How It Works
LocalSnow is a free directory for ski and snowboard lessons. Browse instructors and schools, compare profiles, and contact them directly. No booking fees, no commissions.
100% Free Directory
No trials. No premium plans. No catch. A community-built directory with zero booking fees or commissions.
For Clients Looking for Instructors
Browse the Directory
Choose your resort and sport to see instructors and schools in that area.
Compare Profiles
Review certifications, languages, specialties, and pricing. Verified badges highlight trusted pros.
Send an Inquiry
Use the profile form to share your dates, group size, and goals.
No deposits or platform fees. Contact multiple instructors while you decide.
Connect Directly
The instructor replies by email or phone to confirm availability.
Arrange Lesson & Payment
Agree on schedule, meeting point, and price. Pay the instructor directly.
Leave a Review
After your lesson, leave a review to help others choose confidently.
Cost for Clients
- ✅ €0 to browse and message instructors
- ✅ No deposits or platform fees
- ✅ Unlimited inquiries - compare multiple instructors
For Instructors: Get Listed in the Directory
Create Your Profile
Sign up and add your bio, certifications, languages, resorts, sports, and rates.
Start in draft and publish when you're ready.
Publish and Get Verified
Publish your profile when you're ready. Verification adds a trusted badge for clients and schools.
Receive Inquiries
Clients and schools can contact you through your profile. You'll get an email with their message.
Reply Directly
Discuss availability, lesson details, and meeting points over email or phone.
No lead fees to view contact details.
Confirm Lessons
Set dates, price, and terms on your schedule. Ideal for referrals and overflow.
Teach & Get Paid Directly
Get paid by the client using your preferred method. We take 0% commission.
You keep 100% of your lesson fees.
Cost for Instructors
- ✅ Free listing and profile management
- ✅ No lead fees - contact details included
- ✅ No commissions - keep 100% of your lesson fees
- ✅ No monthly fees or contracts
Common Questions
Is this a booking platform or a directory?
It's a discovery-first directory. We help you find instructors and schools, then you connect and arrange lessons directly.
Can schools list profiles and invite instructors?
Yes. Schools can create profiles, invite instructors, and use the directory for referrals and overflow.
What if an instructor doesn't respond?
Try another instructor. Availability changes quickly, so it's normal to send a few inquiries.
How do payments work?
You pay the instructor directly. LocalSnow doesn't process lesson payments or add fees.
How do I contact an instructor?
Use the contact form on their profile with your dates and details. The instructor replies directly.
Why LocalSnow is Different
❌ Traditional Booking Platforms
- 15-30% commission per lesson
- Booking fees for clients
- Payments locked into the platform
- Profit-driven and VC-funded
- Complex pricing tiers
✅ LocalSnow Directory
- 0% commission - instructors keep everything
- €0 booking fees for clients
- Direct contact and payment
- Community-driven and open-source
- Simple and transparent
Sound too good to be true? Read our mission statement .