11 week

Whistler Ski Instructor Course

Whistler is renowned as one of the biggest and best ski resorts in the world. Day and night, it’s an action-packed hive of fun and adventure. Combine such a legendary resort with the leading ski instructor course of all time and you’re sure to have the season of your life!

Whistler powder (Photo: Paul Morrison)At Nonstop we’ve been running 11 week ski instructor courses since 2002, and we’ve refined a programme that will see you massively improving your technique as a skier and instructor, as well as enjoying everything else that western Canada has to offer.

First class training. Over the course of the season, you’ll spend over 220 hours with your instructors, developing your ski technique and learning the skills you need to pass those techniques on to other people. We have selected the very best instructors to ensure that you get the most out of your time on the slopes, whilst having a lot of fun in the process!

Ski coaching WhistlerBecoming a ski instructor. As well as enjoying this sensational ski area, you’ll be working towards your CSIA ski instructor qualifications. You’ll spend the first five weeks getting up to Level 1 standard, with the rest of the course dedicated to the far more advanced Level 2. With these two qualifications under your belt, you’ll be fully prepared for the global ski instructor industry, and you’ll be able to tear up any slope that crosses your path!

Whistler has an hourly lift capacity of 61,407 skiers! This resort has an enormous skiable area and an amazing infrastructure!

SnowmobilingMaking the most of Whistler. This isn’t just any ski instructor course, our local host will make sure that you get the most out of living in the mountains. With our unique “Activity Credits” scheme, you’ll be able to take part in a whole range of excursions and experiences that really will make your season special. You’ll have the opportunity to go backcountry touring or spend a day cat-skiing. And, if you fancy something a little different, you could try dog-sledding, snowmobiling or bungee jumping.

Extra Activities Available In Whistler (click here)

Here's are some of the activities you can take part in as part of our "Activity Credit" scheme:

  • Avalanche safety training- AST level 1
  • Winter first aid
  • Guided backcountry touring
  • Cat-skiing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Vancouver weekend
  • Dog sledding
  • Heli-skiing
  • Bungee jumping

Sensational accommodation We want you to make Whistler your home (for the season at least!) and our accommodation in the Coast Blackcomb Suites is perfect for that. It’s without doubt the best course accommodation available in Whistler, with two-bedroom apartments, each with a fully equipped kitchen and spacious living area. Plus there’s a gym, swimming pool and two outdoor hot tubs, and to put icing on the cake, the apartments are ski-in ski-out!

The Package (click here)

Nonstop's ski instructor courses are the most comprhensive of their kind. Here's rough idea of what's included:

Included:

  • Up to 25 hours/week professional coaching
  • 1-to-1 private coaching sessions (before Level 1 and Level 2 exams)
  • Airport Transfers (if travelling on group flight dates)
  • 24-hour staffing
  • Accommodation
  • Daily continental breakfast
  • Dinners (3 nights per week)
  • Full season lift pass
  • Lift queue priority during lessons
  • Video analysis
  • Weekly technical sessions
  • Level 1 CSIA examination fees
  • Training for CSIA Level 2 Instructor Certification
  • 25 Activity Credits (to use on your choice of extra activities)
  • Work experience in local ski school
  • Instructor Career advice
  • Ski maintenance tuition
  • Weekly social events
  • Farewell party
  • 10% Discount on meals at resort restaurants
  • 10% Discount on Ski Equipment

Optional extras:

  • Flights (from £650)
  • Additional Activity Credits
  • Cat Skiing

Not included:

  • Travel insurance
  • Ski kit
  • Lunches & weekend meals
  • Spending money
  • Additional instructor level exam fees

Course schedule

Week 1

Settling in, exploring & lessons

Week 2

Lose bad habits & hone technique

Week 3

Level 1 prep & private lessons

Week 4

Off-piste skills & Level 1 practice

Week 5

Level 1 exams & celebrations!

Week 6

Level 2 teaching, speed & carving

Week 7

Powder, bumps & short radius turns

Week 8

Level 2, all-mountain & freestyle

Week 9

Demo teaching, tree skiing & drops

Week 10

Condensed Level 2 & tight lines

Week 11

Level 2 exams, skiing & partying!

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