About Summit

Meet
The
Team

About Summit

Meet
The
Team

Martin Ordner

Passionate ski and snowboard instructor who loves helping others discover the joy of riding. I’m all about water in every form, whether it’s snow on the mountains or waves in the ocean. I’m known for my patience, clear communication, and for making lessons fun and rewarding. My peers call me “French Jesus” because during my instructor exams it was cloudy all day, except during my runs, when the sun miraculously appeared!

Languages

English
French

Qualified through

NZSIA (New Zealand Ski Instructors Association)

Discipline

Ski

From: Bayonne, France

Teaching Since: 2025

In the summer

I chase the endless winter by heading to the Southern Hemisphere to teach and ride there, swapping one mountain range for another.

My Zermatt insider tip is:

Waking up early to carve on the perfect untouched groomed runs.

If I wasn't a Summit instructor:

I’d be a surf coach chasing waves around the world, still living by the rhythm of water and snow.

3 reasons to ski with me:

1. I bring positive energy and patience to every lesson.

2. I focus on technique and fun, you’ll improve while having a great time.

3. I teach both skiing and snowboarding, making me versatile and able to adapt to any riding style or challenge.