Instructor Courses, Camps & Dream Holidays
Dates & Prices
Below you'll find dates and prices for the 2012/13 season.
Please note that most course prices will increase in the run up to the season because the price of components such as lift passes increases as the winter approaches. So, as with most things in life: the early bird catches the worm!
3 Week Level 1 Instructor - Banff
17 November 2012 – 8 December 2012
| Accommodation | Price ($CAD) | Guideline ($USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Room - Hotel | $5,560 | $5,571 |
| Single Room - Hotel | $6,090 | $6,102 |
| Course without accommodation or meals | $4,294 | $4,303 |
Included:
Lift Pass
A tri-area lift pass is included for the duration of the course. An upgrade to a season pass is available. Please contact us for prices.
Professional Coaching (20 hours per week)
Continental Breakfast
Four days per week at Irwins Inn
Dinners
Four days per week at Irwins Inn
Airport Transfers (if coinciding with group flights)
We include a shuttle service between the airport and the resort. The departure date and times are coordinated with the times of the group flights we arrange from London to Canada. If travelling at other times or on different dates then we can advise you on the public transfer services available.
Daily bus to the resort
A tri-resort bus pass is included for the duration of the course.
24 Hour Staffing
Accommodation
Lift Queue Priority during lessons
Weekly Indoor Technical Sessions
Video Analysis
A great tool which we use on a weekly basis. The resorts have some great feedback facilities.
CSIA / CASI Level 1 Instructor Course fees
Instructor Career Advice
During the course there will be a seminar on working as an instructor, covering job applications, work visas and typical hours and wages. In addition you will receive our 40 page advice handbook on "working as a ski or snowboard instructor" which includes a directory of snow schools around the world.
Ski / snowboard Maintenance Seminar
Weekly Social Events
Farewell Party
Optional extras:
Flights (from £650)
We can arrange return flights for those travelling between the UK and Canada. Flights cost from £650. You can opt for a flight on your booking form. If you arrange your own flight you can meet us at the airport for the group transfer bus to the resort. Please contact us with any questions.
Season Lift Pass Upgrade ($900 approx)
On our Banff courses you can opt to upgrade your tri area lift pass to a tri area season pass.
Season Bus Pass Upgrade ($500 approx)
You can also upgrade your 3 week bus pass on our Banff course to a full season bus pass.
Not included:
Travel Insurance
We can provide some information on suitable cover upon booking.
Lunches & non-inclusive meals
Spending money
Typical costs: Lunch: $15, Dinner: $15-35. Pint of beer: $5.50. Glass of wine: $7.
Ski / snowboard equipment
If you don't yet own ski equipment it tends to be cheaper to buy rather than rent for 3-weeks. Skis, bindings, poles and ski boots range from $1,700 (£920 approx)- $2,700 (£1450 approx). Snowboard, boots and bindings are slightly less.
3 Week Level 1 Instructor - Fernie
26 December 2012 – 12 January 2013
| Accommodation | Price ($CAD) | Guideline ($USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Quad Room - Lodge | $4,560 | $4,569 |
| Twin Room - House | $4,780 | $4,790 |
| Twin Room - Lodge | $4,950 | $4,960 |
| Single Room - House | $5,540 | $5,551 |
| Single Room - Lodge | $5,710 | $5,721 |
Included:
Season Lift Pass
Professional Coaching (20 hours per week)
Continental Breakfast
Either 5 or 7 days per week, depending on the course. Contact us for more info.
Dinners
Either 3 or 4 nights per week, depending of the course. Contact us for more info. They are three course meals served in The Red Tree Lodge restaurant and are designed to be filling and delicious; perfect after a day on the slopes. There is a fully equipped communal kitchen in the lodge if you wish to cook for yourself on weekends etc.
Airport Transfers (if coinciding with group flights)
We include a shuttle service between the airport and the resort. The departure date and times are coordinated with the times of the group flights we arrange from London to Canada. If travelling at other times or on different dates then we can advise you on the public transfer services available.
Daily bus to the resort
We own our own buses and provide a morning and afternoon shuttle to/from the resort each day. The journey time is approximately 8 minutes.
24 Hour Staffing
Accommodation
You have the option of a twin room or a single room. If you are coming on your own you can still opt for a twin room. We will pair you up with someone of similar age and interests to you, based on an accommodation questionnaire we will send to you upon booking.
Lift Queue Priority during lessons
Weekly Indoor Technical Sessions
Video Analysis
This is a great tool that our instructors use to help identify areas that you need to improve on. We have playback facilities on the mountain so you can see straight away what areas need work.
