Ski instructor for 20 years, Patrick Pachod has never taught anywhere else than Courchevel, a resort he is very attached to.

Originally from the Vosges, Patrick Pachod started skiing at an early age, around 6 years old. A hobby that quickly became a passion, which led him to start competition. Very talented, Patrick was even one of the five best French skiers. Since he did not want to find a job far from the slopes, he decided to become a ski instructor after starting as a coach and technical advisor. A sport he has been teaching for 20 years now, in the resort of Courchevel.

Very complete, Patrick practices both downhill skiing and cross-country skiing. He also enjoys ski jumping, hiking and snowshoeing. For him, the best part of this job is the contact with the clients and the possibility to quickly see their evolution. Besides, he uses sympathy to make his students feel comfortable so that they can improve under the best conditions.

If you go skiing with Patrick, you may discover his favorite slope in Courchevel : Park City. And even if he has already hit the slopes of Kathmandu, the most beautiful one in his eyes remains the Jean Blanc on the Trois Vallées area.

When he is not on skis, Patrick works in events. He also contributes to the setting up of the winter season in Courchevel. In his spare time, he also enjoys cinema. Finally, note that he did not choose the ESF by chance. He concurs with the values conveyed by the school, such as the transmission of knowledge, the adaptability to different students, and patience.