Review
Roland Wessel - skier
Liesbeth Deddens - tour skier
Manuel and Robbie - skiers
Peter de Wit - skier
Ellie Parker - skier
My family and I have been on two skiing sessions with Sander this past season, and they were best days skiing we have had in a very long time in Nendaz. At first, Sander tested us to see for himself what we could do, and he then pushed us to achieve things we didn't think were possible. Since skiing with Sander, all I want to do when on the snow is free ride and explore off piste sections. I've learnt so many knew things about being on the mountain, regarding safety, technique and weather, which are invaluable as a skier who loves to go off piste. I know I speak for the rest of my family when I say that I can undoubtedly trust Sander with anything when on the mountain. In Nendaz we skied the rock garden, backside Mont Fort, Mont Gele front side, front side of Mont fort, stair way to heaven and lots of other places in the 4 Vallèes. If you want to have one of your best days skiing- JUST BOOK A DAY WITH SANDER! He's so friendly, helpful, giving expert advice and the day will be filled with lots of laughs.
Skiers; Eric, Ron, Jeroen en Lobke (Ski Inn Amsterdam)
In March 2017, Sander was one of our two trainers for the Snow Safety Module. It was a very intense week, we learned a lot, but because of Sander (and Joey de Jong our other trainer) the atmosphere was very relaxed and cozy. We were kept on are toes while skiing (what's that mountain range called? On which side would you ski this face?). Despite the circumstances, we have made lovely descents and at the end of the week we really had all the necessary knowledge for our theory exam. Not to mention coaching Sander (and Joey) during our peer search training (with the necessary humor)! All the tranceivers are back ... Sander and Joey thank you very much for the good training. To be continued...!
Hamish VansAgnew - skier
Thanks Sander for another amazing week skiing with you. We all enjoyed every moment, you always amaze by finding the best snow around! Onwards to the next big birthday and to the next time we are fortunate enough to get to spend a day with you in the 4 Valleys.
Maaike van Lerberge - skier
What an awesome week with Sander Kan!! Last couple a years we went off piste touring with you, but this week it was back to basics and we trained hard on the piste! Really good to be in touch with Sena snowtalk bluetooth intercom!! Like this Sander was able to communicate with me and give instruction while skiing. Thnx for all new technique and hopefully soon again!
Rob Janssen - skier
We've had a fantastic week with Sander Kan, Top, and learned a lot again in the Off-piste!
Roger Olislager - Flow travels
Wonderful days we've had on the Stubai glacier. Besides a lot of fun we learned loads. By helping us with technical tips and tricks we immediatly felt the difference and noticed that it became easier. Keep up the good work, this was certainly not the last time.
Jan Verwijs - skier
A great week with Sander we experienced on the Stubai glacier. We were thought and guided in a relaxed atmosphere and at times with some relaxation during a short coffee break. But above all we skied very beautiful and varying slopes. Sander thereby showed himself except a patient and skilled technical ski coach also an excellent mountain guide, with a striking insight into the changing weather and skiing conditions. This led to a fine and every time sophisticated planning of the ski activities for the next day. He gave us detailed info concerning the hazards which were luring under the fresh blanket of snow still threatening to bite us! Therefore, we have great confidence and skied pretty steep (30+) deep-snow slopes. At the end of the week all six group members were able to conclude that in a very cozy, yet serious atmosphere remarkable progress had been made. The videos made by Sander helped us to analyse an improve our technique. To be continued!
William vd Weijer - skier
Four days training at the Stubai glacier with Sander. Unbelievable what a skier and a good guide. Despite the bad weather we skied every day and most of the day in the off-piste. Really nice group and we had lots of laughs, highly recommended.
Martijn Riswick - Flow travels
We've had some awesome days with Sander. You can not wish for a better instructor/guide. Love the way he combines humor and ambiance with strong teaching skills. Brings you to the edge of your skills and then help you to improve it. So if you want beautiful terrain and also improve your skills in a good way, Sander is the man!
