Louise France took our 11 week snowboard instructor course in Banff a few years ago and since then has made the mountains her home. Here’s how Louise’s career break turned into a life in the mountains…
My life changing experience began when I decided to do the 11 week instructor course for the 09/10 winter season in Banff. Initially I was only looking for a career break, as I’d become bored of my regular job, so I looked into doing a winter season. … Read more
Here’s a great story from NONSTOPer Jay Gethen about his journey to becoming a snowboard instructor in several resorts around Canada.
It all started back in the 07/08 season when I took the NONSTOP Banff 11 week instructor course. I had been snowboarding for 4 years at the time, I’d learnt at Tamworth Snowdome and rode every week for 2 years before I even stepped foot on a mountain. When I arrived in Banff it was only the third time I’d ever snowboarded on real snow and actual mountains! … Read more
It’s always amazing to hear about the adventures of our NONSTOPers after qualifying as instructors with us. James Ward took of our snowboard instructor courses and, since then, has been around the world progressing his instructor career.
It’s now 2011 and i’m currently in Wanaka, New Zealand, instructing at Treble Cone and training for my ISIA – what a ride! … Read more
The following blog by Olivia Bertolotti is a great example of how you can go on to teach around the world after your NONSTOP instructor course. She’s just finished her first season in Japan and is about to continue instructing in New Zealand…
Living in the South of France and having easy access to the Southern Alps I learnt to ski at a young age and it soon became my passion. So after leaving school and wanting to take a gap year, I was delighted to learn about the NONSTOP ski instructor courses and immediately applied to Fernie. … Read more
NONSTOP courses often lead to new adventures, even for those who don’t plan to go on and instruct. Here’s an update we’ve just got through from Annette Dahl, who has been putting her instructor qualifications to good use…
I did the 11 week snowboarding instructor course with Nonstop in Fernie last year, and firstly I wanted to say a massive thank you for an amazing season! … Read more
Pete+ | February 16th, 2012
