Our student to coach ratio is less than
6:1 for all of our camps and tours, giving every participant
unparalleled feedback on-snow, in addition to world class leadership
off-snow. Each member of staff is hand picked based on their
skills, experience, maturity, and enthusiasm, as well as their
ability to communicate and translate the art of skiing or snowboarding
into a medium everyone can understand. All staff members have
a variety of specialised qualifications, including first aid.
Coaching line-ups for the'08/09
season will be confirmed during September. Stay tuned for more
coaching appointments over the coming months.
Current
appointments for '08/09 season:
Japan Programs
Nick
Franklin-Jones - Japanese Program Director
For the last 4 years Nick has shined in his role as Canadian Program Director, and this
year he is at it again in Japan! Nick’s experience speaks for itself, 22 years of skiing
and 14 years of professional Instructing/Coaching. He holds certificates from Australian Professional
Snowsport Instructors, International Ski Instructors Association, A.C.C Freestyle Level 1
and the Canadian Avalanche Association. He is currently the Australian K2 skis representative and team Manager
and spends his weekends as Head Freeride coach for Mt Buller’s successful TBR program. His dedication and experience to
providing high quality programs will guarantee that every moment is a memorable one.
Alex
Cordingley - Head Snowboard Coach
Alex is the epitome of ‘The Camp’s’
success story. He started his snowboard career as a camper
on this very program, and now returns to our programs
as ‘Head Snowboard Coach’ for his 3rd year running.
Alex has not only become a fantastic technical rider. His jibbing style is sick, his skills supreme
and his coaching top-end. He will show you a great time!
If you'd like to view some magazine
articles on both The Camp and it's past coaches, as well as seeing
more photos, visit our media page.
The Organisers and agency
staff
Dirk
Nannes - Director and Founder
10 years ago, Dirk founded what has become one
of the world's great ski and snowboard experiences. A former World
Cup mogul skier and first class cricketer, Dirk has travelled the world for over a decade,
has 11 years of coaching experience, and has many years of knowledge
in the snow industry. Backed up with numerous coaching and avalanche
credentials, Dirk has now moved into an administrative roll, leading
The Camp into another successful year.
Paul Ellis – National Sales & Marketing Manager
New to the team in 2008. Paul built up his own tour company, Backcountry Snow Tours, which has become a valuable addition to the Global Snow Tours brand. He is now working hard to build on the success of Global Snow Tours. With his extensive knowledge of Hokkaido, 10 years snowboarding including 5 full seasons at various resorts around the world, ski/snowboard instructor experience, and expeditions to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, Paul makes sure all our products and programs are well known, the tours run smoothly and our clients leave with a smile on there faces.
Erin
Nannes - Program Director - Mood Elevation Technician
After playing an instrumental role in The Camp's
success story over the last 6 years, Erin returns to bring her
unique brand of humour, support and life skills to this year's
programs. Armed with her endless smile, Erin's good spirit is
contagious, and she quickly becomes every camper's best friend,
mentor, and ideal role model. Erin also has certifications in
sport training, first aid and asthma management, and is responsible
for overseeing the smooth running of all our programs.
