Janet Uusna

• FISI - Maestro di Snowboard
• Carte Professionnelle
• International Ski Instructors Association (ISIA)

Janet grew up in Estonia, where despite living in one of Europe’s flattest countries, she developed a passion for snowboarding at her local man-made slopes. She later moved to the UK, where winter family holidays to Europe sparked her love for the mountains. Janet eventually made the leap to Italy where she spent six winters. During this time, Janet travelled around the Italian and French Alps training for a year before gaining her instructor qualification in Piedmont. Since qualifying as a snowboard instructor, Janet has spent two winters in Italy and one in Switzerland.

As a lover of cultures and experiences, Janet was drawn to MINT for the chance to explore a new resort, meet new people and join a team that aligns with her. Outside of snowboarding, she spends her summers working in hospitality by the sea in the south of England, combining her love for people with surf trips and coastal adventures

From: Estonia but lived in the UK from the age of 12

Spoken Languages: Estonian, English, Italian

Number of years snowboarding: 18 – I had my first lesson at 10 years old

Number of seasons instructing: 4

Number of seasons you’ve worked for MINT: This is my first!

Favourite type of lessons to teach: Any! Love a variety, all ages, all weather, all conditions. From beginners to freestyle, I enjoy them all

Favourite country/resort to snowboard (outside of Portes du Soleil): Japow! I took a season out of instructing to enjoy backcountry snowboarding in Hakuba, Japan

What board do you ride: Capita – Birds of a Feather

Favourite mountain pocket snack: A chocolate bar or chocolate brioche

How you spend your days off when not teaching: Hiking, practicing yoga, cooking or just hanging out with friends

Favourite Run in the Portes du Soleil: Grande-Conche in Crosets

Favourite lunch spot in the Portes du Soleil: I had the best galette ever in Mamos! It was garlic mushroom, cheese and bacon and you want to give it a try

Your dream snowboard holiday: Backcountry in Japan – I’ve completed it!