise was very patient and kind and provided Audrey encouragement with just enough of a push to get her to expand her comfort zone. We will return next time.

- Alan, from February 12, 2022 (review published February 13, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was amazing at teaching us how to snowboard. She was patient and walked us through all the foundational movements to make sure we understood everything. We will definitely return!! This experience was amazing. Thanks so much Elise!!

- Markeia, from February 11, 2022 (review published February 13, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

She was so Patient, kind, and interested in getting to know us. My daughter can be shy and timid but was very comfortable with Elise.

- Marilynn, from February 06, 2022 (review published February 06, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was so wonderful! We had no idea what to expect and she exceeded all of our hopes for this lesson!

- Elisabeth, from January 28, 2022 (review published February 04, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise is great. The boys appreciated her patience and the way she explained things in ways they understood. They're looking forward to taking another lesson with her!

- richard, from January 29, 2022 (review published January 31, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Thank you for being patient with Mika. She enjoyed snowboarding, and we hope she continues to want to come out.

- Masato, from January 31, 2022 (review published January 31, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was fabulous. She made the lesson fun and was able to keep Hayden engaged the whole time. Would highly recommend her to anyone!

- Kelly, from January 29, 2022 (review published January 30, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Mika says she liked sharing “we don’t talk about Bruno” with her.

- Masato, from January 30, 2022 (review published January 30, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was fantastic! Our kids had a wonderful time with her. She was positive, patient and encouraging. We will definitely try a lesson with her again!

- Odie, from January 28, 2022 (review published January 30, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise really tailored the instruction to our childrens needs. Not easy to do when working with two children at once! Our kids were so excited to ski with Elise again; her enthusiasm and dedication to helping people learn to ski completely shines through. We were so impressed with how Elise asked us what our goals are for our children and then asked our children what their goals were as well. We’ve never had a ski instructor do that before and it was very much appreciated! We feel so lucky our children have had Elise teach them a couple times now and hope we can see Elise and have her teach them at Homewood this season. They absolutely have such a positive view of skiing and so much of that is due to Elise! On a side note, we also wanted to mention how impressed we were with how Elise pivoted when the main chair lift was not operating. Though that was really where our kids needed to be, she quickly thought of an alternate plan and found ways to still teach them new skills even while just on the bunny slopes. Lastly, we really appreciated her supervisor being willing to let us have a lesson this morning for an hour to make up for the two hours the main lift wasn’t working. That showed us how much snow schoolers cares about their customers and strives to have happy customers. While the situation was out of all of our control, it was a very kind gesture and the kids were beyond excited to get to ski with Elise one last time this morning. Thanks again!

- Erika, from January 21, 2022 (review published January 22, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was patient and encouraging. Our boys made great progress under her instruction.

- Richard, from January 08, 2022 (review published January 10, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise met both the children at the skill level they were at and really moved them forward. I was amazed at how they were skiing by the end of the day. She was patient with both of them and met their individual needs and challenges. She was super kind, friendly and did an excellent job explaining to the kids. We really hope to be back very soon to work with Elise again!

- Erika, from January 06, 2022 (review published January 08, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Elise did a great job of coaching my daughter. She was very patient with her and encouraged her to keep trying. My daughter struggled at first, mostly because she was more interested in throwing snowballs. After a few runs, she was going down and stopping without assistance. Thank you Elise!

- Asif, from December 31, 2021 (review published January 02, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

Very friendly and positive teaching and personality that the child can relate to. He responded well Also very knowledgeable instructors throughout from snow schoolers

- Bogdan, from January 01, 2022 (review published January 02, 2022)



5 of 5 stars

My coach Elise, was very patient with me though the whole process of learning. I got lot of encouragement from her. Definitely, she is passionate skier and coach. Thank you Elise!!!

- Victor, from March 06, 2021 (review published March 23, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Great attitude and found a way to connect with a 4 year old helping him to like skiing and learn it safely.

- Lindsay, from March 14, 2021 (review published March 15, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Great energy and excellent demeanor.

