Your Personal Ski Instructor & Year-Round Adventure Guide in the French Alps
Explore expert ski instruction, guided hiking tours, and mountain safety in the French Alps—whatever the season.
Tailored Adventures for Every Season
With over 15 years of experience as a ski instructor and mountain guide, I specialise in creating unforgettable mountain adventures. Whether you’re skiing fresh powder in winter or hiking breathtaking trails in summer, I’m here to help you explore the Alps with confidence and joy.
Winter Services
From adaptive ski lessons to off-piste ski-touring, Mark offers personalised instruction in the best locations throughout the French Alps.
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Mark McKellar offers tailored ski lessons for individuals, families, and groups of all abilities. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your off-piste skills, Mark provides expert guidance to help you enjoy the slopes.
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Mark is Adaptive Level 2 certified, offering specialised ski instruction for individuals with additional needs, ensuring an inclusive and supportive experience.
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Get off the beaten track on snowshoes to explore less trodden corners of the alps, discovering winter wildlife and flora, away from the ski lifts.
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For seasoned skiers looking for a new experience and get off the beaten track, ski touring is a fantastic way to get away from the crowds, ski untracked lines and get closer to nature.
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From half-day introductory sessions to comprehensive week-long courses, Mark’s training can include everything from transceiver drills and terrain analysis to advanced mountain safety techniques. For instructors, Mark also provides training and certification support for instructors working towards their Mountain Safety exams.
Summer Services
Experience the beauty of the Alps in summer with guided hikes, trail running, and multi-day tours that explore untouched trails and breathtaking views.
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Mark McKellar offers bespoke hiking and running guided trips and tours tailored to each individual.
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Mark McKellar offers bespoke multi-day hiking and trail-running tours tailored to your goals and abilities. These adventures include overnight stays in traditional mountain refuges or other accommodations, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of the Alps.
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Guided trail runs for all ages and abilities, whether you are new to running and fancy pushing your fitness to the next level or whether you are a seasoned runner and trail runner looking to have expert guidance in the mountains, at altitude discovering new trails.
"Mark has been leading our family on unforgettable ski adventures in winter and scenic hikes in summer since 2017. ”
His easy-going style, allied with a clear knowledge of the geography, the wildlife and the flora and fauna of the area mean he’s easy to recommend to anyone wanting to get the most out of their time in the mountains.
—TOM, SKI & SUMMER ADVENTURES
Meet your guide and ski instructor
Hi, I’m Mark, and I love nothing more than exploring the mountains throughout the year. Growing up in the heart of a mountain environment, I was fortunate to call this incredible landscape my ‘playground’ from a very early age.
This upbringing sparked a lifelong love for the mountains, skiing, and adventure. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of accumulating valuable knowledge and experiences, and nothing brings me more joy than sharing them with others. I look forward to helping more people discover the beauty and excitement of the mountains for years to come.
Certified for Your Safety & Adventure
Adventures for Every Family, Every Ability
With over 15 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with adventurers aged 2 to 70, tailoring each experience to suit their unique abilities and goals. My private, bespoke ski lessons and hiking trips are designed to create unforgettable memories while empowering every individual to explore their potential.
I specialise in family-friendly adventures that cater to all ages, ensuring a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for everyone—from first-time skiers to seasoned explorers. As a certified instructor with adaptive training, I’m also qualified to work with individuals with additional physical or mental needs, offering experiences that are not only empowering but often life-changing.
Guiding Locations
Morzine
Morzine town sits at 1000m and is the gateway to all the mountains activities available all year round. Morzine town is used as a launch pad to the vast Portes du Soleil area.
Avoriaz
Avoriaz 1800 is a purpose-build resort sitting on the cliffs above Morzine. It offers the best skiing in the area with access to higher slopes in the winter and trails in the summer.
Chamonix
Chamonix town sits at 1000m, but its peaks are upwards of 4000m with Mont Blanc at the top. It’s a world renowned Mecca of all adventurous & mountain activities, so it goes without saying that there’s lots to be explored here.
worldwide
My qualifications are world-wide recognised, and I look forward to exploring much further afield/ abroad in the future as well as getting to know my local stomping ground better and better over the years to come.