Dennis van de Pol - Snowcountry
Not only a very good instructor and guide, but most of all a very nice guy to hang out with.
Patrick Zarges - Freestyle Holland
Great guide, knows where to find the right spots with a great eye for safety. Great skier, he can really show and teach you something. Shortly, great freeriding with a good feeling. Totally TOP!
Sjoerd Carrière - freeskier
Last winter was the third time on the road with Sander and it definitly won't be the last. Sander is technically and didactically a very strong ski coach and guide with a good eye for the human factor. There is plenty of room for fun and he is serious when needed.
Vera ten Hacken - freeskier
Great season opening with Sander on the Stubai Glacier, Austria. He always knows to give the good directions, so you learn a lot in a short time. And he knows how to find the best lines in the area. recommended!
Peter Nooijen - Freestyle Holland
One of the best Dutch ski guides. He always gives the right feedback on every level. Even if you think you've seen it all, this guy you can really teach you something. Really great!
Yett Angeren - freerider
TOP GUIDE with a lot of experience and also one of the best and happiest teachers in possession of the highest Swiss diploma (Swiss Snow Pro) to make you technically a very good freerider. Book a week with Sander and success and more importantly, big fun guaranteed !!
Bas Rotgans - freerider
Due to several complaints, I won't say anything about the quality of the snow. What I would like to say is that every self-respecting skier owes its stand to do a few days technique skiing with Sander. What he taught me about control, stability and maneuverability the past two days in Nendaz is beyond my imagination. If I ride better then you this winter... Sander is to blame! December 20, 2011
Mark van den Hurk - landes ski instructor
The ski courses given by Sander made sure I rose in no time ski levels up and thus passed several ski instructor courses.He is wonderful in on the spot creating excercises to develop specific curriculum that teaches you as efficiently as possible and you feel great after each lesson. For off-piste riders he knows every cool spot in the area. So a real snow pro, recommended!!
meteomorris - WePowder
Sander is a very strong skier that not only shows the way to fine powder, but also points the way to a better technique. Seriously at times when it should, enthusing at those times when you can just go one step harder.
Remco-Peter - WePowder
Passion, passion, passion and more passion! Sander has a big mouth and contagious humor, this combination guarantees a perfect atmosphere in the group. Sometimes hard when he needs to be, but most of the time flexible and accommodating as possible. Additionally Sander is one of the best guides on skis which I've been on the road with. You will not only find the best powder and draw beautiful lines but is he also clearly improve your ski technique! highly recommended!
Skiester - WePowder
It's awesome to go on a trip with Sander! He always knows how to adapt well within the group. He likes to charge and push boundaries, lovely powder lines guaranteed. But finding powder is what all mountain guides can, but awesome skiers and teachers are the ski guides. But in which Sander added value and where he is absolutely different from other directories is this: He is never afraid to provide valuable technical tips at every level and does not feel too good to have people in whom that day ff not going well or where fear strikes just to give some extra attention and help thus in a way so that whole group can end the day satisfied.
Teun van Leijsen - WePowder
Like a piece of Brabant in Switzerland which feels like coming home! I met Sander several years ago and since then at least once a season have been a few days with him on the road. Whether it's a powder-intro for with family or a tough powder trip with some serious riders. Sander knows how to deal with it. The fact is that he knows every square inch of his home base, the 4 Valleys so he almost always knows where powder is to be found! I find Sander also excellent in his teaching skills. Since our first encounter my skiing technique has advanced with substantial steps. Sander analyzes, estimates how much "you can handle" and tunes his lesson for the skier. It's not only me who he made a much better skier, I've seen him do this with many a skiers. "Arms forward", "Ski wth two skis", "Slowly now"! But also:"Don't think","Let go" and "Jiehaaa"! The perfect combination in the off-piste nicest descents and to do it safely and actually become a better skier. A unique combination that not much (ski) guides is given. It has been the habbit the last few years to begin the season with Sander somewhere mid-December. This has given me the past two years inches thick powder and the directions I practice the entire season in order to become an even better skier.
