6 week

"MTM" Off-Piste Camp

Our 6 week "Master the Mountain" off piste camp is the ultimate in big mountain ski and snowboard training. Run from our Canadian base in Fernie, we really can’t think of a better mountain to develop your thirst for untamed terrain and improve your skills in the rough stuff.

James Stentiford powder turn FernieSpend six weeks with us and we’ll help you develop your skills across the whole mountain, tackling terrain you never thought possible, as well as perfecting those stylish turns in glorious untouched powder. We'll teach teach you how to ski-tour / split-board and take you into the backcountry wilderness, where you'll feel closer to the mountain than ever before, while enjoying conditions that very few skiers and snowboarders ever get to expereince.

Bring your snorkel! You might think that Fernie’s slogan ‘legendary powder’ is a big claim, but wait until you experience it first hand. Fernie regularly tops the snow charts in Western Canada and with its inland location the snow is cold, light and simply epic to blast through!

ski instructors fernieLearn from the best. Being the market leaders for ski and snowboard tuition doesn’t happen by chance; it comes from years of providing the very best training on the market and using the very best coaches in Canada. With a massive combined experience, our exceptional team of coaches are the perfect people to help you get the very best from your time in Canada. They'll drill down into your technique demons, boost your confidence and will give you all the tools you need to ride such an amazing ski area. The life long skills will change your skiing or snowboarding forever!

ski group fernieTerrain, terrain and more terrain! Fernie boasts five large bowls and you’ll get to explore every corner over the 6 weeks. With almost nothing off-limits, you’re imagination will be able to run wild. You’ll pick your line through the bowls, among the trees, through the gullies and off the many natural hits. Fernie really does offer big mountain skiing and snowboarding at its best and all within the safety of excellent avalanche controlled areas.

ski touring BCSave the best till last! This amazing 6 week camp works its way up to an epic finale. At the end of the course, you’ll go on a four day wilderness adventure! You’ll take a breathtaking helicopter flight over the Kootenay mountain range, before landing at a backcountry lodge retreat. You’ll then spend four days experience an authentic backcountry lifestyle, touring into the great unknown and riding amazing untouched bottomless powder!

ski and snowboard accommodation FernieA good night’s sleep to match a great day on the hill. Back in 2007 we purchased our very own hotel and set about making it the best ski and snowboard accommodation possible by focusing on comfort and excellent facilities. All rooms have queen sized beds and facilities include a sauna and hot tub, ski / snowboard storage and tuning room (with boot heaters), movie room, full kitchen facilities and our on-site restaurant and bar, where all of your course meals are served.

The Package (click here)

Here's what's included in our 6 Week "MTM" Off-Piste Camp package:

Included:

  • Professional coaching (over 20 hours of all-mountain lessons per week)
  • Full season lift pass
  • Helicopter trip to and from backcountry lodge
  • 4 Day backcountry lodge trip (with guided touring)
  • Accommodation
  • Dinners (3 course meal, 4 nights per week)
  • Continental breakfasts (5 days per week)
  • Weekday shuttle to resort
  • Lift queue priority during lessons
  • Recreational avalanche course
  • Video analysis
  • Ski/snowboard maintenance tuition
  • Airport transfers
  • 24hr staffing
  • Farewell party
  • 10% Discount on ski/snowboard equipment
  • 10% Discount on meals at resort restaurants

Optional Extras:

  • Flights (from £600)
  • Level 1 CSIA / CASI exam

Not Included:

  • Travel insurance
  • Skiing/snowboarding kit
  • Lunches & non-inclusive meals
  • Spending money

Course schedule

Week 1

Settle in, join groups & explore

Week 2

Off-piste skills / Avalanche course

Week 3

More advanced terrain / trees

Week 4

Ski touring / split-boarding intro

Week 5

Building all-terrain confidence

Week 6

Heli to backcountry hut / touring

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