We have both been involved in skiing for a long time and have an impressive range of experience and qualifications. These have generated a lot of enthusiasm for skiing and the outdoor life, which we hope to share with you when you visit us at Chalet Anna.

Our motto is: "It's the things in life that you don't do that you regret". After 20+ years in the teaching profession we decided to start a new venture. We pride ourselves on being flexible and adaptable, which enables us to respond to individual needs and requests.

Andy was London born to a Swiss dad and Scottish mum. He has always been very involved in sports and ran for London schools whilst at school. He studied economics at University and went on to teach:  Economics, Maths and games, most recently at a boys’ grammar school in Medway, Kent – where he was Assistant Headteacher. In 1984 he went on his first ski trip with the school to Austria and became hooked. In the 1990’s he coached the school race team, who became national champions for four years in succession.  From then on he led school ski trips and in 1995 he trained as a ski instructor at the local dry ski slope in Chatham, Kent where he has worked part time ever since. Over the years Andy has achieved the Ski Course Organisers Certificates (S.C.O.) Parts 1 and 2, completed the A.S.S.I. training, and in 1997 he was the first teacher in Kent to be awarded the Ski Leader Certificate. Andy has also been a member and secretary of the Kent Schools Ski Association.
Andy is also a very keen golfer (handicap currently 17) and cyclist.

Heather was born in Sheffield to a German mum and an English dad, but the family then spent the rest of her childhood living in Africa, Hong Kong, Germany etc before settling in Kent.
Heather trained to be a primary school teacher, and most recently was Headteacher of a school in Medway, Kent.
Heather’s first ski trip was in 1986 to Bulgaria with a school group. It took a while for her to become hooked (“I can’t do it!!”), but eventually found herself so involved that she led primary school ski trips to Austria for over 12 years. Heather also has S.C.O. Certificates Part 1 and 2 and was the second teacher in Kent to get the Ski Leader certificate in 1997.
In 1995, Heather trained to be a ski instructor at the same local dry ski slope as Andy and has worked there part time ever since. Heather has also been a member and chairman of the Kent Schools Ski Association.

Both of us have skied in Norway, America, Italy, France, Switzerland, and Andorra, but Austria is our favourite ski destination. We love the atmosphere, the cleanliness and friendly locals.  We hope you love it too!

About the Chalet

The Chalet sleeps eight people, in four twin / double rooms - all with ensuite facilities. One room is capable of taking a third bed and we have a cot for babies. All of the rooms are decorated in a contemporary Austrian style, and are comfortable and roomy. In addition the Chalet has a living room, dining room, tea kitchen, boot room and garden all for use by the guests.

A marble floor and hand made wrought iron bannister and chandelier are in the entrance hall. The large garden and the three balconies are south facing.

Chalet Anna is situated in a large village, called Uttendorf. The village has 3 supermarkets, 2 banks and a doctor / dentist. The chalet is 80 minutes away from Salzburg airport and is in the middle of the Hohe Tauern National Park. This park is the largest in Austria. The towns of Mittersill and Zell am See are nearby.