Alpine Retreats

From 24 February – 1 March 2026, there will be a retreat to Macugnaga, Italy, with Carol and Louise Pode of Proability. Louise is a mindset coach with first-hand experience of ski anxiety, and 25 years of executive coaching experience, helping skiers of all abilities to rediscover their confidence and joy of skiing. She is a Master Practitioner in NLP and Resilience coaching, and has a background as a Chartered Physiotherapist. Louise brings a holistic approach to enabling her clients to build a toolkit of coping strategies to enable them to overcome their anxiety.

Together, Carol and Louise offer:

  • Supportive group environment: share experiences and encouragement with fellow skiers
  • Empowering Ski Mindset coaching: practical techniques to manage anxiety, boost confidence, and fully enjoy skiing
  • Daily personal ski coaching: guidance tailored to your level and confidence
  • Daily mindset coaching: in-person sessions each day
  • Delicious Italian cuisine, wine, laughter and comfortable hotel in one of Italy’s most charming ski villages, with breathtaking views of the Monte Rosa massif.

Included in Your Package:

  • 5 nights half-board at Hotel Flora
  • 4-day ski pass
  • 4-day ski, boot, and pole hire (deduct €50 if not required)
  • 4-day use of the village ski bus
  • Transfers to and from Milan Malpensa Airport
  • 3 x 1-hour online team coaching sessions prior to our trip so you are armed with great strategies before you arrive in resort
  • Daily ski coaching on the pistes
  • Plus daily coaching sessions in resort to build your tool kit of coping strategies. Louise will be with you every step of the way!

Not included: Flights to Milan Malpensa Airport and travel insurance

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In March 2025 some Rossendale Ladies plus a few friends went to Macugnaga, Italy, for some on-snow coaching from Carol and Debbie: