Sandy M

My name is Sandy Miller, and I was born in the UK. From a young age sport has been a really big part of my life, even influencing what I studied at university (Physical Education, Sports Science and Mathematics).

After university I knew that I wanted to teach, but I also knew that I did not want to be in a traditional school setting, so I headed to Scotland for a year to gain experience and qualifications in outdoor pursuits including my first skiing qualification. This is where my love of the mountains really blossomed.

For a few years after this I spent winters ski instructing in the Alps and the summers freelancing as an outdoor pursuits instructor, and manager, for companies throughout the UK.

In 2007 I married Emma (who is Swedish), and since 2009 we have been settled in the Verbier valley.

We now have 2 young daughters, Matilda (born 2013) and Sofia (born 2015), and introducing them to the mountains, and all the wonderful and fun experiences that they can give you, is really special.

I hold the highest levels of qualifications as both a ski instructor and a hiking guide, and I have been teaching and leading people in the mountains for 19 years.

I enjoy teaching all levels, including coaching students towards their own instructing and leading qualifications.

I am very experienced, knowledgable and patient, and when combined with my background in sports science this has given me a good awareness of how to adapt my lessons to suit the different requirements that people may have.