Pazz457 - WePowder
Who doesn't know him? You ski safe with Sander. He will ensure you have a good time (what ever your purpose is)!
Jeroen van Uchelen - WePowder
Sander "Yes you" Can! Is capable to extend your limits while working from out your comfort zone! He makes you feel relaxed, is very professional and gives you the idea that you're self regulating. He guides you to the finest powder. But more importantly he can dramatically improve your skiing technique in one day on or off the slopes! He has access to the most advanced video cameras, so at the end of the day he confronts you with your sickest powder shots or your most radical carve turn! After a day of skiing with this guide, you do not understand why you haven't done this before!
Matthijs de Groot - WePowder
I've been on the mountain with Sander during the practical course days of the Snow Safety Courses in Haute Nendaz. The advantage of course is that Haute-Nendaz is as home to Sander. He really knows every place around the mountain where it is quiet and where there is good snow to be found. Sander is someone who likes to charge !! So if you want to ski good snow then you've found your guide in a top freeride location! In addition, it is ideal if guides are skiing around an entire season in the same area because they can teach you a lot about the different snow snow layers and its structure throughout the season and what it does to certain aspects. Definitely recommendable !!
Together with my ski buddy Quirijn we had a wonderful day today. I met Sander this morning and then entered the Nendaz area. After first a pretty hard off piste, a nice off-piste piece immediately followed and we descended. Further on after a nice traverse there was even powder that we deliciously enjoyed! Furthermore, we completed the day with a nice long descent; deliciously "powdery" at the top and a little softer at the bottom. Not expecting it to be so beautiful in this time of year. Thank you Sander!
Until I went to Sander, skiing was mostly about survival. I hardly ever had lesson and mainly went touring. After arriving at the top it was always "ohh shit and now down"! After several lessons the last 5 years with Sander, I now look forward to the descents. Sander has taught me the basics well (on and off piste) and knows every year to find the balance between the amount of information I can process, get me out of my comfort zone without too much stress and also offer a nice day. I thought I would follow a course once, but the progress is so nice that I keep coming back. I know very few other teachers with so many technical and didactic skills.
We have been planning off piste and technique lessons with Sander for a number of years now. Sander is a very pleasant person to deal with. He has excellent skiing skills. Didactically he is very strong with a good mix of serious fun. On the slopes, he communicates via Bluetooth earphones in the helmet, which immediately improves your technique. He has a whole arsenal of exercises to make the skier better. He also lets you understand what you are doing. He also works with video to be able to evaluate afterwards. In short, a true ski pro who is more than worth booking!
Sander is TOP! Very nice guy, always joking, a complete ski pro. Our kids have been skiing with Sander for years in the 4 Vallées. He taught them great skiing technique on and off the piste, but he also taught them the right attitude to go out on the mountain. Safety first. If the weather or the conditions did not allow it to go off-piste then technique training was planed on the piste or the avalanche beacon search technique were trained. ... Sander has a fantastic arsenal of possibilities on the didactic level : teaching techniques (he possesses the highest ski diplomas), tools (pole position, etc.), snowtalk communication, video analysis, ... In addition, he has a huge experience. Certainly his off-piste terrain knowledge in the 4 Vallées is unique. I myself am visually impaired and I need a guide who will ski for me and give me directions about the position of other skiers. Last season I brought in Sander to guide me. One word: FANTASTIC Because he also has the SnowTalk communication system from Sena, I felt 100% safe at all times. Even on slopes like Chassoures, Gentianes, ... Sander even let me score powder next to the slopes. In addition, he succeeded in fine-tuning my skiing technique through small points of attention and correcting “historic” mistakes (+ 40 years on the slats). From now on the kids will occasionally have to miss Sander for a day because then daddy will go with him on the road.
