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Return to Ski Day: Rebuild Your Confidence

Hosted by Mr Jonathan Bell and Warren Smith Ski Academy

Saturday 14 November 2026, 10am to 4pm

THE SNOW CENTRE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

Regain Your Confidence on the Slopes

One of the final, and often most daunting, stages of recovery after knee surgery or injury is finding the confidence to return to the sport you love. That is why we are delighted to invite you to Mr Jonathan Bell’s Annual Return to Ski Day, a unique full-day experience designed to help you return to the slopes safely, confidently and with expert support.

Led by Experts Who Understand Your Journey

Join Mr Jonathan Bell, Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon and passionate skier, alongside expert coaches from the Warren Smith Ski Academy, for a full day of tailored ski instruction, technique coaching and confidence building.

Over 20 years ago, Jonathan Bell and Warren Smith began working together to support elite skiers returning to sport after injury. Since then, their Return to Ski days and roadshows have helped hundreds of skiers of all levels rebuild confidence, refine their technique and return to the mountains safely.

You will also be supported by a specialist physiotherapist with over 20 years’ experience in rehabilitation, who works closely with Jonathan. They will provide a personalised pre-event assessment where required, and will be part of the expert team supporting you throughout your return to skiing.

What to Expect

Pre-Ski Physiotherapy Assessment

Before the event, our specialist physiotherapist will assess your strength, movement and readiness to ski, ensuring you are physically prepared for the day. If you are not quite ready, they will advise you on what you can do to become more ski-fit.

The physiotherapy assessment will take place in October. Once payment is confirmed, Marilia will contact you to arrange a suitable appointment time.

Alternatively, if you have your own physiotherapist and they are happy to assess you and sign you off as ready to return to skiing, you will not need to complete the pre-event assessment with our physiotherapist.

Expert Ski Coaching

Spend the day on the slopes with an experienced Warren Smith Ski Academy instructor, working on your technique, movement and confidence. Please note that you should have been comfortable skiing blue or easy red runs before your injury or surgery.

Expert Knee Guidance, Technique and Injury Prevention

Mr Bell and the instructor will be on the slopes with you throughout the day, providing guidance on your knee, answering questions about your recovery and addressing any concerns or niggles. They will also observe your skiing and work to identify any movement or technique issues that could increase your risk of injury, helping you to ski with greater confidence and reassurance.


If you would like to invite your own physiotherapist to attend and support you on the day, you are very welcome to do so. Just let Marilia know in advance.

By the End of the Day

You will have had the opportunity to ski in a controlled environment, work on your technique and rebuild your confidence before your next trip to the mountains, with the reassurance of having already completed a full day of skiing under expert supervision.

Pricing

Full event price: £525 Early Bird price: £465 when booked by 1 October

Your booking includes:

Physiotherapy Assessment and Refund Policy

The pre-event physiotherapy assessment is an important part of ensuring that you are physically ready to ski safely on the day. If, following your assessment, our physiotherapist feels that you are not ready or should not take part in the event, your course fee will be refunded, less the £85 physiotherapy assessment fee.

If your own physiotherapist assesses you and is happy to sign you off before the event, the pre-event assessment with our physiotherapist will not be required, and the Early Bird price will be reduced to £380.

Book Your Place

Spaces are limited and we expect them to fill quickly. To reserve your place or for further information, please email bell@jonathanbell.co.uk.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the slopes and helping you ski with confidence again.