- Lindsay, from March 15, 2021 (review published March 15, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Attention to kids

- Jay, from March 13, 2021 (review published March 15, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

- Francesco, from March 14, 2021 (review published March 14, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

This was my son’s first time skiing. Elise brought great energy to the lesson and really engaged my son. She helped him build his confidence and he made great progress with her during his lesson, learning to safely take the tow lift, and ski independently and safely stop. She was super attentive and her demeanor is great. My son really took to skiing with her guidance.

- Lindsay, from March 14, 2021 (review published March 14, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

We came back for instructor Elise aft she trained our boys almost a month ago. Was amazed to see how my 3 boys progressed in such a short period of time.

- Anjana, from March 14, 2021 (review published March 14, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Instructor Elise was extremely patient & very focused, I was amazed to see how my boys picked up Snowboarding so fast & learnt techniques accurately while they enjoyed the sport thoroughly. Thank u coach Elise.

- Vijay, from February 15, 2021 (review published March 14, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was able to make my kids (5 & 7) feel comfortable and teach them the basics of skiing in a short amount of time. They were both hesitant about having a “lesson” but immediately after meeting Elise, they were engaged and focused on learning. After 1 hour, they were both making it down the mountain without assistance. I would highly recommend Elise to first time skiers!! Thank you for such a great experience.

- Peter, from March 13, 2021 (review published March 14, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was great! She did a good job engaging the kids and letting Robby try things on his own.

- Kate, from March 14, 2021 (review published March 14, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Great energy and lots of patience

- Francesco, from March 13, 2021 (review published March 13, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise is a wonderful instructor! Her demos were clear and she was really good at giving me constructive critique to help me improve. As an adult beginner, I have been afraid of skiing for decades! Elise's warm, encouraging approach has dispelled the fear and I'm really looking forward to taking another lesson with her next time I'm in Tahoe.

- Silvia, from March 08, 2021 (review published March 09, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

She did such a great job with my 3 kids. All 3 had different abilities, and she was able to work with that. They all had a great day.

- Kaci, from March 08, 2021 (review published March 08, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise taught another wonderful lesson and we are so happy our oldest Jayden picked up skiing so quickly. We definitely will be back with the boys!

- Lyndsay, from March 06, 2021 (review published March 07, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

My two boys enjoyed their first time skiing with Elise so much. She was great with them and they both had a lot of fun for their first time skiing.

- lyndsay, from March 05, 2021 (review published March 07, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was easy to understand and follow for myself and my 6 year old. She was wet friendly and welcoming.

- Maryam, from March 06, 2021 (review published March 07, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was engaging right away and made Evelyn comfortable with trying something new and got her excited to ski. She was super encouraging, positive, and kept things fun. Evie had a blast and we'll definitely be back, hopefully booking with Elise again. Thanks for getting her confidence up!

- Megan, from March 05, 2021 (review published March 06, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was a great ski instructor for our daughter. She is our third instructor with snow schoolers and everyone has been fantastic, but our daughter felt the most comfortable with Elise (probably a girl thing). I liked how Elise started off with quick warm up exercises so my daughter could become more comfortable with her. She also gave us good feedback on our daughters improvement and disposition throughout the lesson as our daughter became more comfortable working with her.

- Howard, from February 27, 2021 (review published February 27, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

It’s always a pleasure to work with Elise. She is extremely personable and a great coach and listener. My kids adore her and always look forward to working with her. So pleased to have connected with her. Me and my family appreciate her - I hope Snow Schoolers does to, give this girl a bonus 😉

- Dan, from January 17, 2021 (review published February 21, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Kudos to Elise! This was the 3rd (or 4th) time working with her and I can’t say enough about her personability, professionalism and overall presence. My kids adore her and her teaching approach. We feel very lucky to ha e connected with her. Please keep her happy and give her a bonus 😉! @ Elise - THANK YOU!!!

