11 consecutive weeks of training (with no breaks)

On every week of the 11 week course you'll receive top class coaching all day from Monday to Thursday. Our coaches are not only the top of their profession but are great people who will inspire you as well as becoming friends. Further training hours include indoor technical sessions, video play back, private lessons, instructor work experience, and our additional training courses.

Full season lift pass (for Lake Louise, Sunshine Village & Norquay!)

We are the only training course provider to have permission to teach at all three of Banff's ski resorts. Training at just one would be extremely limiting - Banff is amazing because it has three ski areas! To get the most of this awesome ski area you need to ski/ride and explore all three ski areas.

Season bus pass

Our season bus pass gives you freedom to choose any public bus and enables you to head to whichever ski resort we're skiing/riding at that day and importantly to choose where you want to ski at the weekends.

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.

1-to-1 private coaching sessions

These are run before your Level 1 and Level 2 exams and offer you the chance of individual tuition to iron out any problems you may have.

25 Activity Credits

Choose from a host of great activities like Avalanche training, snowmobiling, trips to other resorts and a whole lot more. Please refer to the 'extra activities' page for more information.

Accommodation

We have two great accommodation options. The first in "Irwins Mountain Inn" where you'll have a really comfortable stay with a queen sized bed to yourself. Alternatively, you can opt for a dorm room in the Samesun Hostel next door.

Dinners

Served four nights per week. Meals are healthy and hearty to help you recharge after a day of lessons.

Continental breakfast

Served five days per week

Lift queue priority during lessons

24 hour staffing

You'll have easily the best person in Banff making sure your course is running smoothly and that you're happy & making the most of it. Emily Park has been doing seasons in Banff for over six years, has spent numerous seasons in New Zealand and is a competitive snowboarder doing really well in the UK scene. Em is a super fun and extremely efficient Course Director who will have a great impact on your time in Banff!

Course centre

At the hotel we have a chill out room reserved exclusively for our clients providing an area for you to socialise with your course mates, prepare some food, watch a film, play cards etc.

Level 1 CSIA/CASI examination fees

Training for CSIA/CASI Level 2 Instructor Certification

If becoming an instructor is your goal you should set your sights on gaining your level 2. We'll train you up to take the level 2 course either at the end of the 11 weeks or you can take it just after the course has ended giving you more time to train and prepare.

Video analysis

A great tool which we use on a weekly basis. The resorts have some great feedback facilities.

Weekly technical sessions

Work experience in local ski school

Once you have gained your Level 1 you are able to gain work experience at the local ski school. This will make your CV stand out from the crowd and also allow you to develop your teaching technique - an all round good experience.

Instructor career advice

During the course there will be a seminar on working as a ski instructor covering job applications, work visas and typical hours and wages. In addition you will receive our 40 page advice handbook on "working as an instructor" which includes a directory of snow schools around the world.

Ski/snowboard maintenance tuition

Weekly social events

Each week your Course Director, Emily, will organise an evening event which provides a time when instructors and participants can socialise together off snow. These include trips to watch the local ice hockey team, ice skating, curling, pub crawls, evenings around a campfire in the woods, night skiing, indoor football, cinema trips etc.

Farewell party

Nonstop hoody

10% Discount on Ski/Snowboard Equipment

Available in several local shops.

Flights

We arrange return flights on Air Canada for those travelling between the UK and Canada. Flights cost from £600. 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.

Additional Activity Credits

The activity credit experiences are a key part of the 11 week course and form some of the main highlights of your trip. $250 worth of credit activities will be included in the cost of the course, however if you want to pack your season full of trips to other resorts, additional training courses, and new experiences such as dog sledding, cat-skiing, snowmobiling, etc. you can choose to buy additional credits at $10/credit. Make sure you check out all the information on the "Extra Activities" page. You can either pay for the additional credits when you book your course or when you get to Canada you can sign up for just a few select activities that you really want to experience.

Cat-skiing

This is a highlight of most people's trips to Canada and is available in the 'Credit Activities' package.

Evening classes

There are a range of evening classes available from sports massage to photography. These cost around $70 - $120 depending on the course. Details will be provided in the lead up to the course.