Tom Gellie

www.bigpictureskiing.com Tgellie@gmail.com

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  • Years working for Rookie Academy?

    - 3

  • How many seasons have you taught skiing?

    - 17

  • Where have you taught skiing/riding?

    - Thredbo, Silverstar, Sun Peaks, Deer Valley, Treble Cone.

  • What are your Top 5 favourite places to ski?

    1. Whitewater

    2. Revelstoke

    3. Treble Cone

    4. Alaska

    5. Aspen

  • Qualifications & professional achievements

    APSI Level 4 examiner

    2 x Demo Team

    Carv Ambassador

    Director of Big Picture Skiing

    Consultant to CSIA and other organisations

  • Why I love Treble Cone

    - The terrain and the views. Also the best snow quality in the Southern Hemisphere.

  • Why I love working for the Rookie Academy

    - The melting pot of top instructors. You can share ideas freely and people are excited to progress their skiing beyond their current level.

  • What’s one piece of advice to anyone trying to improve their skiing?

    - Get video of yourself skiing.

  • What keeps you motivated to keep pushing your skiing?

    - Seeing improvements every season.

  • What’s one of your memorable skiing experiences?

    - Being an international guest trainer for the Whistler Blackcomb Ski School.

  • What type of gear do you ski on and why?

    - Volkl skis as i have skied on them a long time and i am familiar with how they feel. Fischer Ski boots because they fit my anatomy best.