i taught there for a few years, a long time ago! actually grew up near there, and had my first ski experience there too.
thought i could figure out skiing on my own.* got down the hill fine (the chalet was off hamline, so you'd start at the top). then the hilarity ensued. i kept grabbing the rope tow all at once, would get launched forward onto my face. over, and over, and over. then i would struggle getting up, putting back on skis, etc. i ended up carrying everything back uphill to the chalet, and quit. 1 run down, probably 15 tow rope launches/drags.**
* there may have been an episode of typical asshole behavior, and i didn't get to sign up for lessons with my brother, because of my usual behavior. i DID behave well enough to sign up for lessons the next year.
** yes, people tried to help. do you think i listened? see above, for my behavior profile