CSIA / CASI Level 1 Instructor Course fees
Instructor Career Advice
During the course there will be a seminar on working as an instructor, covering job applications, work visas and typical hours and wages. In addition you will receive our 40 page advice handbook on "working as a ski or snowboard instructor" which includes a directory of snow schools around the world.
Ski / snowboard Maintenance Seminar
Weekly Social Events
Farewell Party
Optional extras:
Flights (from £650)
We can arrange return flights for those travelling between the UK and Canada. Flights cost from £650. You can opt for a flight on your booking form. If you arrange your own flight you can meet us at the airport for the group transfer bus to the resort. Please contact us with any questions.
Cat-skiing ($500/£290 approx)
The day cat-skiing is a highlight of most people's trip to Fernie. Somewhat similar to heli-skiing, it involves a whole day of skiing or riding fresh powder in the backcountry, getting rides to the top of the mountain in a cat (aka 'piste basher'). Good times guaranteed!
Avalanche safety course ($100/£60 approx)
This one day course provides an introduction into off-piste safety covering avalanche terrain, snow stability tests and search and rescue techniques.
Not included:
Travel Insurance
We can provide some information on suitable cover upon booking.
Lunches & non-inclusive meals
Spending money
Typical costs: Lunch: $15, Dinner: $15-35. Pint of beer: $5.50. Glass of wine: $7.
Ski / snowboard equipment
If you don't yet own ski equipment it tends to be cheaper to buy rather than rent for 3-weeks. Skis, bindings, poles and ski boots range from $1,700 (£920 approx)- $2,700 (£1450 approx). Snowboard, boots and bindings are slightly less.
3 Week Level 1 Instructor - Fernie
16 March 2013 – 6 April 2013
| Accommodation | Price ($CAD) | Guideline ($USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Room - Lodge | $5,190 | $5,200 |
| Single Room - Lodge | $6,000 | $6,012 |
Included:
Season Lift Pass
Professional Coaching (20 hours per week)
Continental Breakfast
Either 5 or 7 days per week, depending on the course. Contact us for more info.
Dinners
Either 3 or 4 nights per week, depending of the course. Contact us for more info. They are three course meals served in The Red Tree Lodge restaurant and are designed to be filling and delicious; perfect after a day on the slopes. There is a fully equipped communal kitchen in the lodge if you wish to cook for yourself on weekends etc.
Airport Transfers (if coinciding with group flights)
We include a shuttle service between the airport and the resort. The departure date and times are coordinated with the times of the group flights we arrange from London to Canada. If travelling at other times or on different dates then we can advise you on the public transfer services available.
Daily bus to the resort
We own our own buses and provide a morning and afternoon shuttle to/from the resort each day. The journey time is approximately 8 minutes.
24 Hour Staffing
Accommodation
You have the option of a twin room or a single room. If you are coming on your own you can still opt for a twin room. We will pair you up with someone of similar age and interests to you, based on an accommodation questionnaire we will send to you upon booking.
Lift Queue Priority during lessons
Weekly Indoor Technical Sessions
Video Analysis
This is a great tool that our instructors use to help identify areas that you need to improve on. We have playback facilities on the mountain so you can see straight away what areas need work.
CSIA / CASI Level 1 Instructor Course fees
Instructor Career Advice
During the course there will be a seminar on working as an instructor, covering job applications, work visas and typical hours and wages. In addition you will receive our 40 page advice handbook on "working as a ski or snowboard instructor" which includes a directory of snow schools around the world.
Ski / snowboard Maintenance Seminar
Weekly Social Events
Farewell Party
Optional extras:
Flights (from £650)
We can arrange return flights for those travelling between the UK and Canada. Flights cost from £650. You can opt for a flight on your booking form. If you arrange your own flight you can meet us at the airport for the group transfer bus to the resort. Please contact us with any questions.
Cat-skiing ($500/£290 approx)
The day cat-skiing is a highlight of most people's trip to Fernie. Somewhat similar to heli-skiing, it involves a whole day of skiing or riding fresh powder in the backcountry, getting rides to the top of the mountain in a cat (aka 'piste basher'). Good times guaranteed!
Avalanche safety course ($100/£60 approx)
This one day course provides an introduction into off-piste safety covering avalanche terrain, snow stability tests and search and rescue techniques.
Not included:
Travel Insurance
We can provide some information on suitable cover upon booking.
Lunches & non-inclusive meals
Spending money
Typical costs: Lunch: $15, Dinner: $15-35. Pint of beer: $5.50. Glass of wine: $7.
Ski / snowboard equipment
If you don't yet own ski equipment it tends to be cheaper to buy rather than rent for 3-weeks. Skis, bindings, poles and ski boots range from $1,700 (£920 approx)- $2,700 (£1450 approx). Snowboard, boots and bindings are slightly less.