- Dan, from February 17, 2021 (review published February 21, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was an outstanding instructor and very patient with my 7 year old son. A combination of many distractions everywhere and a short attention span Elise was great at redirecting him and was hands on to instruct. This was his first time learning to ski and at times he doubted himself Elise was great at building his confidence and courage to ski. She was so good at it that he only wanted to ski with her. We will definitely be back and requesting her for instruction again.

- Fernando, from February 20, 2021 (review published February 20, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

This was my kids’ first time snowboarding. They’re ages 10 and 5. Elise is great with children! She was very interactive and engaging. She was also protective and made sure the kids’ path down was clear every time they went down the hill. Before the end of the hour, both were independently snowboarding down the small hill with confidence. At the end of the lesson, my kids said they had a great time and they really liked Elise. We’ll definitely ask for her next time we enroll for a lesson. Thank you, Elise!

- Dianne, from February 20, 2021 (review published February 20, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was great! I'm sure it's not easy dealing with 3 kids of different ages. Our youngest (4 years old) was very unhappy but Elise was patient and caring. The older boys had a great time and feel like the accomplished something in their first lesson.

- Timothy, from February 19, 2021 (review published February 19, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was kind, helpful and supportive in our child's first ever ski lesson! Our daughter had a great time and we are grateful to Elise for giving her such an awesome lesson.

- Edgar, from February 19, 2021 (review published February 19, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was wonderful and our kids had a fantastic time learning to ski with her! It was their first time in snow and she made it a terrific experience for them!! Thank you!

- Emily, from February 17, 2021 (review published February 17, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was great! My 5yo son had a great time and learned so much in 1 hour! He wanted to keep skiing and practicing after the lesson. Would definitely recommend to friends. Best place for kids beginner ski lessons.

- Nichole, from February 17, 2021 (review published February 17, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise ws very friendly, gave instructions patiently & enthusiastically. All the 6 kids, ages 4-11 were 1st timers, every child enjoyed the sport, 3 of them decided to tk it up as their passion too.

- Vijay, from February 14, 2021 (review published February 17, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was an amazing instructor. It’s not easy teaching 2 kids and a highly uncoordinated adult, but she did it so well. We all had so much fun. My 10 year old was super scared before we started the lesson, by the end she cannot wait to come back. Thank you Elise! We’ll definitely be back!

- Yan, from February 16, 2021 (review published February 16, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

She was very patient & was very knowledgeable by the end of the day I was sking from a much higher hill !!! I enjoyed her lessons so much and learned a lot she really help build my confidence:)

- melany, from February 15, 2021 (review published February 16, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

My 3 kids all had a great time with her, learned the basics and all said they would like to schedule another lesson with her.

- Craig, from February 15, 2021 (review published February 15, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

She was really nice!!!! -Collin 13yrs

- Jennifer, from February 15, 2021 (review published February 15, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was super patient with the kids. This was their first time skiing and they had an awesome experience. The kids are already asking to see Elise again!

- Jennifer, from February 14, 2021 (review published February 14, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was personable and patient with my 7-year-old daughter. We signed up for a half-day lesson, which I highly recommend. It provided the time for Elise to teach the basics moves gradually and time to practice and build upon each skill. My daughter loves to ski now and is looking forward to her next lesson.

- Amy, from February 12, 2021 (review published February 14, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

She was a fantastic instructor! She was super patient with us as beginners, had an amazing attitude, and her teaching style was very straight forward. Both my partner and I left feeling confident thanks to her way of teaching and attentiveness. 12/10 stars, would definitely want to have her as a teacher again!

- Taylor, from February 13, 2021 (review published February 13, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was positive, enthusiastic, and energetic. She was a perfect fit for my 5 year old daughter who really enjoyed her.

- Jamie, from February 13, 2021 (review published February 13, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

My kids were new to skiing and Elise was very energetic and patient with them. Highly recommended.

- Emmeline, from February 12, 2021 (review published February 13, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was awesome. She texted that morning before the lesson to confirm, was ready on time and was very friendly and patient with the kids. Would definitely work with Elise again. However, we arrived at 9:45 for a 10 am lesson. Took over 15 minutes to check in and then waited another 10 minutes to have someone help us with rental gear, which took forever. After that was all complete, we missed half the lesson. Elise did the best she could with the time she had! Her supervisor spoke to us after the lesson but did not even apologize for the delay. And when we asked for sledding passes for the kids to make up for it, he offered one. Umm, we have two kids buddy. Anyway, Elise rocks and we highly recommend her!

