Josh

In 2011 I was fortunate to find my vocation for teaching working in a small ski school in the Swiss Alps. Since then my passion has provided me a rewarding career as a ski instructor. 
 
I am a dual certified ski instructor and instructor trainer in New Zealand and Canada. Holding the New Zealand Snowsports Instructors Alliance (NZSIA) Trainer certificate and the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) Level 4 certification, both qualifications are the highest standard in their respective organisation. 

I am a qualified Canadian Ski Coaches Federation (CSCF) development level race coach and hold the ISIA speed test, coaching both local children’s teams in Whistler, Canada and in the High Performance Centre, Cardrona, New Zealand.

I represented the NZSIA Demo Team at the 2019 InterSki congress in Bulgaria. I have been reselected to the NZSIA Technical Team which leads the technical direction of the alliance, with a view to represent the NZSIA at the next InterSki congress.
 
Since 2011 I have worked with a number of different ski schools in the northern and southern hemispheres, gaining an in-depth knowledge of the ski industry and what makes for the best coaching and training. With this extensive expertises I am now in the best position to co-found The Ski Co. 
 
My YouTube channel ‘Josh Duncan Smith’ is where I regularly post videos demonstrating ski techniques.. Search YouTube for 'Ski Tips In A Minute'. I am an ambassador for Blizzard, Tecnica, Shred, Play Snowsports and the Jones Brothers, New Zealand.