- Shalini, from February 07, 2021 (review published February 09, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Upbeat, great with kids.

- katie, from February 07, 2021 (review published February 09, 2021)



4 of 5 stars

- Amanda, from February 06, 2021 (review published February 08, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was fantastic. We weren't planning to do a second lesson on the following day, but our kids had such a good time with her and learned so much that we couldn't pass up the opportunity. Our daughter 6 and our son 3 both made great progress and really enjoyed the experience. Elise did a great job handling them, helping them have fun, pushing them but also making sure they stayed within their abilities, and following up after and sharing notes with us so we could reinforce the lessons on our end. Such a great experience.

- Molly, from February 06, 2021 (review published February 07, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was fantastic. We weren't planning to do a second lesson on the following day, but our kids had such a good time with her and learned so much that we couldn't pass up the opportunity. Our daughter 6 and our son 3 both made great progress and really enjoyed the experience. Elise did a great job handling them, helping them have fun, pushing them but also making sure they stayed within their abilities, and following up after and sharing notes with us so we could reinforce the lessons on our end. Such a great experience.

- Molly, from February 05, 2021 (review published February 07, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was awesome! We were a group of beginners (12, 17 & 52). She was fantastic working both of my boys and tweaking her lessons to suit each of the boys personalities. She was patient and understanding as well as highly encouraging. If every person received this type of instruction, I have a hard imagining how anyone wouldn’t enjoy pursuing snowboarding. Elise and snow schoolers are the best!

- Dermott, from February 05, 2021 (review published February 07, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

would highly recommend Elise. 5 stars!

- kristy, from January 31, 2021 (review published February 01, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Awesome with our first time skiers. Very patient and energetic, kids made awesome progress and enjoyed the instruction. They walked away excited to continue learning. Hope to do another lesson soon.

- Philip, from January 10, 2021 (review published January 30, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

She was very helpful and provided clear guidance. We were first timer and we had such great time!

- Steven, from January 30, 2021 (review published January 30, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was a fun instructor for 3 different people at 3 different levels of experience. All felt more confident after the lesson and all had fun! I'm sure we'll do it again in the future.

- Keli, from January 11, 2021 (review published January 26, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

She was very patient.

- James, from January 22, 2021 (review published January 24, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

She is great with kids and very helpful, full of energy.

- Syeda, from January 24, 2021 (review published January 24, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

- Francis, from January 18, 2021 (review published January 18, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Great second lesson. Our daughter Daria had a blast and learned how to turn - impressive for the just the second day of learning. We will be coming back. Looking forward to more lessons with Elise

- Nikita, from January 18, 2021 (review published January 18, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise did a great job introducing out five year old daughter Daria to skiing. Elise made Daria very comfortable and by the end of it they were cracking jokes together while going up and down the bunny slopes. Daria liked the lesson so much that she only wanted to have her second lesson with Elise and we had to change the schedule to make it happen. Looking forward to tomorrow!

- Nikita, from January 17, 2021 (review published January 17, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was super patient with my kids. They both were into the lesson at different times, and at other times just wanted to quit or go sled. She was awesome with handling both at once and working on the basics with them. After we left, my daughter said she missed Elise so I know they had fun learning even though it didn't really look like it. They've both asked about skiing again already, which was the ultimate goal! Thanks Elise!

- Alex, from January 15, 2021 (review published January 15, 2021)



5 of 5 stars

Elise was an amazing instructor. She was very informative and patient. She explained all the basics of snowboarding clearly, and was great at picking up our mistakes and then telling us how we can improve. In only an hour my family and I learned so much from Elise and were confident in practicing our skills immediately after the lesson and even came back the next day!

- Safia, from January 09, 2021 (review published January 10, 2021)